Posts Tagged ‘Lewes’
Backing the Blue, One Stripe At a Time
An informal group of volunteers, known as the Blue Line Bandits, started showing its appreciation to Delaware police last month. The group’s mission, says John “Plunger” Peterson, one of its four founding members, is to “hit” every law enforcement agency in the state with some sort of blue lines in visual support of the police. Police…
Read MoreDelaware Officials Advocate for Pedestrian Safety with New Traffic Signals
Ten pedestrians or bicyclists have been killed on Coastal Highway between Lewes and Fenwick Island during the past three years and nearly 70 have been injured. As a result, state and local officials met Tuesday morning in Dewey Beach to get out the word on the stateās latest pedestrian crossing device, the rectangular rapid flashing…
Read MoreUpdated: Female Bicyclist Dies from Injuries in Collision with Truck near Lewes
UPDATED JUNE 22 – 5pm – A 19-year-old female that was seriously injured during an accident on June 17, 2021, succumbs to her injuries. On June 17, 2021, at approximately 5:38 p.m., a 2006 Ford F-250 pickup truck towing a dual axle dump trailer, operated by a Georgetown, DE man, was traveling westbound on Shady…
Read MoreSt. Peter’s Art Show Returns to Lewes for the 55th Year!
St. Peter’s 55th Annual Art ShowĀ is scheduled for July 3 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. onĀ St. Peter’s SquareĀ at 2nd and Market streets in downtown Lewes. Sponsored byĀ St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, it will feature more than 100 fine artists and artisans, raffles, silent auction and more. Admission is free and the event will be held…
Read MoreMissing Lewes Girl Found in Home after Massive 2-Hour+ Search
Around 10 p.m. Wednesday, a frantic search was initiated after a four-year-old girl was reported missing from her home on Creekside Drive just outside of Lewes. “Please help,” the father of the missing girl posted on Facebook around 11 p.m. “My little girl went missing from her bed about an hour ago. Police are here.…
Read MoreLewes Boy Looking for Bone Marrow Donor
A bone marrow transplant needed for a 19-month old in Lewes. According to the Cape Gazette, Mylz Anderson-Finney was diagnosed in February with acute lymphoblastic leukemia ā but your help is needed to find his perfect donor match. This is the most common type of cancer in children ā however none of his family members…
Read MoreLewes Healthcare Worker Appreciation Movie Night
Saturday is movie night under the stars in Lewes! Saturday – weather permitting. The City of Lewes ā will hold an appreciation event ā free for all healthcare workers and their families at Stango Park. Proof of healthcare ID is required. The evening begins at 7pm with prizes, face painting, balloons and more ā the…
Read MoreLewes Hosts Environmental Listening Sessions
The City of Lewes invites the public to take part in two additional environmental listening sessions. Lewes is working with the Resilient Community Partnership, established and administered by DNREC Delaware Coastal Programs, to identify environmental challenges that may impact the future of the coastal community. The second of three sessions is tonight (Wednesday June 9th)…
Read MoreDel. Auditor McGuiness Proposes Rescue Plan Spending Tracker
Local and county governments in Delaware as well as school districts will get guidance about how they can be transparent with their spending of American Rescue Plan funds. Delaware entities are receiving shares of $1.25-billion. State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said Wednesday that she is looking to help them track how these tax dollars will be…
Read MoreLewes Election For Council, BPW Is This Sat.
It’s almost election day in Lewes. This Saturday, three candidates are competing for two seats on Lewes City Council. Incumbent Rob Morgan, Carolyn Jones and Khalil Saliba are pursuing three-year terms. Deputy Mayor Bonnie Osler is not seeking re-election. Votes may be cast Saturday at Lewes City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. For…
Read MoreFreeman Highway Bridge Maintenance Planned This Week
The Freeman Highway Bridge in Lewes will undergo routine maintenance this week. According to the Delaware River and Bay Authority, the bridge near the Cape May – Lewes Ferry terminal is scheduled to close Tuesday between 8:00 a.m. and noon. The bridge will be thoroughly cleaned, and storm drains will be flushed out. If weather…
Read MoreMetered Parking Returns To Lewes Downtown, Beaches Sat.
Parking meters in Lewes will go back into operation Saturday, as they do each May 1st. Parking at downtown Lewes meters is $1-dollar per hour, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., with time limitations in place. Parking at the beach lots is $2-dollars per hour. To view an interactive parking map prepared by the City…
Read MoreDel. Bayshore Byway Gets Federal Designation
The Delaware Bayshore Byway is now recognized by the Federal Highway Administration as a National Scenic Byway. A special sign to show the Byway’s significance was unveiled on Earth Day at the St. Jones Reserve in Kent County. The Bayshore Byway is a series of two-lane roads that run between Lewes and New Castle, bringing…
Read MoreUpdate: Lewes Controlled Burn Delayed Until Friday
As part of the City of Lewes 5-year phragmites management plan, the City and the Delaware State Forest Service have planned a controlled burn of portions of the marsh in Lewes for Friday April 23rd. The date and time are subject to change based on weather conditions. The controlled burn originally was scheduled for Thursday…
Read MoreUpdate: Victim Of Fatal ATV Accident Identified
A teenage girl who died in an ATV accident in the Lewes area has been identified as a Cape Henlopen High School student. Delaware State Police said Thursday that 16-year-old Margaret Browne of Rehoboth Beach died at the scene of Tuesday evening’s crash off Robinsville Road. Two other girls were still hospitalized in stable condition,…
Read MoreMan Charged With Stabbing Woman In Lewes
A man has been arrested in connection with a domestic stabbing-and-burglary incident on Kings Highway. Lewes Police said Tuesday that a 20-year-old woman was cut several times over the weekend by a known acquaintance. An investigation indicated that the suspect started to argue with the woman in a parking lot, and he chased her and…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested For 7th DUI Offense
A Lewes man has been arrested for his seventh DUI offense after allegedly stealing a vehicle at Jiffy Lube, according to Delaware State Police. Troopers responded to the business Sunday afternoon in response to a report that a man had driven away in a 2014 gray Toyota Camry that was there to be serviced. A…
Read MoreLocal Artist Contributes Painting To Rehoboth City Hall
A work of art now graces the reception area of Rehoboth Beach City Hall to put visitors in the mood to head to the beach. “Rehoboth Calling!” portrays the bandstand, a flamingo, palm trees and beach balls. Nina Mickelsen, who has a studio in Lewes, donated the painting, done in silk screen ink and acrylics,…
Read MoreIllegal Tinted Window Leads To Man’s Arrest On Weapon Charge
A Lewes man is facing a weapon charge after State Police say his vehicle was stopped along Coastal Highway for having an illegally tinted window. According to State Police, the smell of burnt marijuana led to an investigation after the vehicle was stopped Monday afternoon. A search turned up a loaded .45-caliber pistol, a loaded…
Read MoreDSP Captain Promoted To Major
A 23-year veteran of Delaware State Police has been promoted to the rank of Major. Captain William Crotty has recently served at Troop 4 Commander in Georgetown. His career also included positions as Criminal Intelligence Commander for Delaware State Police, as well as eleven years on the Special Operations Response Team. Crotty became a Delaware…
Read MoreCaught On Camera: Police Investigate Nov. Store Robbery
Delaware State Police continue their search for the suspect in a November 14th robbery at Uncle Willie’s BP Station on Coastal Highway in Lewes. Troopers are now circulating a surveillance photo of the suspect. The suspect entered the store, waited until customers left, then approached the clerk with a plastic bag and demanded money. The…
Read MoreLewes Considers Ban On Some Noisy Lawn Tools
Lewes is considering a noise control ordinance that would prohibit the use of certain lawn mowers, weed whackers, blowers and other commonly-used landscaping equipment. The targeted tools use what are known as two-stroke engines, which utilize a mixture of gas and oil to start and run. The proposed ordinance states that the city of Lewes…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Robbery at Uncle Willies in Lewes
Police are investigating a robbery at the Uncle Willie’s on Coastal Highway in Lewes. Delaware State Police say the suspect entered the store around 9pm Saturday and waited till other customers left – then went to the counter and handed the clerk a plastic bag and demanded money. The suspect did show a gun and…
Read MoreCOVID Case Leads Lewes To Close City Hall Service Window
Lewes City Hall is closed until Thursday due to a positive case of coronavirus among City Hall staff. The service window at Lewes City Hall will be closed through Wednesday, which is Veterans Day. Staff will be working remotely and calls to Lewes government departments will be answered remotely. Public meetings will be held this…
Read MoreWeek Into Oil Spill, Some Beaches Still Closed
The beaches at Lewes and Dewey Beach remained closed to the public Friday due to an oil spill that has left tar balls and droplets of oil on the sand. Bethany Beach has reopened its beaches, but visitors are asked to use caution and to avoid touching any oil blobs they may encounter.Efforts to clean…
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