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A grey seal pup that was recently rescued from Assateague Island National Seashore is being rehabilitated at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center in Baltimore.Marine scientists said Wednesday that the pup was found stranded and dehydrated, with wounds of unknown origin, and was too young to survive in the ocean without its mother.…
Delaware state agencies will start to accept applications for loan or grant moneyand wastewater system improvements, according to Governor John Carney. What’s being called “historic levels of investment” will be made possible through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Delaware Clean Water Trust. “Delawareans deserve clean water. It’s as simple as that,” Carney said…
Lewes Mayor and Council are considering an amendment to the noise ordinance concerning outdoor live entertainment at restaurants and amplification.Establishments that serve alcohol would be permitted to offer live music with external speakers between noon and 10 p.m., unless the state Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner specifies that it should stop earlier.Residents and property owners within…
In Delaware, agriculture remains the state’s number one industry, according to Governor John Carney.The Governor and Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse cited a report Tuesday, Feeding the Economy, which shows that food and agriculture have a $21.7-billion economic impact and keep more than 122,000 people in Delaware employed. “Delaware has a rich farming history and this…
The Maryland State Board of Elections and local elections boards are working to ensure that Marylanders will be able to vote early – and at the polls on the newly-scheduled date of the primary.Marylanders now have until June 28th to register to vote in the July 19th primary.A mail-in ballot must be requested by July…
Home construction is picking up in Salisbury through the city’s “Here is Home” housing program.According to Mayor Jake Day, the incentive-initiative will result in 8,100 new housing units over the next five years. The proposed construction represents a $1.4-billion expansion of Salisbury’s $800-million existing residential base.Single-family and multi-family homes, duplexes, townhouse apartments, condos, and assisted-…
A revised bill to revise the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly.Sponsors of SS 1 for SB 149 said Monday that it would be a step toward opening serious and substantial police misconduct records to public view, something Delaware has lacked for more than 25 years.…
A fire in a burn pit Monday afternoon spread to brush, travel trailers, boats and other structures including a single-story home.The fire was reported Monday afternoon on Cordrey Road in the Oak Orchard area. According to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, numerous other fire departments assisted at the scene or covered.One firefighter was evaluated…
A lifelong Delawarean and long-time Sussex Countian is stepping up to try to keep State House District 20 in Republican hands. Retired Army Colonel Dallas Wingate told WGMD’s Mike Bradley Monday that that his military career matters in this election. “My last post of importance was with the Delaware National Guard as the Operations Chief.…
A Seaford woman is facing drug-related charges and traffic offenses following an attempted traffic stop for speeding.According to Delaware State Police, the driver kept going as she was heading eastbound on Hardscrabble Road in the area of Shiloh Church Road Sunday night. The vehicle traveled into a field and landed in a ditch.Police said 23-year-old…
A firefighter and one occupant of a home suffered minor injuries following a blaze in Caroline County over the weekend.According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office, the fire started Saturday morning at the home on Camp Road in Denton. A dog and a cat also perished in the fire. The Red Cross is assisting…
During the final week of March, residents and visitors in Ocean City will be directed to use Route 50 into downtown Ocean City.A nearly 12-mile section of Route 90 will undergo maintenance on five consecutive nights, weather permitting, starting Sunday March 27th.According to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, the work will involve…
The Town of Snow Hill is making preparations for its election Tuesday, May 3rd. The offices of Mayor and Eastern District Council are on the line this year.Interested candidates have until Thursday March 31st at 4:30 p.m. to submit an application, which is available from Town Hall. Applications must be requested from Town Hall Administrative…
UPDATED: 3/18/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim that died in a fatal motor vehicle collision late Tuesday night on eastbound Millsboro Highway (Route 24) in the area of Revel Road as Micheline Victor, 53, of Salisbury. The investigation is continuing. ============================================================== A crash on Millsboro Highway (Route 24) has claimed one life. According…
Pride, bragging rights – and crab cakes – will be on the line as the Delaware and Maryland women’s basketball teams clash in the NCAA Tournament.Delaware Governor John Carney and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan are wagering crab cakes on the outcome of the game this evening. “Crab cakes and basketball—that’s what Maryland does,” Hogan said.…
A Sussex County man is wanted on several warrants, capias and violation of probation.According to Delaware State Police, 30-year-old Durron Jones II could be in the Dagsboro, Seaford, Bridgeville or Delmar area.State Police said James is a black male, approximately 6’2″, and weighs approximately 180 lbsAnyone with information on the whereabouts of Durron Jones II…
According to Mountaire Farms, an overwhelming majority of employees at its Selbyville processing plant who are members of Teamsters Local 355 have voted to remove the union. The National Labor Relations Board counted the votes, following an in-person election that was overseen by an NLRB official. The vote was 140-29 to separate from the union.…
A case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed in a Kent County commercial broiler farm.This is the first confirmed case in central Delaware, following earlier positive test results in New Castle County, Queen Anne’s County and Cecil County.Testing activity has increased since the recent discoveries and poultry farmers and growers have been…
Delaware is making $56-million in Broadband Infrastructure Grants available to begin making high-speed wired broadband connection available to every Delaware home.Comcast, Verizon and Mediacom plan to extend their existing coverage areas to serve thousands more homes and businesses that currently do not have access to high speed wired broadband.The providers applied for the grant application…
A stop for a traffic violation recently led to the recovery of a firearm as well as narcotics.According to Seaford Police, a backseat passenger in the vehicle that was stopped on Norman Eskridge Highway last weekend jumped out of the vehicle and began to run through a parking lot. An officer caught him during a…
Delawareans are being advised to be alert for possible scams surrounding efforts to help the people of Ukraine. “It speaks volumes of our neighbors that so many Delawareans have taken action to help the Ukrainian people,” Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said Wednesday. “Unfortunately, scammers are shameless and see a crisis as an opportunity. To…
Nearly three months into 2022, traffic fatalities in Delaware are currently doubled compared to this time of 2021, and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety and law enforcement agency partners are taking action to reverse the alarming trend. The campaign in March will focus on the dangers of speeding and the importance of following posted…
Update: Delaware State Police said Thursday night that there are no signs of foul play in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in a ditch near a burning vehicle.The 54-year-old Seaford man was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday morning, where troopers responded to reports of a vehicle fire…