Posts Tagged ‘Rehoboth Beach’
Early Morning Fire at Colonial East Development near Rehoboth
Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach and Lewes were called just after midnight for a fire on Powder Horn Lane in the Colonial East development near Rehoboth. Crews arriving on the scene found heavy fire coming from a single story home. Multiple fire crews including Milton, Indian River and Bethany Beach helped to battle that blaze. Crews…
Read MoreRehoboth Special Budget Workshop Monday & Tree Work to Begin
Rehoboth Commissioners will hold a Special Budget Workshop Meeting at 1pm on Monday in the City Hall Commissioners Room on the second floor. The meeting agenda includes – Continued discussion of the draft budget for fiscal year 2019/2020 as presented by City Manager. AND a reminder to Rehoboth residents – city contractors will be working…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Milton Man Following Rehoboth Beach Drug Bust
Delaware State Police say they have arrested 39-year-old Michael Henry of Milton following an investigation that discovered illegal drug sales in and around Rehoboth Beach. Authorities say they uncovered weapons, drugs and paraphernalia from Henry’s residence located in the 36000 block of Palace Lane at Camelot Meadows in Milton as well as his vehicle. Delaware…
Read MoreLong Neck Man Wins Million Dollars in Mega Millions Drawing
A Long Neck man has won a million dollars following a Mega Millions drawing. The anonymous winner, only identified as a 66-year-old retiree purchased a Mega Millions ticket at the Atlantic Liquors in Rehoboth Beach for the January 11th drawing. Delaware Lottery officials tell WGMD the man purchased the ticket as a “quick pick.” He…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Considers Further Parking Changes
Following the decision to adopt parking rate changes along Rehoboth Avenue, the city of Rehoboth Beach is considering additional changes that could improve traffic congestion, and handicap accessibility near the Boardwalk. Recently, city officials approved measures that would increase hourly parking rates from $2 to $3 dollars beginning with the 2019 summer season. Those increases…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Shoplifting Suspect
Your help is needed to identify the suspect wanted in connection with a shoplifting at the Walgreens on Munchy Branch Road in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday. Delaware State Police say the suspect took merchandise without paying. If you have information or can identify the suspect – contact Crime Stoppers.
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners to Discuss Parking Monday Morning
Rehoboth City Commissioners will discuss parking changes during a workshop meeting on Monday morning. Additional discussion on amendments to the parking meter and permit ordinances will be discussed. Changes discussed at the last meeting in December include: hourly meters in effect from 10am to 10pm, additional signage directing to additional parking areas, meter rates of…
Read MoreRehoboth Residents Pack City Hall to Talk Wastewater
It was a packed house at Rehoboth City Hall as residents turned out for a town hall meeting on the proposed transition of the city’s wastewater treatment plant facility – and all its related assets, liabilities and legacy obligations to the county. Now that the ocean outfall project has been completed, the city is looking…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Man Arrested after Domestic Incident
UPDATED 12/2918 3am – A man wanted by Delaware State Police for a domestic incident earlier this month in Rehoboth Beach has turned himself in to police. Police were called to Henlopen Keys on December 18th and learned that 49 year old Christopher Allen of Rehoboth and his girlfriend were arguing when he pulled a…
Read MoreAUDIO: Rehoboth Residents Continue the Fight for the Nativity with City Commissioners
The Rehoboth Commission met Friday in their first afternoon session and were faced with a packed house – many waiting to speak on the Nativity issue, which has not really been set to rest. Father William Cocco of St Edmond Catholic Church again spoke to the City Commissioners (full comments – begins and ends with…
Read MoreDSU Professor Heading to Nepal
A DSU professor is headed halfway around the world to teach some of the finer points of English. Adjunct Linguistic and Education Professor Dr. Donna Bain Butler of Rehoboth Beach is going to Kathmandu in Nepal for two weeks in January to conduct workshops for Nepalese prosecutors. Dr. Bain Butler says this will help the…
Read MoreWGMD’s Mike Bradley On Rehoboth’s Nativity on FOX’s The Todd Starnes Show
On Friday, December 14, 2018, WGMD morning host, Mike Bradley was a guest on The Todd Starnes Show on FOX this afternoon discussing the issue of the nativity scene that was removed from the bandstand in Rehoboth Beach last week. Click here for more on the story
Read MoreFriday Morning Crash Injures 2 in Rehoboth Beach
A serious crash Friday morning shut down the southbound lanes on Route 1 just south of Route 24 in Rehoboth. Delaware State Police say just after 9:40 a car traveling northbound in the left turn lane crossed the concrete median and collided head on with a cement mixer. The driver of the car, a 48…
Read MorePolice Charge 1 Man for Counterfeiting, Still Looking for Second Suspect
One man has been arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police in connection with counterfeit crimes in the resort in August. Police arrested 21 year old Rasheed Cobb of Dover early Wednesday morning after he was identified on surveillance video passing counterfeit hundred dollar bills at five businesses on or near the Rehoboth Boardwalk. Cobb is charged…
Read MoreSea Witch Festival Sunday – and Costume Contest Information
Today is the final day of the Sea Witch and Fiddler’s Festival in Rehoboth Beach. There are lots of activities throughout the day – games, entertainment, demonstrations, hayrides and the best costumed dog parade contest on the boardwalk at 1pm. If you planned to walk in the Sea Witch parade, which was cancelled because of…
Read MoreEaston Man Charged with 4th Offense DUI after Crash in Rehoboth
An Easton man has been charged after he was involved in a crash Saturday evening on Coastal Highway north of Old Landing Road. Delaware State Police say three vehicles were involved in a chain reaction crash after the driver of a Volvo failed to slow for vehicles stopped in traffic. When police contacted the driver,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash North of Milford Leaves 1 Dead and 4 Injured
UPDATED – 10-06- 2pm – A woman from Buffalo, New York was killed in a crash north of Milford Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police say a Grand Marquis driven by 75 year old Rosemary Holmberg was the last vehicle struck in a chain reaction crash and ended up head on into a utility pole. The…
Read MoreFREE Parking Returns to Downtown Rehoboth Today, But for How Long?
Free parking returns to downtown Rehoboth Beach starting today, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Typically parking meters would return to service on the Friday of the next Memorial Day Weekend. However, city officials have scheduled a special meeting this Friday, Sept. 21, to discuss proposed changes to the parking meter and permit regulations as recommended by…
Read MoreCan You Help Rehoboth Police Catch Culprits Passing Bogus $100s?
Police are asking for the public’s assistance locating suspects who have been passing bogus $100 bills in downtown Rehoboth Beach the past few days. According to Lt. Jaime Riddle, police spokesman, the bandits are responsible for costing retail businesses in town hundreds of dollars. The reports began surfacing last Saturday, August 25, when officers responded…
Read MoreUPDATED & Breaking: Lewes Man Found Dead in Rehoboth Area Surf
UPDATED – 4PM – A Lewes man was reported missing the ocean just after 1:30 this morning when a friend saw him go into the water in the area of Rehoboth Avenue – she called for help after he was gone for about 20 minutes. Officials from the Coast Guard and Rehoboth Beach Police searched…
Read MoreRehoboth Officials, Visitors Still Struggle with Tent/Canopy Rules
Now in its second year of enforcement, Rehoboth Beach visitors and often police and lifeguards struggle to explain the city’s tent and canopy rules to visitors. In their first two hours on the beach this past Saturday, Rehoboth Beach Patrol lifeguards directed about 20 visitors to take down their tents/canopies. Omar Jones, the man wearing…
Read MoreRichard Byrne & Pat Coluzzi Win Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Race!
The polls closed at 6 p.m. today in Rehoboth Beach. Richard Byrne and Pat Coluzzi won the two soon-to-be-open commissioner seats. Here are the 2018 election totals: Registered voters for 2018: 1535 Number of voters: 706 Number of absentee voters: 307 Total voters: 1013 Voter turnout: 66% Two seats for commissioner: Richard A. Byrne #…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Municipal Election on Saturday
Rehoboth Beach voters go to the polls on Saturday to elect two City Commissioners. Current members Patrick Gossett and Jay Lagree are not running for re-election – leaving two open seats – and three candidates. THE CANDIDATES: Former commissioner Pat Coluzzi has thrown her hat into the race looking to rejoin the commission. A downtown…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioner Campaign Takes A Negative Turn
An outraged Gary Glass has been fighting back this past weekend after an anonymous letter was mailed to many Rehoboth Beach registered voters misleading his viewpoints. “An illegal, anonymous campaign letter has been mailed to Rehoboth Beach voters, which makes false statements about me and my positions, and which endorses the other two candidates by…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bear Man Flees on Foot after He Flips Chevy Sonic in Downtown Rehoboth
UPDATED 8/3/18 11am – A man from Bear has been arrested after a crash on Olive Avenue in Rehoboth on Wednesday. Rehoboth Beach Police say around 9:30pm 39 year old Justin Anders was driving when his vehicle collided with a parked car and rolled onto its roof. Police say Anders had left the scene –…
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