Mari Lou
Gas prices continue to fall â the national average for a gallon of gas dropped 6 cents last week to $3.23 while the price in Delaware fell 15 cents â dropping below the $3 mark to $2.99 a gallon! For EV drivers â the national average for a kilowatt-per hour of electricity at a Level…
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The Lewes Fire Department has investigated an incident where a member used a racial slur which went out over a department radio. The Department has now concluded its internal investigation and found that member to be in violation of the Department’s harassment and diversity policy – and that member has been disciplined in accordance with…
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User 284190339 · 09 – 14 – 24 Fishing Report Friday was another decent fishing day so I went fishing. Having heard about big blues at Indian River Inlet during incoming water I arrived there around 3:00 p.m. and left around 6:00 p.m. Thatâs the last two hours of the incoming and the first hour…
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After a primary election separated by just 12 votes, 36th District State Representative Bryan Shupe has asked the Commissioner of Elections to audit the results. An automatic recount would be conducted if the margin of victory is less than one-half of one percent â however the margin in this race was 0.521% – just over…
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Talbot County Sheriff’s Office received reports Friday morning of a school threat that was circulating online. Through preliminary investigative efforts Deputies were quickly able to confirm that the threat was not directed at any Talbot County Schools nor made by any local individuals. Deputies, Easton Police and St Michaels Police maintained a police presence until…
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UPDATED – 09/13/24 – The central Virginia Boar’s Head plant linked to a deadly listeria outbreak is now closed indefinitely. The company announced the closure of the Jarratt plant on Friday, however the plant has not been operational since late July. Nearly 60 people have been sickened, including 8 in Maryland, and 9 people have…
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Saturday is the Delaware Coastal Cleanup. Over 1000 volunteers will clean up 45 sites statewide on both the ocean and bay shorelines and other areas. The cleanup is from 9am to noon and supports Governor John Carney’s “Keep Delaware Litter Free” initiative. Not just the state’s roadways â but the state’s beaches, waterways, natural areas…
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The US Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone from 8am till 1pm on Sunday in the vicinity of the Bay Bridge for the Bay Bridge Paddle. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at Sandy Point State Park and adjacent to the spans of…
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Delaware’s Congressional Delegation today announced nearly $9-million in funding for the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, Delaware Airpark in Dover and the Wilmington Airport. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and will help expand capacity, create jobs, support local and small businesses and grow Delaware’s economy. Delaware Coastal…
Read MoreIn an effort to focus on the prevention of crashes and roadway fatalities, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced over $13.3-million in federal highway safety grants to organizations across Maryland. The funding will be distributed on October 1st to 87 agencies, organizations and programs. Funds awarded this year may be used for traffic safety initiatives…
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User 284190339 · 09 – 13 – 24 Fishing Report Correction: Lewes Harbour Marina reported the One More Time had a bluefin and a blackfin tuna. It was the Donât Ask. Thursday was another nice day and more fish were caught. Frank Tucker and Wayne had the best catch fishing out of Indian River Inlet.…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 09 – 12 – 24 Fishing Report If ever a day was made for fishing, Wednesday was that day. I was up at 4:00 a.m. and had the truck packed and ready to go by 5:00. Mike Pizzolato is always early so we were underway and headed to Hook âem and Cook…
Read MoreUPDATED 09/11/24:Â The victim of a shooting that happened in Lincoln on Sunday has died. Denise Mosley had been taken to an area trauma hospital, where she was admitted in critical condition. On September 9th, Denise Mosley died as a result of her injuries from the shooting. Meanwhile, a 20-year-old who was also shot is…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 09 – 11 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday was another very nice day with some very nice fish taken inshore and offshore. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid only had nine black sea bass after bringing in 100 on Monday. A private boat brought in four tuna from the offshore grounds. Breakwater…
Read MoreThe Delaware Primary election still unofficial and should be certified on Friday. Voter turnout was over 22% with 124,763 of 556,668 registered voters casting a ballot either by machine vote, absentee or early ballot. In Sussex County â two County Council seats have gone to upset winners tonight. SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL/DISTRICT 1 County Council President…
Read MorePolice searching for 2 suspects in an early morning burglary Tuesday where shots were fired at a homeowner. Dennis Township School District buses were halted and district schools were closed as a result. Police said in an update at noon that this was an isolated incident that prompted a community alert for residents to remain…
Read MoreAn investigation by Milford Police into the sale of illicit drugs resulted in the arrest of 30 year old Bobby Pitts of Milford. Milford Police went into a residence on SE 2nd Street earlier today with a search warrant where they seized crack cocaine and three firearms â on a âghost gunâ or untraceable firearm.…
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Two students at Easton High School were arrested today after an assault at the school. The School Resource Officer was alerted to an assault in the school just after noon. With assistance from the school administrative staff, Talbot County State’s Attorney, deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office identified two students who were arrested and…
Read MoreYour help is needed to preserve 30 acres of forested land on either side of 4th Street in Lewes from future development. The project has until September 15, 2025, to raise $2.5-million to reach the $8-million dollars needed. Â A $1.4 million commitment from Delawareâs Open Space Council has brought the campaign to save the Fourth…
Read MoreBy a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as âPatriot Day.â This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th. In concurrence with this joint resolution, Governor Carney has ordered the U. S. and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff…
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