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Over $2,000,000 in Reconnecting Communities Grants for Delaware Provided by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Today, Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, alongside Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester shared that over $2 million in grants are headed to Delaware thanks to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s FY23 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program. This program aims to link up communities that have been left out of opportunities due to past transportation choices.…
Read MoreDebates to be Held Among Candidates for Milford City Council
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will hold three debates among candidates for the City of Milford Council. Debates are planned as follows: • Wards 1 and 2 – April 18 – 6 to 8 PM – Milford High School Auditorium Mike Boyle, Madula Kalesis, Lori Connor and Nadia Zychal •…
Read MoreMark Schaeffer Files to Run for Re-Election to Sussex County Council
Mark G. Schaeffer has filed to run for re-election to Sussex County Council 3rd District. Councilman Schaeffer says he would like to continue his work to ensure the viability and sustainability of Volunteer Fire/EMS Companies in Sussex County and adds that the men and women of our Volunteer Fire/EMS Service deserve our full support and respect, and…
Read MoreHuman Remains Found as a Result of Vehicle Fire in Wicomico County
A fatal vehicle fire that occurred late this morning on Nanticoke Road in Quantico is under investigation. Firefighters discovered a 2000 GMC Sonoma pick-up truck on fire to the back of the house. Firefighters battled the blaze for 20 minutes before bringing it under control, and then they found human remains in the vehicle. Deputy State…
Read MoreOcean City’s Spring Clean Up Rescheduled
Due to predicted inclement weather, the Ocean City Spring Clean Up originally scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd will now take place on Sunday, March 24th–from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The decision to reschedule has been made to ensure the safety and convenience of all residents and staff. Ocean City officials apologize for any inconvenience this…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Fatal Crash at Concord Pond Boat Ramp
UPDATE 3/20/24: The Delaware State Police have identified 72-year-old David Schoeberlein of Baltimore, Maryland as the man who died in the crash that occurred at the Concord Pond boat ramp on March 18th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior…
Read MoreDNREC to Seek Community Water Project Proposals
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. Funding for grant award projects in this cycle is expected to range from $25,000 to $75,000. Projects recommended…
Read MoreEaster for Thousands Events this Saturday in Selbyville
Mountaire is hosting four Easter for Thousands events this Saturday, March 23rd on Delmarva and in North Carolina to pack 20,000 complete meals in a box for families facing food insecurity this Easter. Churches and nonprofits who have pre-registered will be picking up boxes for distribution that same day. Their Easter menu includes corn, peas & carrots, apple sauce,…
Read MoreSenator Carper Leads Colleagues in Calling for Establishment of Framework for U.S. Recognition of a Nonmilitarized Palestinian State
In light of the ongoing negotiations around a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, today, Senator Tom Carper is leading colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to establish a framework for U.S. Recognition of a nonmilitarized Palestinian State. The letter, also signed by Senator Chris Coons, highlights how the framework is the first step for the U.S.…
Read MoreSalisbury University Announces New Graduate School
More than half a century since the first graduate program at Salisbury University was launched, a new Graduate School has now been established. In 1962, the first graduate program was the Master of Education. Since then, SU’s graduate offerings have grown to include 14 master’s and two doctoral programs. In addition to overseeing SU’s graduate…
Read MoreTown of Blades Annual Municipal Election Information
The Town of Blades will hold their Annual Municipal Election for the position of Councilman/Councilwoman Monday, April 1, 2024, at Town Hall from 2pm to 6pm. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected for a two-year term for the position. The candidates running for Council are as follows: Raymond AdkinsNancy McAdamsSusan…
Read MoreLegislation That Makes Adjustment on Game Hunting Regulations Passes DE Senate
A bill that has been passed by the Delaware Senate and is now ready for Governor Carney to take action on includes an adjustment to hunting regulations. Section 712 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code prohibits the hunting of any game birds or game animals (except deer) on Sundays. This Bill eliminates the prohibition…
Read MoreUPDATED: SB 241 Passed & Signed into Law – to Cancel DE Presidential Primary
UPDATED – 03/19/24 – 11pm – Senate Bill 241 has been signed into law by Governor John Carney. ============================================ UPDATED – 03/19/24 5pm – There will be no Presidential Primary in Delaware once Governor John Carney signs Senate Bill 241. This cancellation is due to the recent withdrawal of Republican Party Presidential Candidate Nikki R.…
Read MoreSussex County Council Pays Tribute to Retiring EOC Director & Introduces Perimeter Buffer Ordinance
The Sussex County Council paid tribute to retiring Emergency Operations Center Director Joe Thomas. County officials say his last day on the job will be March 28th. He has been director of the EOC for the past 36 years and 3 months. During his time as director the County built a new state-of-the-art EOC complex…
Read MoreSelbyville Church Heavily Damaged by Fire
A church on Clendaniel Avenue in Selbyville was damaged by fire early Tuesday morning. Firefighters arriving at the scene around 12:30am found heavy fire throughout the single story church. Multiple fire companies assisted at the scene or provided backup. The State Fire Marshal has determined the fire originated in the attic of the church and…
Read MoreBethel Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI
A Delaware State trooper on patrol near Laurel early Friday morning spotted a red pickup truck fail to stay in its lane – along with other traffic violations. A traffic stop was made and the trooper contacted the driver, 58 year old Wade Bowersox of Bethel, who showed signs of impairment. After standardized field sobriety…
Read MoreThree NY Men Charged for Organized Retail Theft from Rehoboth Beach Outlets
Three men from New York have been arrested for organized retail theft from the Rehoboth Beach Outlets Saturday evening. Delaware State Police spotted a Honda Odyssey tailgating another vehicle northbound on Coastal Highway near Milford just after 6:30. A traffic stop was made and the trooper contacted the driver, 44 year old Oscar Mosquera, who…
Read MoreFelton Woman Charged in Two Shoplifting Incidents
A Felton woman was arrested for shoplifting at the Felton Royal Farms on Friday. Felton Police have tied 41 year old Lisa Cadwallader of Felton to two shoplifting incidents at the Royal Farm – one on October 30th of last year and the second on January 26th. Warrants were obtained for her arrest and she…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Drug Offenses after Pursuit in Dover
A Dover man has been arrested after a pursuit in Dover Friday night. A Delaware State trooper spotted a Jeep Grand Cherokee with no lights on around 10:30pm on President Drive in the Capitol Park area. The trooper attempted a traffic stop but the Jeep sped up and drove in a reckless manner on North…
Read MoreTwo $1-m Winners in MD & VA in Monday’s Powerball
There was no grand prize winner in Monday night’s Powerball drawing, however there were 5 winners who matched the 5 numbers but not the power ball or power play – including one in Maryland and one in Virginia. They are each winners of $1-million. The winning numbers drawn Monday night are 10 – 17 –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert CANCELED for Dover Mother & Daughters
UPDATED – 03/18/24 – 11pm – Dover Police have canceled the Gold Alert for Tiffany Hughes and her children.They have been located and are safe. ============================ ORIGINAL STORY – A Gold Alert has been issued for a mother and her two children. Family members contacted Dover Police Monday afternoon to report that 38 year old…
Read MoreSalisbury Apartment Complex Damaged by Fire – 7 Families Displaced
Salisbury firefighters were called to the Island Club Apartments on Sharen Drive just after 3 Monday morning. Maryland State Fire investigators say the two-alarm fire displaced seven families in the 8 unit apartment building. They are being assisted by the American Red Cross. Fire officials say the fire was discovered by occupants in the building…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach 5th Grader Headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee
A 5th grader from Rehoboth Elementary School won last weekend’s Sussex County Regional Spelling Bee at Sussex Academy in Georgetown. Twenty spellers from 10 local schools took part and Vihaan Jagadeesh correctly spelled marimba and advances to the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the end of May. The regional event is the only one in…
Read MoreWest Ocean City Man Sentenced after Striking a Pedestrian in a Fatal 2022 Crash
The man who pleaded guilty of negligent homicide in the 2022 death of Berlin veterinarian, Terri Wattay, has been sentenced. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby sentenced 63 year old Russell Kimball of West Ocean City to 10 years for negligent homicide while under the influence and a consecutive 5 year sentence for failing…
Read MoreHB 344 Would Eliminate Ballot Bias in Delaware
Legislation introduced in the Delaware General Assembly would eliminate ballot bias in Delaware elections. Numerous study’s show that the order in which candidates’ names appear on the ballot may impact election outcomes. By law in Delaware one political party always appears in the first column on machine ballots or the first line of absentee ballots.…
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