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DNREC Issues Temporary Emergency Variance for Air Quality to Perdue Foods’ Milford Processing Plant
DNREC has issued a temporary emergency variance for air quality to allow for the construction and operation of a rental boiler at Perdue Foods, LLC’s Milford poultry processing facility until a temporary permit can be issued following a public notice to appear Sunday, Sept. 3rd. On Sunday, Aug. 27th, plant managers at Perdue Milford –…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Welcomes New Housing and Community Development Director
The City of Salisbury has announced the appointment of Muir Boda as the new Housing and Community Development Director. In his role as the Housing and Community Development Director, Muir Boda will play an integral part in shaping the city’s housing landscape, fostering economic growth, and nurturing community development. About Muir Boda: Muir Boda brings…
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware Celebrates Arrival of New Students With Twilight Induction Ceremony
New students were off to a shining start earlier this week at the University of Delaware. 4,000 candles shone brightly as the University of Delaware’s Class of 2027 members ignited their academic careers and officially became Blue Hens. On Monday evening, UD’s newest students gathered on The Green for the University’s Twilight Induction Ceremony, a…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags for International Overdose Awareness Day
Governor John Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities tomorrow, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, as declared by Senate Joint Resolution 2. Local governments, businesses, and Delawareans are encouraged to do the same to promote awareness of overdose prevention strategies and…
Read MoreDelaware Adopts Updated 2023 to 2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan to Make State Stronger Against Disasters
A five-year plan that allows federal funds to be directed to Delaware to protect people, their property, and the environment has been approved. Delaware’s 2023-2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) outlines risks and vulnerabilities faced by Delawareans, but also offers ideas and recommendations for protecting and improving resilience in the state. By developing and adopting the…
Read MoreDUI Saturation Patrols in Maryland This Weekend
Maryland state troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols throughout the holiday weekend as part of the “No DUI Friday” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. Statewide initiatives focus on preventing impaired, aggressive and distracted driving…
Read MoreSussex Technical High School Increases School’s Security Team for New School Year.Â
Safety measures are being put in place for the new school year at Sussex Technical High School. Led by Glenn Dixon, Coordinator of School Safety and Lead Constable, the school safety team includes a School Resource Officer, school climate officers, and constables. Additional Information from Sussex Technical High School: Dixon served the Delaware State Police…
Read MoreDART’s Beach Bus Service Information for Labor Day
On Labor Day, DART’s Beach Bus service and Route 305 Beach Connection will operate, but all other fixed route and paratransit services will not be in service. Monday, September 4th is the last day of service for the seasonal Route 305 Beach Connection; however, the Beach Bus service will continue to operate daily through September 10th, with service to Rehoboth Beach and the Boardwalk,…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Bond Recall and Two of Three Solar Farm Applications
The Sussex County Council received an update from Mark Isaacs, Director of the UD Carvel Research and Education Center west of Georgetown. His update included how the funding that they receive from the County is used. During public comment, the Council heard from several county residents who request that the Planning & Zoning Commission reinstate…
Read MoreThe Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to Reopen Friday
On Friday The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park – including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes and a half-mile along the bay shoreline will reopen. The bayside beach will remain closed until October 1st for use by shorebirds that are migrating south for the winter. The Point has closed annually on March first…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash North of Georgetown Leaves 1 Dead & 4 Injured
UPDATED – 08/29/23 — Delaware State Police have identified 18-year-old Gricelda Ramirez-Chilel of Ellendale as the woman who died in a two-car crash that happened on Sunday morning north of Georgetown. ========================================================= A crash north of Georgetown just after 11:30 Sunday morning has left one dead and several people injured. Delaware State Police say a Mazda…
Read MoreFirefighters Battle Blaze at Bridgeville Area Chicken House
Greenwood firefighters were called for a chicken house fire on Blanchard Road near Bridgeville just before 9 Monday night. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing through the roof with a partial roof collapse. Firefighters from Sussex and Kent Counties were assisted by crews from Caroline County as well and they battled the blaze…
Read MoreSalisbury Signal Box Damaged; Light on Flash
RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF SALISBURY: An unknown issue overnight resulted in the disruption of the signal cabinet at the College Avenue and Camden Avenue intersection. Salisbury’s dedicated teams are actively working to diagnose and address the situation, but it has been determined that the cabinet sustained extensive damage, presumably due to a power surge.…
Read MoreDE Treasurer Davis Opposes Proposed Merger between Kroger & Albertsons
Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis is standing in opposition of a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons. Davis joins six of her colleagues in calling on the FTC to oppose the merger. Davis believes the negative impact of the deal could have wide reaching effects and impact access to fresh and affordable groceries – especially in…
Read MoreWork on NJ-bound Span of DE Memorial Bridge Begins Again Next Week
Phase 3 of construction work on the Delaware Memorial Bridge will begin in September. Beginning Labor Day night through September 8th, construction crews will work to establish a bypass lane on the Delaware-bound span of the bridge. While this is being done – the two left lanes will be closed from 9p to 6a and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Back in Session after a Week Off
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will hear from Mark Isaacs – the Director at the U-D Carvel Research & Education Center west of Georgetown. Finance Director Gina Jennings will discuss the Delaware Transit Funding Budget – which funds transportation for several county senior centers. And Human Resource Director, Karen…
Read MoreCrivella to Retire from Beach Sweeping
Beach-sweeping legend Tony Crivella says this will be his final season cleaning the sands with his tractor and sweeper. Crivella got his start working for Catts in 1981 running one of the beach shacks in Dewey. In 1997, he became Dewey’s first beach cleaning service. Prior to that, Dewey contracted once with Rehoboth Beach, but it was…
Read MoreTwo People Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges in Dover
Delaware State Police were called to the Royal Farms on West Lebanon Road in Dover to check on the driver of a Caravan who was slumped over the wheel with a needle in her arm. Police found the Caravan which was parked and running and contacted the driver, 35 year old Jenny Fagan of Felton.…
Read MoreTraffic Stop in Seaford Leads to Arrest of Georgetown Man
A traffic stop in Seaford Saturday afternoon led to the arrest of a 43 year old Georgetown man. Delaware State Police spotted Aaron Matthews’ Mercedes and found it had an invalid registration. The trooper tried to stop the car, but Matthews continued driving at a slow speed onto Sussex Highway. Eventually Matthews stopped the car…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Man Dies after Crash Near Harrington
UPDATED – 08/27/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 77 year old Robert Griffith of Denton, Maryland as the man who died in a fatal single-car collision that occurred west of Harrington on Friday. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/26/23 – A Denton, Maryland man is dead after a single vehicle crash west of Harrington Friday…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with Threatening Another with a Knife
A Seaford man was arrested by Delaware State Police Friday after he threatened another person with a knife. Police were called just before 9am for a man yelling and threatening to kill people in the parking lot of Shore Tint & More on Middleford Road. Police say a man had just started mowing the grass…
Read MoreThree Injured in Route 1 Crash Friday Afternoon
Three people were injured in a crash Friday afternoon around 3pm on Route 1 southbound in front of the Home Depot. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the driver of a VW Passat was in the northbound turn lane on Coastal Highway turning into Home Depot but failed to see a southbound…
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Read MoreGas Prices Down Slightly
The national average for a gallon of regular gas dropped 4 cents since last week in spite of growing demand for gas. AAA Mid-Atlantic says growing stock levels have helped to push prices lower. The national average is at $3.82 per gallon. The price of oil has declined as well – and is just below…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Nanticoke Post 6 in Seaford to Restore World War I Field Artillery Piece
The removal for renovation of the World War I Field Artillery Piece – the cannon – that is on the front lawn of the American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 in Seaford will take place on August 31st. The cannon was given to the Post in 1931 by the US Army. A crane will haul the…
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