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Meet The Candidates: Rehoboth, Fenwick Forums Sat.
Residents have tne opportunity to meet the candidates in two upcoming elections Saturday The Rehoboth Beach candidates’ forum will take place before a live audience at 10 a.m., at CAMP Rehoboth. The forum will be live-streamed and recorded. The link will appear on the CAMP Rehoboth Facebook page and the video will be posted on the CAMP Rehoboth YouTube channel.…
Read MoreJuvenile Curfew Hours Changed in Bethany Beach – Effective Today
Gas Prices Increase Nationally, but Hold Steady in Delaware
The price at the pump nationally has increased by 2 cents from a week ago to $3.16. A year ago the price was $2.20! In Delaware, the price has remained steady at $2.98. Peak summer driving season is in full-swing and gas prices are not backing down. Triple A Mid-Atlantic officials report that there is…
Read MoreSen Lopez Not Seeking 4th Term in DE Senate
State Senator Ernie Lopez has announced that he will not seek another term in the Delaware Senate. Senator López Retirement Statement It is with a great deal of thanks and humility to the people of the 6th District that I wish to announce, I will not be seeking re-election to a fourth term in the Delaware State Senate. …
Read MoreDPH Says Delta Variant now Predominant Variant Strain in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. A total of 110,270 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020. The seven-day average…
Read MoreMilford PD Investigating Wednesday Night Shooting
Police in Milford are investigating a shooting Wednesday evening in the area of East and Northeast 4th Street. Police were called just before 10pm and found an 18 year old man with a gunshot wound from an unknown suspect. The victim was taken to Bayhealth Sussex Campus where he was treated and released. Police ask…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Wanted Suspect & 2 Accomplices in Western Sussex Thefts from Vehicles
Delaware State Police arrested Wilbur Doughty, 31, of Seaford, after he fled from police after multiple attempts at locating him. Amyah N. Deshields, 18, of Seaford, and Bryant Scheers, 33, of Seaford, were also arrested on criminal charges for their involvement with helping Wilbur elude police. On the morning of July 15, 2021, Delaware State Police attempted to locate…
Read MoreMonroe Hudson Sworn in as DOC Commissioner
Monroe B. Hudson, Jr. took the oath of office Thursday as the 10th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) during a ceremony in the Department’s Steven R. Floyd, Sr. Training Academy in Dover. He was joined by Governor John Carney, former DOC Commissioners, state officials, family, friends, and colleagues. Hudson succeeds Commissioner Claire DeMatteis who…
Read MoreNew Director Checks In At Sussex Co. Libraries
The Sussex County Department of Libraries has a new director. Rachel Lynch, who has been Assistant County Librarian, will replace retiring director Kathy Graybeal. The Sussex County library system has about 50 staff members. Lynch will oversee the three county-owned libraries and the Sussex County mobile library, in addition to working with the eleven independent…
Read MoreMan Charged With Attempted Burglaries In 3 Communities
3 police jurisdictions, one suspect… A man is charged with trying to break into the Shore Stop convenience store on Deep Branch Road in Milton. Delaware State Police said the alarm at the store went off early Wednesday morning. Arriving troopers discovered that the front door and a large window were damaged. According to police,…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Seriously Hurt In Scooter Accident
A 70-year-old Selbyville man is hospitalized in critical condition after being thrown from the scooter he was riding when it was struck by another vehicle. Delaware State Police said the driver of a van who made a left turn on Lighthouse Road into Fenwick Hardware Thursday afternoon apparently did not see the oncoming scooter, which…
Read MoreDel. State Contractors Could Qualify For Relief Program
Delaware is launching a “Market Pressure Relief Fund” that would help state contractors who have been facing higher costs for construction materials. According to the Delaware Division of Small Business and the Office of Management and Budget, general contractors with the state resulting from a ‘formal procurement’ can apply for assistance. The fund will provide…
Read MoreMd. GOP Lawmakers Seek Repeal Of “Netflix Tax”
Laurel Traffic Stop Results In 2 Arrests
A traffic stop on Sussex Highway and Laurel Road has led to the arrests of two Maryland men. According to Delaware State Police, the vehicle that was pulled over Wednesday had an expired license plate. A passenger, 25-year-old Joel Vaughn of Salisbury, was found to be wanted for possession of a deadly weapon during commission…
Read MoreBeebe Introduces Hospital-At-Home Services
Beebe Healthcare has begun to operate what it calls Delaware’s first “Hospital at Home” program. For patients who meet the criteria, they are able to be treated for their medical condition in the comfort of their own home instead of being admitted for traditional in-patient care. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, care coordinators and physical therapists…
Read MoreDEMEC Power Savers Alert Thur. 3 to 6 pm
Power Savers Alert!! Due to expected high temperatures and high energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to VOLUNTARILY reduce electric use today, Thur. July 15th. Power Saver Hours are from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will lower electric use…
Read MoreDel. State Police Collect School Supplies For Kids In Need
Delaware State Police are asking for your help with its school supply donation drive known as Operation: Troopers Have Your BackPack. DSP’s Community Outreach Unit hopes to help each elementary school student in need by filling a backpack with supplies like notebooks, pens, pencils, binders or other supplies. Donations may be dropped off at any…
Read MoreMd. Unveils Outline To Support People With Disabilities
A roadmap for changing lives of Marylanders with disabilities for the better… Governor Larry Hogan has released the new Maryland State Disabilities Plan, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Disabilities. It’s an outline for coordination of state services and policies and addresses housing, transportation, health care, employment, education, access to technology and emergency preparedness.…
Read MoreRenovated OC Dog Playground Unleashes More Fun
Thursday Is Tax Day In Md.
The three-month extension for filing State of Maryland income tax returns expires today (Thursday). The usual deadline was extended by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot in March to give Marylanders more time to deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to adjust to changes in the middle of the tax filing season due…
Read More2 Arrested, 1 Sought In Criminal Investigation
Two suspects have been arrested and one more is being sought in connection with a series of thefts from motor vehicles. Delaware State Police said Wednesday that ear pods, cash, credit and debit cards, a Garmin GPS and a bicycle were among the items taken between July 7th and July 13th from Clearbrook Estates and…
Read MoreMan Charged With Threatening To Burn Parents’ Home
An Ellendale man is charged with threatening to burn down his parents’ home. According to Ellendale Police, 27-year-old Charles “Cody” Kifer demanded $2,000 from his father, or else he would carry out the threat. Kifer is charged with attempt to commit extortion-causes damage to property and two counts of terroristic threatening. He has been released…
Read MoreOcean View Stove Fire Leaves Man Injured
A fire at a mobile home in Ocean View left a 62-year-old man burned on his hands and caused about $10,000 damage, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office. Members of the Millville Volunteer Company responded to the 31,000-block of Pine Street shortly before 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. Mutual aid fire companies also assisted. An…
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Bicycle Safety Checkpoints Return To Rehoboth Area
More bicycle safety checks are scheduled in Rehoboth Beach during the summer, starting this Thursday July 15th DelDOT’s Bicycle program will examine a bike, and mechanics are on hand to make repairs or install bicycle lights. Bicycle helmets will also be available. Services are free of charge. Bicycle safety checkpoints will be held the next…
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