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Maryland commences “Year of Frederick Douglass”
2018 is the Year of Frederick Douglass. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan making the proclamation yesterday in order to celebrate the Eastern Shore native’s 200th birthday, which is today. Maryland’s Lt Governor, Officials from Talbot County, and descendent of Douglass will gather today for the groundbreaking of a new park in Queen Anne, called: “Frederick Douglass…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sanfilippo Road closing MONDAY until March
UPDATE 2/16 –Â Construction on Sanfillipo Road is being delayed until Monday. Work was supposed to begin yesterday, but signage boards have been changed and the road remains open. No word on what caused the construction delay. ================================================== Sanfilippo Road in Bridgeville is closing tomorrow between Route 404 and Eskridge road for the next month. DelDOT…
Read MoreDE Governor hosting technology & cyber security town hall
Delaware Governor John Carney hosting a Facebook Live Town Hall Thursday night. Along with Chief Information officer of the Department of Technology and information, the pair will discuss technology in Delaware, including investments in broadband, cybersecurity, and how high tech solutions can help the Delaware workforce and economy. You can ask the governor your pressing…
Read MoreDover City Councilman David Anderson to run for General Assembly
A Dover City Councilman wants to make his way from City Hall to the State House. David Anderson a republican who’s been serving on the Dover City Council since 2011 says he wants to challenge Democrat Representative Sean Lynn for the 31st District, which covers areas in and around Dover. Anderson struck a chord with…
Read MoreFrederica looking for applicants to fill vacant town council seat
The town of Frederica is looking for people interested in serving on Town Council. There is one seat open with one year left in its term that needs to be filled. The town council is accepting letters of intent from interested folks, and will vote to pick a new colleague at their February 21st town…
Read MoreOpen season on Snow Geese until April
It open season for Snow Geese. DNREC Natural Resources Police reminding hunters the Snow Goose Conservation Order began Monday and runs through Friday April 13th. The Order allows used of unplugged shotguns and electronic calls, and there are no daily bag limits. Legal shooting begins a half-hour before sunrise and ends a half hour after…
Read MoreWorcester approves salary increases for county workers
Worcester County Commissioners approving salary increases in an attempt to retain the county’s workforce. Coast Dispatch reporting wages for workers in jobs like maintenance and road crews will increase between 50 cents and $1.20 per hour. Human Resources Director Stacey Norton proposed the plan in January after she had trouble filling nearly 40 vacancies county-wide.…
Read MoreDelaware State University ranks in top 5 HBCUs in America
Delaware State University ranks as one of the top Historically Black College in the nation. According to a report from bestcolleges.com, DSU ranks #5 overall in the nation for HBCUs. The report cites a low student to faculty ratio, moderate cost, and a higher graduation rate than HBCUS as main reasons for the top ranking…
Read MoreCounterfeit sports paraphernalia discovered throughout Sussex County
Police confiscating fake sports hats at a Georgetown liquor store and a number of cigarette shops after an investigation; officers with the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement noticing a large number of professional sports team hats during an inspection of One Stop Liquor Mart in January; liquor stores are prohibited from selling pro sports…
Read MoreLane closures on Route 1 in Little Heaven Tuesday, Wednesday
There will be lane closures on Route 1 near Little Heaven throughout the day today and tomorrow, affecting the morning and evening commute. DelDOT crews will be working to improve drainage, and as a result will close the left hand lanes of both northbound and south bound lanes between 7 AM and 5 PM. Officials…
Read MoreGang member arrested for trafficking guns on MD Eastern Shore
Maryland State Police arresting a man for trafficking guns on the Eastern Shore. Police say they had been investigating a Dead Man Incorporated gang member Dana Lank of Willards, throughout February for illegally modifying and trafficking weapons. This weekend Lank was pulled over for a traffic stop, and officers found an SKS rifle in his…
Read MoreMD Congressman Andy Harris holding tele-town hall Tuesday evening
Maryland Representative Andy Harris is holding a tele-town hall tonight. Nearly 50,000 eastern shore residents will receive a phone call from their congressman at 5:30 PM. Rep. Harris says the topics on the agenda include immigration, veterans affairs, and other issues facing congress, like the new proposed infrastructure package. It will be the congressman’s 4th…
Read MoreSerious crash in Millsboro sends woman to Christiana Hospital
Police investigating a serious crash in Millsboro. Around noon yesterday a Dagsboro woman ran a red light while taking a left hand turn out of the Peninsula Crossing shopping center and onto Route 113. She crossed right into the path of an oncoming tractor trailer, which struck her vehicle on the driver side door. The…
Read MoreCape Henlopen schedules 4 public meetings to discuss $21 million tax referendum
Cape Henlopen School District announcing a slate of community meetings to discuss a proposed $21 million tax referendum. There will be 4 meetings over the next 4 weeks leading up to the March vote, starting next Tuesday at Rehoboth Elementary School. Officials say the tax referendum would pay to build an addition on the high…
Read MoreDelmarva Power proposes to offset Maryland rate increases
Delmarva Power wants to reduce rates for its Maryland customers. The utility company filing plans to cut rates by about $3.82 per residential electric customer. If approved, the reductions would go into effect in March. However, the reductions may not be readily apparent, as they will mainly offset a rate increase approved by the Maryland…
Read MoreStudy: DNREC parks generate $53 million in state and local taxes
Delaware Governor John Carney released an economic impact study touting the state’s parks as a driving economic force in the First State. According to the study, about 40% of state park visitors travel to Delaware specifically for the parks, with all visitors generating about $53 million in state and local taxes while doing so. Delaware…
Read MoreFinal phase of Salisbury Bypass begins; work zone speed limits reduced
Speed limits are being reduced along the work zone of the Salisbury Bypass, starting this morning. MDOT crews are entering the final phase of a $24 million project to rehab 11 bridges along the route 50 corridor, and the decreased speed limits reflect an increase in crews and equipment working near travel lanes. The Work…
Read MoreStudents, parents, staff asked to evaluate Lake Forest High School
Students, staff and parents of the Lake Forest High School are being asked to take part in a survey about the school’s culture and climate. Officials say candid feedback will help ensure respect, determination and excellence are daily aspects of the school. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and can be found here;…
Read MoreFlu on the Rampage in DE, 6 More Deaths
Delaware Public Health officials say the number of lab-confirmed cases of the flu in Delaware has surged – with 995 cases recorded between January 28 and February 3 – with a total of just under 3000 cases for the current season. There were also 6 more flu-related deaths in the past week – bring the…
Read MoreSenator Chris Coons to co-chair 2019 National Prayer Breakfast
Delaware Senator Chris Coons has been named a co-chair of next year’s National Prayer Breakfast. Senator Coons will take the lead along with Oklahoma Senator James Lankford. Sen. Coons says that with the country and Congress deeply divided, prayer is an important way to bring people together from to listen share and respect each other.
Read MoreMaryland’s craft beer industry boils over proposed sales limits
Maryland’s craft beer industry boils over a new proposal to limit sales. Two State Delegates are sponsoring a bill that would drastically reduce the amount of beer local craft brewers could sell on their premises. Currently breweries can sell up to 2,000 barrels of beer annually out of their tasting rooms, or more than half…
Read MoreSenator Tom Carper being primaried this Fall
Senator Tom Carper is going to face a primary challenger this year. Yesterday Kerri Harris held a campaign kickoff event in Wilmington to announce her challenge against the longtime Delaware politician. Harris, an Air Force veteran and community activist, is trying to outflank Senator Carper on the Left, advocating for a $15 minimum wage, Â universal…
Read MoreLaurel man on probation found with a half-pound of marijuana
A man on probation arrested in Laurel after being found with a half-pound of marijuana and cocaine. According to State Police, Probation & Parole officers visited Joseph Palmer at his home in the Little Creek Apartments. There they found a half pound of marijuana broken down into dime bags, nearly a half ounce of cocaine,…
Read MoreTorrential rains lead to fatal crash on Redden Road
Fatal crash in Bridgeville on Sunday. Around 3:15 two cars collided head on Redden Road after one vehicle drifted across the center line while going around a curve. One man, Ernest McBroom of Bridgeville, died as a result of the accident. The other driver and two passengers were taken to the hospital as a precaution,…
Read MoreDE Farm Bureau scholarships available to women, young farmers
Delaware Farm Bureau accepting scholarship applications from women and young farmers interested in pursuing a career in agriculture. Scholarships range from $1000 to $2500, and will be awarded to full time college students majoring in the field. The applicant or a direct family member must be a member of the Farm Bureau for at least…
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