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Sen Lopez Introduces Bill Requiring DNREC Get Permission to Go on Private Property
Legislation that would require DNREC to get the consent of property owners before collecting natural resource data on private property before doing so has been laid on the table and awaits further action. Senate Bill 229 is sponsored by Senator Ernie Lopez. For years DNREC has collected this data without property owners consent. This measure…
Read MoreLocal Officials Partner for Month-Long Pedestrian Safety Campaign
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) kicked off its “Pedestrian Safety at the Beach Campaign” at the Sussex Family YMCA in Rehoboth this past Monday. The event also marks the start of pedestrian enforcement period from June 5 through June 19, part of a month-long grassroots initiative designed to build awareness and educate the…
Read MoreDELDOT: Traffic Pattern Changes on Sweet Briar Road
Changes will be made Wednesday to the traffic pattern at the intersection of Cave Neck Road, Hudson Road and Sweet Briar Road south of Milton. Between 9am and 3pm, Sweet Briar Road will be converted to 1 way northbound between Cave Neck and Hudson Roads – and will involve changing signs and pavement markings and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Discuss Agland Preservation, Trash and More
Sussex County has taken part in the 22nd round of the Delaware Agricultural Land Preservation Program. The County Council voted in May to take part in latest round of easement purchases and approved spending just over $536,000 as its share of the $1.3-million cost to protect 10 farms and nearly 800 acres in Sussex County.…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Torch Run over Bay Bridge Wednesday
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland will cross the westbound span of the Bay Bridge around 11:30 Wednesday morning. Officials will temporarily close the right and center lanes while the runners make their way across the bridge. Only minimal traffic delays are expected. Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) for current traffic conditions at the Bay Bridge.…
Read MoreDNREC & Mountaire Enter into Consent Decree Over Violations at Millsboro Plant
DNREC has filed a complaint in State Superior Court against Mountaire Farms. The complaint requests civil penalties for the poultry company’s violations of its spray and land application permits at the Millsboro facility. It calls for Mountaire to make short-term corrective measures, long-term system upgrades at the plant as well as environmental mitigation. The complaint…
Read MoreWork on Indian River Inlet Bridge Tuesday Night/Wednesday Morning
There will be load testing of the Charles W. Cullen/Indian River Inlet Bridge on Tuesday and Wednesday. The work will be done between 9pm and 5am – and will require periodic closures of all lanes in both directions for short periods throughout the night. And in between the closures – there will be one lane…
Read MoreUPDATED: Full-scale Sports Betting Comes to Delaware June 5
Delaware will launch a full-scale sports gaming operation at the state’s three casinos on Tuesday. Governor John Carney says that at 1:30 on June 5, SportsPick Gaming will go live at Delaware Park, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino and Harrington Raceway & Casino. It will offer single-game and championship wagering on pro baseball, football, hockey,…
Read MoreGreenwood Area Motorcycle Crash Injures Harbeson Man
A motorcycle crash west of Greenwood is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. The crash occurred Friday night around 9. Police say the driver, a 21 year old man from Harbeson, was speeding with no headlight on and was struck by a pickup truck making a left turn from Woodbridge Road. The motorcycle, which…
Read More3 Candidates File for 2 Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Seats
UPDATE (6/4/18): City officials confirm that no other candidates submitted petitions to run for commissioner before the 4:30 p.m. deadline. We will know for certain at 4:30 p.m. today, but it appears that only three candidates have thrown their names into the hat for the two commissioner seats that are up for grabs this summer…
Read MoreCrash Near Ellendale Leaves Driver in Critical Condition
A crash early Saturday morning has left a man in critical condition. Delaware State Police continue to investigate but say a 57 year old Ellendale man was southbound on South Old State Road near Route 113 when his car went off the side of the road, rotated and crossed the road striking a tree with…
Read MoreCANCELED: Flash Flood Watch till 6pm for Worcester, Wicomico & Somerset Counties
The National Weather Service Flash Flood Watch warning is no longer in effect for the following WGMD locations: Dorchester County,MD Wicomico County,MD Somerset County,MD Worcester County,MD ==================================================== FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 THIS AFTERNOON… The Flash…
Read MoreCoastal Delaware Restaurant Week is Underway
Today is the start of Coastal Delaware Restaurant Week. Many restaurants in Rehoboth, Lewes, Bethany and the surrounding areas are offering prix fixe menus – a portion of the proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels. Click here for more information and to find out what restaurants are taking part.
Read MoreGas Prices Beginning to Drop
Gas prices have started to reverse a bit with the start of June as crude oil prices have decreased by over $2 per barrel in the past week. The national average for gas has dropped 2 cents in the last week – to $2.95 – in Delaware the price has fallen from $2.95 last week…
Read MoreSeaford PD Arrest JaMar Archer for Kidnapping
Seaford Police have arrested a man in connection with a domestic violence and kidnapping incident that occurred last week. Police say JaMar Archer went to his ex-girlfriend’s home. When he got inside – he took her car keys and cell phone and told her she and her four children couldn’t leave. After 4 days, the…
Read MoreMillville Firefighters Battle Blaze on Sandy Cove Rd
Fire crews from Millville Volunteer Fire Company were called for a structure fire on Sandy Cove Road in Ocean View Saturday just after 6pm. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy smoke – crews from Roxana, Frankford and Bethany Beach also responded. Two residents and two dogs were able to escape the home unharmed. The…
Read MoreOrdnance Found Near Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park
Three grenades from the World War II era were uncovered this week at Cape Henlopen State Park in an area near Fort Miles. A visitor found one on Tuesday while Army Corps Engineers unearthed two more on Wednesday. The Division of Parks and Recreation says they could not determine if they were training items or…
Read MoreRavens Roosts Purple Parade will travel up Baltimore Ave Saturday AM
The annual Ravens Roosts Purple Parade will step off at 10 am Saturday on Baltimore Avenue at 19th Street –and will head to 28th Street in Ocean City. It’s expected to run for at least two hours with Ravens players, cheerleaders, dance groups and Ravens-themed floats. The Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts originally known as…
Read MoreExpect to Pay a Surcharge on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry fuel surcharge has started. The trip from Lewes to Cape May, will now cost an extra buck per vehicle trip. The charge is meant to mitigate some of the costs of rising fuel prices. The charge will be determined on a month-to-month basis and is not permanent.
Read MoreUPDATED: Frankford Woman Dies in Crash North of Dagsboro
UPDATED – 11pm – A crash just after 2pm on Dagsboro Road north of Fire Tower Road north of Dagsboro has left one person dead. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say a car driven by a 59 year old woman from Frankford crossed the center line and collided with a container hauler driven…
Read MoreSaturday’s Relay For Life Sussex County – Moved INSIDE
Relay for Life Sussex County will be held regardless of the weather on Saturday afternoon. The event has been moved inside at Sussex Tech High School in Georgetown – and will still be held from 2 to 10pm. Sign up or donate
Read MoreUPDATED: Early Morning Motorcycle Crash Leaves 2 in Critical Condition
UPDATED – 11am – A serious crash at the entrance to Mallard Lakes west of Fenwick Island just before 2:30 Friday morning is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say an Uber driver in a Volkswagen was taking two passengers to Mallard Lakes from Ocean City but used Smitty McGee’s across from the development…
Read MoreAtlantic Hurricane Season Begins Friday
Friday is the beginning of hurricane season – according to the calendar. However we’ve already seen Alberto form in the Gulf of Mexico and move up through the center of the country. The forecast for this year is for a near or above normal season with 10 to 16 named storms with, 5 to 9…
Read MoreOcean Pines 50th Anniversary Parade Saturday – Traffic Will be Impacted
A section of Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines will be closed on Saturday morning from 9:45 till 11am for the community’s 50th Anniversary Parade. Drivers northbound on the parkway from Mumford’s Landing Road to White Horse Park should expect a temporary lane closure and parking restrictions. If you are planning to attend the parade –…
Read MoreDNREC – Free Fishing Weekend
This weekend DNREC invites everyone to fish, crab and clam in any Delaware waters – for free! Saturday and Sunday are free fishing days – a part of National Fishing and Boating Week – and anyone can fish without a fishing license – even if you’re from out of state. You DO still need a…
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