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City of Rehoboth Beach Potential Curfew for Minors to be Discussed at the City Meeting this Friday, May 16th
At its upcoming meeting on Friday, May 16th, the City of Rehoboth Beach will discuss and consider a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 198 of the city code, which addresses Peace and Good Order. The amendment would add a new section establishing a curfew for minors. Â Additional Info from the Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreLisa Blunt Rochester Questions FAA Representative in Senate Commitee Hearing Regarding Aviation-Related issues
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester questioned FAA officials during today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing on aviation safety, air traffic, and technology, held one year after the FAA Reauthorization. She added that other significant variables that drive this crisis, such as the lack of a robust and well-supported aviation workforce. Senator Blunt Rochester asked Franklin McIntosh, deputy chief…
Read MoreThe FAIR Leave Act Introduced Aiming to Expand Family Leave for Married Workers
Married couples who work for the same employer are often required to split a single 12-week leave under the current Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rules, limiting their ability to care for family or bond with a new child. Newly introduced legislation–the FAIR Leave Act– seeks to change that by ensuring each spouse receives…
Read MoreArrests Made in Officer-Involved Shooting Case
Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old James Eavesof Dover, Delaware, for several felony firearm and theft-related offenses, as well as resisting arrest, following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle that culminated in an officer-involved shooting in Townsend last week. Eaves also had an outstanding warrant for a pursuit that occurred in New Castle County last…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced in Delaware to Combat Sexual Extortion and Enhance Protections for Digital Assets
Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Kim Williams have introduced two bills aimed at protecting Delaware families and strengthening legal safeguards against sexual extortion. These bills address critical issues affecting vulnerable populations and reflect Delaware’s commitment to adapting laws to modern challenges. The first bill, Senate Bill 142, strengthens penalties for sexual extortion and…
Read MoreDover Man Convicted in Series of December, 2023 Shootings, Including Fatal Attack
A Kent County Superior Court jury has convicted a 22-year-old man for a series of shootings that happened in 2023. Jaquan Fletcher was convicted of multiple charges, including First-Degree Murder, three counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder, and four counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. In a separate ruling, the…
Read MoreSchool Board Results
School board results – Indian River – District 1 winners Lisa Hudson Briggs & Kelly Kline Woodbridge – At-large (1 year term) – winner – Timothy Banks Cape Henlopen – Area C – Patty Maull At-large – Bill Collick
Read MoreSussex County Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor
A Sussex County man has been convicted on multiple counts of sex trafficking and forced labor by a federal jury in the District of Delaware. Court records show that 68 year old Clifton Gibbs exploited the victims’ heroin addiction to compel them to engage in commercial sex, panhandle and perform demanding manual labor on his…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Discusses School Funding
UPDATED – 05/13/25 – The Sussex County Council meeting started with a lineup of public comment from mainly school officials urging the Council to opt for impact fees to help with needed school funding – rather than the current referendums which are the only other option for additional funding. The Council also held a discussion…
Read MoreBishopville Woman Arrested for Murder
A Bishopville woman has been arrested in the murder of a man in Bishopville. Maryland State Police were called to Shell Mill Road around 9:30 Monday night after a women reported that her boyfriend had been shot. Police were met by 61 year old Bonnie Hackendorn and located 57 year old David Shaulis of Bishopville…
Read MoreUMES Budget Cutting Measures
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in Princess Anne is undertaking a series of financial measures to comply with 10 percent required and anticipated budget cuts from the State of Maryland. UMES officials say that in accordance with the state mandate, all positions that have been vacant for 3 or more years will be…
Read MoreParking Season Begins for Most DE Beach Towns on Thursday
Parking season begins for many Delaware beach towns on Thursday. That means parking permits and meters will be in effect – in Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. In Dewey Beach there is still free parking from 5 to 11pm on Monday evenings during the Movies on the Beach, however free parking…
Read MorePublic Meetings on Indian River School District Referendum #2 Begin Wednesday
The second Indian River School District referendum is set for Thursday, June 5. This is a current expense referendum – and seeks funding for increased operating costs and to maintain a competitive salary package for staff. There will be three public meetings where district officials will give a presentation outlining the referendum initiative. The public…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty – Rally & Lobby Day, Tuesday, May 13 in Dover
UPDATED – 05/12/25 – Due to potentially unfavorable weather, the press conference scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, starting at 11:45 a.m., has been moved from the East Steps outside of Legislative Hall to the Senate Chambers inside of Legislative Hall. ====================================== The Delaware Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty will hold a press conference, rally…
Read MoreGrand Opening of New Rehoboth Beach Patrol HQ & Comfort Station – Thursday, May 22
The Grand Opening of the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol/comfort station building at Baltimore Avenue will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 10am – along with a ringing of the opening bell and tours of the new facility. Construction of the new building began in 2024 – it houses a medical office, public restrooms and…
Read MoreFire Hydrant Flow Tests To Occur in Lewes Wednesday
Fire hydrant flow tests will take place Wednesday in Lewes in the area of Olde Town White’s Pond and Cedar/Indiana Avenue. During this time, you may experience low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours and can be visible throughout the system, not just the area being tested. We ask that you…
Read MoreSchool Board Elections Tuesday, May 13 in Delaware
School Board Elections take place in Delaware statewide Tuesday, May 13th. In Sussex County, not every school district will have an election. There are elections in the Cape Henlopen, Indian River and Woodbridge School Districts. In the Cape Henlopen School District there are three candidates for the Area C seat – Laura Parsons, Andy Lewis…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Magnolia man has been arrested for DUI and other offenses. Delaware State Police spotted a driver not wearing a seatbelt in the area of Peachtree Run and Walnut Shade Road and made a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, 63 year old Edward Soja of Magnolia, the trooper detected an odor of alcohol…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Meet Friday – Discuss Curfew for Juveniles
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners meet on Friday and on their agenda is the discussion of a possible ordinance for a curfew for juveniles. In just the past week or so there have been incidents of violence with groups of juveniles and others. Several neighboring communities already have curfews for those under the age of 18 and…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Mill Street Fire in Greensboro Saturday Morning
Greensboro Volunteer firefighters were called for a structure fire on Mill Street in Greensboro Saturday morning just after 9. Crews found a two-story duplex with two units with fire showing. Three occupants were alerted to the fire by the occupant of the other unit and escaped safely. The lone occupant in the A unit was…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Extends Demolition Permit for Grotto/Sirocco Motel
Demolition between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenues of the Grotto Pizza and Sirocco Motel will be allowed to continue for another month. There is a traditional moratorium on this activity between May 15 and September 15, however because the structural integrity of the entire motel building is compromised, the City of Rehoboth Beach has granted permission…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Shots Fired at Residence in Pocomoke
Maryland State Police were called to Stockton Road in the Pocomoke area just after 1:30 Sunday morning after shots were fired into a residence from a vehicle. Police say no injuries were reported and the MSP Forensic Sciences Division collected and processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is active and ongoing and police ask…
Read MoreSeaford Teen Charged after Speeding Away from Traffic Stop
A Seaford teen was arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase Saturday night on Sussex County back roads. Police say a trooper on patrol spotted a Durango speeding on Hastings Farm Road near Seaford just after 7pm. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off traveling at a high rate…
Read MoreMark Giler Joins Incumbents on the South Bethany Town Council
Voters in South Bethany have reelected both incumbents – Christine Keefe and Cynthia Van Horn with 180 and 202 votes respectively. Mark Giler was the top vote-getter with 252 tallies and wins the third open seat on the Town Council. The three council members will be sworn in and the Council will reorganize at the…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting Incident on Simon Circle
Dover Police are investigating shots fired in the area of Simon Circle on Thursday afternoon. An officer from the Wyoming Police was in the area just after 2pm and heard the shots. Several officers responded and contacted a 17 year old victim who had been shot at – but not injured. Police learned that a…
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