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Dolle’s Sign Goes Up For Display At Rehoboth Beach History Museum
The iconic Dolle’s Candy sign will be on full display for the first time since it was taken down from its perch on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk last December.The sign will be installed today (Wednesday) on the western side of the Rehoboth Beach History Museum.Tom Ibach donated the sign to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society…
Read MoreThis is Why Louisiana Environmentalists Have Arrived in Rehoboth
A group of environmental activists came to the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand early Tuesday afternoon to express their concerns regarding the fossil fuel industry which is proposing to build new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals along the Louisiana coast. “We have traveled over 1500 miles to be here for a very, very important reason and that…
Read MoreGov. Carney Signs Del. FY ’23 Operating Budget
The Delaware Fiscal Year 2023 operation budget is in place for the new fiscal year that begins Friday. Governor John Carney signed the budget into law Tuesday. According to the Governor, the spending plan is sustainable and makes investments into public schools and education programming, contains pay increases for state employees and public school transportation…
Read MoreGround Broken For New Sussex Co. Family Court Courthouse
Work is getting underway this fall on a new Sussex County Family Court Courthouse. The facility will be located at Race and Market Streets in Georgetown, across from the County Courthouse. Elected officials, members of the judiciary and local citizens gathered Tuesday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site. “This is a great day…
Read MoreBill to Increase Minimum Age to Buy a Gun Passes Del. State Senate, House
Tuesday is Deadline to Register to Vote in Md. Primary or Change Party Affiliation
Today (Tuesday) is the last day to get registered to vote in the Maryland primary election. It is also the final day to change party affiliation or to update any name or address changes before the July 19th primary.This can all be done online at the state elections website. Deadlines are also coming up to…
Read MoreMd. Delegate: People Are Getting Second Jobs To Afford Gas
Two Maryland Republicans are calling for short- and longer-term solutions to ease the pain of high gas prices and fuel taxes for Marylanders.Maryland’s gas tax is set to rise by about seven cents after July 1st under a state formula. Legislative leaders, who are Democrats, have refused calls to schedule a special session.Congressman Andy Harris,…
Read MoreSussex Co. Council Begins Meeting At 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
Sussex County Council gets its meeting underway at 10:30 this morning (Tuesday) in Georgetown, to accommodate a groundbreaking event for the new Family Court facility.County Finance Director Gina Jennings is expected to lead discussion on American Rescue Plan Act grant awards. Planning and Zoning Director Jamie Whitehouse is expected to provide an update on the…
Read MoreFoodie: “Downtown Blues” Spot Planned For Old Nicola’s Space In Rehoboth
A new venture with a familiar name is coming to the old Nicola location on North 1st Street in Rehoboth Beach, reports The Rehoboth Foodie. “Downtown Blues” will offer the same BBQ concept that is available at Bethany Blues in Bethany Beach and Lewes. The restaurant group behind Bethany Blues and The Starboard plans to…
Read MoreRenovations at Old Sandcastle Motel under Scrutiny in Rehoboth
2 Incumbents, 3 Challengers File For Fenwick Island Election
The ballot is set for the August election in Fenwick Island. Five candidates will be competing for three open seats on town council.Two incumbents are running: Richard Benn and William Rymer. Vicki Carmean, currently Mayor of Fenwick Island, did not file for re-election.Also running for a two-year term are Edward Bishop, Eric Espinosa and Kimberly…
Read MoreTruck Accident On Camp Arrowhead Rd. Leaves Driver With Minor Injuries
A truck accident on Camp Arrowhead Road resulted in the driver being taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, its members responded to the scene Friday afternoon and discovered the box truck lying on its side.Delaware State Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Read MoreGov. Carney Formally Extends Del. Public Health Emergency For 30 Days
Governor John Carney Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order for another 30 days. The action allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Delaware law requires that Public Health Emergency declarations be renewed every 30 days. “It’s important people stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” Carney said. “Keep doing…
Read MoreAggressive Raccoon In Ocean City Tests Positive For Rabies
A raccoon that attacked two people early Wednesday in the area around 141st Street in Ocean City has tested positive for rabies, according to the Worcester County Health Department. Health officials are warning that any person, pet or other animal who may have had contact with this raccoon could be at risk for rabies exposure,…
Read MoreDel. AG Jennings: Supreme Court Ruling In Abortion Case A “Sad Statement”
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings expressed disappointment Friday in the US Supreme Court ruling in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: Jennings said the following in a statement: “Just one day after dramatically curtailing states’ rights to regulate guns, the Supreme Court has upended a half-century of legal precedent by permitting states…
Read MoreMd. AG Frosh: Supreme Court Overturning of Roe v. Wade “strips away fundamental right of women to control their own bodies”
Supreme Court Issues Important Gun-Rights Ruling; Delmarva Reaction
Days after several gun – related bills were sent to Delaware Governor John Carney for action, gun rights supporters are celebrating a 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a New York case saying that requirements for obtaining a concealed handgun were unconstitutionally restrictive. Bills that were given final legislative approval last week would define and…
Read MorePrepare for “The Running of the Bull” in Dewey Beach!
The 25th annual Running of the Bull Festival in Dewey Beach brings the fun this Saturday, June 25th. It also bring traffic considerations. According to DelDOT, motorists on Route 1 should expect delays in both directions. The festival will begin at The Starboard, 2009 Coastal Highway. DelDOT said traffic will be stopped briefly Saturday at…
Read MoreFire Scorches Mobile Home In Angola Beach Estates; One Firefighter Treated
A mobile home went up in flames in Angola Beach Estates Wednesday night.Members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to the blaze on Talbot Drive Wednesday at about 9:40 p.m. The resident of the home was safely outside.One firefighter suffered a minor medical emergency and was transported to a local hospital. The fire…
Read MorePressure Mounts For Md. Lawmakers To Hold Special Session On Gas Tax Holiday
There are new calls for a gas tax holiday in Maryland. State Comptroller Peter Franchot, who is a Democratic candidate for Governor this year, has asked presiding officers of the U.S. Congress and Maryland General Assembly to enact federal and state gas tax holidays. President Biden supports a three-month gas tax holiday. A 30-day Maryland…
Read MoreSame-Day Voter Registration Bill Goes To Del. Governor
Legislation to allow Delawareans to register at the polls to vote on election days is on its way to Governor John Carney.The Delaware State Senate voted 14-7 Wednesday in favor of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 25 that does away with the previous deadline to register to vote – the fourth Saturday before the…
Read MoreWoman Struck and Critically Injured by Auto in Ocean City
Update: Ocean City Police Identify Victim In Pedestrian Fatality
Ocean City Police have identified the man who died of injuries suffered when he was struck by a vehicle this week.Police said Wednesday that 22-year-old Noah Day of Elkton, Maryland was on foot but not in a marked crosswalk Monday at about 9:40 p.m. when he was hit by a northbound car in the area…
Read MoreUpdate: Sussex GOP Files Ethics Complaint With House Democratic Leadership; Staff Responds
Story update: A member of the House Majority Caucus legal staff responded to what was characterized as an ethics complaint filed by the Sussex County Republican Committee. The response refers to House ethics rules which state that an ethics complaint may only be filed by a member of the House of Representatives. GOP Chair Marilyn…
Read MoreDel. State Senate Approves $5.1-Billion FY ’23 Operating Budget
A Delaware Fiscal Year operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023 is moving forward in the General Assembly.The State Senate has approved the spending plan, which totals $5.1-billion. Spending would grow by 6.8-percent, while revenues are expected to increase by 7.3-percent. “A healthy local economy that is producing good-paying jobs for more and more Delawareans combined…
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