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MD PSC Grants OC’s Petition Request to Review New Larger Turbine Sizes for Offshore Wind Projects
The Maryland Public Service Commission has granted Ocean City’s petition request to review the new proposed turbine sizes for two wind energy projects that were approved in 2017. The Commission determined that the new larger turbines – which are nearly double the size proposed two years ago – constitute material changes to the original applications.…
Read MoreMD Governor Hogan to Invest More in Education
Governor Larry Hogan today, following his recent announcement to launch the next chapter of education reform in Maryland, committed another $130 million in additional education spending, including prekindergarten expansion and Concentrations of Poverty Grants. The governor will also introduce new legislation to expand access to Advanced Placement (AP) tests for low-income students. “I believe very strongly that…
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Drop Ahead of the Holidays
The national average for a gallon of gas is at $2.56 – down 2 cents in the past week. According to AAA-Mid-Atlantic, the price at the pump dropped 3 cents in Delaware to $2.31. The Energy Information Administration expects crude oil prices will be lower on average in 2020 than this year because of forecast…
Read MoreDART Service Changes Take Effect December 15, 2019
After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules are available online at DartFirstState.com , on buses, and anywhere schedules are displayed. Schedule…
Read MoreDelDOT Secretary Cohan Elected to Chair ITS America
DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan has been elected chair of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America. She will serve for one year and plans to focus on two issues – using technology to make our roads safer and ensuring mobility as a right for every person. I-T-S America will host the 2020 ITS World Congress in…
Read MoreSussex County families honored for over 100 years of farming
The Delaware Department of Agriculture honored five Delaware farm families for their continued commitment to farming the same land for a century or more. “I don’t think many people realize how few farms there are across the United States that have actually have been in the same farm family for 100 years,” said Delaware Secretary…
Read MoreSussex County Council Consider Several Airport/Business Park Leases & Defer on Ocean View area Apartment Complex
After a 2 week break for Thanksgiving, the Sussex County Council was back in session this week. This is the next to last meeting before the New Year. The Council reappointed Diana Young to the Library Advisory Board with a unanimous vote. Her new term will expire on 6/30/2022. County Administrator Todd Lawson commented on…
Read MoreDelaware State Police, Santa, Mrs. Claus spread holiday cheer across Sussex County
Delaware State Police, with the support of the Delaware State Troopers Association (DSTA), made their annual holiday visits to schools and hospitals in Sussex County. Troopers had the honor of escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus, Miss Delaware 2019 Hillary May, the Princesses from Pursuit for Peace, along with other beloved characters, as they interacted with…
Read MoreCaroling on the Circle in Georgetown collects over 26,000 items for food drive
Sussex Countians are putting a song in the heart and food on the table for those less fortunate this holiday season. Approximately 300 carolers gathered in the Georgetown Fire Company hall for the 36th annual Caroling on The Circle event Monday night, Dec. 9, to sing in the Christmas season. While inclement weather forced the…
Read MoreIRSD – Capital Improvement Referendum Scheduled for February
The Indian River School District will host a major capital improvement referendum on Thursday, February 13, 2020. The referendum will seek funding for the construction of a new Sussex Central High School. With voter approval, the referendum will result in a maximum possible tax increase of $63.24 for the average district property owner. This increase…
Read MoreBodies of Navy sailors killed at NAS in Pensacola arrive in Dover
A dignified transfer was held at Dover Air Force Base for the three Navy sailors killed in Friday’s mass shooting at Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.
Read MoreGeorgetown Nativity to go LIVE on the Circle
A meeting was held yesterday to discuss the Georgetown Circle live Nativity that will begin next week – and run through Christmas Eve. The Good Ole Boy Foundation is asking the area churches who wish to take part to fill out a form – and provide 10 to 20 people to take part. They need…
Read MoreHappy Delaware Day!
Today is Delaware Day! On this day Delaware became the First State to ratify the Federal Constitution in 1787. It was thanks to educator and legislator, Paul Burkholder and the Rotary Club of Georgetown that a statewide effort was made in 1933 to have December 7 established as Delaware Day. Click here to learn more…
Read MoreDOC Officials Investigating Vaughn Inmate Death
Corrections officials are investigating the death of an inmate at the Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. Officials say 67 year old Norris Durham of Dover was in the prison infirmary for an unrelated medical condition when he complained of having chest pains. Medical staff was getting his vital signs when he lost consciousness. Additional life-saving…
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DNREC’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program Continues into 2020
In response to Delawareans’ growing demand for cleaner fuel and electric vehicles, DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy announced today that Delaware’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program will continue to offer rebates to drivers and businesses statewide toward the purchase or lease of electric and alternative fuel vehicles and charging stations through Dec. 31, 2020.…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Industrial Accident Near Millsboro
A deadly accident at a Millsboro area landscaping business is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Just before 8am Police were called to The Bros Landscaping on Hollyville Road where an employee working on a dump truck was pinned underneath the truck. The owner discovered the man, 34 year old Jose Zamora-Rivera of Milton. He…
Read MoreDagsboro Town Council Election Saturday
Dagsboro voters go to the polls Saturday to elect three candidates to the town council. Incumbents Brian Baull, Pat Miller and Theresa Ulrich are challenged by James Thompson for one of those seats. The polls are open from 1 to 5pm at the Dagsboro Fire Hall on Clayton Street.
Read MoreUPDATED: Romaine Lettuce Recall
UPDATED – 12/6/19 – The number of people now reported sick from eating Romaine lettuce has reached 102 in 23 states – including Maryland. Over half of the people who have become sick during the outbreak of E. coli infected Romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California growing region have been hospitalized. This is a fluid…
Read MoreLaurel man seriously injured in crash near Georgetown
A Laurel man is in critical condition following a serious crash near Georgetown. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly before 11 p.m., Thursday a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling eastbound on Asbury Road, east of Davis Road, approaching a moderate left curve. For unknown reasons, police say the driver failed to negotiate the…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan announces historic education package in Maryland
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced an education package that includes a bold accountability initiative to turn around persistently underperforming schools, as well as the largest school construction plan in state history. “We are here today to launch the next chapter of education reform in Maryland, which will provide increased investment for our schools, more…
Read MoreDelaware State Rep. wants action on bills to hold elected officials, candidates accountable
Delaware State Representative Ruth Briggs-King is advocating for bills to hold elected officials and candidates more accountable by preventing the “double-dipping” of taxpayer-funded jobs and requiring candidates disclose unpaid state or federal personal income taxes. The first measure, currently pending action in the House Administration Committee as House Bill 137, would require that all candidates…
Read MoreBear sightings reported in Wilmington
Delaware State Police have received reports of a bear sighting in the North Wilmington area. According to Delaware State Police, sometime between the early morning hours of 3 and 7:00 a.m., Wednesday troopers received three reports of a bear sighting. The locations reported, from earliest to latest, were I-95 in the area of the I-495…
Read MoreDelaware Veterans Home in Milford in need of nurses
Nurses of all practice levels are invited to the Delaware Veterans Home on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to hear more about opportunities to further their careers by serving those who served the nation. The Veterans Home is seeking qualified applicants to help meet the health care needs of its residents, all of whom are Delaware military…
Read MoreVeteran’s service dog denied entry to Christmas tree farm in Milton
What was supposed to be a joyous outing to kick off the holiday season turned into an upsetting ordeal for a Veteran and his family after their service dog was denied entry to Pine Hollow Christmas Tree Farm in Milton, Delaware. Brenden Leets, an Ellendale resident and retired Marine who suffers from severe depression and…
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