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Del. Weekly COVID-19 Update
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Total positive cases since March 11, 2020: 139,380 7-day average of new positive cases: 391.6, a decrease from 445.7 last week 7-day average for the…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Seeks To “Re-fund Police” With $150-M Investment
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has proposed a $150-million investment that will, in his words, re- fund the police. Hogan said Friday the proposal would provide more resources for law enforcement to fight violent crime. “Trying to reduce crime by defunding the police is dangerous, radical, far-left lunacy,” Hogan said. “The reality is that our police…
Read MoreMotorcyclist Killed In Kent Co. Crash
Update: Delaware State Police Sunday identified the man who died when a motorcycle and another vehicle collided Friday afternoon on Route 8 west of Dover as Corey Mayes, 25, of Henderson, Maryland. ———————————————————————————————————————————– A crash west of Dover has claimed the life of a man who was driving a motorcycle. According to Delaware State Police,…
Read MoreDel. Wetlands Conference Scheduled For Feb. ’22
The dates are set for the 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference. The event in February will highlight the importance of wetlands in Delaware and around the mid-Atlantic region. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, more than 400 wetland experts and advocates are expected to gather for the biennial conference at the Wilmington riverfront. DNREC…
Read MoreCrash Near Milton Claims Life Of Motorcyclist
Update: Sunday, Delaware State Police identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash near Milton Friday morning as Darin E. Frye, 52, of Lewes, Delaware. ———————————————————————————————————————————– A crash near Milton Friday morning resulted in the death of a Lewes-area man who was driving a motorcycle. According to Delaware State Police, a Jeep driven by a…
Read MoreFood Bank Of Del. Hosts Mobile Food Pantry in Sussex Co. Monday
The Food Bank of Delaware is hosting more drive-through mobile pantries for Delawareans who face food insecurity. Food will be available this Monday at Crossroad Community Church, on State Forest Road between Georgetown and Bridgeville, starting at 11:00 a.m. The Food Bank is requesting pre-registration to speed up the check-in process. Please CLICK HERE On-site…
Read MoreImpaired Driving Simulator Hits The Roads In Del.
Delaware has its first Impaired Driving Simulator Program. The Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement received a grant of $140,000 from Highmark Delaware to help purchase the simulator, which replicates the experience of driving while impaired or distracted. Vision, braking and steering are among driver functions that are impacted. The simulator will be deployed…
Read MoreRabid Skunk Discovered In Greenwood
Delaware Public Health has determined that a skunk that attacked a feral cat in Greenwood tested positive for rabies.The cat got away but was later discovered dead. DPH officials said Delawareans should be very cautious around unknown wild animals, including feral cats and strays.Wild and stray animals should not be approached, touched or fed. According…
Read MoreCaroline County’s Crystal Steel Partners With Ørsted To Build Turbine Parts
Ørsted and Crystal Steel of Federalsburg will be partners in Maryland’s first offshore wind steel fabrication center. A plan was announced Thursday for Crystal Steel to build wind turbine foundations for Ørsted. The deal is worth $72-million, and Crystal Steel’s workforce would grow by about 30-percent. “The entire mission of my administration has been to…
Read MoreSen. Carper Hosts Field Hearing On Drinking Water Infrastructure
Senator Tom Carper, D.-Del., will host a field hearing in Dover today (Friday) to examine local challenges surrounding drinking water. Carper is Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. He will be accompanied by Ranking Member Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R.-WV. The session looks to “identify unique challenges for small, rural…
Read MoreConstruction “Tops Off” At New Howard T. Ennis School
Construction of the new Howard T. Ennis School has reached a milestone. A ‘topping off’ ceremony was held Wednesday at the construction site. Indian River School District leaders and state officials were joined by students. Many of them signed their name on the last steel beam before it was put into place. Some guests left…
Read More2-Year-Old Boy Struck, Killed While Standing In Roadway
Updated, Saturday morning: Delaware State Police have identified the two-year-old child who tragically died in an accident on Slaughter Beach Road this week as Elridge Brundge of Dover. The incident is still under investigation. ———————————————————————————————————————————– A two-year-old boy has died of injuries suffered when he was hit by a vehicle on Slaughter Beach Road near…
Read MoreARPA Funds Directed Toward Del. Healthcare Workforce Recruitment, Retention
Delaware hospitals, long-term care facilities and state-operated 24 / 7 facilities will be eligible for a share of American Rescue Plan Act funding to boost their work forces. Governor John Carney said Wednesday that more than $75-million in financial support will go toward recruitment and retention incentives for Delawareans who have and are working on…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Announces Major Laptop Contribution To Eastern Shore Nonprofits
More than 200 laptops have been contributed to 11 local nonprofit organizations on the Maryland Eastern Shore. Governor Larry Hogan made the announcement Wednesday in Crisfield before the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake. The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives, Department of General Services and non-profit PC’s for People made the contribution possible. “The…
Read MoreDel. House District Maps Released
New proposed maps for Delaware’s 41 State House districts have been released. The maps are redrawn every ten years following the Census. House leaders said Wednesday that numerous requirements were followed to get to this point: each district should be relatively similar in population and be contiguous while observing natural or political boundaries. The House…
Read MoreHouse, Senate Democratic Leaders Call For Indicted Auditor McGuiness To Take Leave Of Absence
The leaders of the Delaware State Senate and State House Democratic Caucuses are encouraging State Auditor Kathy McGuiness to take a leave of absence as she faces criminal charges. McGuiness was indicted Monday, and has claimed she is innocent of all charges. The following statements were released by the Democratic Caucuses Wednesday evening: Delaware Senate…
Read MoreDelDOT Hosts Virtual Hearing On Park Ave. Phase 2 Widening Project
Park Avenue / US Route 9 would be widened to accommodate turn lanes and shoulders, under a proposed project that’s being detailed during a virtual public workshop. DelDOT is presenting the Park Avenue Relocation Phase Two workshop today (Wednesday) between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. To register for the hearing, please CLICK HERE Park Avenue…
Read MoreLewes To Require Fire Sprinklers In New Homes
Lewes City Council is being praised for approving a requirement that all new homes be equipped with fire sprinklers. The fire suppression system requirement will become part of the City of Lewes building code. It applies to single-family homes as well as townhomes and apartment complexes. Paul Eichler of the Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition said…
Read MoreAbortion-Related Ordinance Tabled By Seaford City Council
Seaford City Council has tabled a proposed ordinance that would have required an abortion provider to bury remains or have them cremated, and would not allow them to be considered “medical waste.” A vote was expected at Tuesday night’s meeting. Under the proposal, a woman who seeks an abortion would be able to choose cremation…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. State Senate Confirms 9 Nominations From Gov. Carney
Update: The State Senate confirmed nine of Governor John Carney’s nominees to judgeships, boards and commissions Wednesday afternoon. Carney said he appreciates the Senate’s careful consideration, and is confident each nominee has the good judgement and experience necessary to serve. Theresa Hayes will serve as a Judge on Family Court in Sussex County. Kristine Kellenbenz…
Read MoreSussex County Council Recognizes Council President Vincent, Talks Buffers and Turns Down Fenwick-area CU Application
The Sussex County Council recognized Council President Mike Vincent for his 50 years of service to the Seaford Fire Company. Assistant County Attorney, Vince Robertson, again discussed a proposed ordinance related to buffers, wetlands and drainage. The County appointed a working group which released its report then saw no follow up. The buffer topic has…
Read MoreGov. Carney Submits Nomination For New Secretary Of Education
Governor John Carney has nominated a former superintendent of the Brandywine School District to become Delaware’s next Secretary of Education. If confirmed by the State Senate, Dr. Mark Holodick would replace Dr. Susan Bunting. Bunting was superintendent of the Indian River School District before joining the Carney administration in 2017. She plans to step down…
Read MoreBrandywine Special Education Teacher is ’22 Del. Teacher Of The Year
Delaware’s Teacher of the Year 2022 is a Brandywine High School special education teacher, Jahsha Tabron. Tabron received the honor Monday night in Dover. 20 nominees from school districts and charter schools statewide were nominated for consideration. For a list of all of the nominees, please CLICK HERE “As a special education teacher, I have…
Read MoreMixed Results in Del. Cancer Mortality Study
Delaware is making some progress in reducing cancer mortality, but the state holds the 15th-highest rating for cancer mortality in the time frame of 2013-2017, unchanged from 2012-2016. The Division of Public Health presented its data report to the Delaware Cancer Consortium Monday. To read the report, please CLICK HERE Findings are mixed, but Health…
Read MoreHarrington Woman Killed In Crash On Route 13
A 47-year-old Harrington woman has died as a result of injuries suffered in a crash on Route 13 southbound near Paradise Alley Road. Delaware State Police said shortly before 1:30 Monday afternoon, the car started to veer off the west edge of the roadway. The driver tried to regain control, but the vehicle started to…
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