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Hurricane Refugee Dogs & Cats Arriving at New BVSPCA Georgetown Facility
The new BVSPCA rescue and rehabilitation shelter in Georgetown has opened its doors months earlier than scheduled to help pets left homeless by Hurricane Florence. The shelter has already received 42 dogs rescued from hurricane flooded North Carolina and dozens of cats scheduled to arrive today. Director of BVSPCA, Walter Fenstermacher, says once the dogs…
Read MoreDEFAC Increases Delaware Revenue Forecasts
Delaware’s revenue forecast continues to improve. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council met for the first time since the FY 2019 budget was approved – and has raised the revenue estimate for this year by $43-million and $34-million for 2020. The new money comes from a combination of higher revenue estimates and legislative changes…
Read MoreDelmarva Peak Energy Conservation from 1 to 2pm Wednesday
A conservation period will be called from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, for all Delmarva Power customers, and for Delmarva Power’s Maryland and Delaware customers participating in Energy Wise Rewards. Delmarva Power’s Delaware residential and small commercial customers and its Maryland residential customers can receive a bill credit of $1.25 for…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Identify All Victims Struck by Train in Georgetown Sunday
UPDATED – Tuesday, 4:45pm -Georgetown Police have identified the third person who was struck by a train north of town early Sunday morning. He is 25 year old Mario Niz-Lopez of Georgetown. He and Roblero-Ortiz remain in critical condition at Christiana Hospital ======================================================= UPDATED – Monday, 11:55am – Georgetown Police have identified two of the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Amended Special Events Ordinance & other Action
The Sussex County Council continued it’s public hearing on the proposed increase of forested or landscaped buffers for subdivisions or overlays. An additional 7 people added their comments to the record – most in support of the expanded buffer from 20-feet to 40-feet. No vote has been taken on the proposed ordinance. In Old Business,…
Read MoreWheelchair Pedestrian Injured in Crash with DSP Trooper in Lewes
A crash involving a pedestrian and a Delaware State Trooper is under investigation by State Police. Just after 5am a State Trooper was northbound on Route 1 approaching Dartmouth Drive with a green light when a 67 year old man from Lewes in a motorized wheelchair tried to cross Route 1 within the cross walk.…
Read MoreFREE Parking Returns to Downtown Rehoboth Today, But for How Long?
Free parking returns to downtown Rehoboth Beach starting today, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Typically parking meters would return to service on the Friday of the next Memorial Day Weekend. However, city officials have scheduled a special meeting this Friday, Sept. 21, to discuss proposed changes to the parking meter and permit regulations as recommended by…
Read MoreUPDATED Thurs PM : High Rip Current Advisory through Sunday Evening
…HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING… * LOCATIONS…The New Jersey Shore and the Delaware Beaches. * RIP CURRENT RISK…High. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS…A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the…
Read MoreEllendale Voters Say Yes to Clean Water
Ellendale voters have said yes to clean water. Voters in the proposed Ellendale water district approved a referendum – 81 to 21 on Saturday. The results will be presented to the Sussex County Council on Tuesday, October 2 for certification and a formal resolution to adopt the district. Once that is done, the county will…
Read MoreGary Persinger & David Moskowitz Win Dewey Beach’s Commissioner Race
Voters in Dewey Beach have selected incumbent Gary Persinger and newcomer David Moskowitz to fill the two commissioner seats that were up for grabs this election season! Here are the results: David Moskowitz with 302 votes. Gary S. Persinger, the only incumbent, had 405 votes. William J. Stevens with 227 votes. Dewey Beach Mayor…
Read MoreThe Popular “Acoustic Jam Night” Returns to Rehoboth Beach Museum!
For a blast from the past, don’t miss the Rehoboth Beach Museum’s re-creation of Acoustic Jam Night, the popular musical event held at The Front Page Restaurant & Bar from 1984 through 1993. This year’s Jam Night will be on Friday, Oct. 5, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Museum. The…
Read MoreIt’s Dewey Beach Election Day
Dewey Beach voters go to the polls today to elect 2 members to the Dewey Beach Commission.  Incumbent Gary Persinger is challenged by newcomers David Moskowitz and William Stevens. Courtney Riordan did not run for re-election. The polls are open from 10 to 6pm at the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station on Dagsworthy Avenue.
Read MoreTwo People Injured in Dewey Beach Roof Collapse
Two people were injured when the ceiling in their bedroom collapsed. Dewey Beach Police and Rehoboth Beach fire officials were called to the ocean block of Read Avenue after sheets of drywall and insulation fell from the ceiling. The couple – a 79 year old man and 68 year old woman – both from Milford…
Read MoreUPDATE: This Is Only A Test – POSTPONED
IPAWS National Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) The test scheduled for September 20 has been postponed to October 3. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts…
Read MoreDept of Education Looking for Public Comment on SB 172
Public comment is being taken by the Delaware Department of Education on the development of standardized school-level financial reporting. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act and Senate Bill 172, which was passed by state lawmakers this year require development of a state-wide approach to define and report school-level expenditures, so that per-pupil expenditures can be…
Read MoreDAFB Hosting Hurricane Florence Relief Units from Around the Country
Dover Air Force Base is hosting several Air National Guard units from across the country in support of Hurricane Florence relief efforts. As of Friday, Dover AFB provided staging to C-130 search and rescue aircraft, HH-60 helicopters and C-17 cargo aircraft from Air National Guard units in Alaska, California and New York. And those members…
Read MorePropaganda & the American Revolution Discussion Coming to R.B. on Tuesday
Propaganda, a method of persuasion that attempts to influence the emotions, attitudes, opinions, and actions of people is used for ideological, political and/or commercial purposes. Modern-day propaganda has many media resources to influence the thought processes of the populace. During the era of the American Revolution, the American colonies had a flourishing network of newspapers…
Read MoreUPDATED Thurs PM: One NCCo Road Still Closed for High Water
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that the following roads are closed due to high water on the roadway. Once the water has receded to safe travel levels; the roadway will be reopened to motorists. New Castle County Airport Road between Commons Boulevard and I-95 Â ALL OTHER ROADS ARE OPEN TO TRAFFIC…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester Residents Should Prepare for Significant Rain & Possible Flooding
UPDATED THURSDAY, 9-13 – Based on updated forecast information from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) regarding the track of Hurricane Florence, the threat to Worcester County has been significantly reduced. Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) is urging residents to prepare for significant rainfall. Those residing in low-lying areas prone to flooding should prepare for flooding…
Read MoreOcean City Continues to Monitor Hurricane Florence, OC Bikefest Moved to Convention Center
Ocean City emergency management officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Florence, which is now showing a southern track, steering farther away from the Maryland coastline. While emergency management officials watch closely in the event of changes to the storm’s path, Ocean City continues to be open for business. OC Bikefest events, including the ticketed concerts,…
Read MoreUPDATED Wed: Salisbury City Officials Still Watching Hurricane Florence, Expect Wind & Rain
UPDATED – Wed, 4pm – City officials and allied agencies were briefed this morning by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA. With the track of Hurricane Florence now taking it farther south, the impact here on the Delmarva Peninsula is expected to be minimal. Residents can anticipate 2”…
Read MoreFood Safety Tips in the Event of Local Power Outages or Flooding on the Lower Shore
As Hurricane Florence begins to make way across the Eastern seaboard, health officials of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties recommend the following food safety tips for residents to help them prepare now, should local power outages or flooding occur. Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Investigating Death of Man Found in Wicomico River
Tuesday afternoon Salisbury Police were called to the area of South Division and Market Streets after an adult man was found dead in the Wicomico River. An area worker discovered the body and called 9-1-1. Police have identified the victim as 23 year old Maurice Pinkett of Salisbury. The body has been taken to the…
Read MoreFlags are at Half Staff Tuesday for Patriot Day
President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in honor of Patriot Day. This is in honor of the individuals that lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Snow Hill Road REOPENS after Overturned Tractor Trailer Near Girdletree Spills Hazardous Materials
UPDATED:Â Snow Hill Road has reopened =================================================== An overturned tractor trailer and Hazmat cleanup will keep Snow Hill Road closed in the Girdletree area until dawn. Maryland State Police say the tractor trailer was carrying 10 containers filled with 330 gallons of Sodium Hydroxide. The tractor trailer was southbound on Snow Hill Road when it’s…
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