Oct 18, 2009 | Delaware Beachcomber
Delaware News: Flooding causes road closures
The following roads have been closed because of flooding, the Delaware Department of Transportation reports this morning: New Castle County Del.
SUSSEX: Roads closed by flooding
The Delaware Department of Transportation reports the following road closures this morning because of coastal flooding: Route.
SLAUGHTER BEACH -- Every year, hunter Joe Shockley does what he can to help feed the hungry.
Primehook Beach residents protect horseshoe crabs
Residents of Primehook Beach want their beaches to remain a safe haven for horseshoe crabs.A Theya ve teamed up with an ecological research group and declared the beaches a sanctuary for the ancient creatures that return to the Delaware Bay each year to spawn.
County, land trust join forces
Sussex County is leveraging resources with a local land trust and the federal government to preserve more than 218 acres of farmland throughout the county.
SUSSEX: County protects farmland, open space by funding easement purchases
Sussex County once again will pool money with dollars from a local land trust and the federal government to keep farmland and open space on the map.
LEWES: Barn fire causes $300,000 damage near Lewes, shuts Route 1
JULY 4TH: Where to see fireworks in Sussex County
SLAUGHTER BEACH - Fireworks are to start at dusk. Events are free unless noted. Slaughter Beach: Food at Memorial Volunteer Fire Company starts at 4 p.m., fire company-sponsored fireworks on the beach.
The Cape Region will light up with fireworks between Thursday, July 2, and Saturday, July 4. The following is a list of events: a Rehoboth Beach a ' Rehoboth fireworks are expected to draw thousands of people to the Boardwalk and beach, at the foot of Rehoboth Avenue.
First responders conduct statewide drills
For three days the week of June 15-19, first responders in Delaware responded to thee different rescue drills in two locations to test their ability to work together.
Slaughter Beach's pavilion now open
As Slaughter Beach officials opened their new pavilion and bath house this week, three oil tankers floated just off shore and a class of fourth-graders from Holy Cross School in Dover looked at horseshoe crabs on the beach.
Milton Firefighters Battle Three Structure Fires
On Friday April 24 at 03:49 hours Station 85 , Station 77 , Station 75 , and Medic 108 were dispatched to a structure fire on Harbeson Road in the area of the Mariner Middle School.