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Worcester County has declared that all non-essential, short-term rentals in West Ocean City, Ocean Pines, and all other unincorporated areas of Worcester County should be cancelled until the Stay-At-Home order is lifted at the direction of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. These emergency measures have been implemented to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in…
The Town of Ocean City’s Tourism Director, Donna Abbott, passed away today, April 1, after a ferocious fight with cancer. Abbott, who held the position of Tourism Director since 2012, oversaw destination marketing and worked closely with the Town’s advertising agency to promote Ocean City as a premier vacation destination. A native of Cambridge and…
Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed the ninth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, further limiting public gatherings and ordering essential businesses to take specific steps to enforce social distancing and fight the spread of coronavirus (COVID19). Governor Carney’s modified emergency order limits public gatherings to 10 people through May 15, or until the public…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).   In total, 11 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent death involves an 84-year-old male from Sussex County who was hospitalized and had significant underlying health conditions. To protect personal health information, DPH will not disclose additional information about the individuals who…
The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Delaware continues to rise, especially in Sussex County. In order to provide needed medical supplies to the healthcare systems in Delaware, eBrightHealth ACO is hosting donation drop-off locations throughout the state. The Sussex County event for Beebe Healthcare will be held Wednesday, April 1 through Saturday, April 4,…
The Indian River School District will implement a remote learning plan for PreK-12 students beginning on Monday, April 20. Instruction will be delivered through a variety of platforms while schools remain closed through May 15 due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. School administrators and staff will be holding remote meetings during the next few weeks…
Recognizing the crisis surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), the Carl M. Freeman Foundation is donating $250,000 to be used for COVID-19 testing, including personal protective equipment, and the well-being of frontline healthcare professionals. The Carl M. Freeman Foundation normally supports and promotes innovative community-based leadership and giving, but felt compelled to step outside of their normal giving…
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the Bay Bridge westbound right lane deck rehabilitation is 100% complete and open to all motorists. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) delivered on the governor’s directive to expedite the project—once slated to last up to two years—and reopen the right lane of the westbound Bay Bridge as soon as possible.…
Consumer complaints and scam reports to the Federal Trade Commission related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) have surged in recent weeks. Since the beginning of the year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received more than 7,800 coronavirus-related reports from consumers, double what they were about a week ago. The top categories of coronavirus-related fraud complaints…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced three additional deaths due to coronavirus (COVID-19). In total, 10 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. There have been a total of five deaths related to long-term care facilities, including four in New Castle County (three at Little Sisters of the Poor) and…
The Ocean City Mayor and City Council continue to take drastic actions to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The latest steps, outlined in a new emergency declaration, restricts short term accommodations for hotels and rentals to essential lodgers only through April 30, 2020. The declaration includes but is not limited to hotels, motels,…
Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III has directed troopers to continue their public education and enforcement efforts regarding the Governor’s Executive Orders and last night issued specific instructions regarding the Stay at Home order. Enforcement of the expanded Governor’s Executive Order will be conducted by Maryland state troopers; however, troopers will not make…
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped below $2 per gallon for the first time in four years. Today’s national gas price average is $1.99, and in Delaware, the average is $1.91. AAA expects gas prices to push cheaper by at least another quarter in April. The decline is due to COVID-19’s…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash. Flushing only toilet paper helps ensure that the toilets, plumbing, sewer systems and septic systems will continue working properly to safely manage the nation’s wastewater.…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the REAL ID deadline to October 1, 2021, giving states more time to meet federal REAL ID requirements. The one-year extension will allow nearly 300,000 Marylanders to become REAL ID compliant through their standard driver’s license renewal process. Governor Larry Hogan, Chairman of the National Governors…
Mountaire Farms is donating more than 44,000 pounds of chicken to employees at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford and Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Trucks will bring cases of chicken to Nanticoke on Thursday and to Peninsula on Wednesday. Employees will each get a 10-pound bag of fresh chicken to take home to their…
The Town of Ocean City continues to take extreme measures to protect residents and employees from the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), outlining several new emergency actions that increase restrictions previously implemented in the resort community. The first action, which was outlined in a new emergency declaration by Mayor Rick Meehan, extends the closure…
Worcester County Commissioners urge visitors and residents alike to comply with the Stay At Home order issued Monday by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. “Protecting public health is our highest priority throughout the duration of this public health crisis,” Commission President Joe Mitrecic said. “In the weeks ahead, visitors and residents will play a key role…
Governor John Carney on Monday signed the eighth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, which allows child care programs in Delaware to be designated as emergency child care sites in an effort to assist essential personnel during the coronavirus crisis. Starting April 6, and continuing until the State of Emergency is lifted, child care may…
For years, Millsboro residents have been yearning for a steak house, and now they’re getting one! Town officials have announced that Texas Roadhouse has submitted a preliminary site plan to build a new location. According to the company, if all goes according to plan, the restaurant will be located near the southbound side of Route…
Take advantage of the early opening of the upstate trout season for adult anglers on Tuesday, March 31 to help minimize crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period. Anglers are reminded to practice safe social distancing – a minimum of six feet, or about the length of some fishing rods…
Scott and Tracy Sipprelle have committed $50,000 to Beebe’s COVID-19 response efforts. Scott and Tracy, who own a home in Lewes, wanted to support Beebe in an effort to allow the healthcare system to purchase the necessary technology and testing equipment that would allow Beebe to test for coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Margaret H. Rollins…