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Sussex Technical School District donated extra medical supplies and protective equipment to staff at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford and Beebe Healthcare in Lewes to help healthcare workers battle the coronavirus. “In this fight, everyone has to do their part. For Sussex Tech, that means supporting our front-line nurses and doctors here in our community,”…
Delaware gun rights advocates across the state were outraged when they learned that gun shops and stores that exclusively sell firearms were deemed non-essential and would be closing at the direction of Governor Carney in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mitch Denham, president of Delaware Gun Rights, expressed strong concerns following the state’s decision to…
Delmarva Power is taking steps to help ensure all residents across its Delaware and Maryland service area have access to electricity during this critical time. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic worsens, officials across the country are enacting shelter in place or similar orders to ensure public safety. With more people, including school children, at home…
The Delaware Division of Revenue has extended the deadline for taxpayers to file their 2019 personal income tax returns to July 15, 2020. The Delaware Division of Revenue (DOR) and the Internal Revenue Service remain open, and taxpayers are encouraged to continue to file their state and federal returns electronically or by mail. “Although the…
Coronavirus cases continue to climb rapidly across the State of Delaware. There have been a total of 87 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state since March 11. This includes 31 additional cases since Sunday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with the virus, 58 are from New Castle County, nine are from Kent County, and…
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As stores across the State ready themselves to deal with a financial blow following the Governor’s order to close all non-essential businesses, Puffster, a vaping and smoking accessory shop in Downtown Dover, was vandalized and robbed early Monday morning. Sam Chick, a veteran and owner of the establishment, lives directly above the store and woke…
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in the local area, Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, has issued a Shelter in Place order for Dover Air Force Base, effective March 24, at 8 a.m. through May 15. The development follows Governor John Carney’s Shelter in Place order issued on Sunday. All Dover AFB personnel…
At least four cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Wicomico County. The Wicomico County Health Department announced the latest cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Sunday. The new cases now bring the overall total of confirmed cases across the state to 244. There have been three deaths thus far as a result of coronavirus in…
The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation to prohibit driver’s license suspensions for failing to pay Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) fines and fees. Nationwide, 11 million driver’s licenses are suspended for unpaid fines and fees. According to MVA data, more than 29,000 Maryland residents had their driver’s licenses suspended for failure to pay fines between 2015…
Delaware gas prices have dropped to their lowest point in over a year. The average price for gas across Delaware is as low as it has been since January of 2019, at $2.08 cents for a gallon of regular unleaded. Gas nationally and here in Delaware has been trending downward since the beginning of the…
Two were hospitalized following a fire that tore through a home in Marydel. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out shortly before 3:30 a.m. at home in the 3800 block of Sandy Bend Road east of Marydel. The Marydel Fire Company responded to the fire along with other local fire companies.…
Maryland U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur is encouraging all Marylanders to be aware of individuals attempting to profit from the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus scams are being perpetrated around the country, including in Maryland. Recently, scammers sent e-mails to people in Maryland, purporting to be from a local hospital and offering coronavirus vaccines for a fee.…
Maryland U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen announced that they, along with more than 30 Democratic colleagues, pressed the Coronavirus Task Force on their preparedness and response plans for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Senators sent three letters to the Trump Administration regarding the safety of people living in nursing homes, the…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings wants consumers to stay vigilant about businesses illegally raising prices to take advantage of the public’s anxiety during the State of Emergency over the coronavirus outbreak. “We will not tolerate preying on people’s fear and uncertainty in a public health emergency,” said Attorney General Jennings. “More than ever, we need…
Following the first death from coronavirus in Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan has ordered all enclosed shopping malls and entertainment venues to close along with issuing a warning to Marylanders who violating state law by not taking the State of Emergency seriously. Governor Hogan held a press conference Thursday morning where he reacted to the first…
The Cape Henlopen School District has yet to reschedule their upcoming referendum set for Tuesday, March 31, 2019 despite the State of Emergency that was declared over the coronavirus outbreak in Delaware. “As of today, the referendum is on, but if anything changes I will let you know,” Cape Superintendent Bob Fulton told our Mike…
For the past three weeks, a Georgetown woman has been battling a severe illness that she believes could be the coronavirus. She was recently tested and shared her experience with WGMD News. Holly White, 35, heard of the coronavirus hype but never thought it would potentially impact her life the way it has over the…
The parent of a student in the Milford School District has tested positive for coronavirus. Milford School District Superintendent Kevin Dickerson issued a statement Wednesday, confirming that officials have learned that a parent of a Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and Avenue Preschool student has tested positive for the virus. The parent is currently isolated at…
Governor Larry Hogan has announced the first death of coronavirus in Maryland, a Prince George’s County resident in his 60s who suffered from an underlying medical condition. “It is with profound sadness that I announce the first death in Maryland as a result of the coronavirus pandemic,” Governor Hogan said in a statement Wednesday night.…
Former State Representative William Robert “Bobby” Outten passed away on Tuesday, March 17, at the Bayhealth – Sussex Campus. He was 71-years-old. Rep. Outten worked for over 36 years with Delmarva Power. In 2004, he was elected as State Representative for the 30th District (Harrington and southwest Kent County). He held the post for seven…
Over the course of the past seven days since the State of Delaware announced the first coronavirus case, the way of life for residents across the state has changed dramatically as public health officials continue to monitor the outbreak and take additional safety measures to protect Delawareans. Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to climb across the…
In a follow-up call with the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Sens. Carper, Coons, Rep. Blunt Rochester discuss how to best streamline federal and state efforts to address confirmed cases of coronavirus and further transmission in Delaware U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester joined Delaware public health officials…
Enhanced measures are continuing to be made throughout the Town of Ocean City in order to protect the health and safety of employees, residents, and visitors. During the current preventative phase of emergency operations, several town facilities will remain open with limitations put in place for “essential” business. City Hall: Guests will be asked to…
The Salvation Army of Delaware is ramping up its efforts to continue to serve those in need during the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic. While many are staying at home, The Salvation Army, which has mobilized in crises for over 150 years, is serving on the front lines in response to the outbreak. Since Delaware…