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The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a blaze in Cambridge that involved recreational vehicles, brush and a garage and small non-residential structures. The fire was reported in the 5,800-block of Indian Quarter Road Wednesday at 12:37 a.m. Local firefighters had the blaze under control in less than half-an-hour. A neighbor discovered the fire,…
In a 14-7 party line vote, the State Senate has approved legislation to require that paid family and medical leave be offered by the private sector in DelawareWhat’s called the Healthy Delaware Families Act would grant eligible full-time employees up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave a year and up to six weeks of…
The Chief of the Clayton Fire Company has died of injuries suffered in an accident at the fire station Monday night.Fire Chief John Pridemore passed away Tuesday at Christiana Hospital. Pridemore joined the Clayton Fire Company in 1991 and served in many capacities, including chief for the past year. Monday night, he was on a…
Salisbury University is hosting a program on campus and virtually, “Conflict in Crisis: The Global Significance of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.” Faculty across several disciplines will take part in the panel discussion tonight (Tuesday) starting at 7:00 p.m. The panel is expected to “examine the situation through different disciplinary perspectives to demonstrate the stakes…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises the possibility of a charity scam.Marylanders are being advised to do research before giving to any causes that are related to Ukraine. “Scam artists seek every opportunity possible to prey on the generosity of well-intended donors,” Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith said. “If you choose to give to help…
Ocean City and the surrounding community will show support for Ukraine at a vigil tonight (Tuesday), as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues.Mayor Rick Meehan is expected to attend, as well as members of Ocean City Council and a local pastor.The vigil is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. near the Life Saving Station Museum at…
Fire companies and firefighters across Delmarva are praying for and supporting the Clayton Fire Company after a member was seriously injured Monday evening. According to the Clayton Fire Company, the fire company member was on a scissor lift cleaning an upper portion of the north engine room bay Monday evening, when the bay door was…
Howard T. Ennis School will not be open for students and staff today (Tuesday) due to a mechanical issue in the building, according to the Indian River School District. Students and staff at the Howard T. Ennis satellite programs at John M. Clayton Elementary School, Georgetown Elementary, Georgetown Middle School and Sussex Central High School…
Delaware’s first election under a new early voting law was Saturday’s special election in the State House 4th District. The election drew 215 early voters and a turnout of 17-percent overall. The 4th district moves to Sussex County later this year because of redistricting following the 2020 Census. Democrat Bud Freel, a former Wilmington City…
Three Sussex County communities held elections Saturday: Milton will get a new mayor next month. Councilman John Collier was the winner of Saturday’s election.He defeated incumbent mayor Ted Kanakos, 376 to 239. Incumbent Larry Savage was unopposed for re-election to Milton Town Council. Annette Babish also ran unopposed for a council position. For Milton election…
UPDATED 3/4/22 – Two Dover men have been arrested after a shooting incident early Thursday morning in Magnolia. Delaware State Police were called to the London Village Community just after midnight for a shooting victim. Police learned that 19 year old Christopher Evans was in a car – arguing with a female acquaintance through the…
A longtime Delaware state lawmaker plans to step down at the end of his current term in November.State Senator Bruce Ennis, D-Smyrna, a lifelong Smyrna resident, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1982.He won a special State Senate election in 2007 for the seat held by the late James T. Vaughn Senior.…
An attempted traffic stop this week resulted in a pursuit and the arrests of two people.According to Delaware State Police, during a proactive patrol on Old Furnace Road the driver of an SUV was spotted not wearing a seat belt. The driver kept going, then stopped on King Road and fled on foot.Troopers with a…
After several years of study and recommendations from a court-appointed committee, the Delaware Supreme Court has adopted new criminal pretrial release rules that take effect April 4th – replacing interim rules that took effect in December 2018 under the Bail Reform Act.The new rules were created to simplify and clarify the interim rule, while keeping…
Many Delaware schools are facing a shortage of substitute teachers, and now legislation has been introduced in the General Assembly that would allow for hiring of permanent, full-time substitutes. The measure would provide funding for schools to hire up to two full-time substitute teachers starting with the 2023-24 school year. Training, the per-diem rates and…
Delaware plans to adopt what’s known as California’s Zero Emission Vehicle regulations, according to Governor John Carney. Carney said Thursday that drivers who are looking to purchase an electric vehicle will find more options at Delaware dealerships. 13 other states have also adopted the policy. “By creating a better environment for the sale and purchase…
Delawareans with an interest in running for a local school board in 2022 have until this Friday March 4th at 4:30 p.m. to file, according to the Delaware Department of Elections. School board elections will take place Tuesday, May 10th. For more information and the filing procedure, please CLICK HERE To learn where seats are…
Fenwick Island officials have plenty on the plate Friday Council members have been considering a ban on low-speed vehicles, with the goal of keeping shuttles off Bunting Avenue in particular. According to Councilwoman Natalie Magdeberger, Bunting Avenue becomes Fenwick Island’s de facto boardwalk during summer months. “We’ve basically allowed that stretch of roadway to remain…
Supporters of a bill that would require paid that paid family and medical leave be offered in Delaware said Wednesday that a new poll finds overwhelming support for it.According to the Delaware Cares Coalition for Paid Leave, the survey was conduced by Change Research last month of what it called a representative sample of 552…
Lewes Mayor and Council have voted unanimously to approve a settlement agreement and general release with a developer, Burke and Rutecki LLC, over disputed property known as Fishers Cove, adjacent to Rodney Avenue. According to Mayor Ted Becker, while there was strong community sentiment to keep the area undeveloped, Council recognizes that the owners have…
Seals have made their usual seasonal return to Delmarva beaches and waterways – and with that, marine biologists are cautioning locals and visitors not to get too close to them. According to Lewes-based Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, four species of seals typically visit the area during the winter months and can often be…
It has been one week since a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a commercial poultry farm in New Castle County, forcing its flock to be depopulated. Shortly before that, HPAI was confirmed in wild birds in the Atlantic Flyway. Now, the message from the Delaware Department of Agriculture is for farmers…