Farmers in Sussex County are in the midst of soybean harvest season, but this year, their crops may not travel as far as they once did.
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Emma Aken joined CoastTV News in July of 2024. She graduated from Penn State University in May of 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a minor in Business. While at Penn State, she was involved in Penn State Network News, where she grew even more passionate about the news industry. She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy.
Three weeks into the federal government shutdown, the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge has a closed visitor center and all events canceled, leaving some local visitors disappointed.
A proposed rezoning to allow for commercial development at the site of a 39-acre horse farm, called Belmead Farm, is raising new worries about traffic and public safety.
City officials are moving forward with a $1.1 million plan to enhance pedestrian safety around the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand and boardwalk, a high-traffic area known for summer concerts and events.
A draft of Delaware’s 2025 Wildlife Action Plan has sparked concern among local surf fishermen who fear increased protections for endangered species could limit public beach access.
At a Wednesday Lewes Planning Commission meeting, officials will hear from the public about the requirement that property owners must live in one of the dwellings as part of an ADU.
Rising tides and persistent flooding have left several people stranded along River Road in Oak Orchard, where high water continues to cover roads.
People in Lewes dealt with major flooding Monday as a result of a nor'easter.
The Delaware State Fire Commission announced it is reviewing an internal investigation recently conducted by the Lewes Fire Department, according to a statement released by the commission Friday.