Mari Lou
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 46 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 33 to 96…
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland is now in a position to plan the gradual rollout of the state’s recovery phase amid “very real reasons for hope and optimism,” laying out four building blocks for a recovery plan: Expanding testing capacity Increasing hospital surge capacity Ramping up supply of PPE Building a robust contact…
A fire Tuesday afternoon has been ruled intentional by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Salisbury firefighters were called to a vacant home on Roger Street just before 5pm after a neighbor spotted the fire in a second floor bedroom. Fire crews had the fire quickly under control. Anyone with information on this fire should contact…
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), will host a Telephone Town Hall today, Wednesday, April 15th at 5:50 PM, to hear from Delawareans impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, answer their questions, and discuss the recently enacted Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This bipartisan bill, recently signed into law, allocates nearly $2 trillion to provide…
Tuesday was sunny and reasonably warm, but small craft advisories were up. I called a couple of tackle shops and was told, to the best of their knowledge, no one has been fishing. I am sure that’s true as the weather on Monday was sure to dirty the water and it will take a day…
Carol Frazier – Ocean Pines – Floating in the south side pond / Click for full view
Students will be able to take advanced placement tests from home this year. The exams will be available online May 11 through 22nd or June 1st through 5th. They are 45 minutes long and are open book/open notes. The exam can be taken online or the student can submit a photo of their handwritten work.…
Employees of the Federalsburg Police Department have tested positive for coronavirus. That message was posted on the police department’s Facebook page. Town officials say that to the best of their knowledge the employees have not had any public contact in the last 15 days. However the department remains fully capable to respond to 911 and…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 43 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 33 to 96…
In recognition of the deep toll that the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on businesses, Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced he is extending business-related tax filing deadlines for a second time. The new extension to July 15th applies to certain business returns with due dates during the months of February, March, April, and May 2020 for businesses filing sales…
Delaware State Police need your help after receiving reports of criminal mischief to vehicles and business windows – which began in late March in the County Seat Gardens Mobile Home Park area of Georgetown and have spread throughout central Sussex County. Police say in many instances – windows have been shot out with what looks…
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged three trucks. Delmar firefighters were called to Republic Services around 1 Tuesday morning where they found a trash truck on fire. Officials say two other trucks were damaged. Anyone with information on the fire – should contact the State Fire Marshal’s office. Damage is…
I believe it is safe to say no one went fishing on Monday. There were storm warnings up and the rain was coming across in sheets. The rest of the week does not look inviting with wind and rain almost every day. Perhaps when this is over the blues, shad and drum will arrive. At…
Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Calm after a stormy Delmarva Monday – with a double rainbow / Click for full view
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that one additional Correctional Officer tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number to 12 Correctional Officers to test positive for the virus.   – A Correctional Officer, who is assigned to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) in Smyrna. The Correctional Officer was last on duty on 7 days ago – on…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 41 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 33 to 96 years old.    The most recent deaths involve…
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to take immediate action to ensure billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) go to American families and not…
Governor Carney, Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy, Governor Lamont, Governor Wolf, and Governor Raimondo Announce Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore the Economy Council Will Include One Health Expert, One Economic Development Expert and Respective Chiefs of Staff from Each State Council Will Develop a Fully Integrated Regional Framework to Gradually Lift the States’ Stay at Home Orders…
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning that affects the following WGMD locations …Until 400 PM EDT. Â Â Â Â Kent County,DEÂ Â Â Â Caroline County,MDÂ Â Â Â Queen Anne’s County,MD And a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for these locations …Until 400 PM EDT. Northern Sussex County in southern Delaware… Kent…
After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public, and as a result, changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules will be available online and on buses in early May. The approved service…
A Rehoboth Beach woman has been arrested on burglary and other offenses. Delaware State Police were called to Central Avenue Sunday around 11:30am for a disorderly incident. The 51 year old victim was arguing with 33 year old Kristin Shabazz who then threw an object striking the victim as she began to remove Shabazz’s belongings. …
TORNADO WATCHSTARTS:Â 04/13/2020 11:29 AM EDTEXPIRES:04/13/2020 6:00 PM EDT CONTINUED LOCATIONSCaroline County, MD Cape May County, NJCumberland County, NJQueen Anne’s County, MDTalbot County, MDSussex County, DEKent County, DENew Castle County, DE