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DE job growth lags behind neighboring states, US in 2017
Delaware’s unemployment rate dropped by a tenth of a percent last month, adding 100 jobs. State economists say that while the US and neighboring states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey all had stronger growth over the past year, Delaware’s slowing job growth is more likely part of a natural cycle than an indicator of…
Read MorePetty crimes fall, violent crimes rise in Ocean City
Ocean City Police department releasing their annual crime statistics. Last year overall crime fell 13% compared to the previous 5 year average, with burglaries dropping 36%. However, Violent crimes, including robbery and aggravated assaults increased substantially, and reports of forcible rapes jumped 125%. As could be expected, the bulk of the crimes occurred during summer…
Read MoreLawmaker looks to ban 60 styles of semi-automatic rifles and handguns
A bill that would ban a slew of gun styles in Delaware has been introduced in the general assembly. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Senator Bryan Townsend, looks to block the sale and transfer of 60 different semi-automatic rifles and handguns. Sen. Townsend says, “military style assault weapons are not protected by the Second Amendment”…
Read MoreMarch for Our Lives protests in coastal towns Saturday
Hundreds of thousands of people across the country are expected to protest gun violence today, including in our neck of the woods. The March for Our Lives is a protest borne from student walk-outs earlier in the month, and while the main march is in Washington DC, there will be sister marches in Lewes, Rehoboth…
Read MoreDNREC Mosquito Control working in No. Sussex and So. Kent
DNREC Mosquito Control is planning to spray insecticide around the region over the next three days, hoping to cut down on mosquito larvae living in forested wetland habitats. The application is deployed using a helicopter, officials say they have been working north throughout the state and that now is the perfect time to spray before…
Read MoreDel. Memorial Bridge to close briefly for ship passing
The Delaware Memorial bridge is pretty tall– about 200 feet above the water– but the span will be shut down for about half an hour early Saturday morning for some big cargo to go under. Delaware River Basin Authority officials say the Zen Hua 16 should make it through with only about 4 – 9…
Read MoreFire in outlet store causes $5,000 in damages
An early morning fire yesterday causes $5,000 of damages to the Polo outlet. Around 4:20 AM a fire erupted in the back room of the Polo Ralph Lauren store on Midway Outlet Drive. The Delaware State Fire Marshal says the fire activated the sprinkler system in the store, which helped keep the fire under control…
Read MoreLocal congressmen react to federal spending bill
How much does it take to fund the federal government? About $7.2 billion a day. That’s according to Congress, who in the past 48 hours approved a $1.3 trillion spending bill. The legislation funds the government for the next 6 months. Maryland Reresentative Andy Harris voted against the new spending bill, saying the $1.3 trillion…
Read MoreMaryland House of Delegates passes budget proposal
Maryland’s House of Delegates approves a $44.4 billion budget yesterday. The Baltimore Sun reporting the proposed budget sailed through easily, by a vote of 125-12. A secondary proposal to put use revenue increases from the federal tax law change for education spending also got through the House. The State Senate also passed their versions of…
Read MoreSurfer rescued in Ocean City during nor’easter
The US Coast Guard and Ocean City EMS rescuing a surfer in distress yesterday. Shore News Beacon reporting around 12:30 yesterday, just after high tide, a water rescue was requested for a surfer in the Ocean City Inlet. The person was recovered and no injuries were reported as a result of the ill-fated surfing expedition.
Read MoreSeal pup rescued in South Bethany
In South Bethany– The MERR Institute rescued a baby seal over the weekend. A small gray seal pup was found in South Bethany with serious wounds. MERR Executive Director Suzanne Thurman said the seal was pretty feisty, and was named Banshee, since she was found on St. Patrick’s Day and did a bit of loud…
Read MoreMinor fire in Rehoboth outlets Thursday morning
A fire in the outlet shopping center this morning. Around 4:20 AM alarms sounded at the Tanger Outlets off Route 1 near Rehoboth; 10 minutes later smoke was billowing out of the back of the shopping center. Rehoboth Fire Department responded to the scene, found a fire in the back room of a store. Firefighters…
Read MoreMD offering free trees for Dorchester, Wicomico residents
Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources offering free trees to residents of the lower eastern shore. Officials say the trees will help improve water quality throughout the region. Anyone living in Dorchester or Wicomico Counties who has a creek, ditch, stream or other waterway on or near their property can request a “buffer bag” filled with…
Read MoreDE revenues estimate increases $100 million
A state panel Monday boosting Delaware’s official government budget estimate by about $100 million; that gives lawmakers some more options in crafting a budget for next fiscal year. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council increasing its revenue forecast for the current year by some $46 million compared with December’s estimate. The bump is mostly…
Read MoreMedical marijuana industry gets the green light in Maryland
More than thirty medicinal marijuana dispensaries are now up and running throughout Maryland, and the state has approved 102 dispensaries. Medical marijuana companies showing a strong interest in Maryland because of the expected lucrative market. The drug is available for any severe condition for which medical treatments are not effective. Use can be recommended by…
Read MoreMaryland hopes to lure Amazon to state with massive tax breaks
A $5.6 billion package of tax incentives to try and lure an Amazon headquarters to Maryland has passed the State Senate; the vote Monday night was 35 -11 for the measure, just before the general assembly reached its crossover deadline. The bill includes a package of state income, property and sales tax credits. The main…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Terminates State of Emergency & Level 1 Driving Warning Effective at Midnight
Governor Carney Terminates State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning Effective at Midnight Drivers should continue to exercise caution on Delaware roadways WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has terminated the statewide State of Emergency, and the Level 1 Driving Warning in effect for Kent and New Castle counties, effective at midnight. Governor Carney…
Read MoreWorcester County Puts Snow Emergency Plan Into Effect
The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration are implementing the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County effective as of March 21 st , 2018 at 1930 hours. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county. Once the snow…
Read MoreMD Gov Larry Hogan Announces Statewide Response Efforts for Snowstorm
Governor Urges Marylanders to Stay Off Roads as Frozen Precipitation, Dangerous Travel Conditions Continue in Many Areas ANNAPOLIS, MD – With winter weather affecting many areas of Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan has directed state agencies to coordinate and work together to keep Marylanders safe and informed. Governor Hogan is urging Marylanders to avoid unnecessary travel…
Read MoreStorm Update – Flooding and High Water Expected for Sussex County
Snow began falling in Sussex County this afternoon – although in Kent and New Castle Counties the snow has been falling much of the day. Police report multiple minor accidents throughout the state – and as of 2:45 this afternoon a Level 1 driving restriction was put in place by Governor John Carney for Kent…
Read MoreDE National Guard Ready if Needed During Storm
The Delaware National Guard, in coordination with the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, is prepared to support Delawareans during Winter Storm Toby. The Guard is prepositioning personnel and vehicles in New Castle and Sussex Counties and providing liaison officers at Emergency Operations Centers in those counties. We currently have Soldiers and Airmen on duty and fully…
Read MoreSalisbury Snow Plans in Place
Mayor Jake Day announced that the City of Salisbury is preparing for the arrival of 3 to 4 inches of snow, beginning Wednesday morning and continuing through the overnight hours into early Thursday. Â Snowfall in Salisbury is expected to begin by about noon today. Residents are cautioned to drive safely and to be aware of…
Read MoreSnow Emergency Plans in Effect in Caroline, Dorchester & Talbot Counties
The Maryland State Police Easton Barrack is implementing the snow emergency plans due to the storm. This enables immediate removal of abandoned vehicles from state roads and highways. At 10:00 a.m. today, the snow emergency plan was implemented in the following counties: Talbot, Caroline and Dorchester. The snow emergency plan applies to any state highway…
Read MoreUPDATED: Cape Henlopen Referendum Passes
UPDATED – Cape Henlopen School District residents have approved spending $21.3-million to address growth and capacity issues in the district. The State of Delaware will fund over $34-million for the proposed high school expansion for additional classrooms, offices, Sussex Consortium classrooms and cafeteria space and a new 600 student middle school to be located on…
Read MoreWinter Storm Warning for Wicomico, Somerset & Dorchester Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning that affects the following WGMD locations: Wicomico County,MD Somerset County,MD Dorchester County,MD URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 338 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018 …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…Heavy…
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