State holds Narcan training event in Millsboro

Following four overdose deaths in Sussex County over Labor Day Weekend, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is holding a Community Naloxone (Narcan) Training and Distribution event in Millsboro. DPH will distribute free naloxone kits to members of the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Millsboro Fire Company, 109 East State St.,…

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Suspect sought in shoplifting incident at fishing store in Millsboro

Delaware State Police are searching for a man caught on video stealing fishing equipment from Rick’s Bait and Tackle in Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred Saturday when the suspect entered the store and stole merchandise. The store posted surveillance footage of the incident to social media, saying “Make him…

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Millsboro woman charged with assaulting officer, filing false report in Long Neck

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A Millsboro woman was arrested on assault charges after she allegedly attacked and injured an officer after filing a false report in Long Neck. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, as troopers were dispatched to the 25000 block of River Bend Road in Long Neck Apartments,…

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DSP Issue Gold Alert for Missing Millsboro Man

Delaware State Police have issues a Gold Alert for 38 year-old Irfan Mall of Selbyville, who was last seen in the Millsboro area on Friday, August 16. Mall is 5’10” tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Attempts to locate or communicate with Mall have been unsuccessful and there is concern for his…

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Public Community Safety Meeting Tonight at Long Neck Elementary

There will be a public Community Safety Meeting this evening at Long Neck Elementary School hosted by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn and State Representative Ruth Briggs King. The meeting begins at 6:30pm – there will also be representatives from DelDOT, State Police Troops 4 and 7 – in Georgetown and Lewes and Delaware State Fire…

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Mosquito Spraying Downstate Tonight

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 06, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millsboro, Bridgeville, and Seaford and near Delmar, Selbyville, Frankford, Ocean View, Lewes, Milton, Ellendale, Frederica, and Felton. For…

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UPDATED: DOC Apprehend SCCC Walk Away

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UPDATED – 7/26/19 – Corrections officials have arrested an offender who failed to return from an authorized work pass on Tuesday.  The SCCC Escapee Recovery Team arrested 40 year old Christopher Radcliffe in Georgetown on Thursday and took him into custody.  He’s now at SCI on an escape after conviction warrant in default of $10,000…

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Millsboro Man Dead in Wednesday Evening Crash in Lewes

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Delaware State Police are investigating after a single vehicle crash on John J. Williams Highway in Lewes, claiming the life of the sole occupant. Troopers say the crash happened shortly after 7 p.m. A 67-year-old Millsboro man was operating a Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound, when he lost control shortly after crossing the Love Bridge, striking…

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UPDATED: Fires Near Pinewater Farms Near Long Neck and Laurel Caused by Lightning

UPDATED – 7/18/19 – State Fire Marshal investigators confirm the two house fires on Woods Court last night were the result of lightning strikes. There were no injuries and damage is estimated at $15,000 at each residence. A third lightning strike occurred on Mount Pleasant Road near Laurel causing an estimated $25,000 in damage. Crews…

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Downstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millsboro and near Ocean View, Frankford, Delmar, Seaford, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Milton, Milford, Houston, Magnolia, and Camden. For…

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Mosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 9, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millville and near Camden, Felton, Magnolia, Selbyville, Laurel, Seaford and Millsboro. For notification purposes, spraying will be done…

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Hotel Coming to Millsboro!

A hotel will be coming to Millsboro. The town has approved the final site plan for Avid Hotels. The property owner’s engineer tells Town Manager Sheldon Hudson that construct will begin soon. Town officials are hoping that research that shows that ‘sit-down’ restaurants tend to follow hotels will bode well for Millsboro as well –…

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Downstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 02, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Houston, and Millsboro and near Camden, Felton, Magnolia, Frederica, Milford, Greenwood, Lincoln, Georgetown, Selbyville, Frankford, Ocean View,…

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Mosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 25, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Selbyville, Slaughter Beach, Harrington, and Camden and near Felton, Frederica, Magnolia, Viola, Houston, Greenwood, Lincoln, Lewes, Millsboro, Georgetown,…

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Downstate Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening

A message from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 24, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Seaford, Harrington, and Slaughter Beach and near Felton, Viola, Houston, Greenwood, Lincoln, Bridgeville,…

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Mosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening

A message from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 18, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Milford, Ellendale, and Selbyville and near Ocean View, Frankford, Millsboro, Georgetown, Lewes,…

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DNREC Skeeter Spraying Downstate Monday Evening

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 17, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Georgetown, Millsboro, Lewes, Bridgeville, Laurel, Seaford, and Delmar. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 135,…

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Downstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 11, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Selbyville, Bethany, Greenwood, Harrington, Milford, Seaford and near Delmar, Felton, Frederica, Georgetown, Houston, Laurel, Lincoln, and Millsboro. For…

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Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 04, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Bowers Beach, Frederica, and Milford and near Camden, Marydel, Felton, Magnolia, Harrington, Greenwood, Bridgeville, Lincoln, Frankford, Selbyville, Dagsboro,…

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DNREC Natural Resources Police Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Saturday

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police hold their 33rd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament for kids aged 4 to 15 today from 10am to 1pm.  The tournament will be held at Ingrams Pond near Millsboro, Akridge Scout Reservation near Camden, and Lums Pond State Park near Bear.  Participants should arrive before 10am to register –…

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UPDATED: Motorcycle Crash Near Millsboro Kills One Person

UPDATED – 5/29/19 – 9:45PM – Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-old Jabriell  Smith of Millsboro as the operator of a Suzuki motorcycle, who was killed as a result of a crash that occurred just after 11pm on Monday, May 27 on Oak Orchard Road east of Millsboro. ===================================================== Delaware State Police are investigating a…

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Downstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford, Greenwood, Laurel, and Millsboro and near Milton, Dagsboro, Delmar, Seaford, Georgetown, Bridgeville, Harrington, Lewes, Bethany Beach, and…

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Laurel Man Arrested for Assaulting Police in Millsboro

Delaware State Police say they have arrested a Laurel man after a traffic stop led him to resist arrest and assault multiple members of law enforcement. The incident took place on Wednesday, May 22 around 7:33 p.m. when Troopers were on patrol on Long Neck Road, south of School Lane. Troopers observed a gold Acura…

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Millsboro Man Sets White Hake Fishing Record

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources say a Millsboro, Delaware man was responsible for catching a rare white hake off the coast of Ocean City. Brian Gay, an experienced angler was fishing for sea bass in roughly 280 feet deep water 50 miles off the coast in Poor Man’s Canyon when he felt a bite.…

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