Mari Lou
Delawareans have until Saturday, Jan. 15, to sign up for health coverage for 2022 through Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace. For those who enroll by the deadline and pay their first premium, coverage will begin Feb. 1, 2022. Enhanced federal subsidies, which began earlier in 2021 under the Biden administration, will continue for 2022. The subsidies…
The Town of Snow Hill is partnering with Toole Design Group to develop a new bikeway connecting key destinations in the community. As part of the planning process, Snow Hill is seeking community input on bicycling in the Town and on the proposed bicycle route. All residents and visitors are encouraged to share their thoughts…
Governor John Carney on Friday signed a revision to the COVID-19 emergency order, allowing the Division of Public Health (DPH) to approve alternative mitigation measures in place of the mask mandate for professional and NCAA athletes. COVID-19 mitigation plans, including the alternative mitigation measures, must be submitted to hspcontact@delaware.gov. Fans, staff, and other attendees of indoor…
Greenwood voters will go to the polls on Saturday to elect three members to the Town Council. There are seven candidates running. Incumbents Norman Reed, Willard Russell and Donald Torbert are challenged by Lavonn Johnson, Anthony Massey, Michael Phillips and Lisa Workman. The polls will be open at Greenwood Town Hall from 1 to 7pm.
Jean Messick – Millsboro – Silvery inland bay waters. Click for full view
Delaware hospitals are stretched to the limit. Hospital capacity is over 700 who are sick with coronavirus – about 40%, as well as people with other illnesses. Hospital officials say that many of those who are sick with coronavirus are only partially or not vaccinated. Several hospitals are operating under Crisis Standards of Care. Chief…
On January 11, 2022, a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area of South Camden Ave in Fruitland, Maryland. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists in the saliva…
After twice warning the City of Seaford that it was considering an anti-choice ordinance that was contrary to State law, Attorney General Kathy Jennings has filed suit against the City of Seaford over the ordinance. The ordinance, passed on December 14 and scheduled to become effective on January 22, would force anyone who has a…
UPDATED – 01/11/22 – 1pm – The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that last week’s fire inFrederica, DE, in Kent County was accidental in nature. Deputy State Fire Marshal’s completed their investigation, and determined the fire originated in the engine compartment of a vehicle parked inside the attached garage. The number of occupants…
Charles May – Lewes – Sunset at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that heavily damaged a structure in Georgetown, Delaware on January 10, 2022. The incident, reported shortly after 12:00 P.M. , occurred in the 18000 block of Gravel Hill Road Georgetown, Delaware. The Georgetown Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and flames…
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the expansion of his Re-Fund The Police Initiative to a three-year, $500 million investment in increased support for law enforcement, and for increased crime control and victim protection services across the state. The governor also announced that he will reintroduce legislation to address violent crime during the upcoming session of the Maryland…
Governor John Carney on Monday signed a revision to the State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear masks in indoor public settings, including convenience stores, grocery stores, gyms, restaurants, bars, hair salons, malls, and casinos. The mask requirement takes effect at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11. Also on Monday, Governor Carney announced plans to extend the school and child care…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for investments of $3.4 million from the Environmental Mitigation Trust on projects that improve the state’s air by reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx). A virtual public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15 to help organizations apply for the…
A Viola man has been arrested on felony fraud charges by Felton Police. Police began their investigation in October after the victim reported his credit card had been used several times without his knowledge. Police identified the suspect as 41 year old Irving Golt of Viola, who worked for the victim and stole the credit…
UPDATED – 1/9/22 – 9:30am – Delaware State Police have identified the victim as 67 year old Debra Leonard of Dover. ===================== A Dover man has been arrested for murder. Delaware State Police were called to Harriet Street for a shooting which was called in by 35 year old Kyle Leonard who told Troopers that…
Tuesday’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 9am. The Council will elect officers, make council member appointments, appoint legal counsel and adopt the rules of procedure and then go into executive session. When council returns they have a full agenda of items after last week’s meeting was canceled. The Council will discuss and possibly…
UPDATED – 1/9/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victims of the fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 6, 2022, on Atlanta Rd. as Hope Glasgow, 14, of Seaford, and her brother, Nathan Glasgow, 7, of Seaford. ================================================================ Two children are dead following a collision on Atlanta Road near Seaford around 12:30 Thursday afternoon. …
Jane Bardon – Slaughter Beach – Beach skiing with her shadow. Click for full view
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Jury trials have been suspended in Maryland thanks to the continuing coronavirus pandemic. No jury trials will be held through February 8, however courts will still hold hearings and trials in non-jury matters.