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Barge Bursts into Flames in Delaware River, Glow Seen for Miles
UPDATE, 5/24/22, 10 AM: A fire that began early Monday morning on a barge in the Delaware River is still not under control, according to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.The barge was carrying household appliances and scrap metal.The Bowers Fire Company in Kent County, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources…
Read MorePilot Program Adds Open Captions to Movie-Going Experience
An agreement has been reached between Delaware lawmakers, advocates and Delaware movie theater operators. This agreement will increase access at theaters for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing throughout the state. The Memorandum of understanding outlines a year-long pilot program where theaters will offer regular showings of first-run movies using open captions on the screen.…
Read MoreOCPD to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks this Summer
The Ocean City Police Department, in cooperation with the Worcester County Health Department, will be conducting alcohol compliance checks during the summer season. This enforcement effort will take place at area bars, restaurants, and alcohol retailers throughout the resort. The purpose of this operation is to ensure that employees of businesses that provide alcohol are making a…
Read MoreDelaware National Guard Activated to Support Stockley Center
Governor John Carney on Sunday issued Executive Order 55 calling out members of the Delaware National Guard to serve on state duty status at the Stockley Center in Georgetown, Del. The Stockley Center is facing staff shortages due to a recent increase in COVID-19 community levels and industry-wide staffing shortages. The Stockley Center is a…
Read MoreDM In OC; Alanis, The Lumineers Also To Perform At Inaugural Oceans Calling Fest
The line-up has dropped for the first Oceans Calling music festival in Ocean City.During the three-day event this fall, performers include Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, O.A.R., The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Cyndi Lauper, Cage the Elephant, Jimmy Eat World, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Big Head Todd and the Monsters and more. Several celebrity chefs will…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hear FY 2023 Budget Presentation
The Sussex County Council meets on Tuesday morning at the Council Chambers in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson and County Finance Director, Gina Jennings will present the FY 2023 Budget to the Council. Once the ordinance for the budget, fees and water and sewer districts are introduced – the ordinances will be set for public…
Read MoreSeat Belt Safety Initiative Escalates This Week
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is taking part in the national Click It or Ticket Campaign, which runs through June 5th and covers Memorial Day weekend.Today (Monday) in particular, law enforcement agencies in several states are taking part in seat belt enforcement and awareness initiatives. 鈥淥ver the past year in Delaware, 49 percent of…
Read MoreUpdate: Talbot Co. Board Of Education Selects New Schools Superintendent
Update: The Talbot County Board of Education has appointed a new Superintendent of Schools.Dr. Sharon Pepukayi is scheduled to start July 1st, pending the finalization of a contract and approval of the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools.Pepukayi was one of four finalists for the position. She is currently an assistant superintendent for the Appoquinimink School…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE: Covid-19 Cases Increasing in DE; Flu Season Still Here
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports an increase in COVID-19 cases since the previous聽monthly COVID-19 update聽released on April 22, 2022.聽While COVID-19 cases are increasing in Delaware, hospitalizations and deaths remain significantly lower when compared to the winter聽surge.聽DPH continues to encourage Delawareans to get tested if they exhibit symptoms of COVID-19聽or have been exposed…
Read MoreDART Beach Bus Begins Service Monday
Dump the pump, bypass the traffic congestion, ditch the parking fees and DART to the beach! The 2022 summer beach season is right around the corner; DART鈥檚 daily Beach Bus service will be on the road ready to provide a convenient, safe and clean ride to visitors and residents. On Monday, May 23, buses will start running…
Read MoreLewes Line Begins Service at 8:30 Monday Morning
The Mayor and Council of Lewes will kick off the Lewes Line Monday morning at 8:30 at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. The Lewes Line is a pilot seasonal transit program to move residents and visitors to key locations throughout Lewes. This will help alleviate parking and traffic congestion on local streets and…
Read MoreDead Man Found in Hurlock House Fire
Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say a portable air conditioning unit failed in a home on Delaware Avenue in Hurlock is the cause of a fire that left a 74 year old man dead. Firefighters arriving at the scene just before 1pm Friday, found fire on the first floor and located the victim in the…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Unchanged, Sussex County Unemployment Sees Decrease
Delaware’s unemployment rate in April remained unchanged at 4.5% – while the national average remained steady at 3.6% However the number of jobs increased by 8000 and Delaware’s Labor Force Participation rate was 61.2% – a large increase from April of 2020 when it dropped to 59.4% – the lowest point on record. Sussex County…
Read MoreIID Report in Fatal Wicomico County Police Pursuit Crash Released
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of Attorney General today released its investigative report of the October 21, 2021, fatal police pursuit crash in Wicomico County. On October 21, 2021, at approximately 10 p.m., Salisbury Police Department Officer Christopher Denny observed a car at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and West Salisbury Parkway in…
Read MoreSaturday a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware
Saturday, May 21, will be an Ozone Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware! As upper-level high pressure moves east of the state, vertical mixing will be hindered, while partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-90s will enhance ozone development. In addition, light southwesterly winds will limit dispersion and transport thin-density smoke into the state, contributing…
Read More$500-million Available in 1st Round Funding through EPA For Clean School Buses
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today applauded the Biden-Harris Administration鈥檚 announcement of $500 million being available through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for school districts and other eligible school bus operators and contractors to begin replacing the nation鈥檚 fleet of school buses with clean, American-made,…
Read MoreSalisbury Woman Dies after Georgetown Area Crash
The investigation into a deadly crash west of Georgetown Thursday evening continues. Delaware State Police say just before 6pm a Honda Civic, driven by a 23 year old Salisbury woman, on East Trap Pond Road failed to stop at the marked intersection with Hardscrabble Road and collided with a Honda Accord, driven by a 60…
Read MoreUpdate: Beach Access Points All Cleared In Bethany Beach
All access ramps to the beaches in Bethany Beach have reopened following the early May nor’easter, which was followed by days of coastal flooding.Town officials said Friday that crews have been working hard to make sure it’s safe to get onto the beach.The storm also caused substantial erosion, and DNREC crews have been assisting local…
Read MoreDover Library, City Hall Closed For Cleaning; COVID-19 Cases Develop Among Staff
City of Dover facilities, including the Dover Library, are closed Friday through Monday for a thorough cleaning, after COVID-19 cases have spread among city staff.Dover City Hall, the Pitts Center and Customer Service are also closed through Monday, May 23rd.The Dover City Council meeting scheduled for Monday and Tuesday will be held virtually, under the…
Read MoreNeighbor Alerts Sleeping Resident To House Fire In Worcester Co.
A fire spread from a shed to a travel trailer on the east side of Berlin where someone was sleeping inside Thursday.According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, a neighbor noticed the fire on Mary Road was spreading out of control Thursday morning and alerted the sleeping individual and other residents.Everyone got out safely.Members…
Read MoreDel. State Senate Advances Protections For Manufactured Home Community Residents
Delawareans who live in manufactured housing communities would get new legal protections, under legislation (Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 9) that has passed the State Senate.One part of the measure would close a loophole that allows owners of manufactured home communities to increase rents, even when they refuse to address outstanding health or safety…
Read More2nd Del. Recreational Cannabis Bill Stalls In House
Legislation to set up the regulatory and operations framework for legalized sales of marijuana in Delaware failed to pass in the House of Representatives. It is the second of two bills that are designed to clear the way for legalized recreational use of marijuana by adults.The measure (House Bill 372) requires a three-fifths vote of…
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge Inspections To Impact Traffic Early Next Week
Motorists who travel the Indian River Inlet Bridge should be prepared for temporary intermittent closures next Monday night and early Tuesday morning.According to DelDOT, the scheduled load tests are part of continuing research and monitoring of the bridge and its structural health, in conjunction with the university of Delaware.Between 9:00 p.m. Monday and 3:00 a.m.…
Read MoreAAA: High Gas Prices Won’t Hold Back Memorial Day Travel Plans Of Delawareans
Expensive gas will not keep more than 123,000 Delawareans from traveling 50miles or more over Memorial Day weekend, according to a projection released Thursday by AAA Mid-Atlantic.The large majority – about 110,000 – will be taking to the roads, up 5% from last year. However, air travel and travel by other modes of transportation will…
Read More“Idol” Finalist Jay Copeland To Perform At Homecoming Celebration
A Salisbury University graduate who had a thrilling run on “American Idol” will return to the Crossroads of Delmarva for a free performance, accompanied by food trucks and other activities.Jay Copeland will take the stage outdoors Friday June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Times Square and South Division Street. Copeland’s run on…
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