Madeleine Overturf

Lewes

News Anchor | Managing Editor at WRDE-TV (Lewes, DE)

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Rehoboth finalizing potential 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for teenagers

4 days ago | coasttv.com | Madeleine Overturf

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — In response to what it calls a rising number of complaints and concerning incidents involving teenagers, the Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners is set to discuss adopting a youth curfew during its May 16 meeting.
Teachers' union calls for school impact fee for Sussex County developers

4 days ago | coasttv.com | Madeleine Overturf

GEORGETOWN, Del. — Delaware's teachers union is calling on the Sussex County Council to require developers to contribute toward the cost of new school construction. The Delaware State Education Association says unchecked residential growth has overwhelmed schools in the Cape Henlopen, Indian River and Milford school districts. They argue that developers, who they say profit from large housing projects, should be responsible for part of the cost associated with expanding and building new schools.
Rob Zombie joins Boardwalk Rock festival after Alice in Chains cancels

5 days ago | coasttv.com | Madeleine Overturf

OCEAN CITY, Md. — Rock fans heading to the inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival next weekend are in for a surprise lineup shake-up: Rob Zombie has been added to the bill after Alice in Chains dropped out due to health concerns involving a band member. Festival organizers announced that Rob Zombie will take the stage Saturday at 6:50 p.m. at the Ocean City Inlet, stepping in after Alice in Chains canceled all upcoming performances.
Birds rescued from Sussex County post office up for adoption soon

5 days ago | coasttv.com | Madeleine Overturf

DELAWARE. —Thousands of baby birds rescued from a misdirected shipment will be up for adoption soon, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture says it has learned the 10,000 birds found in a Sussex County Post Office originated from Freedom Ranger Hatchery in Pennsylvania. The birds had been shipped on April 29 and were intended for various locations across the country—including as far as Spokane, Washington.
Delaware death penalty opponents push for constitutional ban with HB 35

1 week ago | coasttv.com | Madeleine Overturf

DOVER, Del. — Advocates seeking to permanently end the death penalty in Delaware will gather at Legislative Hall on Tuesday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to urge lawmakers to support House Bill 35 — a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban capital punishment in the state once and for all. Delaware’s death penalty was struck down by the State Supreme Court in 2016 for being unconstitutional.
Delmarva bishop, locals celebrate election of first American pope

1 week ago | coasttv.com | Madeleine Overturf

WILMINGTON, Del. — Bishop William E. Koenig of the Diocese of Wilmington, which oversees all Catholic churches on Delmarva, shared a message of joy and gratitude Thursday evening after the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. “The Diocese of Wilmington joins with Catholics and people of good will throughout the world in gratitude to God for choosing Pope Leo XIV as the next pope to lead the Catholic Church,” Koenig said in an official statement.
Dewey Beach police arrest man after motorcycle chase on Coastal Highway

1 week ago | coasttv.com | Madeleine Overturf

DEWEY BEACH, Del. — A 26-year-old man from Lincoln turned himself in to Dewey Beach police days after he allegedly led an officer on a dangerous motorcycle pursuit through town and into Delaware Seashore State Park. The pursuit began around 5:10 p.m. on April 3, when an officer patrolling Coastal Highway near Saulsbury Street spotted a small black motorcycle speeding south. The rider, later identified as Jonah Work, was seen wearing a black helmet, green shirt and shorts.
Ocean City leaders push for offshore wind moratorium in Washington visit

1 week ago | coasttv.com | Madeleine Overturf

OCEAN CITY, Md. — A delegation of Ocean City leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. on April 30 to call for a halt to federal activity that would allow construction of offshore wind farms off the Maryland coast.
GOP backs governor’s rejection of Delaware’s electric vehicle mandate

2 weeks ago | coasttv.com | Madeleine Overturf

DOVER, Del. — Senate Republican leaders voiced strong support Thursday for what they say is Governor Matt Meyer’s decision to oppose Delaware’s electric vehicle mandate, a policy that has faced years of public backlash and political resistance. In response, Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown has reintroduced legislation aimed at blocking the regulation, which was set in motion under the administration of former Governor John Carney.
Delaware creates Office of Gun Violence Prevention to promote community safety

2 weeks ago | coasttv.com | Madeleine Overturf

DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order #9 to create the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, launching a new statewide effort to combat gun violence through collaboration, data-driven policy, and community partnerships. The Office will be housed under the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and will coordinate prevention and intervention programs across Delaware.