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Sussex County Council Approves Sports Center Foundation MOU & Other Action
The Sussex County Council has approved an MOU (memorandum of understanding) between the county and the Sussex Sports Center Foundation for the design and construction of a sports facility. This includes a $1.5-million loan from Sussex County to the Foundation for the same purposes. This also authorizes the County Administrator and County Attorney to draft…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach City Hall turns into gallery supporting local arts
Rehoboth Beach City Hall is doubling as an art gallery this week. Photographs from the Coastal Camera Club are on display along the second floor corridor. City Manager Sharon Lynn says it’s important for the city to support local arts, and this was one way to do it. Also in City Hall currently has an…
Read MoreTeacher Recuitment fair coming to Ocean City in February
Teachers wanted for local area schools. The Indian River School District will host its annual Teacher Recruitment fair in Ocean City this February. District recruiters from across Delaware Maryland and Virginia gather to match potential teaching candidates to positions. Besides recruiters, there will also be workshops available for teaching candidates to attend. The fourth annual…
Read MoreDukes Road in Ocean City to close on Wednesday night
In Ocean City — Dukes Road will be closed from Route 54 to 146th Street from Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Officials say the road closure is needed so crews can perform horizontal directional drilling. The work will begin at 9 PM tomorrow night and wrap up by 6 AM Thursday morning.
Read MoreNaval air drills on MD’s Western Shore, could affect Delmarva
Military exercises on Maryland’s western shore may disrupt residents peace and quiet on Delmarva over the next few days. Between now and Friday, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, based in St. Mary’s County, MD, is conducting simulated field carrier landing practices, to help prepare pilots for landing on aircraft carriers. Airspeed, altitutde and power will…
Read MoreAllen Harim wastewater plant 100% effective, officials say
Allen Harim officials say their Harbeson wasterwater plant was perfect in 2017. The company says in its first full year of operation the new upgraded wastewater treatment plant achieved 100% compliance with discharge parameters. According to a statement from Allen Harim, the new technology has been working so efficiently, many chemicals do not even register…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hear Update on Proposed Sports Complex
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Sussex County Council will honor the Cape Henlopen Field Hockey Team for their championship season. They will also discuss the proposed Sussex Sports Center Foundation proposal and MOU. In Old Business the council will revisit an ordinance amendment on the county’s zoning districts as well as several Conditional Use and Change…
Read MoreSchool Choice Week in Delaware
This is School Choice week in Delaware – and across the country. In the First State there are events and activities planned statewide – including open house events at schools, school fairs and homeschool information sessions. Georgetown has issued a proclamation recognizing School Choice Week. The week gives Delaware families a chance to evaluate the…
Read MoreMaryland DNA Database Records 6000th Hit
You watch the crime shows on TV and they use DNA databases all the time to catch the bad guys. In real life – police do the same thing. Maryland State Police say their DNA database, which was established in 1994, is an invaluable tool to help reduce crime, apprehend criminals and exonerate the innocent. …
Read MoreNew State Insurance Office Opens in Sussex County
If you’re having insurance issues and need to contact the State Department of Insurance – a new office has opened in Sussex County thanks to the signing of House Bill 77 last August. Nearly two-thirds of the walk in traffic in the Kent County office was from Sussex County – the need was proven. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Greenwood Residents Elect 3 to Town Council
UPDATED – 7:35pm – Residents in Greenwood have opted for a change in the town council. Voters have elected incumbents Willard Russell and Donald Torbert and challenger Norman Reed who were the top three vote-getters Saturday. The unofficial tally has Willard Russell with 64 votes, Donald Torbert with 55, Norman Reed garnered 49 votes and…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Human Skeletal Remains Found Near Smyrna
Delaware State Police have found human skeletal remains on Mount Friendship Road near Smyrna. Those remains were discovered Friday afternoon and have been turned over to the Division of Forensic Science to determine the identification and cause of death. Police have released no further information.
Read MoreCrash Closes Rt 24 Near Angola
Emergency crews from Indian River were called for a vehicle crash just after 2 this morning on Route 24 at Hollymount Road. Officials say a vehicle struck a utility pole breaking the pole and bringing wires down on the roadway. Delaware Electric Cooperative crews are on the scene working to replace the pole – expect…
Read More223rd CEIT Academy Graduates New Correctional Employees
The Department of Correction has graduated 21 members of the Correctional Employee Initial Training Academy.  They have been assigned to work in the DOC after completing 10 weeks of training – including hands-on and classroom sessions in a multitude of capacities. The graduates include 18 Correctional officers, one correctional counselor and 2 food service specialists.…
Read MoreDE AG Denn Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors & Retailers
Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn has filed a lawsuit against some of the country’s largest manufacturers, distributors and retailers of prescription opioid drugs. He alleges that they have failed to meet their legal obligations which has fueled an opioid addiction epidemic in Delaware. Denn is seeking to hold the companies financially responsible for the harm…
Read MoreDE Sen. Carper requests data published on veteran student loans
Delaware Senator Tom Carper is requesting an update from the Department of Veterans affairs about programs that could discharge student loan debt for veterans. In November 2016 the VA and Department fo education agreed to publish data on veteran loan debt online to help inform service disabled veterans about their ability to discharge student loans.…
Read MoreUSACE: Ocean City to get emergency dredging
The US Army Corps of Engineers announced yesterday it will expedite the dredging of the Ocean City Inlet. Maryland Congressman Andy Harris says after learning of the shoaling jeopardizing larger ships access to the Inlet, he contacted the Army Corps for immediate assistance, who canceled a scheduled dredge in New Jersey in order to prioritize…
Read MoreWicomico County adds make-up days to 2017/2018 school calendar
The Wicomico County School board making some tweaks for the 2017/2018 school year calendar because of the five days the schools were closed following the early January snowstorm. The board approving three possible makeup days at the end of the year, on June 13, 14 and 15. These are currently listed as early dismissal days. …
Read MoreSalisbury gets funding to construct Riverwalk Ampitheatre
The City of Salisbury is receiving a half a million dollars in state revitalization funding to build its new Riverwalk amphitheater. The funding was included in Governor Larry Hogan’s 2019 budget and continues an investment into Salisbury from the state; the city received $1 million in 2018. “Governor Hogan has had Salisbury’s back at every…
Read MoreGov. Carney offers up a snow job during Blizzard of 2018
The blizzard of 2018. The bomb cyclone. The bombogenesis. ‘That #@$%! snow.’ Whatever you called the epic storm that roared through the southern portions of the peninsula in early January, you are probably sick of hearing about it. However, the timeline of the storm deserves a review. Keep in mind the following chart while reading…
Read MoreGov. Carney Delivers his 2018 State of State Address
Click here to watch the Governor’s State of the State FULL TEXT: Governor Carney’s 2018 State of the State Address Governor Carney delivered his 2018 State of the State Address in the House Chamber of Legislative Hall on Thursday, January 18. Below is Governor Carney’s speech, as prepared for delivery. ________________________________________ Lt. Governor Hall-Long, Mister…
Read MoreDE Fire Marshal determines cause of Christmas night fire in Slaughter Beach
Delaware State Fire Marshal has completed its investigation into the tragic fire in slaughter beach that occurred christmas night. According to the report, shortly after 7 PM a fire started on Bay Avenue and quickly spread out of control. Delaware State Assistant Fire Marshal Michael Chionchio tells WGMD investigators determined the cause and origin of…
Read MoreDelaware posts record soy bean harvest in 2017
Delaware had a record soy bean harvest last year. Yesterday the USDA antional Agricultural Statistics Service released 2017’s final crop production numbers. The entire Mid-Atlantic region saw record soy bean yields; Delaware averaged 51 bushels per acre, up 23% from the previous year. Delaware Department of Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse says good weather helped farmers…
Read MoreFire in Lewes caused by faulty power strip
Last week’s mid-morning fire in the Red Mill Pond neighborhood of Lewes was caused by a faulty power strip. Around 10 AM a house on the 22-thousand block of Preserve Drive was consumed by flames. The fire severely damaged the home and caused damages to five surrounding homes as well. State Fire Marshal determining the…
Read More5 local schools honored for academic achievement
Delaware’s Department of Education is honoring 5 local schools for academic achievements. Schools in Cape Henlopen, Indian River, and Milford School Districts were recognized as schools whose students are performing at an exceptionally high level, or have succeeded in closing achievement gaps for students. Department of Education Secretary Susan Bunting says the3 state must learn…
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