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Farm Equipment and Road Safety Topic of Concern for Farmers in Delaware
A single accident involving farm equipment could be devastating to both the farmer and the other driver, according to farmer and Kent County Farm Bureau President Jim Minner. He says it only takes seconds to have a deadly accident and urges motorists that when they see equipment on the road to reduce their speed. Minner…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Laurel Area Road Closure Next Week
In the Laurel area, Dogwood Lane between Old Hickory Road and Airport Road will be closed starting on Monday, January 22nd and continuing through Friday, January 26th -weather permitting- for the installation of a crossroad pipe, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Detour Information: Detour: Motorist traveling southwest on Dogwood Lane will be detoured south on Old…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Postpones State of the State Address
Governor John Carney has postponed the State of the State Address due to illness. The Governor has a fever and mild symptoms but is in good spirits. The Governor’s State of the State Address will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.
Read MoreCoastal DE Towns Protest Against Beach Replenishment Cost Initiative That Would Affect Beachgoers; Suggest Alternatives
Will beachgoers in Delaware see charging for beach access–beach tags or passes? Will they be charged higher parking and shuttle fees? That is what the Association of Coastal Towns communities of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany and Fenwick Island are trying to stop from happening. The initiative that they say DNREC…
Read MoreTwo Delaware Bills Aims to Bring Accountability, Transparency to Campaign Finance Contributions and Reporting
Today, state Representative Eric Morrison filed two bills aimed at increasing public trust and providing accountability and transparency to candidate campaign finance reporting. HB 291 would make it easier to identify illegal campaign contribution activity by requiring a donor’s employer names and job titles in campaign finance reports, prevent candidates from donating prohibited contributions to charitable…
Read MoreTwenty-five Semifinalists Announced for Honor of Wicomico Teacher of the Year
Twenty-five educators from Wicomico County Public Schools have been named semifinalists for Wicomico Teacher of the Year, and have been celebrated in their schools. They now begin the extensive judging process that will lead to the naming of the next Wicomico Teacher of the Year this spring. Semifinalists will participate in a scored Fishbowl public…
Read MoreReform Bills in Delaware Seek to Increase Accountability for Conduct, Spending
House and Senate Republicans are sponsoring three measures requiring lawmakers to be more accountable for their conduct and spending decisions. • House Bill 261 seeks to establish the Office of Legislative Ethics for the General Assembly to ensure that valid allegations of wrongdoing by state legislators are thoroughly investigated. State Representative Mike Smith says his…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Announce Promotion of Captain Christy Ballinger to the Rank of Major
Colonel Melissa Zebley, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, has announced the promotion of Captain Christy Ballinger to the esteemed rank of Major. Assuming the role of Administrative Officer for the division, Major Ballinger brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and exemplary leadership cultivated over her illustrious two-decade career within the Delaware State Police. Over the…
Read MoreSuspended DATE Officer Facing Multiple Felonies in cigarettes-for-drugs Scheme
A suspended officer with Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement faces five felony charges and one misdemeanor charge following a joint investigation by DATE and Delaware State Police. The felony indictment was secured against 33-year-old Joseph Dominic for trading DATE-controlled cigarette cartons to a third party for drugs and money, according to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office.…
Read MoreWorcester County Board of Education President and Vice President Re-Elected; Students Honored at BOE Meeting
At the Worcester County Board of Education meeting this week, during the annual reorganization, Todd Ferrante was re-elected to serve as President and Bill Buchanan was re-elected to serve as Vice President for the calendar year. Also at the meeting, student athletes were honored for their performance during the Fall 2023 sports season and the Math Team…
Read MoreCity of Milford invites Public to Springboard Village Public Hearing
Milford City Council will hear a presentation on Monday, January 22nd from Springboard Collaborative about their plans to bring one of their villages to the City. The public is invited to make public comments at the City Council meeting beginning at 6pm. Springboard villages stabilize and engage those experiencing unsheltered homelessness and economic hardship throughout Delaware, according…
Read MoreDistracted Driving and Occupant Protection Enforcement Effort in Delaware Underway
Over the next several weeks, law enforcement is increasing patrols on Delaware’s roadways to address the issue of distracted driving and to make sure occupants in vehicles are buckled up. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is working alongside state and local law enforcement with the Occupant Protection and Distracted Driving high visibility enforcement effort…
Read MoreUPDATED: Level 1 Driving Warning Rescinded Due to Icing Conditions
UPDATED – 01-17-24 – DEMA is rescinding its Level 1 Driving Warning in #NetDE as of Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 a.m. Thanks to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) crews who have been working through the night to improve road conditions. The warning was issued due to the likelihood of icing occurring on roads…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Moves Forward with Plan to Expand State’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Soon, you’ll see more electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the state of Maryland as the Maryland Department of Transportation charges forward with those plans. The department today issued a Request for Proposals that could provide up to 40 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of Maryland’s plan for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Nominates Terra Taylor as DOC Commissioner
Governor John Carney has announced that he intends to nominate Terra Taylor to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). Taylor’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate. Governor Carney says Terra’s years of experience within the Department of Correction— starting from her time as a Probation Officer to Chief of Community Corrections to Deputy Commissioner to Acting Commissioner—make…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Burglary at Area Business
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Love Nails & Spa on North DuPont Highway in the overnight hours Thursday morning. The investigation began just before 10:00 on January 12th, when Dover Police were called to the business. According to the investigation, at 2:08 a.m., the burglar arrived at the business on foot…
Read MoreAAA Mid-Atlantic: Small Amounts of Snow and Ice Can Cause Big Problems on Roads
With the region having seen its first measurable snow this season, and more wintry weather expected later this week, Jana Tidwell of AAA Mid-Atlantic says even small amounts of snow and ice can cause big problems on the roadway. on average, about one-third or 32% of crashes during the winter occur in adverse weather or road surface conditions,…
Read MoreDelaware General Assembly Cancels Tuesday’s Legislative Session Due to Inclement Weather
Due to the snowfall in Delaware, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola and House Speaker Valerie Longhurst have announced that today’s session proceedings in both chambers are canceled. The cancellation includes a House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee meeting that was previously scheduled for noon today. The House is scheduled to reconvene at 2 p.m. tomorrow– Wednesday, January 17th.…
Read MoreOffice of Vital Statistics in Dover to Close for Renovations
The Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) in Dover will be closed to the public for renovations beginning February 12th through April 5th, according to The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Alternative options to access vital records will be available. During the closure period, Kent County residents will be able to request vital records in…
Read MoreAlumni seek nominations for 2023-24 Indian River High School Hall of Fame
Did you know someone who has done extraordinary things for the community and the world? Did that person graduate from Indian River High School? You can acknowledge them and give them a gift they will not expect by nominating them for the IRHS Hall of Fame, which continues to honor alumni who make outstanding achievements…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $150 Million Transportation Budget Restoration to Help Address Critical Needs
Transportation needs across the state of Maryland would be addressed with Governor Wes Moore’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal, which includes a one-year restoration of $150 million in funding. This funding would continue to help the Moore-Miller Administration move forward with their goals of economic growth and mobility. The action restores funding for transit service,…
Read MoreDSP Detectives Investigating Shots Fired at an Ellendale Residence
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night in an Ellendale neighborhood. Police say that at approximately 10:18 p.m., troopers responded to a home on Candy Lane for a report of shots fired. The home had been struck several times, and police recovered numerous shell casings at the scene. Two adults were…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Celebrates Grand Opening of New Milford Facility
The Food Bank of Delaware marked the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service holiday by officially cutting the ribbon on its new 70,000 square-foot facility in Milford this morning. The project took almost three years to complete. The new facility was built to enhance services to residents of Kent and Sussex Counties. More than…
Read MoreProgress in Plans for New Town Hall, Police Station, and Sussex County EMS Station in Dewey Beach
In Dewey Beach, plans for the new Town Hall/Police Station/Sussex County EMS Station is moving forward, according to the Town’s Monthly Newsletter. Town Manager Bill Zolper states they hope to have the new Town Hall project out to bid in late spring or early summer, and break ground in the fall of this year. Meanwhile,…
Read MoreWinter Weather on Delmarva Tonight
Crews are preparing the roads for some wintry precipitation, which is expected to begin later today and continue through the night and into tomorrow morning. Just how much snow can we expect? AccuWeather’s Joe Lundberg tells WGMD’s Mike Bradley… Lundberg says the farther north and west you go the more snow you’ll see.
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