With beach replenishment expected to be needed more often and rising costs of providing it, DNREC is developing recommendations for local governments to help pay for it. Right now the cost is paid by the state and federal government. âNothing we’re doing with this study is going to affect current projects or future planned projects,â said Jesse Hayden, environmental program …
A bill to raise death benefits from $200,000 to $375,000 for families of first responders who die in the line of duty passed its first committee hearing this week. Senate Bill 202 would bring Delawareâs benefits closer to the federal payout for public safety officers of $437,503. If passed into law, SB 202 would be retroactive to July 1, 2023, …
SELBYVILLE â More than 350 community members worked elbow to elbow Saturday at Mountaire Farms shipping warehouse to pack 14,000 holiday meals for area churches and nonprofits to distribute to families in need. âWeâre only able to do this because of their help,â said Mountaire Farms Spokeswoman Cathy Bassett said. Mountaire Cares This is the 29th annual Mountaire Caresâ âThanksgiving …
REHOBOTH BEACH â Turkey dinner and pumpkin pie arenât the only Thanksgiving traditions for Sue Hall of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. Once the holiday dishes have been washed, she and four female relatives will make their annual pilgrimage to Delawareâs shopping mecca, the Tanger outlets at Rehoboth Beach. They will be among the hundreds to descend on the beaches with a singular …
Dan Huber of Wilmington, a self-dubbed âweekend townieâ whoâs had a second residence in Lewes since childhood, vividly recalls being at Nicola Pizza in Rehoboth Beach when it opened half a century ago. He was 12 and said his family was the third or fourth group to be seated at Nicolaâs First Street location on June 11, 1971. âWe felt …
