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H2Oi car show rolling into New Jersey this fall
The controversial H2O International car show will have a new location in the fall. The show will be moving up the coast to Atlantic City, New Jersey after problems surrounding last year’s show in Ocean City. Organizers said earlier this week they were getting a bad rap from the media and city officials, and that…
Read MoreCasino relief bill clears DE Senate Finance Committee
Legislation that would give Delaware’s three casinos tax relief is clearing its first hurdle. The Senate Finance Committee approved the bill yesterday. It would slightly lower the tax rate on slots, bring down the state’s take of table game revenue and suspend the table gaming license fee. State Senator Ernie Lopez says he’s against the…
Read MoreMD Senator urges environmentally conscious Farm Bill
Maryland Senator Ben Cardin is leading the charge against broad changes to the Farm Bill. He brought together a group of 28 senators to sign a letter to the Senate Agriculture Committee to reject any broad repeals of environmental laws during the Farm Bill renewal. Writing that “in recent years the crucial must-pass bills are…
Read MoreMilford mayor, city council elections take place Saturday (4/28)
City of Milford has an election coming up tomorrow. Two people are running for the open Mayor’s seat: current city council member Arthur Campbell and owner of Baypro General Contracting Todd Culotta; there is also a race for the Ward 1 city council seat between retired defense analyst Michael Boyle and retired Philadelphia police officer…
Read MoreDelDOT to close roads in Sussex for railroad crossing removal
DelDOT along with Delaware Coast Line Railroad are preparing to remove a bunch of railroad crossings across Sussex County. A total of 6 crossings will be taken out between now and memorial day, however, the work will require prolonged road closures on some major roadways. First on the list: Â Savannah Road between Westcoats Road and…
Read MoreStudy: Delaware drivers among the most aggressive in the nation
A report suggests Delaware has s a lot of aggressive drivers. The website gasbuddy.com used information gathered from its site to conclude that Delaware drivers are the 7th most aggressive in the U S , based on factors like speed, braking frequency and acceleration. Neighboring New Jersey drivers were a spot ahead of Delaware at…
Read MoreDE school district consolidation task force wraps up work
A task force charged with researching if reducing the number of Delaware school districts would save the state money is set to present their final report next month. The recommendations do not rule out combining a few districts, but do suggest counties reassess property values. The group also looked at ways to improve education. Those…
Read MoreDE Senators ask for more rail safety funding
Delawares US Senators are asking for more funding for rail safety projects. Senators Chris Coons and Tom Carper joined Senators from across the mid-Atlantic and northeast asking the Senate appropriations subcommittee on transportation for more than $700 million. The senators say the funding will enhance the safety and reliability of the railways within the Northeast…
Read MoreDelaware joins multi-state gun safety consortium
Delaware Governor John Carney joined the governors from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts yesterday to create the “States for Gun Safety” coalition. The consortium hopes to bring partner states together to research gun violence, as well as perform data collection and analysis across multiple disciplines. The governors say the consortium will…
Read MoreMan found with cocaine after acting strangely in Milford
A man found with cocaine after acting strangely at the Milford Walmart. On Monday night Milford Police officers were called after a man was acting weird and harassing people on the store property. Police contacted Phillip Ames of Milford, and after detaining him found a quarter ounce of cocaine on him. He was charged with…
Read MoreLightship Overfalls returns to Lewes tonight
The lightship Overfalls is scheduled to return to Lewes this evening. The return of the historic ship was delayed earlier in the month due to high winds. The Overfalls will be tugged into the Lewes Canal on the high slack tide, which is scheduled for tonight at 7 PM. The lightship has been getting a…
Read MoreHarrington thieves busted for copper heist
Delaware State Police arrest two thieves suspected of multiple copper thefts from commercial irrigation systems in Southern Kent and Northern Sussex counties. Detectives began their investigation in February after several companies from Camden Wyoming through Greenwood reported their commercial irrigation systems were raided for copper wiring. Police learned two Harrington men, Taylor Provanchie and Thomas…
Read MoreChesapeake Bay grass growth exceeds record for 3rd straight year
For the third year in a row, a record breaking amount of underwater grass was grew in the Chesapeake Bay. Last year’s annual baywide survey found a total of over 104,000 acres of underwater grasses growing in Maryalnd’s tidal waters, a 5% increase from 2016. Officials say it’s the 5th straight year of vegetation expansion;…
Read MoreDE State Auditor candidate blasts opponent for taking money, endorsements from elected officials
A candidate for Delaware’s State Auditor is being called on to drop out of the race. Former State Representative and auditor candidate Dennis Williams is calling for Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Kathy McGuinness to drop out of the race, calling her “too compromised and flawed” to remain in the state auditor’s race. Williams unleashed a blistering…
Read MoreDPH: New mumps cases recorded in Delaware
4 new cases of mumps reported in Delaware, bringing the total this year to 19. That’s the highest number of cases of the contagious illness since 2005. The health department says they have linked 11 of the 19 cases to two multi-cultural themed dances in Wilmington in February and March. Heath officials say it’s important…
Read MoreH2Oi organizer sounds off on media, OC, and event
A statement from the H2O International event organizer: “This must be reprinted in full, otherwise you DO NOT have my permission to use any part. For the record H2O International has absolutely nothing to do with Ocean City, MD and whatever happens in Ocean City during the week(end) is beyond anyone’s control. Can you control…
Read MoreSussex County Council Proclaims April “Fair Housing Month” & The County has Some Job Openings
The Sussex County Council had a light agenda this week. County Administrator Todd Lawson read a proclamation To The Sussex County Association of Realtors naming April as Fair Housing Month in Sussex County. Mr. Lawson also told the council that Thursday is County Government Day – and high school juniors from Sussex County Boys and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fatal crash in Milford early Tuesday morning
UPDATED – 2pm – A Millsboro man is dead after a crash just after 2:30 Tuesday morning on Route 1 in Milford. Milford Police a Suburban driven by 30 year old Glenn Outten of Harrington was northbound in the southbound lanes when he collided head on with an Escape driven by 56 year old Jay…
Read MoreMountaire Fire Causes $500,000 Damage
A malfunction in a power transformer is the cause of a fire at the Mountaire Poultry Plant in Selbyville Monday afternoon. The plant was in operation when the fire broke out and all employees were evacuated safely. Firefighters found heavy fire showing from a third floor outside area of the plant facing Railroad Avenue. Fire…
Read MoreDE seeking nominations for Women’s Hall of Fame
Delaware’s Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy are looking for nominees for the 38th annual induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. Governor John Carney says Delaware women contribute significantly to the community, workforce, and culture of Delaware. Eligible nominees must have made an important and lasting impact on the lives of Delawareans and…
Read MoreFenwick Island Lighthouse to undergo rehab work
The Fenwick Island Lighthouse is going to shine a little brighter this year. Beginning this spring and continuing into the summer of 2018, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be conducting rehab work on the exterior of the keeper’s house of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse located at the intersection of 146th St.…
Read MoreFormer Senate candidate endorses Rob Arlett
Chuck Boyce, a former Republican candidate for the United States Senate, threw his full and support behind Sussex County Councilman Rob Arlett’s bid for the office. Boyce says after getting to know Arlett as a citizen and leader, he firmly believes Arlett is solely in it to better the lives of all Delawareans. The Sussex…
Read MoreRehoboth Police honor outstanding employees at annual banquet
The Rehoboth Beach Police Department recognized officers and employees during its annual awards banquet last week. Chief of Police Keith Banks says, “the awards ceremony is to recognize the dedication and impressive achievements of employees and the department’s community and business partners.” Detective Tyler Whitman was named 2017 Officer of the Year, and Dispatcher Ryan…
Read MoreMD, DE senators speak out against “junk” health plans
Maryland and Delaware U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Chris Coons, Tom Carper were among 47 senators calling on the Trump Administration to halt a proposed regulation that would expand the use of short-term health care plans to create junk health insurance plans. The senators say that junk health insurance plans would raise premiums…
Read MoreStudy: Delaware economic outlook best in 5 years
A Study ranks Delaware’s economic outlook 36th out of the 50 states. The American Legislative Exchange Council gave the first state its highest ranks in over 5 years based on state policy variables such as tax burden and minimum wage. Maryland jumped up two spots this year, sitting at 32nd overall. Read the full report…
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