Downstate Mosquito Spraying this Evening

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Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 20, 2021: 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, Millsboro, and Selbyville. And near Dagsboro, Felton, Frankford, Greenwood, Lewes, Lincoln, and Milton. For notification purposes,…

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Milton Fire Dept. Opens New Expanded Station

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The Milton Fire Department formally opened its newly renovated firehouse with a hose-uncoupling ceremony and open house for the public over the weekend. The new facility comes as the department celebrates its 120th anniversary. Firefighters operated out of the Front Street headquarters during construction. For more information about the Milton Fire Department, please CLICK HERE

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Downstate Mosquito Spraying: Milford, Harrington, Greenwood, Milton, Lincoln

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Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 21, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford and Near Harrington, Greenwood, Milton, and Lincoln. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…

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4 Ponds To Be Treated For Invasive Weed

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Several public ponds will be treated for an invasive aquatic weed, hydrilla. The Department of Natural Resources said it will use Sonar, an herbicide containing fluridone, to treat Millsboro Pond, Wagamons Pond in Milton and Tub Mill Pond and Abbotts Mill Pond near Milford. Sonar is registered and approved for use by the U.S. Environmental…

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Kitchen Clash Leads To Man’s Arrest

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A fight in a home’s kitchen has led to charges against a Milton man. Delaware State Police said troopers were called about a situation on Mulberry Street Saturday night. An investigation determined that an argument escalated and that the man ‘aggressively displayed a kitchen knife’ toward a 14-year-old girl and a 47-year-old woman. A 12-year-old…

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Sussex County Residents Invited to Public Workshops on Coastal Corridors Transportation Study Next Week

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The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with Sussex County invites all interested parties to a Public Workshop to introduce the Coastal Corridors Transportation Study. The Study team has conducted preliminary listening sessions and wants to hear from you. The workshop will cover areas such asmobility, safety, and resident’s quality of life in and…

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Wagamons Pond Boat Ramp Replacement Begins Thursday

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A four-month closure of the Wagamons Pond boat ramp and parking lot in Milton is scheduled to start Thursday. The boat ramp will be rebuilt, a deteriorated bulkhead will be replaced and other upgrades are planned. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the nearby fishing pier and parking lot on the Broadkill River will…

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Two Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges after Milton Traffic Stop

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A traffic stop by Delaware State Police Saturday afternoon on Pettyjohn Road near Milton ended in the arrest of two Millsboro residents. Police spotted a Malibu speeding around 12:30 and stopped the vehicle. They contacted the driver, 26 year old Jeremy Jones and passenger 24 year old Melissa Bliss – and smelled marijuana coming from…

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Milton Crash Leaves Lewes Man Dead

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A crash in the Milton area has left a Lewes man dead. Delaware State Police say a northbound driver on Cedar Creek Road near Reynolds Pond road started to rotate on a curve in the roadway. A southbound SUV struck the car, sending it into a tree. The driver of the car, a 76-year-old Lewes…

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Bayhealth Plans Milton-Area Medical Facility

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Bayhealth Monday announced plans to expand services in the Milton area with a planned outpatient center to be built at Lewes-Georgetown Highway and Hudson Road. The facility and team are expected to offer additional primary care physicians, specialists, diagnostic services and walk-in-and emergency care at the 18-acre site. The Delaware Health Resources Board has given…

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Milton Man Arrested after Threatening a Man with a Gun

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A Milton man has been arrested after he threatened another man with a gun. Delaware State Police were called to West Springside Drive in Milton where the 42 year old victim said that 33 year old Djuan Sheppard pointed a gun at him during an argument and then rode off on a moped. Police located…

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2 Arrested In Connection With Harrington Break-Ins

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Two Sussex County residents have been arrested in connection with vehicle break-ins and thefts in Harrington. Police say officers were called to the Super 8 Motel on Route 13 about a theft from a vehicle. Witnesses led police to a guest at the motel, 32-year-old Sean Caldwell of Milton. Police also learned of other break-ins…

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Two Injured In Milton Crash

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A two-vehicle wreck sent two people to the hospital Tuesday. Delaware State Police say a vehicle heading westbound on Route 9 turned left at Harbeson Road into the path of an eastbound pick-up truck. A passenger in the car, a 20-year-old woman from New Providence Pennsylvania, was taken first to Beebe Medical Center, then transferred…

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Moped Crash Leads To Operator’s Arrest

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A moped crash has led to charges against a Milton man. Delaware State Police say the accident occurred on Ramblewood Drive in Rehoboth Beach Sunday afternoon. Troopers responded and noticed a smell of alcohol at the scene, at which the operator struck a branch in the roadway and  fell to the ground. 32-year-old Travis Terry…

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Capt. Derrick Harvey Named Milton Police Chief

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The Town of Milton has elevated a police Captain to the position of Chief of Police. Captain Derrick Harvey has 16 years of law enforcement experience in Milton. Town officials said in a statement that Harvey “continues to demonstrate leadership and dedication in serving the Milton community. Chief Harvey portrays unwavering professionalism, leadership and integrity.”…

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Milton Man, Juvenile Arrested On Drug Charges

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A Milton man and a 15-year-old teenager are facing drug-related charges. Delaware State Police say troopers were conducting a proactive enforcement operation along the 28,000-block of West Springdale Drive, which they describe as a known high drug traffic area. The boy was spotted running behind a home described as a nuisance property. The juvenile was…

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Milton Woman Arrested On Drug Charges

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A Milton woman is facing drug-related charges. Delaware State Police say 28-year-old Diesha Davis was seen walking along West Springfield Drive. She was the subject of outstanding capiases from Sussex County Superior Court. Police say Davis tried to get away but was quickly taken into custody and was found to be in possession of crack…

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Milton Farmers’ Market To Suspend Season After Friday

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This coming Friday’s Milton Farmers’ Market will be the last one for a while. The Board of Directors decided to suspend the market for the rest of the season. Social distancing requirements and limits on capacity, organizers say, did not allow the event to generate sustainable revenues. The Milton Farmers’ Market typically features musical entertainment…

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