Del. Honors 4 More Century Farm Families
Four Delaware farm families have been recognized by the Delaware Century Farm Program.The program was established in 1987 to honor families who have owned and farmed their land for at least 100 years. The farms must include at least 10 acres of the original parcel or gross more than $10,000 annually in agricultural sales.Ā āWhile…
Read MoreChicken Chat: Delmarva Chicken Association Releases 2021 Facts
Chicken is a big deal on Delmarva.How big?According to the Delmarva Chicken Association 2021 fact sheet, the region’s chicken community produced 567-million chickens last year, generating 4.2-billion pounds of shelf- and table-ready chicken.Wholesale value of Delmarva chicken was also reported at a record $4.2-billion.Independent chicken growers experienced a slight decline in income from 2020 to…
Read MoreDel. Bill Seeks To Set Standards Of Care At Recovery Houses
New Delaware legislation seeks to set a standard of care for recovery housesā¦ places people turn to for treatment for substance use disorder.The bill (HB 421) would codify standards for recovery houses to be designated ‘certified.’ Non-certified recovery houses would be able to continue to operate, but would be subject to restrictions in getting state…
Read MoreHow Ready Will Del. Beaches Be By Memorial Day?
A new phase of beach restoration is about to get underway in Delaware, as the state also addresses erosion and dune damage caused by the recent storm.According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, five beach nourishment projects have been completed along Delaware Bay beaches.DNREC’s Shoreline team also continues to focus on communities that were…
Read MoreHail Pelts Parts Of Delmarva
Monday’s threat of severe weather lived up to its billing.Portions of Delmarva, including southwestern Sussex County and the Cambridge area of Dorchester County, were pelted with hail. Hailstones ranged in size from peas to golf balls to even baseballs.Some homes and vehicles sustained significant damage.At one point, about 200 Delaware Electric Cooperative members did not…
Read MoreOffshore Joint Military Exercise Scheduled For Tuesday
A joint military exercise with a search and rescue scenario is scheduled to take place today (Tuesday) about 23 miles east of Ocean City.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, this is an annual exercise that involves the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Marines. It will simulate an aircraft incident, need for a search and…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-16-22
Monday saw the threat of thunderstorms keep charter and private boats close to the dock. I donāt blame them. Being caught out in the ocean in a thunderstorm is about as scary experience as I hope I ever have. Hook āem and Cook āem said Shawn Hastings from Frankford caught a 5-pound trout while fishing…
Read MoreGov. John Carney Tests Positive For COVID-19
Governor John Carney, D-Del, has tested positive for coronavirus.āI am feeling well and will continue to work remotely, but unfortunately will have to miss a few in-person events,ā Carney said in a statement Monday night. āI will continue to follow the CDC guidelines following my positive result.āThe governor has been vaccinated for COVID-19 and has…
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Margaret May – Lewes – Iris in bloom. Click for full view
Read MoreDSP Honor the Fallen During Police Week
Throughout the first half of May, the Delaware State Police commemorated the memories and families of police officers who died in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice protecting while serving their communities. On May 4, 2022, DSP hosted the annual Memorial Service and wreath-laying where troopers, surviving family members, and friends gathered at…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday: Buffer Ordinance on the Agenda
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning at the Council Chambers in Georgetown. The Council will recognize Delaware’s Small Business Owner of the Year and Delaware Woman-Owned Small Business Person of the Year. There will be a public hearing at 10:15am to authorize up to $1.3-million of general obligation bonds associated with the Mulberry Knoll…
Read MoreDE AG Warns of Fraud in Online Car Buying
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware Department of Justiceās Consumer Protection Unit are alerting consumers about several fraudulent and problematic practices in online car sales. āAs the pandemic, hopefully, continues to wane, demand for cars is skyrocketing. This high demand for vehicles has created an opportunity for scammers to exploit Delaware consumers looking to…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Maryland GOP Candidate For AG, Michael Peroutka – 05-16-22
Closings – Tuesday, May 17
CAESAR RODNEY HIGH SCHOOL:Ā Due to a water main break on the campus of Caesar Rodney High School all classes for tomorrow – Tuesday, May 17 – will be held under āRemote LearningāĀ conditions. The building will be closed to all activity. In order to repair the system, all water mustĀ beĀ turned off to the entire High…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-16-22 – “Now We Know The Truth”
Suspect Arrested For Rape In Dover
A man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a 46-year-old woman in Dover.According to Dover Police, the victim said she was sleeping near the entrance to the Dover library early Sunday morning when she was awakened by a man who stole her phones and a knife. The woman said the suspect threatened…
Read MoreIt’s Bike To Work Week 2022
You may encounter more cyclists on the roads this week.It is Bike to Work Week, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration said there may be more participants as more workplaces are starting to return to normal.Motorists and bicyclists should be aware that the roads are meant to be shared and they should…
Read More“Bans Off Our Bodies” Rallies Held In Georgetown, Wilmington
Rallies in Georgetown and Wilmington over the weekend were part of a national movement to preserve access to abortion and reproductive freedom.Delaware NOW (National Organization for Women), Women’s March Sussex, ACLU of Delaware and other organizations hosted the “Bans Off Our Bodies” events. They came nearly two weeks after the leaked release of Supreme Court…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-15-22
Sunday saw more fish caught than have been caught all year. Black sea bass season opened and every boat that made the run to the Del-Jersey-Land Reef returned with a limit of tasty filets. I understand the fog proved to be a problem early in the morning, but once that cleared, everyone had clear sailing.…
Read MoreSmyrna Kitchen Fire Sends One to Hospital
A 56 year old Smyrna woman is in serious condition after a kitchen fire in her Shortly Lane home Saturday afternoon. Firefighters found an active fire when they arrived at the scene and smoke throughout the home. Investigators say the blaze began on the stove top when food that was being prepared ignited causing heavy…
Read MoreBethany Officials Assess Storm Damage
Bethany Beach officials are investigating the damage from the Nor’ Easter and say the beach, dune and pedestrian crossovers are in poor condition just two weeks before the start of the summer season. DNREC is working with the town to restore the beach ramps as soon as possible. Currently only seven beach access ramps are…
Read MoreCharges for MD Man after Long Neck Crash Friday
A crash on Long Neck Road in the area of Bayshore Drive led to the closure of Long Neck Road just after 11 Friday morning. Emergency crews from Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and Mid-Sussex Rescue along with County paramedics were called after an Escape was topped to make a left turn and was struck…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-14-22
In spite of rain and fog, lots of fish were caught on Saturday. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid ran out for tog and returned with a catch. Several private boats fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and had keeper flounder. Jordan at Henlopen Tackle said one of his customers had a keeper rockfish at…
Read MoreConcord Pond to be Treated for Hydrilla Beginning May 16
With inland water temperatures rising and aquatic plants emerging, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will treat Concord Pond near Seaford beginning May 16 for the nuisance aquatic weed hydrilla. Signs will be posted at the Concord Pond boat ramp the day of treatment, and will remain in place for a month to advise…
Read MoreVoters in Lewes Elect Andrew Williams as Mayor
Lewes voters have elected current Deputy Mayor, Andrew Williams to be their next mayor. Williams won 471 votes. Incumbent Ted Becker got 414 votes and Richard Moore received 238 votes. City officials say 887 votes were cast at the voting machine Saturday and 236 were absentee. There are 1484 registered voters in Lewes.
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