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One person is dead in an accident on Route 50 in Queen Anne’s County. Maryland State Police say one driver sideswiped another vehicle in the westbound lanes near Arrington Road Wednesday night.The man got out of his vehicle once to assess the damage, got back in, drove in reverse down the shoulder to get closer…
1,900 smoke alarms have been donated by Delmarva Power for the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office to help them get into homes. The utility has been making such donations for more than two decades in Maryland and Delaware, making available more than 33,000 smoke alarms so far. Local fire departments in Eastern Shore Counties, regional…
Governors of several northeastern states are encouraging their colleges and universities to test students for coronavirus before the Thanksgiving break. Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Massachusetts developed a multi-state agreement on college-related travel guidance at a meeting over the weekend. They also want students to be aware of quarantine rules.…
Sussex Montessori School has opened with an official dedication ceremony. The public charter school has been several years in the making. The first phase of Sussex Montessori, located in the Seaford area, is ten classrooms, administrative offices and support facilities as well as new parking and landscaping. A renovated former carriage house serves as the…
The M.V. Cape Henlopen of the Cape May – Lewes Ferry had a rough voyage this week. The vessel ran aground in the Cape May terminal canal as it was departing the terminal Tuesday evening during windy conditions that created rough seas. Two vessels vessel escorted the MV Cape back to the terminal. Lodging arrangements…
An early morning fire resulted in traffic closures on Route 1 in the Five Points area Thursday. Route 1 (Coastal Highway) was closed southbound in the area of Tulip Drive. It has since reopened. The fire was reported shortly before 5:00 a.m. in a structure along Coastal Highway. Reportedly it started in the basement of…
Berlin officials Wednesday announced several steps designed to protect the safety and health of town employees, residents, visitors and the business community. Starting Monday November 23rd, Town Hall, Planning and Zoning and the Visitors’ Center will be closed to the public. Meetings of the Mayor and Council will also be closed to the public. Meetings…
Maryland has begun a “Click it or Ticket” campaign to enforce and educate motorists about seat belt laws. According to the Maryland Highway Safety Office, one in three occupants who die in crashes was not buckled up. Maryland law requires every driver and passenger to be wearing a seat belt or an age-appropriate child car…
The 28th annual Winterfest of Lights begins in Ocean City this week. Due to the pandemic, a few changes have been made while preserving the popular attractions at Northside Park. Thursday’s tree lighting and opening ceremony will be a virtual event, shown live on Facebook. Winterfest brings visitors along a half-mile walking tour with light…
A police pursuit has led to the arrest of a Blades man. Delaware State Police said the driver kept going after ignoring a stop sign on Oak Road at Seashore Highway in Bridgeville Monday night, and failing to stop when a trooper activated his emergency equipment. According to police, 47-year-old Andre Mifflin committed numerous traffic…
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced a series of actions in response to the state’s rising rate of positive COVID-19 test results: -Hospital visitation will be prohibited, with a few exceptions such as for compassionate care, guardians of minors, obstetrics and support for patients with disabilities -Indoor visitation at nursing homes will generally be limited…
Shopping local does not mean compromising health and safety, according to Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. Franchot has launched the annual “Shop Maryland for the Holidays” campaign that encourages Marylanders to spend money in their local communities. Franchot told WGMD’s Mike Bradley that eight months into the pandemic, small businesses and restaurateurs know what they’re doing…
Wicomico County Public Schools plan to return to all-virtual instruction for the rest of the semester. There will be no hybrid in-person instruction effective Wednesday and continuing through December 18th. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna Hanlin outlined the recommendation during a virtual special meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education, which gave its unanimous…
Eastern Shore – based Hardwire LLC has donated 200,000 face shields to the State of Maryland for use in school systems across the state. Governor Larry Hogan accepted the donation at Annapolis High School Monday. “After spending months ramping up our stockpile of PPE, Maryland now has a 90-day emergency supply of the most critical…
Critical shortages of blood supplies have led to a plea for blood donations, especially from college students and high school students. School-based blood drives have been suspended indefinitely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, a large percentage of the donating public is age 50 or older. The Blood Bank of Delmarva has expanded hours at its…
The chair of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice believes she was targeted in an act of vandalism. Someone used weed killer or some other chemical to inscribe what appears to be a misspelled “trump” message in the grass on the lawn of their Wolfe Point home near Lewes. According to The Cape Gazette,…
Milford High School remains closed today (Tue. Nov. 17th). All instruction will be remote. Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and Morris Early Childhood Center, which were also closed Monday due to COVID-19 concerns, will reopen today for in-person hybrid students according to the Milford School District.
The Laurel School District is shifting to virtual instruction for all schools starting today and lasting through the Thanksgiving weekend break. School officials say they have learned of one student at Laurel Middle School who has tested positive for COVID-19 – a student who had direct contact with 48 people including other students, bus riders,…
Delaware courts have again put jury trials on hold due to rising rates of COVID-19 cases in the general community. Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior said Monday that court facilities are still open to the public, but as the courts step back to Phase Two of reopening capacity is reduced from 75-percent to 50-percent. No…
A former Laurel man has been found guilty in Wicomico County of drugs-and-weapons related offenses. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old K’lin Gootee was arrested in Delmar in October of 2019. A jury recently convicted him of firearm possession during drug trafficking, possession of narcotics, possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl-heroin…
Milford High School, Banneker Elementary School and Morris Early Childhood Center are closed for students today (Monday) due to reports of positive COVID-19 test results. Other schools in the Milford School District will operate on their regular schedules. Students in the affected schools and staff will receive follow-up information. The district in a statement said…
The Food Bank of Delaware is making supplies of emergency food available at drive-up food pantries this week. Today’s pantry (Monday Nov. 16th) will take place at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road, starting at 11 a.m. Guests should bring a photo ID and proof of Delaware residency, and to have the vehicle’s trunk…
Dover Air Force Base is conducting a base-wide emergency response exercise this week. Base personnel and staff are being tested in a variety of scenarios. Gate closures and delays can be expected at Dover Air Force base, and there will be limited access to facilities. People in the area may also notice more emergency vehicles…
Delaware Public Health officials Sunday said it is sending letters to people who were impacted by a recent data breach involving COVID-19 test results. DPH said the Department of Health and Social Services discovered September 16th that a temporary staff member mistakenly sent two unencrypted e-mails in August to an unauthorized user. The e-mails contained…