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UPDATED: State of Emergency and Snow Emergency LIFTED for City of Salisbury
UPDATED -1/29/22 5:20pm – Mayor Jake Day announced that as of 5:00 p.m., the state of emergency and snow emergency which have been in effect for the past 24 hours have been lifted. Citizens are reminded that City law requires all property owners adjacent to any street within City limits to remove the snow from…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ADVISORY: Snow Covered Lights in OC Difficult to See
Winter Storm Kenan has brought wintry weather to the resort area, with strong winds and snow covering the sand and roads in Ocean City. A travel advisory is being issued to alert motorists that the southbound traffic lights on Coastal Highway are currently snow-covered. The snow has reduced the visibility for drivers to tell which color…
Read MoreMD Surpasses 2 Million COVID-19 Booster Shots Administered, Hospitalizations Drop Below Pre-Omicron Peak
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has surpassed the major milestone of 2 million COVID-19 booster shots. State health officials continue to urge Marylanders to get boosted for maximum protection against the Omicron variant. Hospitalizations Decline Below Pre-Omicron Peak; Lowest Case Rate In U.S. In addition, the state’s key health metrics continue…
Read MoreVehicle Fire near Lincoln Leaves One Dead
One person is dead after a vehicle fire Friday morning near Lincoln. Delaware State Police say a Blazer was northbound on Greentop Road near Bunting Avenue when for unknown reasons the Blazer caught fire while still moving. The driver came to a controlled stopped in a grassy area as the Blazer became engulfed in flames.…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioners Issue Declaration of Local State of Emergency for Winter Storm Blizzard
Today (Friday) the Worcester County Commissioners issued a Declaration of Local State of Emergency effective beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022. Public health and safety remain the top priorities of the commissioners throughout the storm. Therefore, all citizens are strongly urged to remain indoors and off roadways throughout the duration of the…
Read MoreGov Hogan Declares State of Emergency For Eastern Shore Counties & Southern Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency and mobilized members of the Maryland National Guard ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring several inches of snowfall to most of the state and up to 12 inches to the lower Eastern Shore. The emergency declaration includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset,…
Read MoreSussex County Preparing for Coastal Storm Bringing Snow, Winds and Freezing Spray
The most significant winter storm of the season could hurl a foot of snow across Sussex County and blast coastal areas with wind-whipped freezing spray, potentially knocking out power and halting travel for millions in the hours to come as a blizzard closes in on the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. The National Weather Service has…
Read MoreOcean City Under Blizzard Warning
Ocean City is currently under a Blizzard Warning, until the evening hours of Saturday, January 29. According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, Ocean City will experience heavy snow, high wind gusts, and reduced visibility due to blowing snow (white-out conditions). Winter Storm Kenan is expected to begin this evening and last into Saturday…
Read MoreCity of Milford, DE Preps for Storm
The City of Milford crews are proactively preparing for tonight and tomorrow’s (Jan. 28-29) Winter StormWarning. City of Milford residents should be aware of the following: If power goes out during a storm, visit the city homepage and click ‘Let Us Know’ (http://cityofmilford.com/535/MyMilford) on a smartphone and see if someone else has reported the outage…
Read MoreState of Emergency: Level 2 Driving Restrictions for Kent & Sussex Counties begin at 10pm Friday
In preparation for a severe winter storm to impact the State of Delaware, Governor John Carney on Friday issued a State of Emergency in Kent and Sussex counties, and authorized the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery. Governor Carney also issued a Level 2 Driving Restriction for Kent and Sussex counties, and a Level 1…
Read MoreUpdate: Fire Heavily Damages Laurel Apartment Structure
UPDATED: 1/28/22 – 1pm – The cause an origin of a fire that destroyed the Rigbie Apartments on North Central Avenue in Laurel Thursday night. Laurel firefighters were called just before 7pm and found smoke and flames coming from the 16 unit, 3 story building. All occupants were able to escape without injury, but 54…
Read MoreDART Services Wind Down Fri. PM, Will Not Be Available In Sussex, Kent Sat.
The following announcements were provided by DART Friday afternoon: Due to the major winter storm forecasted to impact our region Friday night into Saturday afternoon please note the following revised modified DART service levels. Friday, January 28 – Sussex County: Route 201: Last trip departs the Lewes Transit Center at 7:00 PM. Last trip departs the Rehoboth Boardwalk…
Read MoreGeorgetown Implements Snow Emergency Plan Effective At 7:00 p.m.
Georgetown will activate its snow emergency plan at 7:00 tonight. Parking along several that are designated snow emergency routes will be restricted, and vehicles may be subject to towing during the storm: ·         Market Street (East and West) · Bedford Street (North and South) · Bridgeville Road · Pine Street (East and West) · Race Street (North and South) · Front…
Read MoreDewey Beach Prepares To Battle Winter Storm
Dewey Beach plans to deploy its snow plow and tractor once the snow starts to accumulate Friday night into Saturday. Residents are reminded to have all vehicles and objects off the streets while plowing operations are taking place. Plowing is likely to take place between 8:00 p.m. and midnight Friday, and would resume Saturday at…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Snow Emergency Begins At 6:00 p.m. Fri.
A snow emergency in Rehoboth Beach will take effect at 6:00 p.m. this evening in anticipation of heavy snow. This means that no parking will be permitted on snow routes that include Bayard Avenue, Rehoboth Avenue and State Road. Vehicles that are parked in violation during the snow emergency will be ticketed and may be…
Read MoreVIDEO | Gov. Carney Presents FY ’23 Budget
Delaware Governor John Carney has presented his Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget , which will be reviewed by the General Assembly’s Joint Finance committee starting Tuesday. “We made it through the worst of the pandemic without cutting services or raising taxes. Responsibly managing our state budget is more important than ever. This budget proposal will do just…
Read MoreWinter Storm Bears Down On Delmarva
It looks like January will go out like a lion. The final weekend of the month is expected to start with accumulating snow. Winter storm watches are in place for Friday night into Saturday evening. There is the potential for coastal areas in particular to experience heavy snow and high wind gusts. According to Ocean…
Read MoreAtlantic General Will Open Walk-In Behavioral Health Center
Atlantic General Hospital will soon open the first Walk-In Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Worcester County. It will serve as a sort of urgent care facility for people in need of treatment or evaluation of acute mental health issues or substance use-related illness. A grant-funded partnership with TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital and more than a…
Read MoreGeorgetown Vigil Will Honor 2 Men Who Became Murder Victims
The men who became victims of a double homicide in Georgetown will be remembered at a community vigil in Georgetown. As the search for suspects in the shooting deaths of Armando Vicente Chilel Lopez and Honorio Velasquez continues, the community will come together tonight for a vigil at The Circle in Georgetown starting at 6:30…
Read MoreDel. Recreational Marijuana Bill Clears House Committee
A state House committee has cleared legislation that would allow adults in Delaware to legally use marijuana for recreational purposes, while setting up a legal framework to regulate cultivation, sale and possession of marijuana. “Today, we heard from numerous members of the public – advocates, veterans, retired law enforcement officers, educators and even faith leaders…
Read MoreLewes Invites Views On City Parking Issues
Some have described parking at the beaches as ‘the Wild, Wild West.’ That includes Lewes, which has begun a virtual public workshop on beach-related parking issues. A parking permit process is under consideration. The city is attempting to develop a solution that is fair and equitable to residents, business people and visitors. Something needs to…
Read MoreHouse Fire In Hurlock Claims Man’s Life
A house fire in Dorchester County has left a 73-year-old man dead. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office, the fire on Dolby Farm Road in Hurlock grew to two alarms early Tuesday morning. Harrison Evans, a resident of the home, was found deceased. Hurlock Volunteer firefighters had the fire under control in about…
Read MoreCovid-19 Update from Gov John Carney, DPH Director Dr. Karyl Rattay & DEMA Director AJ Schall
Sussex County Council Honors Retiring Employees, Looks to Boost FY 22 Budget with Additional RTT Revenue
The Sussex County Council has honored three County employees on their retirement. The county gave tributes and plaques to County Paramedic 2, Deborah Holding, Director of Environmental Services & Engineering, Brad Hawkes and Clerk of Council, Robin Griffith. All three have been employed by the county for just over 30 years. County Administrator Todd Lawson…
Read MoreNo Election in Frankford in February
There will not be an election in Frankford on February 5th. There were three council seats up for re-election and only the incumbents – Skip Ash, Pamela Davis and James Sample – filed to run. They will each serve another 2 years on the Town Council.
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