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Brian Lewis said this access road in the Stony Creek Development became a public health hazard with the amount of waste dumped on it.
City of Dover cleans up debris-laden road in Stony Creek
DOVER—An access road in the Stony Creek Development has been cleaned up after a collaboration between City of Dover code enforcement, public works, parks and recreation, and police.   … more
Dover-area resident Eric Crossan (left) and Edna Stetzar, of the Delaware Division of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Division of Fish and Wildlife, planted some trees at Moore's Lake Park to replace some that were lost in the August 2020 tornado that struck Dover. PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC CROSSAN
Dover angler, DNREC employee plant trees at Moore’s Lake
DOVER – In hopes of bringing some future shade back to Moore’s Lake after a tornado took down trees at the park in August 2020, resident Eric Crossan (left) reached out to the Delaware … more
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Governor John Carney and Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse unveiled a new farm sign celebrating Delaware’s Agricultural Lands Preservation Program at Shadybrook Farms, home of the Cartanza family.
Delaware officials unveil new sign to celebrate Delaware’s Agricultural Lands Preservation Program
DOVER — Governor John Carney and Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse, along with members of the General Assembly, the Aglands Preservation Board of Trustees, and other … more
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From left, Kent County Farm Bureau President Jim Minner and Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse.
Dunn, Scuse, Lynch recognized at Kent County Farm Bureau annual banquet
FELTON — Russell Dunn of Harrington, Michael Scuse of Smyrna, and Michael and Mollie Lynch of Houston were honored at the Kent County Farm Bureau annual banquet Sept. 30 at Felton Fire Hall. … more
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Kent Conservation District program manager and stormwater engineer Jared Adkins presents to Kent County Levy Court on Tuesday regarding a potential fee increase for participants in the Stormwater Maintenance District.
Sinkholes partly to blame for potential Kent County fee increase
Stormwater Maintenance District fees in Kent County could be going from $28 per lot annually to $43. According to the Kent Conservation District, sinkholes are at fault. more
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Wayne Argo spent his morning turning up old coins and what he calls “junk jewelry” but none of the medical waste plaguing the Delmarva coast.
Beach open, ocean access closed in Rehoboth Beach and points southward
REHOBOTH BEACH — The medical waste washing ashore on Delmarva beaches forcing closures, reports of which began surfacing this past weekend, has been confirmed to reach Rehoboth Beach as city … more
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UPDATE: Syringes with needles discovered on Rehoboth City Beach
REHOBOTH BEACH — The city is blaming rough surf conditions, and not the medical waste washing ashore that has closed several beaches to the south, for restricting access to the ocean, but not … more
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Fallen leaves near Harrington wait to be raked up this weekend.
Trap Pond State Park named best in Delaware for early fall foliage
DOVER — While the temperatures might still be litigating the seasonal shift, the leaves are going to start to show their colors relatively soon, and the cypress trees in Trap Pond State Park, … more
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Turkey vultures have become a nuisance for residents of Derbywood in Dover, who complain that someone nearby may be feeding the birds, leading to property destruction. PHOTO COURTESY OF BERNARD RAINES
Fowl problem near Camden: Derbywood residents besieged by turkey vultures
CAMDEN — Residents of Derbywood, adjacent to Derby Pond, feel like they have been trapped in an Alfred Hitchcock film for three years. Looking out their windows, all they can see are … more
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Agriculture remains one of Delaware's most important industries.
State launches agricultural financing program
DOVER — To increase the viability of Delaware’s agricultural industry by broadening lending opportunities across the agricultural sector, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, in … more
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West Nile confirmed in Delaware citizen, horses
DOVER — A New Castle County resident has been identified as Delaware’s initial case of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus and recovering at a hospital, the Delaware Public Health … more
OCEARCH has been tracking five loggerhead turtles off the East Coast. The two closest to Delaware, Marie and Brianna, have been in the area nearly all summer.
Loggerhead turtles like what they find off East Coast
Five tagged loggerhead turtles have been identified in a hot spot for the species in coastal waters between New Jersey and North Carolina: Buffett, Lemon Drop, Marie, Brianna and Pearl. more
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The local heat map as of 10:46 a.m. on Aug. 28, 2024, according to the National Weather Service. The entire state of Delaware is under a heat advisory.
Heat advisory issued for Kent, inland Sussex counties
DOVER — The National Weather Service has declared a heat advisory in effect from 11 a.m. this morning until 8 p.m. this evening for Kent and inland Sussex counties, warning of heat index values … more
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Delaware hunting seasons begin opening on Sept. 1
DOVER — The Labor Day weekend isn’t just about the unofficial end of summer; it also marks the opening of several Delaware hunting seasons. On Sept. 1, bow and crossbow deer season … more
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The 2025-6 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp will feature a Canada goose painted by Milford artist Richard Clifton.
Waterfowl, trout stamp winners announced
DOVER — Milford artist Richard Clifton’s painting of a Canada goose will be featured on the 2025-6 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp, and a painting of a brook trout by Dennis Arp of Edison, Neb., … more
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Delaware Department of Transportation staff work to redirect traffic last weekend after a portion of Del. 1, north of the Indian River Inlet, was breached.
DNREC, DelDOT to repair Indian River Inlet breach
For the second time in six months, Del. 1 was washed out north of the Indian River Inlet bridge last weekend. Forcing closure of the busy road for several hours, it was a situation that convinced leaders to examine a more permanent solution after the hurricane season. more
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Equinor's east coast offshore wind projects, Empire Wind 1, and the area off the Delaware Coast marked OCS-A 0557
Offshore wind lease 26 nautical miles from Delaware Bay sells for $75M
DOVER — Calling the U.S. east and west coasts “attractive growth markets,” the international energy company Equinor announced its winning $75M bid in a Bureau of Ocean Energy … more
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The map above shows where the Nanticoke River's watershed extends from southwestern Wicomico County in Maryland into southwestern Delaware.
Nanticoke Watershed Alliance releases 2023 report card
VIENNA — Each year, the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance (NWA) publishes a report card that evaluates the health of the river and gives it letter grades based on its overall health. These grades … more
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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
Delaware State Parks hunting permits now on sale
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Aug. 15 that special hunting permits for Delaware State Parks can now be purchased wherever hunting … more
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Elevated rip current risk begins midnight Aug. 16
DOVER — The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Hazard Message taking effect at midnight Aug. 16 warning of elevated rip current risk for Delaware Beaches until midnight Aug. 19. The … more
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