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Pinocchio to Go on Breeding-Loan at Nashville Zoo
If you plan to visit Pinocchio, the Andean bear, at the Salisbury Zoo – you only have a few weeks before he goes on vacation to the Nashville Zoo. He will be on a breeding loan – through the Species Survival Plan – which manages the Andean bear population in the US. Pinocchio will return…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Memorial Day Message
With Memorial Day just around the corner, many of us gather with loved ones to honor our fallen heroes and current military members. The Delaware State Police is here to remind everyone of the importance of driving safely, particularly during this weekend, but also each and every day. Memorial Day often marks the “unofficial” beginning…
Read MoreNew Traffic Pattern Begins Next Week on Route 1 at Route 16 in Milton for Northbound Drivers
DelDOT is alerting all drivers to a change in the traffic pattern for Route 1 Northbound at Route 16 beginning next week. On Tuesday, May 30th through Wednesday, May 31st DelDOT will shift Route 1 northbound beginning at 7pm Tuesday into Wednesday (weather permitting). During the switch motorists can expect lane closures on Route 1…
Read MoreBeach Replenishment Update
Dredging has moved from Rehoboth Beach to Dewey Beach. Some beach crossovers are closed during the replenishment work, however heavy seas and strong winds are slowing the progress and the south end may not be completed by Thursday when the crews halt for the holiday weekend. If not completed – work will resume Monday evening.…
Read MoreFire Near Berlin – Accidental
A residential structure fire near Berlin Monday night has been determined to be accidental – possibly unattended cooking in a garage bedroom. The Worcester County Fire Marshal investigated the fire on Woodlawn Road which broke out just after 5:30pm. Berlin Volunteer firefighters found fire in the garage portion of the home that had been converted…
Read MoreFY 2024 Sussex County Budget Unveiled – No Tax Increase
The Sussex County Council got a look at the proposed FY 2024 Budget during this week’s meeting. The $278.6-million budget has no increase in property taxes, however there are some fee increases for sewer at $10 annually and $15 annually for un-metered water on public utility systems, as well as new and adjusted fees for…
Read MoreGov Carney to Visit DE Tourist Destinations in Each County on Wednesday
Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, Governor John Carney will Wednesday join the Delaware Tourism Office to visit destinations in all three counties. In Sussex County he’s ll stop at Lavender Fields in Milton around 9:30am and Fifer Orchards Farm Store in Camden-Wyoming around 11:30am. The Governor will stop for a round of mini golf…
Read MoreMilford-Area Public Ponds to be Treated for Hydrilla
Next week, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will begin treating several public ponds in the Milford area for the invasive aquatic weed, hydrilla. This is a non-native plant that can choke ponds and other waterways – crowding out beneficial plant species as well as preventing fishing and boating access. The ponds to be treated…
Read MoreJoint Finance Committee Approves Raises for State Workers & Retirees and More…
The Joint Finance Committee, which is charged with crafting Delaware’s operating budget, has approved raises for state workers and retirees. This is the first day of mark-up – when the committee takes the Governor’s recommended budget and begins to vote on specific funding requests – essentially writing the budget. The plan approved by the committee…
Read MoreAlcohol Compliance Checks to be Run in OC throughout the Summer
Alcohol compliance checks will be run throughout the summer season by the Ocean City Police Department and Worcester County Health Department. These checks will take place at area bars, restaurants and alcohol retailers in the resort. The reason for the operation is to ensure employees of businesses that provide alcohol are not selling to anyone…
Read MoreHundreds Turn Out for EV Mandate Sales Meeting in Georgetown
A crowd of about 500 Sussex County residents and politicians gathered Monday night at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown to hear information on Delaware’s Electric Vehicle Sales mandate. This meeting was sponsored by the Delaware House & Senate Republicans. This mandate, which has been proposed by DNREC, would begin the phase out of gasoline…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hear FY 2024 Budget Presentation Tuesday
Tuesday is budget day at the Sussex County Council. County Administrator Todd Lawson and Finance Director Gina Jennings will present the proposed FY 2024 Budget to the Council. The Council will also discuss and possibly introduce the an ordinance establishing the proposed budget as well as an ordinance to establish annual service charges, assessment rates…
Read MoreClosure of the Woodland Ferry
The Department of Transportation announces the closure of Woodland Ferry on Friday, May 26 & Monday, May 29. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30 at 7:00am.
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware US Senator Tom Carper Not Seeking 5th Term in US Senate
Delaware US Senator Tom Carper will not run for re-election. Senator Carper made that announcement this morning along the riverfront in Wilmington. He moved to Delaware towards the end of the Vietnam War, where he served in the US Navy. Just three years later he was elected as Delaware Treasurer and served three terms. That…
Read MoreAnother Death Investigation in Downtown Rehoboth Beach
EMS crews and Rehoboth Beach police responded to the ocean block of Olive Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Sunday for a woman reported in cardiac arrest. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Rehoboth Beach police along with investigators from the Division of Forensic Science and Delaware State Police assisted with the investigation into the late…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigate Pedestrian Fatal in Bethany Beach
UPDATED – 5/21/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 89 year old Celeste Speer of Bethany Beach as the woman who died in a fatal pedestrian collision in the Walgreens parking lot in Bethany Beach on May 19. ============================================================= A Bethany Beach woman is dead after she was struck by an SUV in the Walgreens…
Read MoreEV Town Hall Monday Evening at Sussex Central HS
This coming Friday is the final day that you can comment on the proposed regulations to eliminate the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, trucks and SUVs in Delaware. There will be a Town Hall meeting at Sussex Central High School Monday evening at 6:30 in the auditorium. This town hall meeting is sponsored…
Read MoreDrive Thru Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive thru mobile pantry Monday morning at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown beginning at 10am. Register in advance to speed up the check-in process – however this is first come, first served and on-site registration will be available. Remember to clear your trunk or back seat…
Read MoreLewes Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
A fire that heavily damaged a Lewes home Saturday afternoon was accidental. State Fire Marshal investigators say a malfunctioning golf cart in the garage sparked the fire. Lewes and Rehoboth firefighters were called just before 5pm to the home on Robinson Drive and found heavy fire coming from the attached garage. Fire crews were on…
Read MoreWeather Impacting Maritime Day Activities in Lewes
Due to the weather conditions, the following changes are in effect for the Lewes Maritime Day and Overfalls Opening Ceremony scheduled to take place on Saturday, 20 May 2023. The opening ceremony planned for 10 am in Canalfront Park is canceled. However, a smaller memorial service will be held at the gangway of the ship…
Read MoreMillsboro Municipal Election Set for Sat, June 10
Voters in Millsboro will go to the polls on Saturday June 10 to elect three people to the Town Council. In District 2 incumbent Ron O’Neal was the only candidate to file – he will return to the Council. In District 3 incumbent Faye Lingo is challenged by Matthew Davis. For the at-large seat, incumbent…
Read MoreConsumer Alert from MD Attorney General Ahead of this Weekend’s Preakness Stakes
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is issuing a Consumer Alert. He urges Marylanders to be aware of deceptive online sports betting companies – especially in advance of this weekend’s 148th Running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore. Watch for deceptive practices and scams. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF APPROVED SPORTS WAGERING COMPANIES…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Down Slightly
Delaware’s unemployment rate has dropped a tenth of a percent to 4.3% for April – still nearly a full percentage point higher than the national average at 3.4%. In Sussex County, unemployment is at 4% in April – a drop from 4.5% in March. There were 21,500 unemployed Delawareans in April of this year, which…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes legislation to Encourage More Investment in Affordable Housing
A record number of Delawareans are experiencing homelessness, and so the Delaware Senate passed legislation today that encourages more public and private investment in the construction of new affordable housing units throughout the First State. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 87 would fully exempt affordable housing projects funded by nonprofits and government entities from…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Would Cut Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
Medicare-only PACE participants will be able to choose between the PACE Part D plan, as currently designed, or a standalone more affordable Medicare Part D plan, under bipartisan legislation introduced today. Senator Tom Carper says The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Part D Choice Act would give seniors the option to choose…
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