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Gov Carney Signs Executive Order #43 – Rapid Workforce Training & Redeployment Training Initiative
Governor John Carney on Monday signed Executive Order #43, creating the Rapid Workforce Training and Redeployment Training Initiative to assist Delaware workers and their families who have lost jobs and income due to the COVID-19 crisis. The workforce development program will initially be funded with $10 million of federal CARES Act funding. Investments in workforce development…
Read MoreSussex County Monitoring TS Isaias
Sussex County could see its most significant brush with tropical weather for the 2020 season yet, as a would-be hurricane churning off the Atlantic coast has its eye – with gusty winds and torrential rains wrapped around it – set on the mid-Atlantic region and beyond in the hours ahead. Forecasters with the National Hurricane…
Read MoreTips on Preparing for Isaias
Tropical storms are not just a threat to coastal communities. High winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and flooding can occur throughout Delaware. The current forecast calls for heavy rain and tropical storm-force winds to begin in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Widespread three to five inches of rainfall is possible with isolated higher amounts; the…
Read MoreFormer Del. Adjutant General Carol Timmons Has Died
Major General Carol Timmons, who served as Delaware Adjutant General for two years, has died at age 62. The Delaware National Guard reported her passing Monday. Senator Chris Coons, D- Del., said “Carol’s quiet confidence and determination propelled her to the position of a well-respected leader of leaders. She was deeply sincere and positive, and…
Read MoreDewey Lifeguards Help Resuscitate Toddler
Members of the Dewey Beach Patrol resuscitated a toddler last Monday morning after she was seriously injured. This did not happen on the beach, but in a townhouse in the ocean block of Dickinson Street where the three-year-old girl had tumbled down a flight of stairs. After her frightened parents called 9-1-1 for help, the lifeguards heard…
Read MoreOnly 5 Days to Rehoboth Election Day 2020!
Almost 900 voters have already cast their absentee ballot! Election day in Rehoboth Beach is this coming Saturday, but more than likely, the voters have already decided the election. According to Krys Johnson, city spokeswoman, as of last Wednesday, the city had mailed out 1178 absentee ballots and about 75 percent (881) of them have…
Read MoreAll Eyes On Isaias
Watches for tropical storms and flash flooding were issued for much of the region Sunday as the storm known as Isaias was bearing down on Florida. The main threats of the storm were expected to be rain, wind and rip currents at the beaches. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency warned Delawareans to expect road closures,…
Read MoreSingle-Vehicle Crash In Milford Kills Driver From Pa.
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash in Milford early Sunday morning that left the driver dead. At about 6:30 a.m., a northbound car on South DuPont Boulevard left the roadway near Buccaneer Boulevard and crashed into a traffic light pole. Police said the driver, 19-year-old Malik Thompson of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, died at the scene.…
Read MoreCapt. Derrick Harvey Named Milton Police Chief
The Town of Milton has elevated a police Captain to the position of Chief of Police. Captain Derrick Harvey has 16 years of law enforcement experience in Milton. Town officials said in a statement that Harvey “continues to demonstrate leadership and dedication in serving the Milton community. Chief Harvey portrays unwavering professionalism, leadership and integrity.”…
Read MoreHarrington Area Crash Leaves Denton Man Dead
Delaware State Police were called for a crash on Flatiron Road west of Harrington just after 6:35 Friday evening.  Police say a Ford Explorer was eastbound when the driver, 34 year old Frederick Wildt of Ellendale, went off the roadway and into a shallow, grassy swale and overturned ejecting the driver and passenger. Neither was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Swimming Advisory LIFTED for Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 7/31/20 4pm – DNREC lifted the recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue late Friday afternoon after water quality tests taken Thursday showed bacteria levels had returned below the advisory level. The advisory had been issued Thursday based on results from Wednesday’s regularly scheduled sampling by DNREC’s Recreational Water Program. Ocean beach…
Read MoreNighttime Resurfacing Part of Rt 13 Business in Salisbury Begins Sunday
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will resurface a portion of US 13 Business (North Salisbury Boulevard) beginning Sunday, August 2. The resurfacing will cover 1.5 miles of US 13 Business from the railroad bridge near Liberty Street/Edgemore Avenue to the Salisbury Bypass in Wicomico County. Crews from Allan Myers, Inc.…
Read MoreFace Coverings Mandatory on OC Boardwalk as of 5pm Friday
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan passed a declaration requiring everyone over the age of five to wear face coverings on Ocean City’s Boardwalk between the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. The ordinance takes effect Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m. The declaration was passed following Gov. Hogan’s expanded statewide masking order requiring face…
Read MoreWorcester County Health Cancels August 3 & 4 Coronavirus Testing
Due to the threat of Hurricane Isaias moving into the area beginning Monday, testing appointments scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2020 at the West Ocean City Park & Ride and Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Pocomoke Health Center are canceled. The Worcester County Health Department will call individuals who are scheduled for testing on…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Extends Fishing Tournament To Aug. 9th
The White Marlin Open in Ocean City, billed as the World’s Largest Billfish Tournament, is adding several days. The forecast of possible inclement weather offshore early next week leads organizers to extend the fishing tournament through Sunday August 9th. The White Marlin Open officially begins Monday. Harbour Island Marina will not be open for spectators…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Available In OC This Weekend
Maryland has scheduled several large-scale COVID-19 Testing Events, including a drive-through testing program at the Ocean City Convention Center this weekend. Appointments for a test can be made through the Worcester County Health Department by calling 410-632-1100, then pressing 8. Additional testing clinics are also being planned for select weekends in August and September. A…
Read More2 Killed In Worcester Co. Motor Vehicle Crash
Maryland State Police are investigating a crash in Worcester County that claimed two lives. A preliminary investigation indicates that a pick-up truck heading westbound on Route 50 at Route 610 Wednesday night collided with a northbound vehicle whose driver failed to yield the right of way. The driver of that car, 79-year-old Brenda Gotinsky of…
Read MoreIndian River School District Hires New Assistant Superintendent
A longtime Maryland educator has been hired as the new Assistant Superintendent of the Indian River School District. Karen Blannard was approved by the Board of Education at its regular meeting this week. She has been assistant superintendent and executive director of school support with Baltimore County Schools since 2010. Blannard also has previous experience…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Schools To Begin With Distance Learning
Students in Worcester County Public Schools will start the new academic with remote instruction September 8th, as the district hopes to progress in phases toward more in-person instruction. Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor announced the decision Thursday, joined by members of the Board of Education, the Health Department, Worcester County Commissioners and educators. A model…
Read MoreMd. Pauses Further Economic Reopening, Expands Mask Rules
Maryland will require that masks be worn in more public places. The state is discouraging travel to a number of states with high rates of new positive COVID-19 test results. Also, initial results of contact tracing have been released. And, Maryland is putting plans to further reopen the economy on hold. Contact tracing results were…
Read More‘Road To Recovery Is Running Short,’ Says Beach Chamber
How much of a hit has the beach business community taken due to the pandemic, restrictions and travel advisories? The cost has reached tens of millions of dollars, according to a Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce survey. The Chamber Wednesday shared a letter it sent to Governor John Carney. In it, the…
Read MoreOC BikeFest, Delmarva Bike Week Postponed Until 2021
A motorcycle event that typically draws bikers from a multitude of states to Ocean City each September will not be happening this year. Organizers and town officials, in consultation with the Worcester County Health Department, said Wednesday that all activities associated with BikeFest and Bike Week are postponed until 2021. Performances and additional information will…
Read MoreLightning May Have Caused Mobile Home Fire
A preliminary investigation indicates that a bolt of lightning may have caused a mobile home fire in Wicomico County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire on Meadow Bridge Road in Fruitland was reported Tuesday night at about 8:33 p.m. About 25 members of the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Company had the fire…
Read MoreBeat The Peak Alert, Wed. July 29th
Delaware Electric Cooperative has set Beat The Peak hours for Wednesday between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Members are asked to conserve electricity during a time of expected high demand. Possible steps include turning the thermostat up a few degrees, delaying the use of large appliances and turning off unnecessary lights.
Read MoreWicomico Co. Starts School Year With Virtual Learning
Wicomico County public school students will start the academic year with virtual instruction. The board of education approved the plan suggested by Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin. “Ever since March 13 th , we have looked forward to the day when we could safely resume face-to-face instruction in our classrooms,” Dr. Hanlin said. “Throughout this summer…
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