Dewey cancels ball drop, Dewey Dunk because of weather

News Journal reporter Jerry Smith reports on the aftermath of Delaware's 4.1 magnitude earthquake. Jason Minto/The News Journal

Town of Dewey Beach Mayor T.J. Redefer talks about the future of Dewey Beach growing.

Indian River School district parents came out in protest at the Indian River Board of Education meeting on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. Produced by Megan Raymond

Kimberlee Cullen acquired an allergy to red meat from the bite of a lone star tick — named for the single white spot it displays on its back. Wochit video by Keith Demko

Barbara “Bobbi” McClay felt like she had no other choice when she went in front of the Sussex County Board of Adjustment in October to ask permission to rent rooms in her Lewes home through Airbnb. Now, she may be the first person in Delaware specifically prohibited from renting through the online home rental site. Wochit

The owners of Gary's Dewey Beach Grill have started a brewery called 38°-75° Brewing. Jason Minto/The News Journal/USA TODAY

Zack King and Marissa Cordell have been planning and working to open the easySpeak Distillery & Brewpub in Milford for a year now. Jason Minto/The News Journal/USA TODAY

After 22 years the original Dogfish Head brew pub is being torn down to make way for a new courtyard that will have an outdoor dining section and the back half will house the brewery and distillery for collaborations and brewpub exclusives. Produced by Megan Raymond

Delaware has received an "A plus" rating and has been ranked the second best state in the 2017 Small Business Friendliness Survey by Thumbtack, a web and phone application for small businesses. Wochit

Dogfish Head and RAR Brewing founders explain why craft breweries work together. Produced by Ryan Marshall and Megan Raymond

Allen Harim broke ground on Wednesday beginning the construction phase of a new $22 million state-of-the-art hatchery on Delmarva. Produced by Megan Raymond

Walter Fenstermacher, Brandywine Valley SPCA, speaks about the 3 of the 31 dogs that were rescued from a Seaford home who are ready for adoption.

The new Rehoboth Beach City Hall was built on land lacking a clear deed. The city is asking the courts to give them a clean and clear title to the land. Wochit

Dune protection a concern for beach mayors in Bethany, South Bethany and Fenwick. Jason Minto/The News Journal/USA TODAY

Sussex Tech's Virginia Forcucci named Delaware's 2018 Teacher of the Year. Jason Minto/The News Journal/USA TODAY

Eighteen inmates were indicted in the February takeover of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center near Smyrna that resulted in the death of Lt. Steven Floyd. Daniel Sato/The News Journal

100 varieties of jerky available, including exotic meats such as kangaroo and elk in addition to gourmet snacks, popcorn, nuts, spices, sauces and rubs available.

Gov. John Carney toured Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, and took a Cape Water Taxi ECO Tour of the Lewes/Rehoboth Canal. Megan Raymond video

Dollar stores are popping up on street corners across Delmarva, swimming against the retail sector's falling tide. Video by Jeremy Cox

18 dogs who rode out Hurricane Irma in shelters have been flown into Delaware today to assist in being adopted by the Brandywine Valley SPCA. Produced by Megan Raymond

John Donato paints murals with children that focus on subjects such as bully prevention, character building or anything else they are trying to instill into the children and staff. Produced by Megan Raymond

Godwin's School, a one-room schoolhouse closed in 1936, has been the focus of an extended restoration effort by the Millsboro Historical Society since 1988. Produced by Megan Raymond

Nearly 17,000 plants take form at Delaware Botanic Gardens Produced by Megan Raymond

The Sussex County Republican Committee holds a rally in support of President Donald J. Trump. Produced by Megan Raymond

Tom Draper, the owner of WBOC, has died following a car accident. Wochit

A group of local volunteers has banned together to raise public awareness and help clean up the main tributary of Little Assawoman Bay. The Dirickson Creek Team is made up of residents who live along the creek, who love to boat and kayak there, but recognize that it's just not safe anymore. Wochit

Big Oyster Brewery's expansion in Lewes will increase production by 2,500 barrels Produced by Megan Raymond

University of Delaware freshmen involved in the Community Engagement Scholars Program help make their community a better place. Produced by Megan Raymond

Delaware's Jim Jannuzzio started a textbook concierge app last year called BookBandit. Over the last year, BookBandit's download totals have tripled and the business was selected by Google to participate in an invitation-only program. Wochit

Kathy and Leslie Megyeri have been coming to Bethany Beach for over 50 years. Produced by Megan Raymond

View of the partial solar eclipse from Brandywine Creek State Park Damian Giletto/The News Journal

Learn a bit of history of the the tower's along the Delaware Coast. Produced by Megan Raymond

Paul Kuhns will become Rehoboth Beach's first new mayor since 1990. Video by Keith Demko

Zap Pro/Am World Championships of Skimboarding held its semi-finals on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Dewey Beach, Del. Produced by Megan Raymond

Resident Bob Lowe discusses the headaches that new development and more traffic has caused along Route 54 Produced by Megan Raymond

Tommy Gibson can't see. The massage therapist based in Sussex County has been blind since the turn of the century. But Gibson uses his other senses to their highest degrees, and has been working as a massage therapist since 2002. Wochit

Local doo wop radio station takes listeners back in time. Produced by Megan Raymond

The beach season has been calm so far for lifeguards, but they know the worst is yet to come. Wochit

Towns put on free events at the beach almost daily. Why do they do this? Produced by Gray Hughes

Vineyard Wine Bar and Bistro is providing an upscale food and wine experience at the beach. Wochit

Ocean View Police Department hosted "Officer for a Day" a program working with 311 Tactical, LLC. designed to allow citizens to experience policing from an officer's perspective. Produced by Megan Raymond

Rosemary Connelly speak about learning to draw and sketch and tips to stick with it.

Chef Chris Parks has elevated the cuisine at Lupo in Rehoboth over the last few years. Produced by Jeff Neiburg

New complaints were filed this week on behalf of several former town employees and one businesswoman against Dewey Beach Town Manager Marc Appelbaum, including allegations of sexual harassment and unprofessionalism. Wochit

On the Millsboro municipal website, a message is displayed front and center about the town's new vision: "Explosive Growth. Retailers Wanted. Families & Employers Welcome." It's part of a plan that focuses on attracting businesses to boost the quiet little town's economy. Produced by Gray Hughes

State Sen. Brian Pettyjohn missed his flight Thursday after TSA found his handgun in his carry-on. Wochit

Some members of the General Assembly want to create a task force that would figure out how much money Delaware could save if it reduced the number of school districts. Wochit

Farming irrigation system damage on Donnie Calhoun's farm east of Greenwood. Jason Minto/The News Journal/USA TODAY

Security camera footage of possible tornado damage at Delaware Electric Cooperative Monday. Delaware Electric Cooperative

KK Kan Kare makes sure Rehoboth Beach residents do not run afoul of the city's trash ordinance.

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Lawrence Lawson, along with members of the Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute and members of Sea Turtle Recovery rescue a loggerhead turtle approximately 3-miles east of Cape Henlopen near Lewes. Coast Guard video

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the longest-serving Delaware senator, and his wife, Jill, fulfilled a longtime dream by purchasing a vacation home at the Delaware seashore. Video by Keith Demko

SoDel's Scott Kammerer at the newest Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar Produced by Megan Raymond

A Dagsboro police officer was forced to kill a rescued stray pit bull Tuesday when it could not be made to stop attacking an officer from Delaware Animal Services, police said. Produced by Doug Ferrar

Marty Lamper, Concerned Resident of White Creek speaks about the proposed watercraft slips and a boat ramp Produced by Megan Raymond

Delaware Governor John Carney talks about his plan for prison reform in Delaware at a press conference at Legislative Hall. Jason Minto/The News Journal/USA TODAY

Wilmington police investigate a shooting on Sixth Street that injured a 6-year-old boy on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Adam Duvernay and Daniel Sato/The News Journal

Margaret Guy, Outreach Minster for Stop the Violence Prayer Chain, reacts to the city's most recent shooting, which happened near her outreach ministry. Adam Duvernay/The News Journal

View of the new Resilient Tunnel Plug built by ILC Dover. The Resilient Tunnel Plug is capable of blocking tunnels during terrorist attacks and natural disasters. Jason Minto/The News Journal/USA TODAY

A 17-year-old girl will not serve prison time for last year's fatal attack of Howard High School of Technology sophomore Amy Inita Joyner-Francis. 6/5/17 Damian Giletto/The News Journal