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Rehoboth Deals with More Protesters!
A protest that supposedly got canceled at one point still drew about 90 participants Monday evening to downtown Rehoboth Beach. The organizer reportedly canceled the event after rumors circulated on social media suggesting that after the protest they would loot and burn the Outlet stores. The protesters — predominantly white folks — chanted and marched…
Read MoreUPDATED: Blades Voters Return 2 Incumbents and Bobbi Jo Tice to the Town Council
UPDATED: 6/1/20 7pm – There will be one new face on the Blades Town Council. Bobbi Jo Tice was the top vote-getter with 66 in Monday’s election. Voters returned Donald Trice and Ashley Hudson to the council with 57 and 49 votes respectively. Challenger David Ruff received 39 votes. The three new and returning council…
Read MoreDPH Update: 107 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths; 87 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. DPH is sharing information…
Read MoreState of Emergency & Curfew in Place in Dover
A State of Emergency and curfew are in effect in Dover after protests there turned violent over the weekend. A peaceful protest took place on the Green and Legislative Mall. Dover Police said that the peaceful protests in support of George Floyd of the afternoon – gave way to incidents of property damage and looting…
Read MoreFormer Commissioner Stan Mills Files to Run Against Mayor Paul Kuhns
Former Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Stan Mills announced today that he has filed to run against incumbent Mayor Paul Kuhns for his seat. After serving 12 years as Rehoboth Beach commissioner, Mills decided last summer to take a break and did not run for another term as commissioner. But now he is back seeking the town’s…
Read MoreSussex County Libraries Restoring Limited Services
Sussex County libraries are restoring limited services to the public as Delaware begins its Phase I recovery following this spring’s COVID-19 outbreak that temporarily shuttered businesses and governments and curbed most daily routines. The three County owned and 11 independent libraries are now accepting checked-out materials at each location. Patrons now can return books, DVDs,…
Read MoreDE State Museums Reopening with Self-Guided Tours
Delaware’s five state museums will begin reopening this week with self-guided tours that allow visitors to experience the history of the First State while continuing to take all recommended steps to safeguard public health. In accordance with the Phase I reopening plans issued by Gov. John Carney, museums administered by the Delaware Division of Historical…
Read MoreFirst Jet-Ski Accident of Season for O.C.
A teenage girl was critically injured just before 3:40 p.m. this past Saturday while on a Jet-Ski in the Assawoman Bay near 125th Street in Ocean City. According to the Maryland Natural Resources Police, it was determined that the Jet-Ski two teens had been riding on collided with a center-console boat. One of the teens…
Read MoreSeabird Rescued after Fishing Gear Entanglement
A Northern Gannet, a seabird that rarely comes to shore, was found on the beach off Olive Avenue this past Tuesday afternoon unable to fly and caught in fishing gear. Fortunately, Dr. Raymond Bryant, a volunteer for Tri-State Bird Rescue, came quickly to its aid. Shown is a photo like the bird he rescued. “He had a…
Read MoreWhat Is Next for the Rehoboth Avenue Barricades?
Last week, city commissioners approved a plan to install barricades along Rehoboth Avenue in an effort to help town restaurants that apply for outdoor seating. The barricades started going up on Rehoboth Avenue early Friday. “The goal is to aid social distancing and allow restaurants to expand with outdoor dining,” explains Comm. Susan Gay. “I…
Read MoreDPH Update: 76 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 61 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. DPH is sharing information…
Read MoreDSP Investigation Deadly Lincoln Crash
Delaware State Police are investigating a vehicle crash in the Lincoln area last night. Police say around 9:30pm a car driven by a 29 year old Ellendale man went off Greentop Road, struck a tree and rotated overturning on its side and caught fire. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected –…
Read MoreWilmington “Justice for George Floyd” Protesters Shut Down I-95 Saturday Afternoon
Protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd have spread across the country – including in Wilmington, where “Justice for George Floyd” protesters took to the streets and blocked I-95 in both directions through Wilmington Saturday afternoon. Protesters blocked the highway for about an hour before it was reopened to traffic. In a statement…
Read MoreDPH Update: 186 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 102 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. Health care systems and…
Read MoreSalisbury University “Return to Campus” Town Hall on Tuesday, June 2
Salisbury University President Charles Wight leads a virtual Town Hall to discuss the University’s COVID-19 “Return to Campus” plan 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. In creating the plan, the University received guidance from the University System of Maryland (USM), which has announced that all USM institutions will welcome students back to campus this fall with…
Read MoreLewes Summer Concert Series Returns
The City of Lewes is excited to announce the Lewes Summer Concert Series lineup in Stango Park for 2020, with some modifications for social distancing. The first concert will be Tuesday June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. with the Delaware 287th Army Band. All concerts will start at 7:00 p.m. and be located outdoors in Stango Park. There…
Read MoreBethany Beach Modifies Seasonal Parking
Bethany Beach seasonal parking regulations will go into effect on Monday. The Governor’s directive that opened the beaches last weekend recommends that towns consider employing a strategy that limits parking spaces as a method to limit beach crowding and Bethany Beach has converted parking spaces on Atlantic Avenue and on beach front streets and beach…
Read MoreUPDATED: Third Circuit Rules 2-1 Against Pastor Bullock in Coronavirus Restriction Case
UPDATED Sun, May 31 6am – In an emergency appeal, the Third Circuit ruled 2 to 1 against Pastor Dr. Christopher Bullock of Wilmington on technical grounds. Attorney Thomas Neuberger says that in his dissent, Judge Peter Phipps indicates that when the technical issues are removed, in the normal course of the case, Pastor Bullock…
Read MoreGas Prices Increase with Loosening of Coronavirus Restrictions
Over the past week, gas prices have increased nationally by 3 cents to $1.97 a gallon which is 84 cents less than a year ago. There was also a 700,000 barrel decrease in total domestic stock. In Delaware gas prices increase 1 cent to $1.88 per gallon. Officials at AAA Mid-Atlantic expect pump prices to…
Read MoreUpdated: Officials Investigate Lake Gerar Algae Bloom
This past week, visitors to Lake Gerar in Rehoboth Beach have noticed that the water had turned a bluish-green with a foamy white substance on the surface. Photo courtesy Stan Mills On Wednesday, a DNREC emergency response crew was in town on Oak Avenue investigating. Michael Globetti, DNREC spokesman, says they determined that this was a naturally…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth blocking parking spots to allow for more outdoor seating at restaurants
UPDATED – 4:45pm – Barricades have gone up at the end of Rehoboth Avenue to block parking so that restaurants can expand their outdoor dining to allow for proper social distancing. The City Commissioners recently agreed to allow businesses to expand their outdoor seating by closing down parking spaces along the sidewalk from Second Street…
Read MoreDelaware is Ready for Phase 1 Reopening
Delaware will move into Phase 1 of the state’s economic reopening on Monday at 8am. During his coronavirus update on Friday, Governor Carney said that with the help of interim openings along the way, Delaware is ready. However, everyone needs to do their part by wearing a face covering when in public, social distance and…
Read MoreDPH Update: 65 Additional Positive Cases; 11 New Deaths; 93 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 11 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. Health care systems and…
Read MoreGov Carney Issues Guidance on Summer Camps & Summer School
Governor John Carney on Friday issued guidance for summer camps and summer school as Delaware continues a rolling reopening of the economy. Recreational camps must develop a written plan for enforcing social distancing, frequent hand-washing, and other basic public health precautions. Those plans should be available upon request by the Delaware Division of Public Health…
Read MoreMaryland Heritage Areas Authority Awards Over $600,000 in Grants to Heritage Tourism Non-Profits
The Hogan administration announced that the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) has awarded 59 matching grants totaling $600,440 to heritage tourism nonprofits located in Maryland’s 13 Certified Heritage Areas. These grant funds support emergency operating costs that will help keep nonprofit organizations operational, as the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic ramifications continue. “As we…
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