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Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Goes To Del. Governor
Legislation to allow Delawareans to register at the polls to vote on election days is on its way to Governor John Carney.The Delaware State Senate voted 14-7 Wednesday in favor of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 25 that does away with the previous deadline to register to vote – the fourth Saturday before the…
Read MoreWoman Struck and Critically Injured by Auto in Ocean City
For the second time this week, Ocean City police are investigating another pedestrian accident. Just before 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, a woman was struck and critically injured on southbound Coastal Highway at 139th Street. They found her facedown on the roadway, unconscious but still breathing. She was taken to a trauma center. The striking auto and…
Read MoreUpdate: Ocean City Police Identify Victim In Pedestrian Fatality
Ocean City Police have identified the man who died of injuries suffered when he was struck by a vehicle this week.Police said Wednesday that 22-year-old Noah Day of Elkton, Maryland was on foot but not in a marked crosswalk Monday at about 9:40 p.m. when he was hit by a northbound car in the area…
Read MoreUpdate: 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…
Read MoreDel. State Senate Approves $5.1-Billion FY ’23 Operating Budget
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…
Read MoreRoute 1 At Route 16 To Become Grade-Separated Intersection
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…
Read MoreVIDEO | Wicomico Co. Deputy 1st Class Glenn Hilliard Posthumously Promoted To Corporal
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…
Read MoreSussex County Approves $294.1-M Budget & Preserves Another 150 Acres of Land
Sussex County is ready to begin the new fiscal year on July 1st now that the County Council has approved the $294.1-million FY 23 Budget. The budget includes NO increase in the County tax portion of the bill. County Finance Director Gina Jennings tells the Council that $32.4-million in reserves are being used in the…
Read MoreOcean City Scrambles 4th of July Schedule After Fireworks Contractor Backs Out
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…
Read MoreDr. Jeffrey Hilovsky Files To Run In Del. House 4th District
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,…
Read MoreTrap Pond State Park’s Jason Beach Receives Historical Designation
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…
Read MoreWicomico Deputy 1st-Class Glenn Hilliard To Be Laid To Rest Today
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…
Read MorePedestrian Struck and Killed in Ocean City
A man was struck and killed Monday evening in Ocean City at 47th Street on the northbound side of Coastal Highway. It was reported around 9:40 p.m. The driver of the striking vehicle, a BMW, remained at the scene. This article will be updated as more info becomes available.
Read MoreCoast Guard Rescue 4 from Fishing Boat off Ocean City
Four people were rescued when their boat began taking on water about 15 miles off Ocean City. Coast Guard watchstanders received a distress alert from the fishing boat “Hot Pursuit” – the captain said they didn’t know if they could make it back to port before it sank. A motor life boat crew from Coast…
Read MoreMilton Water Main Repair Will Disrupt Service
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…
Read MoreDelmarva Chicken Association Awards Scholarships To Seven Students
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…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash Near Milford Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured
UPDATED – 6/19/22 2pm – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal crasg that occurred on Friday, June 17, in the Milford area as 28 year old Latre Bonville of Magnolia, DE. ============================================================= A crash around 5:30 this/Friday morning on Wilkins Road just east of Elks Lodge Road near Milford has…
Read MoreVIDEO: Presidential Oopsy During Bicycle Ride
President Biden, Dr Jill Biden and Willow the Presidential Cat arrived in Rehoboth Beach Friday just before noon. They spent the after noon at the beach house, but Saturday morning ventured out for a bike ride on the trail nearby. While Dr. Jill Biden zoomed past – the President rode over to chat with some…
Read MoreBreaking: Crash outside Rehoboth with Critical Injuries and Multiple Patients for Flyout
Rescue crews are on the scene of a crash with persons reported trapped and one vehicle possibly on fire. It was reported around 10:45 p.m. on John J. Williams Highway and Warrington Road outside Rehoboth. Trooper 2 and LifeNet 64 medevac helicopters are en route to the Beacon Elementary School for flyouts. WGMD/WGMD.com will provide…
Read MoreFDA Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5 Years Old
The FDA has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 5 to as young as 6-months – and pending recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control – parents could begin scheduling vaccines for their children as early as next week. The FDA authorized emergency use of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.…
Read MoreSussex Unemployment Drops; DE Unemployment Unchanged for 3rd Month
Sussex County’s unemployment numbers continue to fall – dropping 4-tenths of a point from April to May to 3.8% (from 4.2%) while the state’s overall numbers remained at 4.5% for the third month in a row. Delaware has seen 8100 more jobs in the past year – with the biggest growth in Leisure and Hospitality…
Read MoreA Salute For Outgoing Lewes Mayor Ted Becker
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.…
Read MoreUpdate: More Gun Bills Advance In Del. General Assembly
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…
Read MorePrincess Anne Police Chief Injures In Crash
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…
Read MoreThe Bidens Return To Rehoboth This Weekend
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…
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