Delaware Daily Eye: June 2015

Tuesday 30 June 2015

Governor Statement on Transportation Funding Bill Passage

Governor Markell issued the below statement in reaction to Senate passage of House Bill 140, which increases revenue in the Transportation Trust Fund by $24 million per year by raising several Department of Motor Vehicle fees that have gone largely unchanged since 1990.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers worked with the Delaware State Police Trooper 2 helicopter unit and Dewey Beach lifeguards today to locate and rescue a swimmer reported too far out in the ocean from an unguarded section of beach between Rehoboth and Dewey. After a Dewey Beach lifeguard responded to the 911 call, but was unable to reach him, Trooper 2 arrived and located the ...
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Route 1 traffic came to a standstill June 30 for a police pursuit on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Bridge. Dewey Beach Police Sgt. Cliff Dempsey was in slow pursuit of a tiny fawn as it pranced over the bridge, apparently in search of its mother. Dempsey said he was on his way to work when he saw the fawn about 6:45 a.m. making its way up the southbound lanes of the bridge. "It was just strolling the bridge, checking ...
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Enjoy a Healthy and Safe Independence Day

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans to celebrate healthily, without injuries or foodborne illness.
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There are seats still available but they're likely to go fast! Call 302-227-2511 to reserve your spot at the best fireworks event in town! $70/person inclusive Sunday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. you'll enjoy a full open bar, plus special drinks like strawberry watermelon mojitos and pineapple lemonade sangria while listening to live jazz music and eating some fantastic food! Black Angus Beef, Cajun Rubbed Grouper, Root Beer ...
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Sussex County Council has given a green light for a new Delaware State Police Troop 7 to be constructed along Mulberry Knoll Road near Lewes. By a 5-0 vote at its June 16 meeting, council approved a conditional-use application filed by Delaware Division of Facilities Management for a state police barracks on a 9-acre parcel. While a public service facility is a permitted use in an AR-1 zone, plans must be ...
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State officials are warning that elevated levels of bacteria found at sampling sites at Prime Hook Beach and Slaughter Beach indicate the water may not be safe for swimming. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control officials sent an alert June 30 as a caution regarding swimming at Prime Hook Beach north of Milton and Slaughter Beach east of Milford, citing heavy rainfall as a reason for high ...
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The highly anticipated repaving of Savannah Road has been pushed back to the fall. Lewes Board of Public Works General Manager Darrin Gordon said his department's work to replace old valves and abandon old 4- and 6-inch water lines is taking longer than expected, forcing the Delaware Department of Transportation to delay its repaving project. "The short story is the contractor is way behind," Gordon told BPW ...
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Four artificial reefs to receive federal designation July 9 as Special Management Zones

The National Marine Fisheries Service has established Special Management Zones at four of Delaware's Atlantic Ocean artificial reefs under a new rule that was published in the Federal Register and will go into effect July 9. DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife began the SMZ designation process in 2011 to limit fishing gear permitted on the four reefs and thereby eliminate gear conflicts between commercial and ...
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Emergency Sirens To Be Tested

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and notification system on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.
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A 42-year-old Wilmington man faces charges after police say he dunked a girl in a Rehoboth Beach motel pool. Kevin J. Minor was in the pool area of Oceanus Motel at 1 p.m. June 25 when he grabbed a 6-year-old girl by the waist and dunked her several times, said Chief Keith W. Banks of the Rehoboth Beach Police Department. Both the girl and her mother were alarmed by Minor's actions, Banks said. Police said Minor ...
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A 27-year-old Lincoln man faces drug and traffic charges after police say he sped away from a traffic stop June 29 and threw out a baggie of methamphetamine. Rehoboth Beach police stopped Joseph Whaley at 12:35 a.m. for a traffic violation near Rehoboth Avenue and Second Street, said Chief Keith W. Banks of the Rehoboth Beach Police Department. A second officer arrived and when he began sobriety tests on Whaley, ...
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The Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre begins its 34th season of family-fun shows on Tuesday, June 30 with a 7:00 PM performance of The Snow Queen. Hans Christian Andersen's fanciful story of two young children, a mischievous troll and a lonely queen will be performed on stage at the Epworth Methodist Church. Tickets are $10. Children under 3 are free. Tickets can be purchased at 302-227-6766 or online at ~ The ...
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Dewey Beach Patrol lifeguard Chris Conaway knew there was a problem as soon as he and a fellow guard came up on an unconscious man lying in the surfline the evening of June 27. "It was the worst I've ever responded to," said Conaway, a veteran of six years. A 50-year-old man from California was found unresponsive on the beach near Chesapeake Street around 6:50 p.m., said Dewey Beach Police Sgt. Cliff Dempsey in a ...
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Fourth of July fireworks have started early in Dewey Beach. A Suiting Warriors fundraising event scheduled for July 4 at Northbeach in Dewey Beach has been canceled; with the nonprofit accusing the Highway One's John Snow of using its 501c3 status to get a temporary expansion of premises permit for the already busy holiday. Suiting Warriors is a Wilmington-based nonprofit that provides professional attire to ...
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In observance of the Independence Day holiday, all work associated with the Route 1 safety pedestrian project will end at 5 a.m. on Friday, July 3. Projected work on the project this week includes: Service Road/Hebron Road: Continue placing hot-mix patches in front of new curb; and topsoil, seed and stabilization of grass areas along Service Road between Route 1A/Rehoboth Avenue and Hebron Road. Motorists should ...
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Gordons Pond Trail on Cape Henlopen closed temporarily June 30 for mosquito control spraying

DNREC's Mosquito Control Section plans to spray insecticide for mosquito larvae Tuesday morning, June 30, within Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park and Fenwick Island State Park, weather permitting, which will necessitate the temporary closure of the Gordons Pond Trail adjacent to the state parks from 6 to 9 a.m. tomorrow. Mosquito Control's insecticide application by helicopter will target ...
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Refusal to Name Second Person Involved in Killing Leads to Maximum Prison Sentence for Newark Man

Sentencing leads list of recent highlights for Department of Justice
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Delaware Public Archives to Celebrate July 4th with ?Flags on the Moon? Program

(Dover, DE) On Saturday, July 4, 1:00 p.m. the Delaware Public Archives will celebrate the holiday with a special program titled "Flags on the Moon." Presented at the Delaware Public Archives in Dover by local author and former NASA engineer Jack Clemons, this program marks the 46th year anniversary of the moment when Apollo 11 […]
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The Cinema by the Canal summer outdoor film series begins the 2015 season with "McFarland, USA" Thursday, July 2, at Lewes Canalfront Park. This film series for all ages is presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, Friends of Lewes Canalfront Park and Citizens Bank. This true-life inspirational film follows a group of novice runners, from an economically challenged high school in California's farm-rich ...
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Woman dies, Rehoboth man injured in Wilmington crash

A Wilmington woman died June 27 and a Rehoboth man is in critical condition following a crash in Wilmington. Debora S. Vagnoni, 56, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu northbound on Darley Road crossing Naamans Road with a green light when Thomas Felock, 70, of Wilmington failed to stop at a red traffic light on Naamans Road and he crashed his 2013 Dodge Caravan into Vagnoni's car, said Sgt. Richard Bratz of the ...
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Business opportunities in Delaware now a click away

Gov. Jack Markell announced the launch of the Delaware Economic Development Office's new website, a site that boasts an interactive search tool that will make it easier for site selectors to browse high-quality commercial and industrial real estate properties available around the state.
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Perfect Day for Thrifting!

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Sidewalks or no sidewalks, that is the question. With 80 homes already built without sidewalks in the Holland Mills subdivision near Milton, it appears sidewalks approved on the final site plan will not be required. The developer is asking the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission to delete the requirement for 3,500 linear feet of sidewalks on one side of the community's streets. In addition, the developer ...
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For the second straight month, Dewey Beach Town Council has tabled a conditional-use application for a proposed 750-square-foot expansion to McShea's Beach Pub and Grill. The June 12 tabling means the expansion has now been working its way through the town's approval process since the March planning commission meeting. The expansion has the restaurant taking over the former Electric Banana storefront immediately ...
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Man dies of apparent surf related trauma in Dewey

A 50-year-old man from California has been pronounced dead after being found unresponsive near the oceanside beach of Chesapeake Street in Dewey Beach about 6:45 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Dewey Beach Patrol Captain Todd Fritchman said there were two lifeguards on duty – one running a four-wheeler on dog patrol and the other in the life saving station on Dagsworthy Street – when a distress call came through around ...
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At the June 2 meeting, Sussex County Council members sign a resolution backing the Mayors Challenge to End Veterans Homelessness, a growing national initiative adopted so far by state officials and by Georgetown and Seaford in Sussex County. The county will work with an already established statewide group to coordinate efforts with organizations that work with veterans to assist in directing needed services. ...
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The Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre begins it's 34th season of family-fun shows on Tuesday, June 30 with a 7:00 PM performance of The Snow Queen. Hans Christian Andersen's fanciful story of two young children, a mischievous troll and a lonely queen will be performed on stage at the Epworth Methodist Church. Tickets are $10. Children under 3 are free. Tickets can be purchased at 302-227-6766 or online at ~ The ...
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Man found unconscious on Dewey Beach

Rescue crews responded to a call for a person in distress on the beach off Chesapeake Street in Dewey Beach about 6:45 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Lifeguards left their stations on the beach at 5 p.m., but several guards remained on duty at the lifesaving station to respond to emergencies on the beach. City Manager Marc Appelbaum said a guard was the first to respond to the call, but the victim, who police estimated ...
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Property owners of Rehoboth Beach have spoken and they have approved borrowing funds for an ocean outfall and a new City Hall. By a 637-606 vote, Rehoboth citizens approved borrowing $52.5 million for the outfall project. When election supervisor Wayne Steele read the results, a loud "Yes!" could be heard from Mayor Sam Cooper, who has shepherded the project since the early 2000s. The reading of the results also ...
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Rehoboth voters say yes to outfall, city hall

Rehoboth voters have approved a referendum to fund an ocean outfall and a new city hall.
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Rehoboth Beach property owners have begun streaming into the polls to vote on whether to allow the city to borrow a combined $70.5 million for the ocean outfall and City Hall projects. Polls opened at 10 a.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center and will be open until 6 p.m. As polls opened, voters were lined up into the convention hall lobby waiting to vote. Early on, voters have been trickling in, not unlike ...
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50- 75% OFF Sale

Today Saturday June 27th from 9am to 3pm we will be taking 50-75% OFF many items in our store. 75% OFF Couches & Upholstered Chairs in side showroom 50% OFF Furniture 50% OFF Framed Artwork 50% OFF Clothing 50% OFF Children's Bikes BOGO Books, Cassettes, & Videos More Sales Listed At Store, See Store for Details (All Sales Exclude Blue Dot Items) Happy Shopping!
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The Best Shopping EVER!

OK, a bit boastful, but fun it is. Thrift Away. Treasures await and who doesn't love a bargain??? Open today and everyday from 10 to 5. Donations always welcome.
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FESTIVAL FILM REVIEWS

Rehoboth Beach Film Society presents FESTIVAL FILM REVIEWS Monday, June 29 at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30) South Coastal Library 43 Kent St., Bethany Beach Admission: Free -AND- Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30) MCC Rehoboth 19369 Plantation Rd., Rehoboth Beach Admission: $2.00 RBFS members; $4.00 non-members Come enjoy a unique opportunity to screen film submissions for this year's ...
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23 graduate from state Probation and Parole training academy

At a ceremony today at the Department of Correction's Employee Development Center, 23 recruits graduated from the Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC) which prepares Probation and Parole Officers to supervise offenders serving sentences of probation.
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General Assembly Passes All Four Bills on Attorney General?s Internet Privacy and Safety Agenda

DOVER, DE – The Delaware General Assembly on Thursday passed the third and fourth parts of the four-part internet privacy and safety package proposed by Attorney General Matt Denn and a bipartisan group of legislators. The package of bills, proposed in April, will now to go the Governor for his signature, and will be enforced […]
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Governor?s Weekly Message: Strengthening Our Neighborhoods Through Community Engagement

Governor Markell highlights various community-driven efforts to strengthen and revitalize Delaware neighborhoods.
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The assistant principal of a Milford elementary school has been charged with unlawful sexual contact with three young girls. Edward S. Husbands, 45, was charged June 25 after police say he had unlawful sexual contact with two 10-year-old girls and an 11-year-old girl on separate occasions while the three children were spending the night at Husbands' Milton home. State police spokesman Master Cpl. Gary Fournier ...
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RBYoga would like to remind you that Kelly will be holding a workshop on Sunday, June 28th at 1 pm (rescheduled from the previous week). This one is entitled "Find your inner warrior". Warrior poses have powerful benefits, including stabilizing and strengthening your knees and legs, and supporting you in finding strength in your legs rather than your spinal muscles. In addition, warrior poses help you remain ...
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An 18-year-old New Jersey man was arrested June 25 after he snuck into the Firefly Music Festival and posted a video showing how he did it. Sam Moeller of Moorestown, N.J., posted a video on YouTube titled "Cameras Allowed: How to Actually Sneak into a Music Festival," which detailed the man's under-the-radar entry into the festival grounds June 21. Shortly after the video was posted, Delaware State Police began ...
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Joel Allcock is quick to dispel any misconceptions about who will be using the state's first medical marijuana dispensary. These are real patients, not people trying to do an end-run around the legal system, he said. "The typical profile for one of our patients is not a 25-to-35-year-old white male with dreadlocks and a Grateful Dead T-shirt," he said. Allcock is the vice president of cultivation for First State ...
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In a rare display of unanimity and harmony at Legislative Hall in Dover, upstate and downstate legislators from both sides of the political aisle gathered in Gov. Jack Markell's office for the signing of SB90, also known as Rylie's Law. Equally as notable is the fact that the legislation includes a word long controversial in our society: marijuana. But at the center of it all is a 9-year-old girl named Rylie ...
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Ladies Night @ LuLa Brazil!

Every Thursday is Ladies Night, at LuLa Brazil join us!! Special drink prices for the ladies, $3 well drinks, domestic beers, & fireball shots! Free give aways all night long, and of course No Cover, Ladies, spinning all night long we have DJ SWL & DJ Catz.. come on out and dance on Rehoboth's largest & best dance floor. Come see what your missing!
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Governor Applauds General Assembly for Passing All 3 Administration Regulatory Reform Bills Unanimously

The Delaware Senate unanimously passed House Bill 147, which requires each Executive Branch agency to conduct an in-depth examination of the regulations on its books every four years—and to solicit public input in doing so.
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Experience the POWER!

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The Curiosity Shop Yard Sale will be held at Bethel United Methodist Church Parsonage Meeting House directly across from Bethel UMC from 8 a.m. - ?. The Curiosity Shop Yard Sale coincides with the Annual Lewes Antiques Show & Sale. Bethel United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Fourth and Market Streets in Historic Lewes. 129 W. Fourth Street, Lewes. Questions? Call or email: 302-645-9426 or office@bet...
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Blooming Boutique's dedicated Chamilia website, Blooming Boutique Charms ~ is offering 50% off on all retired charms using coupon code JUNE2015! Over 100 retired charms are included in the sale. Retired charms include items from the following collections: Disney, Family & Friends, Gardening, Love, and more! Chamilia, a Swarovski company, has blossomed into a leading brand of charms and jewelry designed for women ...
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The 57th annual Antiques Show and Sale sponsored by Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. 4th Street in Historic Lewes will be held July 9, 10 & 11, Thurs. and Fri. 10 to 5 and Sat. 10 to 3. Antiques lovers will find something to suit their fancy at this year's show. Vendors come from Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware featuring a variety of antiques and collectibles such as: linens, books, household ...
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First Reported Delaware Human West Nile Virus Case in Two Years

The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and the Division of Public Health reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
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A 6-year-old Sussex County girl was briefly hospitalized with West Nile Virus and is now recovering at home, public health officials say. "This new human case is a reminder that West Nile virus is still active in Delaware," said Dr. Karyl Rattay, Division of Public Health Director. "It's tempting with the distractions of summer fun to forget to protect you and your loved ones from insect bites. These bites can ...
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Delaware Officials Gratified by Supreme Court Decision on Health Insurance Subsidies

Delaware officials are gratified by today's U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold federal tax subsidies for enrollees of Health Insurance Marketplaces in every state who are eligible for them
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The two-week initiative cracking down on underage drinking in Dewey Beach, dubbed Party Crashers, has ended, and Lt. Kevin Jones is calling the program a success. The program's intent was to keep kids from drinking and to keep all the horrible things that can be associated with that from happening, said Jones. "And that's what happened," he said. The multi faceted underage drinking enforcement campaign was run by ...
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Thrifting at the Beach!

You can do it. Search for Treasures. Get Bargains. Go for a swim. Donate and Volunteer. Do it all. Open today and everyday from 10 to 5. Donations always welcome.
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Rehoboth Beach Film Society Presents: Outdoor Screenings -- MCFARLAND USA Thursday, July 2 at dusk (8:15-8:30 pm) Lewes Canalfront Park Admission: Free Inspired by the 1987 true story, this film follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California's farm-rich Central Valley, as they build a cross country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to ...
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Governor?s Statement on the Confirmation of Felice Kerr as Delaware Family Court Judge

The Delaware Senate today unanimously confirmed the nomination of Felice Kerr to serve as a Judge on the Delaware Family Court, replacing Judge Michael Newell, who was sworn in as Chief Judge of the Family Court on June 10, 2015.
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The Cooler is Empty But the Pot is Full!

An empty cooler and a full portable toilet. Life is Good! Who wants to clean another bathroom especially after a big family gathering? Call us beforehand, remind yourself to put a second cooler in the garage for yourself and call us to clean the pot after! You'll be hitting the greens before the beach traffic hits the streets! EASY PEASY! Clean Delaware (302) 684-4221
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A southern style Independence Day weekend celebration is on tap this July 5th UP ON THE ROOF of the Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center, complete with jazz music, awesome food, an open bar and oceanfront sky high seats for the fireworks display. From 7:30-9:30 on July 5th, enjoy the open bar and everything from grouper, beef, pulled pork or root beer glazed chicken sliders to red beans & rice, slaw, potato ...
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Hot Cars are Deadly for Children

As temperatures soar, hot cars are deadly for children
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Cellular service restored in tri-state area

Cell providers advised the state 9-1-1 office that the outage issue impacting cellular calls this morning was resolved and cellular service has been restored in the area.
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Public urged to use land line phone to contact 911 due to cellular outages

Due to an issue in the Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland area, cellular users are unable to call 911. If 911 services are needed, the public is strongly encouraged to use a land line (house/office phone). This issue is also affecting cellular to land line calls and land line to cellular calls. The state E9-1-1 Office continues to work with the cell providers to identify the issue and a timeline when the service ...
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State 911 administrator urges public to use land line phone to contact 911 due to cellular outages

State Auditor Released Academy of Dover Charter School Inspection Report

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., releases an Inspection Report that highlights longstanding fiscal mismanagement at The Academy of Dover Charter School.
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Thrift Today!

It's a great day to thrift. We are air conditioned. We have an influx of very, very, very cool donations and we are filled with bargains. Open today and everyday from 10 to 5. Donations always welcome.
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As it turns out, deputies in Sussex County Sheriff's Office – acting now as certified state constables – have arrest powers. The former county sheriff ignited years of debate over arrest powers that polarized residents and county officials, and ended up in court. Robert Lee, the county's newly elected sheriff, quietly took action to certify his staff as state constables who have the power to detain people and ...
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 11 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect throughout Delaware until 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. A hazardous weather outlook for southern Delaware, issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., advises that there is a moderate risk of rip currents today, as well as the severe thunderstorm watch. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, with a 50- to 60-percent chance of rain this afternoon and evening. ...
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Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf voted in favor of a bill decriminalizing marijuana in Delaware, but, he said, the passage of House Bill 39 doesn't mean the drug is now legal in the state. "We're still saying it's wrong," said Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, adding that getting caught with a small amount of marijuana is now on par with a major traffic offense. AG Denn addresses police concerns Throughou...
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Former state Senate candidate Eric Bodenweiser was arrested for violating his probation. Bodenweiser, who pleaded no contest to two charges of third-degree unlawful sexual contact in April, was serving one-year probation. Department of Corrections spokesman Jason Miller said Bodenweiser was arrested May 28 for failing to comply with conditions of court-ordered treatment that included completion of a polygraph ...
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Attorney General and Wilmington Police to Hold Community Meeting on Foot Patrols

WILMINGTON, DE – Attorney General Matt Denn announced today that he and leaders of the Wilmington Police Department will be holding a community meeting next week in the high-crime area where the city’s foot patrol project has been active for the past month. The purpose of the meeting is to give community residents an opportunity […]
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Convicted pedophile Earl Bradley's appeal for a new trial was denied by a Delaware Superior Court judge. Bradley, the former Lewes pediatrician convicted in June 2011 of sexually assaulting his child patients, had attempted to argue that he should receive a new trial because of ineffective counsel. Bradley is serving 14 life sentences and 164 years in prison for his crimes. Delaware Superior Court Judge William ...
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How Did The Chicken Cross The Road? Carefully.

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is asking people the age old question of "Why did the chicken cross the road?" But instead of why, they want to know how did the chicken cross the road, and they are hoping people are answering carefully. There is an increased risk for pedestrian crashes during the summer months when more people are traveling and the resort area population increases. That's why OHS has teamed up with DelDOT again to educate and encourage pedestrians to make smart and safe decisions when walking near roadways.
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If all goes as planned, this could be the last summer that noise from the Rusty Rudder's outdoor porch is the scorn of Dewey Beach neighbors. Highway One's Alex Pires presented a proposal June 12 to the Dewey Beach town council that would enclose the restaurant's outdoor area with a structure enabling the space to be open during the day and closed at night, when volume levels are most disturbing. Pires said the ...
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A grassroots movement to spur state funding to clean up Delaware's waterways attracted a few dozen people to a rally a Legislative Mall in Dover June 2. Led by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, Delaware Nature Society and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, The Clean Water Campaign: Delaware's Clear Choice, aims to pick up where Gov. Jack Markell left off with a proposed tax to raise millions of ...
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