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DPH Update: 143 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 166 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. In advance of the…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Nearly Triples Since March
As expected, Delawareās unemployment rate in April was 14.3% – up from 5% in March.Ā There were 66,700 Delawareans unemployed in April compared to 17,600 a year ago.Ā Delawareās unemployment rate is lower than the national rate at 14.7%.Ā However in Sussex County ā the unemployment rate is at 16% for April ā up from…
Read MorePerdue Farms Hosts Virtual Town Hall Meetings During Coronavirus
Perdue Farms has been hosting Town Hall-style webinars at locations where they have production operations to keep the dialogue ongoing regarding the coronavirus pandemic.Ā Officials from Perdue have shared the safety measures the company has implemented to protect employees and answered questions to alleviate outstanding concerns.Ā Attendees also shared suggestions for additional safety measures the…
Read MoreChristmas Arrives Early for DE Healthcare Worker
An online casino games player, who recently registered with the iGaming site at Harrington Raceway & Casino, made a $3.75 wager and won a jackpot of over $473,000!!Ā The Santaās Super Slot jackpot is a progressive jackpot that awards randomly ā and was last hit on Christmas Day of 2018!Ā The winner wishes to remain…
Read MoreCity employee in Salisbury tests positive for coronavirus
Mayor Jake Day has announced that a second municipal employee of the City of Salisbury has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee, a member of the Salisbury Fire Department, is currently presenting with a cough, but no other symptoms. The employee will remain in home isolation as mandated by the Wicomico County Health Department City…
Read MoreMaryland State Police partner with American Red Cross for blood drive effort
Maryland State Police are joining with other state law enforcement agencies to assist the American Red Cross in encouraging the public to donate blood during the coronavirus pandemic. The push to donate blood is an effort by state law enforcement employees in Maryland who want to honor the memories of those Marylanders who lost their…
Read MoreSussex County Air Force Salute to honor healthcare heroes in Sussex County
The Sussex County Air Force Salute is now tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 23, depending on weather conditions. Morning thunderstorms will cause a GO/NO GO decision that will take place Saturday morning at 9 a.m., at which time organizers will decide whether or not to hold the event as scheduled or postpone it to either…
Read MoreDelaware Electric Co-op announces rate decrease for all members
Delaware Electric Cooperativeās Board of Directors approved a rate decrease for all 103,000 of its members. On June 1, rates for those served by Delaware Electric Cooperative will fall by four percent, a reduction that will save DECās membership $7 million per year. The rate decrease will save the average family using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of…
Read MoreCVS opening 17 new coronavirus test sites in Maryland
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) will open 17 new COVID-19 test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across Maryland. The opening of additional test sites across the state and country will be announced by the end of the month. These new sites will utilize self-swab tests and mark the next phase of the companyās nationwide…
Read MoreDelaware lodging industry urges Governor to ease restrictions
In a letter sent to Governor John Carney, the Delaware Hotel and Lodging Association (DHLA) urged him to reconsider his restrictions on leisure travel rentals. As part of the 10th modification to his State of Emergency declaration issued on April 6, the governor closed commercial lodging to leisure guests. The category includes hotels, motels, inns,…
Read MoreDelDOT to resume cash tolling statewide
Delawareās three toll plazas will resume cash collection at the I-95, Biddles, and Dover Toll PlazasĀ on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 12:00 p.m.Ā Ā Motorists without a valid E-ZPass transponder mounted must again use the cash lanes to pay their tolls. In addition, all Delaware Toll Plazas will also reopen for walk-in services. DelDOT says they…
Read MoreHighmark extends coverage of COVID-19 treatment and telemedicine
Highmark has announced that members who require in-network, inpatient hospital care for coronavirus (COVID-19) will not have to worry about paying cost-sharing such as deductibles, coinsurance and copays through Sept. 30. The health insurer had initially made the decision to waive cost-sharing for in-network, inpatient COVID-19 related hospital care through the end of May. Self-funded…
Read MoreDART announces new bus service routes for Memorial Day
New this Memorial Day, DART offers bus service in New Castle County on Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 13, 15, 33, 40, and 47, using a Saturday schedule, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service. John Sisson, Delaware Transit Corporationās CEO states, āWeāre pleased to offer this additional holiday service for essential workers and riders needing access…
Read MoreDelaware GOP lawmakers write U.S. Attorney General accusing Governor Carney of violating the Constitution
In a letter addressed to William G. Barr, Attorney General of the United States, three Delaware legislators allege Governor John C. Carney of multiple violations of the United States Constitution. āThe Governor of Delaware has usurped the authority of the citizens of the State of Delaware and the legislative and judicial branches of government,ā said…
Read MoreProposed Sussex County FY 2021 Budget Includes No Tax or Sewer Increases
The Sussex County Council saw the proposed FY 21 budget this morning – a bare bones budget thanks to the impacts of coronavirus. The County’s proposed budget is $157.8-million – a decrease of $27.9-million or 15% from the current budget – and includes no increases in property taxes or sewer service rates. It does include…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE: 168 Additional Positive Cases; 7 New Deaths; 215 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing seven additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.Ā In total, 304 Delawareans…
Read MoreHomer Gudelsky Park in West OC Reopens
Effective May 19, 2020, Worcester County Recreation & Parks (WCRP) is reopening Homer Gudelsky Park to the public. Visitors are reminded to adhere to physical distancing guidelines and gathering limits in compliance with Phase One of Governor Larry Hoganās Maryland Roadmap to Recovery plan. Public Landing beach will remain closed until the current park renovation…
Read MoreUS Department of Justice Increases Efforts to Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing During the Coronavirus Pandemic
United States Attorney David C. Weiss requests that anyone who has witnessed or experienced sexual harassment by a landlord, property manager, maintenance worker, or anyone with control over housing report that conduct to federal or state law enforcement officials. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the ability of many people to pay rent on time and…
Read MoreIRSD Schools to Host Virtual/Drive-Up Graduation Ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies at Indian River High School, Sussex Central High School and the Howard T. Ennis School will be a combination of virtual and drive-up events in 2020. The Indian River Board of Education approved the plan at its regular meeting on May 18. In addition to hosting virtual online ceremonies that will feature photo…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces Critical Milestone in COVID-19 Testing Strategy as State Broadens Criteria for Testing, Dramatically Expands Testing Availability Statewide
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the state has reached a critical milestone in its long-term COVID-19 testing strategy, surpassing 200,000 tests and completing testing of 3.5 percent of the stateās population, and now has the capacity and supplies to offer testing to Marylanders who may have been exposed to the disease even if they…
Read MoreDNREC to Lift Beach Restrictions, Visitor Numbers Limited in State Parks for Memorial Day Weekend; Campgrounds Remain Closed Through at Least May 31
Delawareans will resume activities such as swimming and sunbathing on Delaware State Park beaches for Memorial Day weekend, with existing restrictions on beaches being lifted by the Governor effective Friday, May 22 at 5 p.m. Out-of-state visitors who have maintained a 14-day quarantine since entering the state are also allowed to resume activity on Delaware…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Additional Interim Steps for Retail, Restaurant Businesses to Expand Operations
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced additional steps allowing retail establishments and restaurants to expand operations ā while maintaining social distancing to prevent spread of COVID-19. Under the interim steps announced on Tuesday, all retail establishments in Delaware may operate by appointment only beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Restaurants, bars, taprooms and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney & Ed Secretary Bunting Planning for Reopening of DE Schools
UPDATED 5/19 11:45am – The public is encouraged to participate in these meetings. The first meeting is at 2pm Thursday, May 22. Click on this link for more information – https://publicmeetings.delaware.gov/Meeting/66051 ======================================== Governor John Carney and Secretary of Education Susan Bunting announced a public strategy on Monday to plan for the safe reopening of Delaware…
Read MoreOcean City will hold July 4th fireworks
Ocean City Council voted Monday night to approve moving forward on July 4th fireworks by a 6-1 vote with Councilman Dennis Dare dissenting. The voteĀ gave Town Manager Doug Miller direction to sign a contract with a July date. The contract also has an August and September date giving the town flexibility if they need to…
Read MoreSussex County Council to See FY 2021 Budget Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will be presented with the proposed FY 2021 budget during Tuesday’s meeting in Georgetown. During last week’s meeting Finance Director Gina Jennings told the council that this will be a very no-frills budget as they don’t know how the coronavirus pandemic will impact revenues, but she is expecting revenues to be…
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