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Replenishment ongoing at IR inlet’s north-side beach

, , , , , , Roughly one month into the emergency replenishment work on the beach north of the Indian River Inlet, the state is reporting about a third of this winter’s phase of the project is complete. Twice this past year – once in March and again in August – the dune along the northbound lanes of Route 1 was breached by the Atlantic Ocean. Following the second breach, […]

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Nassau Commons Boulevard reopens in Lewes

Nassau Commons Boulevard – a common path between Routes 1 and 9 west of Lewes that a developer said was inadvertently closed without notice in early December – was reopened the day before Christmas, a contractor said Dec. 30. A-Del Construction of Newark estimated in early December that the road would remain closed for three months while work was done to install storm drains and rebuild the roadway. “Some utility […]

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Business News

Second round of sports tourism fund awards $10M

DOVER — The Delaware Tourism Office has announced that it will award $10 million in sports tourism capital grants to five applications, ranging from hotspots like the Kirkwood Sports Complex to the Dover Motor Speedway. The Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund received massive interest from developers and tourism leaders alike, as the second round for […] The post Second round of sports tourism fund awards $10M appeared first on Delaware […]

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Business News

Del. Data Privacy Act goes into effect on Jan. 1

WILMINGTON— Come Jan. 1 Delawareans will have the right to request their personal information and data and learn more about who’s collecting it. Businesses will be tasked with providing it upon request. The Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to launch a new website that will provide instructions on how to request data from […] The post 🔒 Del. Data Privacy Act goes into effect on Jan. 1 appeared […]

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Delaware State Police receive new helicopters

, , , , , , , , , Delaware State Police have taken delivery of two new helicopters to better perform their missions of search-and-rescue, law enforcement and paramedic services. The new Bell 429s will expand the DSP fleet and, for the first time, allow two aircraft to be based at Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown. The Cape Gazette got an exclusive look at the new helicopters at the […]

todayDecember 30, 2024 7

Local Sports

Georgetown man charged after stealing car in Long Neck

A Georgetown man faces charges after police say he stole a car Dec. 27 in Long Neck and later led police on a chase. Police were called at 6:30 a.m. to a home in the 32000 block of Shoppes at Long Neck Blvd. when a car was stolen after the owner had started it to warm it up before leaving for work and then returned inside, police said. When the owner […]

todayDecember 30, 2024 2

Business News

Delaware Memorial Bridge cash toll to increase April 1

The Delaware River and Bay Authority will implement a new cash toll rate effective Tuesday, April 1, for all vehicle classes at the Delaware Memorial Bridge. This first phase of a two-phased toll structure plan establishes a cash toll rate of $6 for passenger vehicles and an additional $1 per axle for commercial vehicles. The DRBA Commission approved Resolution 24-54 at its November monthly meeting, which set into motion the […]

todayDecember 29, 2024 6

Local Sports

Giant evacuated after six people sickened by gas leak

, The Giant grocery store near Rehoboth Beach was evacuated Dec. 28 after several people became ill. The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co. was called at 12:20 p.m. to the store at 19312 Lighthouse Plaza Blvd. for a report that several people had become sick inside the store, said Warren Jones, fire company spokesman. The building was evacuated, and Rehoboth firefighters wearing self-contained breathing apparatus entered the building to locate the source of […]

todayDecember 29, 2024 2

Business News

Beracah Homes shares holiday joy with community groups

, Beracah Homes recently hosted its gingerbread building competition showcase, spotlighting its imaginative creations built by 12 teams of co-workers. Guests voted on their favorite choices. Each gingerbread creation, along with a donation from Beracah, was taken to a community organization to spread smiles and Christmas cheer.

todayDecember 29, 2024 5

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Snow geese found in Sussex test presumptive positive for avian influenza

Editor’s note: The following article has been modified from its original version to reflect updated information. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Agriculture, has reported snow geese found sick or dead Dec. 27 in coastal waters of Sussex County – including birds found at Prime Hook Beach – have tested presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza. Presumptive positive is a […]

todayDecember 28, 2024 4

Business News

State agency names sports tourism grant recipients

The Delaware Tourism Office announced awards to five Delaware sports facilities Dec. 20, made through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. Established through the Fiscal Year 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, the fund provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors, and contribute to the state and local economies. The Delaware Tourism Office accepted applications for the fund […]

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