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Karen Haller – Milton – The John Milton Statue in Mill Park. Click for full view
Read MoreAtty Julianne Murray Files Complaint on Vote by Mail Statute
A lawsuit filed by attorney Julianne Murray on behalf of three Delawareans is seeking a permanent injunction and declaratory judgment that the newly signed SB 320 – the vote by mail statute – is unconstitutional under the Delaware Constitution. One of the plaintiffs in this suit is related to an employee of Datatech Digital, LLC…
Read MoreUPDATED: DNREC CANCELS Water Quality Advisory in Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 3pm – 7/29/22 – Rehoboth Beach officials say that a DNREC water advisory for swimmers in Rehoboth Beach between Baltimore Avenue to Stockley Street has been terminated. A follow up test has been conducted and no elevated levels of bacteria found. ================================================================ Elevated levels of bacteria found in a water sample have led…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lawsuit Filed Over Changes to Delaware Election Laws
A lawsuit has been filed representing Republican Candidate Michael Higgin and Election Official Michael Mennella challenging the constitutionality of changes to Delaware election laws. These laws, which have been signed into law by Governor John Carney, would introduce same-day voter registration rules and establish mail-in voting, which the lawsuit says could undermine confidence in our…
Read MoreHooked on Fishing Segment with Scott Lenox of Fish in OC – 07-29-22
Mike Bradley with Martin Donovan of The Senior League World Series – 07-29-22
Del. Farmland Preservation Program Makes Significant Strides in Inland Bays Watershed
More than 3,800 acres of Delaware farmland have been permanently preserved.23 farms in Sussex County, 26 in Kent County and three farms in New Castle County will remain as farmland through the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation.Easements are purchased under the program. “Preserving Delaware’s farmland is a priority and Delaware Aglands have helped keep farms…
Read MoreTree Crushes Salisbury Home; Downed Power Lines Ignite Fire
A house in Salisbury caught fire this week, after being damaged by a large tree.According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the tree was very large and a majority of the house on Emerson Avenue collapsed Wednesday night. Downed power lines apparently sparked the fire.No injuries were reported. Salisbury firefighters had the fire under…
Read MoreUpdate: Lewes Hydrant Flow Test Rescheduled for Today (Friday)
The City of Lewes will conduct hydrant flow testing today (Friday, July 29th). The scheduled test Thursday was postponed due to an unforeseen emergency.Lewes residents and businesses may experience low water pressure or discolored water. Water can be cleared up by turning on the cold taps for ten to 15 minutes. It’s also suggested that…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-28-22
Thursday was a hot, dry day and fish were caught. Captain Aaron Herd on the Gale Force had the Orogz charter out to the Old Grounds where they spotted a group of cobia on the surface. Logan picked up his pitching rod and made several casts with a Hamilton jig and hooked one of the…
Read MoreCar Crash in Millsboro – Long Neck Area Claims Life of Passenger
A car overturned and caught fire on Mount Joy Road east of Cannon Road Wednesday afternoon, leaving a passenger dead at the scene. According to Delaware State Police, the driver of a white 2019 Kia Optima lost control on a moderate curve, traveled off the roadway and struck a utility pole. At that point, the…
Read MoreMike Bradley with GOP Candidate for Delaware State Senate District 16, Eric Buckson – 07-28-22
Mike Bradley with GOP Candidate for Delaware State Representative District 4, Dr. Jeff Hilovsky – 07-28-22
Milford Police Break Ground for New Headquarters Building
Construction is about to begin on a new Milford Police station.The facility will replace an existing, outdated building that opened in 1979.A groundbreaking ceremony took place Wednesday.Milford voters approved a proposal to authorize the city to borrow money for a new police station in a referendum in January, 2021. The effect on local property taxes…
Read MoreMan Shot Walking to his Own Apartment in Dover
A 25-year-old man is expected to survive a gunshot wound, after being shot while he was walking from his vehicle to his apartment.According to Dover Police, the shooting was reported Wednesday night in the Cannon Mills complex on Katrina Way. The victim was shot in the leg and was taken to a local hospital.According to…
Read MoreClear Space Theatre Co. Plans to Sell Avenue Properties, Ends Legal Dispute with City
Clear Space Theatre Company is withdrawing its proposal to relocate its productions and summer camps into a new, larger building on Rehoboth Avenue.Clear Space unveiled its proposal in November 2018, but said this week that the difficult decision to terminate the project resulted from months of serious debate. The Board of Directors cited the rising…
Read MoreMilitary Ordnance Turns Up at Assateague for Second Time This Month
Military ordnance has again been found on Assateague Island, this time in North Ocean Beach.According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, National Park Service Rangers reported three suspicious items had washed ashore Tuesday afternoon. The Fire Marshal’s Office and the U.S. Air Force 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Ordnance Disposal Team based at Dover…
Read MorePhone Scammers Claim to Represent Constable
A phone scam is circulating in Sussex County, similar to one that was reported in Kent County in June.Sussex County officials said Wednesday that calls are being placed purported to be from the Constable’s office, and the recipient is told he or she is the subject of an arrest warrant. The caller says the arrest…
Read MoreVictim Pistol-Whipped During Ocean City Assault
Ocean City Police are investigating an assault in the area of 144th Street.Tuesday night, officers responded to an incident that was initially reported as a possible shooting. The victim suffered a head injury and was evaluated by emergency medical services personnel. The victim declined further medical treatment. He stated that three suspects he had invited…
Read MoreUpdate: Crash Closes Part of Route 9; Traffic Signal At Routes 9 & 5 Dark
An overnight accident continued to cause local road closures in the Harbeson area Thursday morning. DelDOT reported that Route 9 was closed between Route 30 and Prettyman Road. Additionally, the traffic signals at Route 9 and Route 5 were not functioning. Possibly related to the accident, Delmarva Power was reporting 123 outages in the Harbeson…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-27-22
Wednesday saw some light showers between bright sunshine. It was bound to happen. Fenwick Tackle reported that Tyler Adams caught a 41-inch cobia out of the surf in Ocean City on a chunk of kingfish. I would think bunker, spot or mullet would also attract a cobia. You might want to keep a light rod…
Read MoreHydrant Flow Tests in Lewes on Thursday
The Lewes Water Department will conduct Hydrant Flow tests on Thursday. Officials say that during this time you may experience low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours. They advise not to do laundry during this time. If you experience discolored water – run your water on cold for 10 to 15…
Read MoreGov Carney Joins Officials in Seaford to Announce $2.5-million in ARPA Investments
Governor Carney joined state and local officials in Seaford Tuesday to announce a $2.5-million investment to support Energize Delaware’s Energy Fund and the HELP Initiative. This will benefit under-served communities across Delaware – including Seaford – providing tools and education for clean and affordable energy, jobs and workforce development with the goal of building and…
Read MoreDE & MD to Share in Multistate Settlement with Wawa Over 2019 Data Breach
Delaware and 6 other states will receive $8-million in a settlement with Wawa. This resolves a December 2919 data breach that compromised about 34-million payment cards used at Wawa stores. Delaware will receive approximately $450,000 through the settlement. Maryland was also a part of the settlement and will receive over $483,000 through the settlement. Also…
Read MoreDredging of Murderkill River in August
DNREC and the Army Corps of Engineers will begin an emergency dredging project in August to restore navigability in the Murderkill River in Kent County. About 52,000 cubic yards of sediment will be removed from the river’s navigation channel – and the dredged sand will then be used to nourish up to 1000 feet of…
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