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Worcester County opens new coronavirus call center
The Worcester County Health Department opened a call center on Thursday to field questions and concerns over the Coronavirus. The call center will operate during health department business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Callers can access the line by dialing 410-632-1100 and selecting option #8. Coronarivus, officially referred to as…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Cancels Salisbury Marathon & RunSBY Festival and Other Activities
The City of Salisbury announces the following temporary actions aimed at minimizing the impact of COVID-19 in our community. The City of Salisbury Emergency Operations Center is now at a Level 2 Activation (Watch). This level of activation indicates that an event may occur and City department heads and critical staff are monitoring and reporting…
Read MoreUPDATED: Coronavirus cases continue to climb in Maryland
UPDATED – 3/12/20 – 6pm – Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Earlier today, the state reported its first case of community transmission. “This problem continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said…
Read MoreGov Carney Declares State of Emergency in Delaware to Prepare for Spread of Coronavirus – Effective 8am Friday, March 13
Governor John Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency declaration to prepare for the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The State of Emergency directs the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services’ Division of Public Health to mobilize state agency resources to assist with Delaware’s response to the…
Read MoreUPDATED: 3 more cases of coronavirus in Delaware
UPDATED – 3/12/20 – 5pm – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, DPH is currently monitoring 35 individuals. A total of 44 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive…
Read MoreMaryland State Police to hold DUI checkpoint on St. Patrick’s Day in Worcester County
Maryland State Police in conjunction with allied law enforcement agencies will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint on St. Patrick’s Day in Worcester County. The goal of the checkpoint is to locate impaired drivers and to promote public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. Law enforcement officers in Worcester County encourage Marylanders and those traveling…
Read MoreTwo critical following fire at Delaware City Refinery
Two are in critical condition following a fire at the Delaware City Refinery. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, first responders were dispatched to the Delaware City Refinery on Wrangle Hill Road near Delaware City shortly before 2 p.m. for reports of two burn patients. New Castle County paramedics, fire company medical staff,…
Read MoreState health officials announce first case of coronavirus in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing confirmation of the state’s first presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The case involves a New Castle County man over the age of 50 who is associated with the University of Delaware community, officials with DPH announced Wednesday. The individual is not severely ill…
Read MoreDelaware bill would prevent stores from refusing to accept cash
Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation to prohibit businesses from rejecting cash payments. Cash-free stores have begun popping up around the world with the promise of customer convenience and quick transactions, but their cash-free model leaves many people out, according to State Senator David McBride, the primary sponsor of the bill. “Technology can bring about exciting…
Read MoreCoast Guard aircrew medevacs cargo ship captain off Ocean City, Maryland
The Coast Guard medevaced a man off of a cargo ship approximately 25 miles off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, Tuesday. Crewmembers aboard the Panamanian flagged cargo ship Balsa 84, which was in route to the Delaware Bay area, contacted watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay’s command center around 10:20 a.m., notifying them…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan announces 9th case of coronavirus in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan today convened an emergency meeting of the Maryland Governor’s Executive Council (Cabinet) to review the state’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus. At the start of the Cabinet meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, the governor announced new guidance for long-term care facilities to help protect older people and limit the spread of…
Read MoreSussex County Names New P&Z Director
The Sussex County Council has named Jamie Whitehouse as Sussex County’s new Director of Planning and Zoning. He was named Acting Director when Janelle Cornwell left at the end of January for a similar position with the City of Lewes. Whitehouse, who was a planning professional in England, moved with his family to the US…
Read MoreUPDATED: Millsboro man killed in industrial accident in Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED 3-10-20: Delaware State Police have released the name of the Millsboro man who died last week in an industrial accident in Rehoboth Beach as 49 year old Frank Riemer. The investigation is continuing into the cause and manner of death. ========================================================== A Millsboro man was killed Thursday in an industrial accident in Rehoboth Beach.…
Read MoreSussex Tech JROTC Program to End in June
Sussex Tech’s JROTC program will close at the end of this school year. In spite of extensive research and outreach, JROTC Cadet Command has informed the district there are no certified instructors available in Delaware. The program needs 2 instructors to operate – one commissioned and one non-commissioned – each must be retired from the…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach to Begin Milling on Philadelphia Ave and Third Street This Week
Paving will be starting on Philadelphia Street and Third Street in Rehoboth Beach next week. The contractor is finishing final prep work and milling will begin on Thursday on Philadelphia between Scarborough and King Charles Avenues and on Third Street between Lake and Columbia Avenues. Expect road closures for through traffic during work hours –…
Read MoreMotorcycle Rider Injured in Crash East of Millsboro
Emergency personnel from Indian River Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motorcycle accident on Warwick Road east of Millsboro just before 9 on Monday evening. Officials say the rider of a Honda missed a curve and went off the road striking several driveway markers, crossed through a front lawn and collided with a small tree. …
Read MoreMilford PD Meeting Tonight to Discuss New HQ
Residents in Milford are invited to a community conversation about the new Milford Police Department headquarters. The meeting will be held tonight at 7pm at the Carlisle Fire Company. Chief Brown wants to share with you the plans for the new facility and get your input on the exterior design. A public hearing will be…
Read MoreDE FFA To Hold Annual Convention in Dover
The Delaware FFA will host its 90th annual State FFA Convention this week at Delaware State University in Dover. The convention is Wednesday and Thursday and members will participate in career and leadership development events as well as leadership workshops. On Wednesday FFA members will take part in a day of service – packing over…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Asking DE PSC for Updates to Electric & Natural Gas Delivery Rates
Delmarva Power is requesting that the Delaware Public Service Commission update electric and natural gas delivery rates to reflect the costs associated with reliability improvements to the local energy grid, along with new technology the company has implemented to meet customer needs and growth in Delaware. The request would adjust a typical electric residential customer’s…
Read MoreDE Memorial Bridge Breaking Traffic Records
The Delaware Memorial Bridge continues to break traffic records in the New Year. In January the bridge handled over 1.3-million vehicles – in February over 1.2-million vehicles traveled through the southbound toll plaza. The previous January record has stood since 2006 – and February’s previous record has been on the books since 2004. The bridge…
Read More6th Coronavirus Case in Maryland Confirmed
A 6th case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan says the newest case in a Prince George’s County resident who traveled out of state recently. Maryland health officials say there are no major concerns over exposure risk to the community and no connection to the previous cases. This is the first…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday – Possible P&Z Director Selected?
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. On the agenda, the council will discuss a selection for Director of Planning and Zoning. Former director Janelle Cornwell left to take a similar position with the City of Lewes at the end of January. There will be two public hearings during the morning session…
Read MoreDPH Advises Older Delawareans to Avoid Crowds to Reduce Risk from Coronavirus
Delaware Public health officials advise older Delawareans and people with severe chronic health conditions to follow guidelines issued by the CDC and to avoid crowds as much as possible to reduce the risk of contracting coronavirus. Early data shows older people are twice as likely to suffer a serious illness from coronavirus or COVID-19. Currently…
Read MoreUPDATED: Coronavirus UPDATE – VA Marine & CPAC Attendee in MD Test Positive
UPDATED 3/8/20 8:30am: A Wilmington couple are among the passenger of the cruise ship that’s off the coast of San Francisco, California where 21 people – 19 crew and 2 guests – have tested positive with coronavirus. NBC 10 in Philadelphia reports the couple – Frank and Gail Sanderson – have been restricted to their…
Read MoreBrandywine Valley SPCA Opens Dover Campus
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has opened a campus in Kent County. A grand opening celebration was held at their new location in Dover on Saturday. The new campus includes an adoption center, stray dog holding, low cost vet clinic and more. This completes Brandywine’s plans to open a full-service facility in each county – and…
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