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Berlin Town Offices Closed After Positive Covid-19 Tests
Effectively immediately, Town Hall and all town-owned buildings will be closed due to Town of Berlin employees testing positive for COVID-19. The decision to close buildings was made out of an abundance of caution to protect the health and safety of employees and the public. Buildings will remain closed to be cleaned and disinfected. A…
Read MoreMan Badly Burned In Georgetown Fire
A 37-year-old man has been critically injured in a fire that ignited vegetation and an apparent homeless campsite in Georgetown. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, local firefighters and paramedics responded to Douglas Street Monday night and found the burn victim. He was taken to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County, Pennsylvania for…
Read MoreUpdate: Delmar, Md. Voters Elect New Mayor
*Update: Benjamin Jorden has been elected Mayor of Delmar Md. Jorden defeated incumbent Karen Wells in Tuesday’s election, 126-76. Two open seats on Delmar, Maryland Town Commission were won by Jacob Boothe and Cory Shaffer.Another candidate, Faith Higbee, finished out of the running. ———————————————————————————————————————————– It was election day Tuesday in Delmar, Maryland. Votes may be…
Read MoreMd. Addresses Anti-Asian Hate Crime And Bias
Maryland is announcing a series of actions to combat anti-Asian hate crime and crimes of bias. Former U.S. Attorney Robert Hur was appointed chair of the Governor’s Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup last spring as incidents of violence and discrimination targeting Asian Americans were on the rise. Governor Larry Hogan said the state plans to…
Read MoreDel. To Invest More Than $7-Million Into Tourism Recovery
Delaware will invest more than $7,000,000 into tourism, travel and outdoor recreation from an American Rescue Plan program administered by the Economic Development Administration. Grants will be awarded for efforts that advance the economic recovery of communities where travel and outdoor recreation were hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Governor John Carney and…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Steps Up Special Meeting Schedule
The plate is getting full for the Rehoboth Beach Commissioners. In addition to their regular meetings, the board will hold several special meetings into February. Sussex County’s outfall proposal, the Wilmington and Baltimore Avenue Streetscape, the comprehensive development plan, the fiscal 2023 budget and outdoor dining are among issues to be discussed at special meetings.…
Read MoreRidership Rebounds On The Cape May – Lewes Ferry In 2021
Ridership on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry reboundded during the busiest months of 2021, compared to 2020. According to a Delaware River and Bay Authority report, more than half-a-million passengers rode the ferry between May and October, and 171,600 vehicles also made the crossing. Numbers are also showing a very strong September and October.…
Read MoreWater Service Repairs for Areas of Bay Street in Berlin Tonight
Berlin, Maryland residents – water service will be temporarily turned off for repairs overnight Monday, November 15 into Tuesday, November 16 from approximately 10:00 PM on Monday until approximately 5:00 AM on Tuesday. This will will affect addresses within the areas shown. The town apologizes for any inconvenience and will work to restore service as…
Read MoreNo Election December 4 in Dagsboro
Dagsboro town officials tell WGMD there will not be an election in Dagsboro on December 4. There were three seats up for election. Incumbents Brian Baull and Theresa Ulrich have been returned to their seats. Patrick Miller did not file for re-election, however William Labor was the only candidate to file for the remaining seat.
Read MoreGeorgetown Turns Green For World Philanthropy Day
The Circle in Georgetown and buildings around it will be lit up in green for World Philanthropy Day. According to the Delaware Community Foundation, the display this week celebrates the impact of philanthropy and the people who make it happen to help increase the quality of life in Sussex County. āPhilanthropy means more than writing…
Read MoreWorking Smoke Alarm Alerts Occupants To Fire
A fire in Wicomico County over the weekend has caused about $100,000 damage to a home and its contents. The blaze broke out Sunday afternoon on Downing Street in Hebron. No injuries were reported and firefighters had the fire under control in about half-an-hour. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a working smoke…
Read MoreThousands Turn Out For 50th Waterfowl Festival In Talbot Co.
Big crowds came out Sunday for the 50th Waterfowl Festival in Easton, a showcase of wildlife art which also included a sportsman’s expo. A nonprofit organization presents the annual festival as it continues to advocate for protecting the wildlife and habitat of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Games and contests for kids included the kids’ fly fishing…
Read MoreVirtual Conference Addresses Potential And Challenges of Del. Global Trade And Investment
More than one in five jobs in Delaware, is dependant on international trade. The COVID-19 pandemic and the supply chain crisis may impact the potential of economic activity among various countries. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Summit is being hosted today (Monday) by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.Former Governor Jack Markell, recently appointed as the Biden Administration’s…
Read MoreFood Bank of Del. Schedules More Drive-Thru Pantries Before Thanksgiving
The Food Bank of Delaware is organizing more drive-through pantries for Delawareans and families facing food insecurity, in time for Thanksgiving. Turkeys will be distributed at mobile pantries in each county next week. Proof of Delaware residency is required, and pre-registration is requested, but on-site registration will also be available. A drive-through pantry is scheduled…
Read MoreDover Area Crash Leaves Motorcycle Operator Dead
Ā *Update: the motorcycle driver who died as a result of injuries suffered in a crash Friday night has been identified as 37-year-old Abimael Medina-Diaz of Dover* A crash at Maple Dale and Kenton Roads near Dover has left a 37 year old Dover man dead. Delaware State Police say the Dover man was traveling northbound…
Read MoreFire Heavily Damages Rehoboth Area Home
A fire that heavily damaged a home near Rehoboth Beach Saturday morning has been ruled accidental by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. The fire was reported around 8am and when Lewes firefighters arrived at the Dove Knoll Drive home they found fire coming from an attached garage. Crews from multiple fire companies provided assistance at…
Read MoreBoat Ramp Dock at Holts Landing to be Removed for Repairs
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will remove the Holts Landing State Park boat ramp dock next week until spring 2022. The dock was damaged by a storm and a severe low- and high-tide cycle. The dock will be removed for repairs and will be replaced in the spring. The boat ramp…
Read MoreVIDEO: Dr Donna Hanlin Announces Retirement
Dr. Donna Hanlin, who has served as Superintendent of Wicomico County Public Schools since July 2016, announced Friday that she will retire June 30 after an education career of more than 43 years.Ā āIt is with mixed emotions that I shared with the Board on Tuesday evening my plans to retire effective June 30, 2022,ā Dr.…
Read MoreCandidates Have till 4:30 this Afternoon to File for Town Council Election in Dagsboro
Dagsboro voters will go to the polls on Saturday, December 4 to elect 3 members to the Town council – each is for a 2-year term. This is the last week that candidates for the Dagsboro town council can file for election. Candidates have until 4:30pm on Friday, November 12 to file. Voter registration is…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach House Fire Under Investigation
A house fire on Country Club Drive in Rehoboth Beach is under investigation. According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, the fire broke out Thursday at about 8:15 p.m. No one was home at the time and no injuries were reported. The RBVFC said the fire on the exterior of the home was quickly…
Read MoreLaurel Public Library Introduces “Food for Fines” Donation Program
The Laurel Public Library has a special incentive as it starts a food drive. Patrons who owe fines or face a charge for a replacement card can reduce the amount by $1.00 for each donation of a canned or boxed non-perishable food item, up to $20. People who do not owe a fine are also…
Read MoreSens. Carper, Coons Invite Applications For District Court Vacancy
Democratic Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons of Delaware are inviting applicants for consideration to become a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Senators recommend candidates for judgeships to the President, who formally nominates an individual to the Senate for its advice and consent. The formal application is an Expression…
Read MoreKent Co. Crash Claims Life Of Georgetown Man
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash north of Dover on Route 1 early Tuesday morning that has left a Georgetown man dead. At about 5:47 a.m. Tuesday, a southbound car traveled partially into the center grass median, veered back into the roadway, rotated and traveled across both southbound lanes of traffic. The car then…
Read MoreMd. Board of Ed. Sets Meeting To Review Mask Mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education has scheduled a special virtual meeting for Tuesday, November 16th to gather feedback on the state’s emergency school mask requirement through public input and public health testimony. The Board last spring passed a resolution calling for the return to safe, in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year. An emergency…
Read MoreDel. DMV Extends Services Directed Toward Veterans
The Delaware DMV is expanding services for veterans, and is spreading awareness through a new enhanced webpage. The site highlights services that are available for veterans and active members of the military. One service: “Heroes on the Highway,” a commercial driver license program designed to assist veterans with getting a CDL, with the goal of…
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