Property reassessment proposed for New Castle County taxes
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (4/7/2015) A reassessment of real estate values for tax purposes is being proposed for New Castle County, which hasn’t had one for more than 30 years. […]
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Wandering 2-year-old reunited with family
DOVER, DELAWARE (4/6/2015) The family of a 2-year-old boy found walking alone this morning has been located, Dover police said this afternoon. A resident of the Colony Drive area found the child […]
Bicycle device spurs Bear Library evacuation, road closures
BEAR, DELAWARE (4/4/2015) A suspicious item forced the evacuation of the New Castle County Bear Library this afternoon and closure of nearby roads, but the device was later determined to be […]
Photos: Trout season opens upstate
[soliloquy id=”6029″] NEWARK, DELAWARE (4/4/2015) Scores of anglers turned out on opening day of trout season on the White Clay Creek at Thompson Station Bridge on Chambers Rock Road north of […]
Gusty winds, showers, thunderstorms on tap today
DELAWARE (4/3/2015) Winds gusting to 45 mph, showers and isolated strong thunderstorms are in today’s weather forecast. The strongest wind gusts are expected in southern Delaware this morning, the National […]
Increased wildfire hazard today
DELAWARE (4/2/2015) Dry conditions and gusty winds may increase the chance of wildfires spreading this afternoon, weather forecasters say. The warning is for Delaware, the Maryland Eastern Shore, southeastern Pennsylvania and […]
Gov. Markell gets last laugh
For accuracy, the following news release from the governor’s office is published in its entirety: Dover, DE – Recognizing the obvious void felt following the departure of former Lieutenant Governor […]
After cold night, sunny skies, hint of snow
DELAWARE (3/28/2015) After a day that brought flurries across the state and a dusting of snow at spots, temperatures are expected to drop into the low 20s overnight. But sunny […]
Youth Pilgrimage through Wilmington
[soliloquy id=”5906″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/28/2015) An estimated 1,000 people followed Bishop W. Francis Malooly of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington today in the sixth annual Youth Pilgrimage through the streets of the […]
Frontier Airlines: Plane got stuck in mud at low speed
[soliloquy id=”5762″] NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/23/2015) A Frontier Airlines jet was leaving the gate area at very low speed when it became stuck in the mud at New Castle Airport, an […]
UDance raises record $1.2 million
[soliloquy id=”5738″] NEWARK, DELAWARE (3/22/2015) The UDance fundraiser for child cancer awareness has raised a record $1,282,103.30, the nonprofit University of Delaware student organization announced tonight at the conclusion of its […]
Photos: Joint ordination of married same-sex couple at Wilmington church
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17-year-old girl killed in crash; 4 teens injured
LAUREL, DELAWARE (3/21/2015) A 17-year-old girl died in a crash on Old Sharptown Road west of Laurel this morning, state police said. She was identified as Erica Colbourne of Laurel. Four […]
Upstate trout season begins April 4
DOVER (3/20/2015) Delaware’s spring 2015 upstate trout season will open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4. Portions of six designated trout streams in northern New Castle County – White Clay Creek, […]
Up to 3 inches of snow predicted
DELAWARE (3/19/2015) Snowfall up to 3 inches will mark the start of spring in Delaware on Friday, the National Weather Service says. The heaviest snow will fall in northern New […]
Snow in forecast
DELAWARE (3/18/2015) A day after the temperature climbed to 70 Degrees, snow is back in the forecast for Delaweare. The snow is expected to begin around 2 a.m. Friday with […]
Body found at Augustine Beach identified
PORT PENN, DELAWARE (3/17/2015) The body found along the shore at Augustine Beach on Sunday was identified today as a 42-year-old man who walked away from St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington […]
Wesley College picks Navy veteran for president
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/17/2015) A Navy veteran will be Wesley College’s next president, taking the helm July 15. The college Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Robert E. Clark II […]
Oil spill spreads to New Castle shoreline
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/16/2015) Oil that spilled from a cargo ship at the Port of Wilmington last week has spread to the shoreline at New Castle, state environmental officials reported […]
Body found at Augustine Beach
PORT PENN, DELAWARE (3/15/2015) A body was found washed up on the shore at Augustine Beach, south of Port Penn, this afternoon. Someone walking on the beach discovered the decomposed […]
Wilmington holds St. Patrick’s parade in rain
[soliloquy id=”5518″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/14/2015) Despite steady rain this morning, Wilmington’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade went on as scheduled. Turnout was light. Dover’s parade was canceled due to the […]
Delaware Tree Farmers of the Year honored
FELTON, DELAWARE (3/14/2015) A Sussex County couple have been honored as Delaware’s Tree Farmers of the year. The award was presented to Bernice and Douglas Moore at the Delaware Forestry Association’s meeting […]
Lewes veterinarian’s license suspended after death of 2 dogs
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/11/2015) The license of a Lewes veterinarian has been suspended for 60 days, state officials announced today, following the death of two dogs in her care. The temporary […]
Delaware River oil spill cleanup underway
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/11/2015) Multiple agencies are involved in the cleanup of about 100 gallons of oil that spilled from a foreign freighter into the Delaware River near Wilmington, the Coast […]
Delaware State Fair announces 2015 entertainment lineup
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (3/11/2015) The Delaware State Fair entertainment lineup for this year was announced Tuesday. Shows include Casting Crowns with For King & Country, New Kids On The Block, Bryan Adams, […]
Rain barrel painting contest deadlines extended
DOVER (3/11/2015) The deadline for artists to participate in two rain barrel painting contests has been extended until March 20, state officials announced. The separate competitions are held for adult artists and […]
Daylight saving time starts Sunday
DELAWARE (3/7/2015) Daylight saving time takes effect at 2 a.m. Sunday. Turn clocks ahead one hour tonight. DST ends on Nov. 1.
DelDOT: Snow, ice patches remain on main roads
[soliloquy id=”5279″] Snow scenes in your backyard? Share your pix with news@delawarefreenews.org. DELAWARE (3/6/2015) In the wake of a record 7-inch snowstorm Thursday and with Delawareans awakening to record cold this […]
Power restored near Fenwick Island
FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE (3/6/2015) Power has been restored to more than 300 Delmarva Power customers who lost electric service this morning north of Fenwick Island, the company reports on its website. The outages […]
Trooper Youth Week applications available
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/6/2015) The Delaware State Police and the American Legion are accepting applications for the 44th Trooper Youth Week, which is June 22-26. This is a live-in academy designed to […]
Police warn of dangerous road conditions after 150 crashes
Snowing in your backyard? Share your pix with news@delawarefreenews.org. DELAWARE (3/5/2015) With more than 150 accidents on Delaware roads today, state police are urging motorists to use “extreme caution” if they venture […]
Ice delays start of spring trout season
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/5/2015) Opening day of this year’s downstate trout season has been put off a week. The reason? Ice is covering the ponds and preventing the stocking of fish […]
Delaware’s latest forecast drops snow prediction – slightly
DELAWARE (3/4/2015) Forecasters have scaled back – just slightly – predictions for snow due to arrive late tonight. Most of the state is now expected to get 6 to 8 inches of snow, […]
Districts canceling after-school activities today
DELAWARE (3/3/2015) With light snow followed by sleet and rain in the forecast, several districts have canceled after-school and evening activities today. Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Christina, Colonial, New Castle County Vo-Tech […]
2nd blast of snow due
DELAWARE (3/3/2015) After a light layer of snow and sleet changes to rain tonight, the state is expected to be hit by a second storm with much deeper snow, forecasters […]
Light snow, sleet on the way Tuesday
[soliloquy id=”4952″] DELAWARE (3/2/2015) A storm expected to hit Delaware at mid-afternoon Tuesday likely will drop less than an inch of snow before changing to sleet and freezing rain, and […]
UD President Harker taking new job at Philly Fed
NEWARK, DELAWARE (3/2/2015) The president of the University of Delaware is stepping down. President Patrick T. Harker, 56, released the following statement this morning: To the members of the University […]
Bayhealth offering free colorectal cancer screenings
DOVER/MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/2/2015) The Bayhealth Cancer Institute will host two colorectal cancer screenings this month that are free to those who are uninsured or under-insured. Monday, March 9, 2015, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. […]
Storm toll: Route 141 southbound closed, likely through morning rush
[soliloquy id=”4952″] Share your photos on Delaware Free News DELAWARE (3/1/2015) An icy winter storm has brought power outages and crashes on the roadways across Delaware today. This afternoon, the raised […]
Photos: Mayor’s Fun Day for kids
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Markell nominates Clark for Superior Court
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/27/2015) Gov. Jack Markell said today he has nominated veteran attorney Jeffrey J. Clark to serve on Superior Court in Kent County. The nomination is subject to confirmation […]
DuPont Nature Center seeking volunteers
SLAUGHTER BEACH, DELAWARE (2/27/2015) Volunteers are being sought for the DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve in advance of its April 1 reopening, state officials said today. Spring cleanup […]
Anthem, Blue Cross data breach: 62,000 in Delaware at risk
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/27/2015) Anthem, Inc. reported more than 62,000 Delaware residents may have had personal data compromised in a recent hacking attack on its computers. The breach may affect customers […]
Some schools closing or starting late
UPDATE: Indian River decides to close for day. DELAWARE (2/26/2015) After more than 6 inches of snow fell on parts of Sussex County, some schools have decided to close for […]
Another deep freeze due after 6.6 inches of snow
DELAWARE (2/25/2015) With more than six inches of snow dumped on Delaware by the latest storm, residents can now bundle up for a few more nights of deep freeze. The temperature […]
Michael N. Castle Trail final work to begin
ST. GEORGES, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) Construction is about to begin on the final phase of the Michael N. Castle Trail along the north bank of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, state […]
Delaware flu deaths rise to 26
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) Three new deaths have raised to 26 the number of flu fatalities in Delaware this season, state health officials reported this morning. The increase in deaths comes […]
Snow closing more Delaware schools
DELAWARE (2/26/2015) With up to 6 inches of snow predicted to fall in southern Delaware, numerous school districts canceled classes for the day. Capital, Caesar Rodney, Cape Henlopen, Delmar, Indian […]
Delaware snow: Up to 6 inches due downstate
DELAWARE (2/25/2015) A storm late tonight through Thursday morning may bring up to 6 inches of snowfall in southern Delaware but only an inch or less at the top of […]
Newark officials say leak that turned water green repaired
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/24/2015) City officials say a leak that turned water green today in Phillips Park and other creeks has been repaired. The color was caused by a dye and […]