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A Delaware Fiscal Year operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023 is moving forward in the General Assembly.The State Senate has approved the spending plan, which totals $5.1-billion. Spending would grow by 6.8-percent, while revenues are expected to increase by 7.3-percent. “A healthy local economy that is producing good-paying jobs for more and more Delawareans combined…
The intersection of Route 1 and Route 16 is getting a major overhaul.Ground has been broken for construction of a grade separated interchange. The current signaled intersection will be replaced with a bridge that will carry State Route 1 traffic over Route 16. Also, new entrance and exit ramps will be built, and the intersection…
On the day before he would have turned 42, Wicomico County Corporal Glenn Hilliard has been laid to rest.Sheriff Mike Lewis announced at Hilliard’s funeral in Salisbury that Hilliard would receive the rank of corporal posthumously and be promoted from deputy first class, based upon his dedication to the job and his experience.Hilliard was shot…
Ocean City is making some quick changes to its Independence Day weekend activities after learning that two fireworks shows scheduled for Fourth of July will not go on as planned.Town officials said Tuesday that the contractor has told them that labor shortages have made it impossible to host the events as expected. Ocean City began…
A fire at an abandoned, two-story multi-family dwelling in Salisbury is under investigation. It is the second suspected arson at the property in the past year.The fire in the 600-block of East Church Street was controlled in about five minutes after someone who was passing by discovered the fire at the back exterior of the…
Delaware’s new 4th State House district has another candidate.Dr. Jeffrey Hilovsky is seeking the Republican nomination for the district, that moves south to Sussex County from Wilmington following the redistricting process. Hilovsky is a retired Air Force Active Duty and Reserve veteran and served during three wars. He also is co-founder of Sussex Eye Center,…
Jason Beach has been dedicated as a historic site at Trap Pond State Park.The area became a recreation destination for the Black community in the mid-1900s, and a beach was named after Dr. William Jason, the second and longest-serving president of Delaware State University. After the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Jason Beach was no longer…
Law enforcement officers, first-responders and members of the community are expected to turn out for the funeral of Wicomico County Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard this morning (Tuesday).A motorcade carrying his body is expected to depart from the Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home on West Road in Salisbury at about 8:15 a.m. The trip to…
National Peach Month recognizes the fuzzy stone fruit that provides us with a bounty of sweet goodness all summer long! Peaches are no stranger to Delaware – they were introduced to Delaware by the Spanish over 500 years ago and by the 1600s were so abundant, the University of Delaware says farmers fed them to…
Summer is the time for the best outdoor cooking, so it is no surprise July is National Grilling Month. What better way to celebrate summer break from school, summer vacations at the beach, in the mountains, or your own back yard! Food has been cooked over flame since the domestication of fire. However according to…
Repairs to a water main scheduled for Tuesday are expected to disrupt service to parts of the Town of Milton.According to Milton officials, water service will be turned off along Behringer Avenue and in the 200- and 300-blocks of Atlantic Avenue during the repairs, which are scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m.Other areas of Milton…
The Delmarva Chicken Association has presented seven students with more than $17,000 in scholarship money as they pursue college and graduate studies related to Delmarva chicken industry careers. “By supporting these students, DCA is investing in the next generation of leadership for our chicken community,” DCA Executive Director Holly Porter said. “We’re glad these young…
Dover Police are investigating a hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a 71-year-old man who was riding a bicycle.Just after 10 p.m. Saturday, police said the man was found lying in the roadway in the area of South Governors Avenue and West North Street. Witnesses report that the driver of an SUV left the…
Outgoing Lewes Mayor Ted Becker will be honored for his achievements in office this afternoon (Friday). Mayor and Council invite the public to a tribute to Becker for his service as Mayor, Council member and as a member of the Planning Commission. The celebration takes place between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Margaret H.…
The Delaware State Senate has given final legislative approval to three gun-related bills, following a push by Democratic leaders and Governor John Carney just a few weeks ago. Two other gun bills have also been approved and sent to the House for consideration. “Today was a victory for the vast majority of Delawareans who demanded…
Two people have been injured in a crash on Maryland Route 90 at Route 113, including the Police Chief of the Princess Anne police Department.Maryland State Police said a preliminary investigation indicates that a 75-year-old Ocean City man was attempting to make a U-turn Thursday in front of an unmarked Princess Anne Police patrol vehicle.The…
President Biden will spend another weekend at his North Shores home.The White House schedule indicates that Mr. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will depart from the White House late this morning (Friday) and will arrive in Rehoboth a few minutes before noon.The Bidens were in Rehoboth Beach two week ago, a visit that…
The Delaware House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban the sale of large-capacity magazines capable of holding more than 17 rounds. The vote in the House Thursday on SB 6(s) was 23 in favor, 18 against. The measure goes to the State Senate for consideration. Under the bill, penalties would be enhanced…
Violence against more healthcare workers in Delaware would be a felony offense under legislation given final approval in the State Senate.Delaware Code already classifies assault against people in various professions as a second-degree crime, including physicians, nurses and EMT’s. However, it did not include numerous other employees in a health system who have close contact…
If you are interested in spending two hours counting dolphins, you may want to mark Saturday, July 16th on your calendar. That is the date of the annual MERR Institute (Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute) dolphin count. Volunteers will be stationed at designated observation points between Fenwick Island and Woodland Beach. For more information,…
Delawareans continue to get calls from people who falsely portrayed themselves as state troopers, demanding money for bail or telling them that they are wanted.State Police are investigating multiple incidents in which the callers use spoofing technology to make it appear that the call comes from Delaware State Police – issued phone numbers. Some of…
A Sussex County father and son have been found guilty of felony and misdemeanor charges for their actions during the U.S. Capitol breach January 6th, 2021. 53-year-old Kevin Seefried and his son, 24-year-old Hunter Seefried, were both arrested January 14th, 2021. Kevin Seefried was photographed while waving a Confederate battle flag inside the building. The…
Governor Larry Hogan said this week in Ocean City that he came into office with the intent of listening to and acting on behalf of Maryland’s towns and cities. In his keynote address at the Maryland Municipal League, Hogan highlighted a few accomplishments he said helped to meet that goal as he spoke at the…
Update: Sussex GOP Files Ethics Complaint With House Democratic Leadership; Staff Responds
Story update: A member of the House Majority Caucus legal staff responded to what was characterized as an ethics complaint filed by the Sussex County Republican Committee. The response refers to House ethics rules which state that an ethics complaint may only be filed by a member of the House of Representatives. GOP Chair Marilyn…
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