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Md. Gas Tax Targeted As State Revenues Surge
Maryland revenue projections for the current and upcoming fiscal years have been revised upward by $1.6-billion, prompting more calls to provide Marylanders with tax relief. The Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates (Comptroller Peter Franchot, Treasurer Dereck Davis and Budget Secretary David Brinkley) voted Thursday to increase revenue projections to $22.5-billion for Fiscal Year 2022, up…
Read MoreDel. Delegation: First State To Receive $97-Million Through Appropriations Bill
An appropriations bill making its way through Congress would direct $97-million to Delaware for various projects.Schools, higher education, small business, healthcare and infrastructure-related projects and organizations would get support under the legislation, according to Senator Tom Carper, Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all Delaware Democrats) The chairs of the Senate and House…
Read MoreTesting Detects More Cases Of H5N1 Avian Influenza
Two more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been discovered on Delmarva. According to the Delaware Department of Agriculture, federal lab testing confirmed the presence of H5N1 in a pullet operation in New Castle County and in a broiler flock in Queen Anne’s County. Cases had been confirmed previously at poultry farms in New…
Read MoreBrush Fire Spreads, Damages RVs, Small Structures
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,…
Read MoreDel. State Senate Passes Family & Medical Leave Package
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…
Read MoreClayton Fire Chief Dies Of Injuries Suffered In Accident At Fire Station
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…
Read MoreSussex County Launches Financial Transparency Portal
Sussex County is putting it all out there when it comes to its finances. County Finance Director Gina A. Jennings on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, unveiled to County Council a new financial information portal on the County’s website that allows users to see how the County is spending taxpayer money. Users can search information on…
Read MoreSussex County’s Plans to Utilize American Rescue Plan Act Funds
Sussex Countians will have access to more affordable housing, a cleaner environment, and improved public safety, thanks to an infusion of federal dollars aimed at helping the community move past the global pandemic. County Council, at its Tuesday, March 8, 2022, meeting, endorsed a staff recommendation on how to utilize federal funds awarded to Sussex…
Read MoreSalisbury University Hosts Panel Discussion On Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
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…
Read MoreAdvice: Before Giving, Check Out Ukraine-Related Fundraising Appeals
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…
Read MoreOcean City Vigil Tue. Night To Show Solidarity With Ukraine
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…
Read MoreClayton Fire Co. Member Hurt In Fall At Station
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…
Read MoreHoward T. Ennis School Closed Tue. Due To Mechanical Issue
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…
Read MoreKeller Hopkins Files for Sussex County Council 5th District Seat
Keller R. Hopkins of Georgetown and lifelong Delawarean has filed as the Republican candidate for the newly created 5th Sussex County Council District. Mr. Hopkins and his wife of 38 years Joann have seven children and six beautiful granddaughters. Mr. Hopkins is a small businessman who specializes in the installation of underground utilities. His office…
Read MoreDHSS Offers Naloxone Training This Month In Sussex Co.
Free training in the use of Naloxone, a medication proven effective in reversing the effects of an opioid overdose, will be offered in Delaware this month and in April. The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health will make training available in Georgetown, Lewes, Seaford and Ocean View.…
Read MoreUpdate: Late-Winter Road Construction Picks Up in Sussex, Worcester Counties
Update from the DRBA: “Freeman Highway construction start date delayed to Sunday evening, March 27, 2022. Project completion date remains May 20, 2022. The Authority’s contractor, Allan Myers of Malvern, PA, will begin milling and paving work to rehabilitate Freeman Highway, the main access route to the Cape May – Lewes Ferry. “ -The main route…
Read MoreDemocrat Bud Freel Wins Special Election For State House 4th District
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…
Read MoreMilton Voters Choose New Mayor; Elections Also Held In Millville, Selbyville
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…
Read MoreCamden Middle-Schooler Delaware’s Top Speller
Students from 4th to 8th grade from 46 Delaware schools competed Saturday at St. Mark’s High School in the Delaware State Spelling Bee. The winner of the State Spelling Bee was 8th grader Billy Scialla of Fifer Middle School in Camden. He will go on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington,…
Read MoreMD Eastern Shore’s Top Spellers Headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Maryland Eastern Shore Spelling Bee was held Saturday morning at UMES in Princess Anne. Wicomico County will be well-represented in Washington, DC. The Maryland Eastern Shore winner was Jeffrey Hsia of Bennett Middle School and the runner-up was Ariana Miah of Pemberton Elementary School. The Scripps National Spelling Bee is June 1st and 2nd.
Read MoreDE Gas Prices Hit $4
Gas prices in Delaware have hit the $4 mark for the first time since 2008. In the past week Delaware gas has increased 40 cents – and 4 cents overnight to reach $4 per gallon. The national average for gas also topped the $4 mark. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say the Russian invasion of Ukraine along…
Read MoreDo More 24 Delaware Raises $2.6-Million for DE Non-profits
Thursday and Friday was a 24 hour marathon called Do More 24 Delaware – Delaware’s Giving Day. Between 6pm Thursday and 6pm Friday over $2.6-million was raised for over 500 non-profits. Officials say more than 10,000 Delawareans donated to their favorite nonprofits during that 24 hour span. Over the past 2 years, the 24 hour…
Read MoreRally Set for Thursday in Georgetown
If you are upset and worried about the uncontrolled growth in Sussex County that is clogging our roads, making us more vulnerable to flooding and polluting our waterways, join the Sussex County Protest Demonstration on March 10h.  Add your voice to the Concerned Constituents of Sussex County, along with Sussex2030 and other organizations that are…
Read MoreWestern Sussex Will hold School Board Elections in May
Friday was the filing deadline for Delaware School Board elections. Districts on the western side of Sussex County have contested races for At-Large seats. In the Delmar School District – Dawn Litchford and Lauren Hudson are running for the seat being vacated by Thomas Elliott. In the Laurel School District – Joe Kelley is challenging…
Read MoreDE & Wicomico Spellers Compete Saturday in Regional Bees
Delaware‘s super spellers will gather at St. Mark’s High School this morning. Spellers from 48 public, private and homeschool champions in grades 4 through 8 will look to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. Registration Saturday is at 8:45 – the spelling begins at 9:30am. The top 3 contestants will be…
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