Ellendale
CRIME & SAFETY
A fatal pile-driving incident kills man in Delaware's Prime Hook Beach
A worker from Illinois lost his life at Prime Hook Beach Saturday, according to Sussex County EMS and Delaware State Police. At 1:49 p.m., Delaware State Police's Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit was dispatched to a residential construction project on the 29000 block of Pine St. in the small, unincorporated community of Prime...
State Police Investigating Sussex County Car Collision
MILLSBORO, DE - Delaware State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred in Sussex County on Friday afternoon. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company responded to 24858 John J Williams Hwy in Millsboro for the report of a "wash down assignment resulting from a property damage vehicle accident". The accident, located at the entrance to the Nanticoke Crossing Shopping Center, involved a two vehicle collision with no occupant injuries.
Milford PD investigating hit and run crash
MILFORD, Del. – Milford Police are asking for help locating a vehicle allegedly involved in a recent hit and run. Police say the incident happened at the intersection of S. Rehoboth Boulevard and SE Front Street at around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. We’re told the vehicle appears to be a Gray Ford F-150 with unknown temporary registration plates and would have heavy front-end damage from the crash.
Fallen firefighter, EMS worker laid to rest
Thomas W. Berry III was laid to rest at the Ellendale Cemetery Aug. 22 following a hero’s send-off that included a firefighter service at Crossroad Community Church and a procession including apparatus from nearly every fire department in Delaware, along with stops for last calls at Georgetown Fire Company, Sussex County Emergency Medical Services in Georgetown and Ellendale Fire Company.
Berry: Bravery beyond the call
The tragic passing of Thomas “Tommy” Berry III at the age of 23 has left a big void. The Milford High School Class of 2019 graduate was devoted to public service as a member of both the Ellendale and Georgetown fire companies, and also served as a logistics technician with Sussex County Emergency Medical Services.
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