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Public airs concerns on offshore wind during July 9 hearing
The state conducted a public hearing July 9 on the permits needed by US Wind to connect its wind farm off the coast of Maryland to a proposed substation next to the Indian River power plant in Dagsboro. As has been the case since the beginning, public comment on the project was mixed.
Kayaker Rescued from Rehoboth Bay Following Extensive Search
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE– Sussex County fire crews collaborated on the water rescue of a kayaker Friday in the Rehoboth Bay following an extensive search. Dispatch received reports shortly after noon on July 19 of a 40-year-old kayaker who could not be found. Officials say he had last been seen in the area of Savage Ditch and Massey’s ditch.
When Seaford was nylon capital of the world
The demand for nylon stockings led to one of the most significant events in the history of Sussex County. On Dec. 12, 1939, the DuPont Company started operations at the first nylon plant in the world in Seaford. For the next 50 years, the plant provided jobs and good incomes...
Golf Cart Crash Results in Injury Near Paradise Grill
MILLSBORO, DE– Delaware State Police (DSP) are investigating an early morning golf cart crash near Paradise Grill which left one person injured. Dispatch received reports of a possible head injury resulting from a golf cart incident at Paradise Grill around midnight on July 20. Indian River Volunteer Company (IRVFC)...
Butterflies & Blooms Class at DBG
Ray Sander, President of the Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG), announced the 37-acre gardens are in full peak summer bloom, and starting on Thursday, July 25 and running Thursday August 8th and August 15th at 9:30 a.m. is the Butterflies & Blooms Class. Sander said, “This Butterflies & Blooms class is a family-friendly class that is both fun and educational. All are welcome.”
Ocean City fire alarm system impacted by global tech outage: All to know.
During Friday's Crowdstrike software-update issues that caused global outages, the Ocean City Fire Department issued a warning on Facebook that numerous buildings in the resort may have communications issues with their alarm systems. The department reminded residents and visitors that, in this time and always, to always immediately evacuate the...
PA Man Arrested for Domestic Incident in Rehoboth Beach
A Pennsylvania man was arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police after a domestic incident at a local hotel last week. Police contacted 45 year old Joseph Milano of Columbia, PA and the victim, Milano’s 34 year old girlfriend. Police learned the two had been arguing for several hours when the argument became physical and Milano struck the woman in the face – then began to choke her and smother her with a pillow. The victim kicked him to get free. The victim suffered multiple bruises and minor cuts.
Notebook: Cape Henlopen's Gelof enjoys chance to play in Philly; Henderson gets pro experience
Zack Gelof has spent most of his Major League career playing 3,000 miles from Delaware. So getting the chance to play anywhere near his Rehoboth Beach home is special for the former Cape ...
Rehoboth Art League annual outdoor show to open Aug. 3
The Rehoboth Art League’s signature summer event, the Annual Outdoor Fine Art and Fine Craft Show, will return to Henlopen Acres Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4, and 10 and 11. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays. Now...
Golf pro Sam Cresta teaches kids the basics and joy of the sport
Hoping to spread the joy of a game that has given him so much, Golf Pro Sam Cresta, of American Classic Golf Club hosted a two-day camp July 8-9 for kids aged 7 to 12 at the course north of Rehoboth Beach. A dozen kids took part in the two...
Diakonia hosts Christmas in July event
OCEAN CITY, Md – The Diakonia thrift store hosted its 15th annual Christmas in July event, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the event. Diakonia is Greek for ‘in service to others’ and Staff member John Liddi said it’s important to be self-aware of where you come from, “We live out here, we have good lives and don’t have trouble putting food on our table, or a roof over our heads, but that’s not the case for everybody.” said Liddi.
One Rehoboth Hotel review may proceed
This past January, the development team of the proposed One Rehoboth Hotel tried to convince the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission that a preliminary site-plan review should continue despite the proposed hotel needing approval from the federal government on a revision to the flood zone map. At the time, the team...
‘Oliver the Clownfish' book-signing event set July 24
Children’s author Stephanie Guzman will sign copies of “The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish: Acting Cool,” from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach. Peer pressure and bullying affect many children. The book’s parenting sandbar section gives tips and strategies for...
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