Mari Lou
In 2016 three Wilmington firefighters died while battling in a blaze in Canby Park that was intentionally set by the woman who lived in the home, Beatriz Fana-Ruiz, who was angry about her living situation. In August, Fana-Ruiz pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, 1st degree arson and 1st degree assault. Last week she was…
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After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules are available online at DartFirstState.com , on buses, and anywhere schedules are displayed. Schedule…
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Friday saw fog, rain and to the best of my knowledge no boats left the dock. It looks like things will only get worst over the weekend as small craft advisories on Saturday will become gale warnings on Sunday. Freshwater anglers have been able to find bass, crappie and pickerel at Delaware ponds and the…
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UPDATED – 12:30PM – Maryland State Police have located Danie’l Jester Stevens. ========================== Maryland State Police are looking for a missing person. Police say 40 year old Danie’l Jester Stevens left her Maple Way home in Salisbury sometime Friday morning – leaving behind her infant son. Stevens’s roommate contacted police – and said that Stevens…
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An Eden man has been found guilty of attempted 1st degree murder and weapons offenses. Prosecutors say that in May of 2016 Gregory Sterling attacked a man with a machete – stabbing him 19 times. Sentencing has been postponed pending the completion of a pre-sentence investigation. Wicomico County officials say Sterling had been previously found…
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DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan has been elected chair of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America. She will serve for one year and plans to focus on two issues – using technology to make our roads safer and ensuring mobility as a right for every person. I-T-S America will host the 2020 ITS World Congress in…
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Thursday was just, plain cold. A few boats went out, but I could not get any reports from them, so I will try again on Friday. I did get one report that there were birds acting fishy at the Eights, but no fish were caught in the area. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council has voted…
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The Delaware State Police have recently noticed a rise in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicle exhaust systems. Honda CRV’s are the most common vehicle type being targeted right now, however several thefts have occurred involving various other makes and models as well. The majority of theses thefts have occurred in large public parking…
Read MoreA Lewes man has been arrested for a burglary in the Rolling Meadows area on Sunday. Delaware State Police say the victim was on a trip when someone went into her home and took multiple pieces of jewelry and cash. Police learned that 34 year old Matthew Long, who is an acquaintance of the victim,…
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Wednesday was cold and windy with falling temperatures and a little snow. Let’s hope the rockfish will still be here when the weather settles down. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina has checked in some impressive rockfish. The first of the season was a 30-incher caught on a red and white Stretch 25 by Dave Houck. …
Read MoreThrowback Thursday – to Christmas of 2005. Christmas lights near Peddlers Village taken by Jody Hudson
Read MoreTuesday was windy with rain and fog. Small craft advisories are already up for Wednesday. Just as the rockfish are beginning to show up off the Delaware Coast, we get a period of nasty weather. The good news is they did pass by for the first time since Super Storm Sandy, now if they will…
Read MoreJeremy Farkas – Milton – Christmas lights on Gravel Hill Road near Milton / Click for full view
Read MoreAfter a 2 week break for Thanksgiving, the Sussex County Council was back in session this week. This is the next to last meeting before the New Year. The Council reappointed Diana Young to the Library Advisory Board with a unanimous vote. Her new term will expire on 6/30/2022. County Administrator Todd Lawson commented on…
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Chick Bradford – Christmas lights on the Rehoboth lighthouse in the roundabout – 2005 / Click for full view
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The Indian River School District will host a major capital improvement referendum on Thursday, February 13, 2020. The referendum will seek funding for the construction of a new Sussex Central High School. With voter approval, the referendum will result in a maximum possible tax increase of $63.24 for the average district property owner. This increase…
Read MoreSunday was a bit better in the weather department and if anyone from Delaware went fishing, I will have their reports on Monday. For today, we will get back to more tips for tog fishing. Always use the freshest bait you can get. Live green, while legger, box, fiddler or blue crabs work well. I…
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McIlvaine Century Farm barn decorated for the holidays at Route 5 & Hollymount Road / Click for full view
Read MoreThe Somerset County Sheriff’s office is warning of a phone scam that has been reported locally. Someone calls stating they are from the Federal Government and tell you that you’re being investigated for a certain crime. You’re told to go to the nearest Food Lion Store, purchase reloadable Game Stop cards, load them with your…
Read MoreA meeting was held yesterday to discuss the Georgetown Circle live Nativity that will begin next week – and run through Christmas Eve. The Good Ole Boy Foundation is asking the area churches who wish to take part to fill out a form – and provide 10 to 20 people to take part. They need…
Read MoreSmall craft advisories were up for Saturday, but Sunday looks fishable. Tog fishing has been good with lots of small fish and a few keepers. A few tips that may help you catch more tog and there by catch more keepers. Number one, use braided line. This has been the best invention for bottom fishing…
Read MoreGreg Ryan – Millsboro – Looking off the back of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry – Coming into Lewes / Click for full view
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