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DELAWARE (2/24/2015) Another Delaware cold-weather record was broken this morning, according to National Weather Service data. The temperature dipped to 11 degrees at Sussex County Airport near Georgetown before 6 a.m., […]
DELAWARE (2/21/2015) Two more cold-weather records in Delaware were shattered overnight, making a total of five that have fallen this week. Warmer air will arrive this afternoon as snow begins […]
DELAWARE (2/20/2015) The temperature plunged to 2 degrees at New Castle Airport this morning, the third day this week the state has felt record-cold temperature. And there’s more deep cold and snow […]
DELAWARE (2/19/2015) Schools across Delaware will be closed Friday as more dangerous cold weather is predicted. And the Cape May-Lewes Ferry canceled afternoon and evening trips today due to heavy ice […]
DELAWARE (2/19/2015) School officials in some districts are delaying the start of classes today due to the weather. Two-hour delay Cape Henlopen School District Indian River School District Laurel School District Sussex […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/18/2015) Nearly 400 students at Harlan Elementary School were evacuated this morning due to a gas odor and the school will remain closed for the day, authorities said. Wilmington Fire Department […]
DELAWARE (2/17/2015) With many rural roads still snow and ice covered, some schools will be closed on Wednesday. The following have made early announcements tonight: Cape Henlopen School District Indian […]
UPDATED STORY: Emily P. Bissell Hospital to remain closed permanently BRANDYWINE SPRINGS, DELAWARE (2/17/2015) Residents of Emily P. Bissell Hospital will be moved to other nursing homes, state officials announced […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/17/2015) Flooding caused by a broken sprinkler system will force the closing of Bayard Middle School until Monday, Feb. 23, officials announced today. The flooding was reportedly discovered […]
[soliloquy id=”4518″] Email your snow photos to news@delawarefreenews.org DELAWARE (2/17/2015) With Delawareans digging out of the latest snowfall, attention returns to the continued deep cold expected for the next few […]
UPDATED STORY: More snow due; state offices closed DELAWARE (2/16/2015) The snowstorm tonight is coming on the heels of record-breaking cold temperature in the state. At Sussex County Airport near Georgetown, […]
UPDATE: More schools announce closings DELAWARE (2/16/2015) Several school districts announced tonight they will be closed Tuesday due to the expected snowfall overnight. Those districts announcing closures include Cape Henlopen, Indian River, […]
DELAWARE (2/16/2015) Delawareans who had problems signing up for health insurance by the Feb. 15 deadline are getting an extension, state officials said today. Those who could not complete the […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) A score of fans braved bitter cold this morning to get discount tickets for the Wilmington Blue Rocks opening game. Individual tickets went on sale with the […]
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) A dozen apartments were evacuated this morning after a water pipe burst at the Deemers Landing complex, according to reports from the scene. Firefighters were called […]
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) Dover police offer these tips for coping with the cold weather: What to have Water—At least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day Food—At least a […]
DELAWARE (2/15/2015) Today’s high winds caused numerous power outages around the state in the wake of a storm that dropped up to 2.5 inches on the state. At 8:30 a.m., Delmarva […]
STORM UPDATE: More snow due Monday DELAWARE (2/14/2015) With snow tonight and temperatures to hit single digits Sunday night and early Monday, and winds gusting as high as 60 mph, the volunteer Code Purple […]
DELAWARE (2/13/2015) Forecasters are warning of a dangerous winter storm that will put a bitter chill on the Valentine’s evening. In addition to an inch or two of snow, northwest […]
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (2/11/2015) The city of Seaford has launched a new marketing campaign. “The Perfect Place to Start” is the pitch being used to promote the city for business, retirement, starting a family […]
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (2/11/2015) County sewer customers are getting a few more days to pay their latest bills. The March 2 deadline was extended until March 17 due to […]
DELAWARE (2/11/2015) Snow and plunging temperatures may put a chill on the Valentine’s Day weekend, forecasters say. The winter weather will start on Thursday, with a chance for light accumulating snow, […]
[soliloquy id=”4134″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/9/2015) One man died after fire swept through a line of century-old row homes in the 3900 block of N. Market St. tonight, the just outside city limits. Two […]
Story: Flames sweep 4 homes near Wilmington
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DELAWARE (2/9/2015) An icy wintry mix of precipitation may make for tricky driving today. Rain and sleet are due to arrive during the day and tonight in northern Delaware, with the […]
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/8/2015) Volunteers are needed to learn frog calls and count the amphibians across the state. Volunteers need a car and must be willing to remain along roadsides at designated […]
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/7/2015) A warning for city of Newark water customers on the east side of town to boil water after a main ruptured on Friday was lifted today, according […]
[soliloquy id=”4050″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/7/2015) A dog fell through ice at Cool Spring Reservoir today and had to be rescued, according to reports from the scene. The rescue happened about […]
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/7/2015) The death toll from the flu this season has climbed to 21 in Delaware, state officials announced Friday. Two of the victims were in their 50s, but […]
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/6/2015) Just in time for your weekend reading, state officials have released the 2015 Delaware Fishing Guide. The Division of Fish & Wildlife’s new booklet for anglers has […]
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (2/6/2015) The Delaware Emergency Management Agency today unveiled a redesigned web page. The new design is smart-phone friendly, featuring an orientation that is vertical when viewed on phones rather […]
DELAWARE (2/5/2015) Light snow will leave a dusting across northern Delaware and nearby areas this morning, the National Weather Service says. The snow may make for slippery driving and walking […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/4/2015) A mechanical problem resulting in low water pressure has forced the closure of city of Wilmington offices this morning in the Louis L. Redding City/County Building. City […]
DELAWARE (2/4/2015) Another light snowfall is due to hit the state Thursday, and it may make for a messy morning commute. National Weather Service forecasters say less than an inch […]
DELAWARE (2/2/2015) Some schools are canceling after-school activities today due to predicted icy conditions as temperatures plunge after a day of heavy rain across the state. In addition to being icy, the […]
DELAWARE (2/2/2015) State education officials and the Delaware PTA are hosting college information nights in each county to inform families of high school students on preparing and applying for college. […]
ANGOLA NECK, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) State police say a 42-year-old Sussex County man is missing. Police issued a Gold Alert for Jason T. Cairns, saying there is concern for his safety. […]
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) More than 1,400 Delaware Electric Cooperative customers who lost power for more than 90 minutes this morning have had service restored. Spokesman Jeremy Tucker said, “We had […]
DELAWARE (2/1/2015) An icy wintry mix is expected to slam northern Delaware this evening and cause slippery roadway conditions, but with less snow than earlier predicted, forecasters say. The National […]
UPDATED STORY: Less snow predicted DELAWARE (1/31/2015) More snow accumulation is expected in Delaware with a storm arriving Sunday, the National Weather Service says. Latest projections call for up to […]
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) The first measles case reported in Delaware since 2012 is not linked to a recent national outbreak of the illness, state health officials said today. A New […]
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) An autopsy is planned for Michael A. Zimmerman, the prominent real estate developer found dead in his waterfront home in the Windswept development near Dover this morning, state […]
DELAWARE (1/30/2015) Wind gusts may reach 50 mph today as an arctic blast moves into the area. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory from 4 p.m. today until […]
DELAWARE (1/29/2015) Light snow coated the surface at spots in northern Delaware this evening but less than an inch of accumulation was predicted. The snow will be followed by plunging temperatures […]
OAK ORCHARD, DELAWARE (1/29/2015) One person died after fire burned a home in the Oak Orchard area east of Millsboro, authorities said. The home was fully involved in flames when firefighters […]
UPDATED STORY: Day care owner indicted in boy’s death OAK ORCHARD, DELAWARE (1/29/2015) State police are investigating the death of a 10-month-old boy who was at a day care in […]
PENNY HILL, DELAWARE (1/28/2015) A 43-year-old Penny Hill woman has been missing since Monday and there is concern for her welfare, state police said tonight. Shirley Mathibeli was last seen when […]
CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK, DELAWARE (1/28/2015) A hike along the newly opened Gordons Pond Trail is open to the public this Saturday. The hike conducted by Cape Henlopen State Park […]
[soliloquy id=”3398″] DELAWARE (1/27/2015) The nor’easter that at one point threatened to dump a foot of snow on Delaware largely passed the state by with little snow. State offices will […]
