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Seaford Voters Will Have a Municipal Election in April
Seaford voters will go to the polls on Saturday, April 16. Voters will have two contested races to decide. Incumbent David Genshaw is challenged by Pat Jones for the mayor’s seat – which is a 2-year term. Incumbent Matthew MacCoy is challenged by Stacie Whitt Spicer for city council. The polls will be open on…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Resume In-Person Public Meetings Beginning March 15
The City of Rehoboth Beach will resume in-person public meetings beginning Tuesday, March 15. All city commissions, boards, committees, and task force members will meet in person, and meetings will be open to in-person attendance by residents and other stakeholders as well. City Manager Sharon Lynn says that she is comfortable returning to in-person meetings…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Multiple Public Hearings Tuesday – Including Council Redistricting
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. There are several public hearings on the agenda for the morning session – including an ordinance to amend the FY 2022 Operating Budget to incorporate additional realty transfer tax revenue and state passthorough grant revenue, two bond issues and at 10:30am – a public hearing on…
Read MoreUPDATED: Third Victim Dies from Injuries in Little Creek House Fire
UPDATED – 2/28/22 – The investigation into a fire in Little Creek on February 6 is continuing. However State Fire Officials say that a third victim, a 38 year old woman, died last week from her injuries at the crozer Medical Center. Two others have been released from the hospital. Officials say the cause and…
Read MoreDel. Mask Mandate In Court Facilities Expires Wed.
The rule that requires Delaware court employees and members of the public to wear a mask in court facilities will be lifted this Wednesday, March 2nd. The mask mandate was implemented last August following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections due to the spread of the Delta variant at the time. A mandatory testing program…
Read MoreDel. Report Card Released On Teacher Prep
Delaware is making progress in preparing teachers and specialist educators of the future. The Delaware Department of Education has released a report providing detailed information on the diversity of candidate classes, student performance outcomes of graduates, employment placement and retention. The DOE noted progress being made by Delaware institutions of higher education in attracting a…
Read MorePet Adoption Fees Reduced This Week At Del. Humane, Del. SPCA
If you are considering adopting a pet, this may be your week. The Delaware Humane Association and Delaware SPCA are teaming up with North Shore Animal League America for “Tour for Life 2022. Between today (Monday) and Sunday March 6th, the adoption fee for all cats and dogs who have been waiting more than 22…
Read MoreBench-Bar Diversity Committee Presents Findings, Recommendations To Del. Supreme Court
The Delaware Judiciary has introduced a program to bring about more diversity on the bench and bar. The result of a study that began in May of last year is the “Improving Diversity in the Delaware Bench and Bar Strategic Plan” unveiled recently by Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior and Justice Tamika…
Read MoreCrash North of Harrington Leaves 1 Dead and 6 Injured
A Bridgeville man is dead after a crash Saturday night north of Harrington. Delaware State Police say a Honda driven by a 31 year old Marydel man was in the left turn lane on Route 13 at Hopkins Cemetery Road and began crossing the southbound lanes into the path of an SUV that was southbound…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Drawbridge Daytime Lane Shifts/Closures Feb 28 – March 7
UPDATED: This work is now expected to begin Monday, February 28 and continue through March 7. ============================================================= Expect daytime lane shifts and possible lane closures on the Rehoboth Drawbridge over Lewes-Rehoboth Canal on Route 1A/Rehoboth Avenue between Canal Street and Atlantic Avenue in Rehoboth from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2022,…
Read MoreChickens Perish in Mardela Springs Coop Fire
A chicken coop fire has displaced a family and left a flock of chickens dead in Mardela Springs. Mardela Springs Firefighters were called to a home on Railroad Avenue Thursday night where they found a chicken coop on fire – a detached shed and one side of the residents home were also damaged. The State…
Read MoreNext Week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware
February 28th to March 4th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware. From significant flooding to tornadoes and snowstorms, the past several years have seen active weather events across Delaware and throughout the region. Knowing about the weather hazards and how to prepare can make a life-saving difference. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is collaborating…
Read MoreThe Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to Close for Season Tuesday
DNREC will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park – including a stretch of ocean and bay beach beginning on Tuesday, March 1st for beach-nesting season. This is for the safety of multiple threatened and endangered beach-nesters and migratory shorebirds. The ocean-side beach will reopen to the public on September 1st. The bayside beach…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Rehoboth Crash Friday Morning
UPDATED: Emergency personnel from Rehoboth Beach were called for a vehicle crash around 7:30 Friday morning on Oyster House Road. Fire and EMS found a car up against a fence in the parking lot of a business just off Coastal Highway – the victim was deceased. Delaware State Police say the driver, a 68 year…
Read MoreLegal Case Against Redrawn Md. Congressional Districts Moves Forward
Fair Maps Maryland will be able to move forward with its claims of partisan gerrymandering in the state’s congressional redistricting process. The group, which has ties to Governor Larry Hogan, has objected to both congressional and legislative maps produced by the Maryland General Assembly’s commission on redistricting. Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Lynne A.…
Read MoreDel. Early Voting, Permanent Absentee Laws Challenged In Court
A lawsuit was filed Thursday on behalf of a Delaware election inspector who alleges that the state’s laws on early voting and permanent absentee voting violate requirements in the state constitution. Michael Mennella, according to the complaint filed in Court of Chancery, felt in conflict because he would be required to choose between following the…
Read MoreMd. Estimated Tax Deadline Extended
Maryland individual taxpayers who pay estimated quarterly taxes now have until July 15th to make payments for the first- and second quarters of tax year 2022. State Comptroller Peter Franchot said this makes extra time available for taxpayers, many of whom have faced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, to improve their financial circumstances. The…
Read MoreSen. Carper: Vladimir Putin’s Assault On Ukraine “Heinous, Unforgivable”
Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine resulted in this statement Thursday from Senator Tom Carper, D-Delaware: “My prayers are with the people of Ukraine today, as they suffer from Vladimir Putin’s heinous, unforgivable assault on their lives that threatens freedom, peace, and security for the world.” “After weeks of mounting aggression, Russia chose to launch an…
Read MoreGun Rights Watchdog Enters Del. Political Arena
A well-known presence at Legislative Hall in Dover is hoping to be elected to a position on Kent County Levy Court. Mitch Denham, President of Delaware Gun Rights, has filed with the Kent County Board of Elections to run in the 6th district, which is western Kent County. Commissioner Glen Howell is serving his second…
Read MoreSen. Coons: Russia Must, Will Be Held Accountable For Attack On Ukraine
“The world must, and will hold Russia accountable..” Senator Chris Coons, D-Delaware echoed the words of President Biden, following actions by Russian President Vladimir Putin to launch an “unprovoked, all-out war against an independent, democratic country (Ukraine) that poses no threat to Russia.” Coons, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recently traveled to…
Read MoreAvian Influenza Detected In Del. Chicken Flock – What Farmers, Growers Should Know
A case of avian influenza has been confirmed in a Delaware poultry farm, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Agriculture officials said Wednesday that the farm was showing increased mortality of birds over the past few days and a test confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. “We have taken immediate action…
Read MoreVirtual Panel Tonight: Delaware Racial History & Education
A virtual panel discussion tonight (Wednesday) will focus on Delaware’s racial history and education. The forum is part of a series of discussions in partnership with the Delaware Heritage Commission on Delaware’s racial history. Previous discussions have included the African Burial Ground at the John Dickinson Plantation and the history of Juneteenth. Panel members will include Governor John…
Read More2-Day Virtual Hearing Addresses State Of Corrections In Delaware
A virtual summit on the State of Corrections in Delaware has begun. The two-day virtual event features nationally-known speakers, roundtable discussions and community listening sessions. Topics include physical and mental wellness of incarcerated individuals, juvenile justice, the experiences of correctional staff. and Delaware’s re-entry programs, among other issues. The sessions continue Wednesday between 10 a.m.…
Read MoreSen. Carper, Rep. Blunt Rochester Highlight Climate Change Challenges During Beach Visits
Delaware for the most part is flat and low-lying, leaving it exposed to the threat of climate change, according to Senator Tom Carper, D-Delaware Carper was accompanied by Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, Delaware Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin and officials with the US Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday during visits to Slaughter Beach and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Defers Vote on Buffer Ordinance
Today’s public hearing was a continuation of the public hearing the Council suspended on January 11th. P&Z Director Jamie Whitehouse told the Council that 209 written responses had been received and that the majority seemed to be in support of the ordinance. Planning & Zoning has recommended that the council approve the ordinance. The buffer…
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