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Dover City Councilman Brian Lewis is hosting a Community Clean-up Project around the Stony Creek and Clearview Meadows housing developments on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Councilman Lewis has seen where people have dumped old tires, paint buckets, old car parts and many other types of garbage between the two developments.
‘A trash epidemic’: Councilman Lewis, volunteers working to clean up Stony Creek development
DOVER — The amount of trash that has been dumped behind the Stony Creek townhomes was astonishing when City Councilman Brian Lewis first visited the housing development to address complaints. … more
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The Scotton Landing boat ramp and fishing pier on the St. Jones River will be closed starting Tuesday, while the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reconstructs the facility.
Scotton Landing boat ramp, near Magnolia, to close for renovations
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced that its boat ramp at Scotton Landing on the St. Jones River, near Magnolia, will be closed for reconstruction, starting Tuesday. more
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The city of Dover is using an Energize Delaware grant to purchase two commercial Greenworks electric riding mowers (shown in front of City Hall), a Chevrolet Bolt and six Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks.
Dover set to go electric with new vehicle pilot program
DOVER — The city of Dover is taking a walk on the green side as it prepares to put a new fleet of electric-powered vehicles on the road, as well as utilizing electric lawn equipment for city … more
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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
Little Creek Wildlife Area partial closures likely
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Thursday that partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area are probable as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at its west impoundment. more
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Citizens Against Solar Pollution co-founder Kevin Goldsborough, with his daughter, Gracie Goldsborough, and his wife, Audrey Goldsborough.
Litigation continues regarding proposed Smyrna-area solar farm
A favorable court ruling has bolstered a halt to a solar panel farm in Kent County, an attorney representing nearby residents said this week. more
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William Phipps and his family were named the 2023 New Castle County Farm Family of the Year recipients at Townsend Fire Hall by the New Castle County Farm Bureau.
New Castle County Farm Bureau awards top honors
TOWNSEND — The William Phipps Family and Judith Puckett were among those honored Oct. 9 at Townsend Fire Hall by the New Castle County Farm Bureau. William Phipps and his family are this … more
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The Delaware Department of Agriculture has been made aware that green iguanas were present at the Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival on Oct. 13-14. The species is not native to Delaware.
Alert issued about green iguanas at Apple-Scrapple in Bridgeville
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has been alerted that green iguanas — considered exotic animals in the state — were present at the Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival from Oct. 13-14 and may have been distributed as prizes by a private vendor. more
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A deer is startled in Rock Creek Park in Maryland.
Fall deer season increases drivers’ risk of animal collisions in Maryland
It was late at night in November 2021, when Carl Wagner was driving down Central Avenue in Edgewater on his way home to Harwood in his Ford F-150. Suddenly, a deer leaped a guardrail and darted in front of his truck. more
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The Sussex County Farm Bureau honored Paul Parsons and his family as the 2023 Sussex County Farm Family of the Year Oct. 7 at Memorial Volunteer Fire Department.
Sussex County Farm Bureau honors agricultural excellence
SLAUGHTER BEACH — The Sussex County Farm Bureau recognized top honors Oct. 7 at Memorial Volunteer Fire Department. A statewide winner will be announced during the Delaware Farm … more
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The winning photo from Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s 2022 Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest was “Turkey Trot” by Kimberly Barksdale, taken while “leaving Bear Swamp” in the Leipsic River Watershed.
Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest open for entries
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control  is inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to submit their best shots and to participate in the  … more
Gov. John Carney signed seven bills into law at Lums Pond State Park Thursday that aid the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals and help build out the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure.
Delaware’s regional hydrogen hub to receive federal funding for clean energy
A hydrogen hub that connects producers and consumers in Delaware, southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania has been selected to receive up to $750 million for development initiatives, the … more
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Delaware's first Black Farmers Conference is next month
A variety of educational workshops and networking opportunities will be available at the first Black Farmers Conference on Nov. 8 and 9 at Delaware State University in Dover. more
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Roots from mature trees on North Bradford Street have warped sidewalks and curbing and are forcing Dover officials to find a solution that will comply with Americans With Disabilities Act requirements. A potential solution to the trouble will be discussed at Tuesday's Council of the Whole’s Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee meeting.
Roots of the past causing issues on Dover’s Bradford Street
Some roots laid down by citizens of Dover long ago are causing major headaches today. The foundations of mature trees on North Bradford Street have warped sidewalks and curbing due to growth, forcing Dover officials to find a solution that will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. more
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A spotted lantern fly is caught in a spiderweb. The species can be identified by their distinctive grey, red and black wings with black spots.
Seeing spotted lantern fly eggs? Scrape, smash, report them
The spotted lantern fly, an invasive, crop-damaging insect, has finished mating season and is preparing to lay egg masses around Maryland and Delaware, threatening farms and local plants, particularly on Delmarva. more
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A tree of heaven sprouts from a sidewalk in downtown Annapolis. Trees of heaven can be identified by the feather-like arrangement of leaves and their nutty smell.
Hellish tree of heaven weeds out native plants
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread nationwide, its proliferation has highlighted an even more worrisome invasive species: the prolific “stinking … more
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Sussex Conservation District to host native tree giveaway Nov. 9
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Conservation District will host a native tree giveaway from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Vanderwende-Evans Conservation Center. The event will be held rain or shine, and … more
From left, Austin Quackenbush, Doug Crouse, Gina Anger, Caydance Means, Ernie Lopez and Declan West.
Sussex 4-H honors excellence, dedication and community service at the annual awards event
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County 4-H Achievement Event was held Sept. 23 at the Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center.  In addition to many club awards, the … more
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Upcoming Silver Lake drawdown to allow for cleanup
DOVER — The city of Dover, with a recommendation from its Silver Lake Commission, will be performing a drawdown of Silver Lake beginning Monday, Oct. 9, and lasting through Friday, Oct. … more
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The Kent County Farm Bureau awarded Gary Rhodes the Distinguished Service to Agriculture award at its annual banquet.
Kent County Farm Bureau awards top agriculture honors
The Kent County Farm Bureau announces the 2023 awardees for the Distinguished Service to Agriculture, Farm Family of the Year and Young Farm Family Achievement - Excellence In Agriculture awards. … more
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Deadline nears for Delaware Farm Bureau photo contest
The deadline is looming for the Delaware Farm Bureau’s Promotion & Education Committee’s annual photo contest. Amateur photographers of all ages are encouraged to submit their … more
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