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UPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9pm & 9:15pm for Sussex
Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9pm The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Northwestern Sussex County in southern Delaware… Kent County in central Delaware… East central Queen Anne’s County in northeastern Maryland… Northeastern Caroline County in eastern Maryland… The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Severe…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs “Health Kids Meal” Law Into Effect
On Wednesday, Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law a House Bill that would require the offering of healthy beverages as a default at restaurants. House Bill 79 was signed into law in the 2019 session, regulating that beverages deemed healthy like milk or water be offered as the default for children’s menu options, while…
Read MorePlane Lands in Ocean off 21st Street in Ocean City; Pilot OK
Image courtesy Cesar Campos, Campos Media A small airplane — a Cessna 172RG believed to be used for fish-spotting — landed in the ocean just off 21st Street in Ocean City around 6:10 p.m. The plane and pilot were brought to shore minutes later. The pilot and only occupant was evaluated by EMS but appeared…
Read MoreNew Manager for Delaware Coastal Airport
Sussex County government officials have announced Eric Littleton as the next manager of the Delaware Coastal Airport. On Tuesday, officials said Littleton, of Bridgeville will take over as the manager of the airport and business park this October when current manager Jim Hickin retires after 14 years of County service, most of them as Airport…
Read MoreSeaford House Fire Ruled Accidental
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal says a fire that ripped through a Seaford home on Monday evening was accidental. Officials say the blaze was reported shortly after 9 p.m. Monday night in the 400 block of East King Street. The Seaford Volunteer Fire Company responded. A deputy fire marshal was called to…
Read MoreHeat Advisory in Effect for Wednesday
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY… It’s time for the Delaware State Fair, which begins on Thursday – that means the hottest weather of the summer is upon us! Starting Wednesday morning, New Castle County will be under an excessive heat watch through Sunday night, with temperatures in the…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millsboro and near Ocean View, Frankford, Delmar, Seaford, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Milton, Milford, Houston, Magnolia, and Camden. For…
Read More“Cooling Stations” Available Around Sussex County to Help Beat the Heat
Sussex County has a way to put this July’s oppressive heat and humidity on ice, with four designated “cooling stations” at the ready for anyone who needs a break from what forecasters expect will be the summer’s hottest weather yet to come. National Weather Service forecasters this week are predicting temperatures the next several days…
Read MoreDorchester County Man Charged with Four Counts of Attempted Murder
A Dorchester County man is behind bars, without bond following a dispute over a lawn mower that turned violent. Dorchester County Deputies say they responded to Lakesville Road near Church Creek for a reported assault on Monday. They learned that 23-year-old Joseph Danny Baker II had become involved in a physical altercation with a male…
Read MoreLegal Smoking Age in Delaware is now 21
Beginning today, you must be 21 to purchase tobacco products in the State of Delaware. Senate Bill 25 went into effect at midnight. This legislation was strongly supported by Governor Carney and the final measure approved by the General Assembly also repeals the ability of a parent or guardian to purchase tobacco products or tobacco…
Read MoreTeen Shines Laser Pointer into Eyes of SUV Driver
A motorist called Rehoboth Beach police this past Thursday after he said he was suffering eye problems after somebody shined a laser in his eye as he was driving his Nissan Xterra. It happened here at 1st Street and Brooklyn Avenue during a rain storm around 10:10 p.m. Lt. William Sullivan says the victim told…
Read MoreToddler Found Wandering Alone in South Rehoboth
Lost children are not unusual in Rehoboth Beach, but what is unusual is to find one, especially a toddler, wandering the back streets alone before 7 a.m. That is what happened this past Tuesday. A concerned citizen was out for a walk, says Lt. William Sullivan, when they found the 2-year-old boy in the area…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash Near Greenwood
UPDATED – 9pm – State Police have identified the man who was killed early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash near Greenwood as 28 year old Brandon Legrand of Greenwood. The investigation is continuing. ================================================== A Greenwood man is dead after a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning. Delaware State Police continue to investigate but say…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Charged after Powellville Crash
A single vehicle crash early this morning on Mount Hermon Road at Sayers Lane in Powellville resulted in charges for a Salisbury man. Maryland State Police say 50 year old Samuel Gill lost control of his Honda and struck several mailboxes before going into a ditch and overturning several times. Gill was taken to PRMC…
Read MoreUPDATED: Georgetown Woman Dies After Struck on Route 113 Thursday Night
UPDATED – 7/13/19 – 8:30am Delaware State Police have identified the woman who died in the pedestrian crash Thursday night as 28 year old Takeyia Hobbs of Georgetown. Their investigation is continuing. ===================================================== A Georgetown woman is dead after she was struck while crossing Route 113 near Ennis Street in Georgetown last night just after…
Read MoreUPDATED: Man Involved in Dover Barricade Situation in June Charged
UPDATED – 7/13/19 – 4am – A Dover man who held State Police at bay during a barricade situation last month has been arrested by Delaware State Police. Police say 38 year old Justin Topolski was released from the Rockford Center on Friday and taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with attempted 1st…
Read MoreDSP Offer Prevention Tips Regarding “Flash Mob” Crime Sprees
Delaware State Police are weighing in on a national trend of “Flash Mob” crime sprees. A “Flash Mob” is when a group of people, organized via social media gather at a public place to perform a dance or other innocent form of entertainment. In recent times both nationally and regionally, large groups have taken advantage…
Read MoreSussex County Earns Top Bond Rating
Sussex County has received a “Triple A” bond rating from the nation’s leading investment analysis firm. Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Delaware’s southernmost County’s general obligation bond rating, a credit score for business and governments from Aa1 to Aaa, the highest possible score. Officials say this represents a significant change and a first time achievement. The…
Read MoreTeens Graduate from DOC Youth Academy
A dozen teens have graduated from the Department of Correction’s second Youth Academy. The 5-day program gives teens who want to learn about the criminal justice system the chance to interact and speak with various correctional employees. The program also gives participants the chance to potentially becoming corrections officers, police officers, agents, judges and attorneys…
Read MoreGas Prices Even Out After Refinery Fire, Face Increases from Tropical Storm
AAA Mid-Atlantic says after weeks of dramatic gas price increases across the Mid-Atlantic due to a refinery fire and other issues, there could be an uptick in the coming days and weeks as a result of Tropical Storm Barry. The national average for a gallon of regular is 2.77, up two cents in the last…
Read MoreWootten Road & Trussum Pond Spillway to Reopen Saturday Evening
DelDOT will complete work on the Trussum Pond Spillway Saturday evening around 6pm. The work was supposed to be completed a month ago, but weather extended the work on the project. Contractors have replaced the spillway and training walls. They also placed scour protection to prevent further erosion. The portion of Wootten Road that was…
Read MoreFlood Advisory in Effect Until Midnight
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Sussex County, Talbot County and Caroline County until Midnight. A Flood Advisory means rivers or stream flows are elevated or ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or imminent. Doppler radar indicates heavy rain due to thunderstorms, causing minor flooding across portions…
Read MoreSussex Tech to Use Safety App for School Incidents
The Sussex Technical School District has announced it will be the first district in Sussex County to implement use of a phone app that would help in times of emergencies. District staff will begin using the “Rave Panic Button” app, in partnership with the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center,” with intentions of decreasing response times…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Plans Public Workshops on Development Plan
The City of Rehoboth Beach is welcoming the public’s input on a new Comprehensive Development Plan. The city is providing residents the opportunity to offer their input on the CDP’s advancement. The Planning Commission has scheduled two initial public workshops on July 20 and August 3, both beginning at 9 a.m. The workshops will focus…
Read MoreOfficials Investigate Fish Kill in Frankford
Scientists and officers from DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit investigated a fish kill discovered in Dirickson Creek off Old Mill Bridge Road in Frankford this past Friday. According to Michael Globetti, DNREC spokesman, about 70 common carp ranging in size from 16 to 24 inches, were found dead. He said this fish is considered an invasive…
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