Selbyville School’s Playground Gets A Paid-For Upgrade

Phillip C. Showell Elementary School Playground (photo courtesy of Indian River School District)
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A local playground will get an overhaul thanks to a well-known national retailer. The Phillip C. Showell Elementary School playground in Selbyville is one of 100 ‘impact projects’ recognized by the Lowe’s home improvement store chain. The school in the Indian River District will receive $100,000 for new playground equipment. “We are extremely thankful to…

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VIDEO | Police Body Camera Requirement Now Law In Del.

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Delaware Police officers will be required to wear body cameras, and legislation signed by Governor John Carney also establishes a funding mechanism and training procedures. The proposal (House Bill 195) developed out of last year’s Delaware Legislative Black Caucus Justice for All Agenda. The camera requirement also will apply to certain employees of the Department…

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VIDEO | Del., Md. Part Of Massive Proposed Opioid Settlement

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Maryland, Delaware and other states have announced a massive settlement proposal with the three largest distributors of opioids in the United States – Cardinal Health, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen – as well as manufacturer, Johnson and Johnson. According to Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, the states had been investigating allegations that the companies engaged in a…

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4,000 More Acres Of Del. Farmland Preserved

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Delaware has now preserved more than 143,000 acres of farmland for future generations. The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation, in its 25th round of easement selections, will preserve nearly 4,000 acres. 22 farms in Sussex County and 23 in Kent County join the preservation program. Forested parcels are also preserved through the Forestland Preservation Program.…

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Wanted: A Christmas Tree For Rehoboth Beach

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If you have an evergreen tree, it could play a starring role in Rehoboth Beach during the 2021 holiday season. The city will be looking for a 35-to-40-foot tall Spruce, Douglas fir or other type of evergreen to light up at the bandstand during the Black Friday Christmas sing-along. Anyone who is interested in donating…

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Lawmaker Apologizes For Slur Contained In Email

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A Delaware state lawmaker is apologizing and Democratic leadership is rebuking State Representative Gerald Brady, D-Wilmington for comments he admitted are embarrassing and shameful. Comments made by Brady in an email that was apparently misdirected used a slur for Asian women, and appeared to make light of human trafficking. In a social media post, Brady…

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Reaction To Md. Freedom Bus Ride, OC Meeting

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A message, delivered, in Ocean City… Monday’s freedom bus ride concluded with a march and rally, and a meeting held in private with Mayor Rick Meehan and other town officials, one month after video of the arrests of young Black males on the boardwalk went viral. Officers used force on at least one person who…

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Downstate Mosquito Spraying this Evening

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Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 20, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Milford, Millsboro, and Selbyville. And near Dagsboro, Felton, Frankford, Greenwood, Lewes, Lincoln, and Milton. For notification purposes,…

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Councilman To DNREC: Pick Up The Pace At Lewes MHP

A section of the Donovan Smith Mobile Home Park off Savannah Road (photo provided by Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer)
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12 days after the Delaware Department of Natural Resources issued a Notice of Violation against the Donovan Smith Mobile Home Park off Savannah Road, a pre-dawn visit Tuesday did nothing to impress Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer. Schaeffer told WGMD News that as of early Tuesday, areas of the community where sewage had bubbled to…

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VIDEO | Sussex Conservation District Dedicates New Digs

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It can be a dirty job, but the Sussex Conservation District is now operating out of new, refurbished facilities in the Georgetown area. The Sussex Conservation District provides “technical guidance and financial assistance to enhance, maintain, protect and improve land and water quality resources.” Although the improvements were completed months ago, a dedication was held…

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Del. Reaches $15-Million Agreement With School COVID-19 Testing Partner

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Delaware has reached a $15-million partnership with a corporation that would provide comprehensive COVID-19 testing in schools. According to Delaware Public Health, Quidel will provide rapid antigen testing with on-the-spot results available in as little as ten minutes. “When used alongside other prevention strategies, like distancing and face masks, testing creates an additional level of…

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Coronavirus Activity on Increase in Delaware

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———————————————————————————————————————— Over the past several weeks Delaware has seen an increase in coronavirus activity statewide. Since June 24 the number of new positive cases has increased by 787 – an average of 32 new cases daily in the last 24 days. Last week Delaware Public Health said that while the numbers remain relatively low, the…

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Gov. Carney Signs SB 15 to Increase DE’s Minimum Wage

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Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15. “Delawareans who go to work full time shouldn’t be living in poverty,” said Governor Carney. “I am proud to sign Senate Bill 15 today, gradually increasing the minimum wage to $15. Thank you…

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More Than 3 Million Maryland Tax Returns Processed

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Comptroller Peter Franchot announced today that his agency has processed more than three million state tax returns for the 2020 tax year, with more than 2.7 million, or 90 percent of returns filed electronically. So far, more than $2.3 billion in refunds has been returned to 2.3 million Maryland taxpayers. The average refund check is…

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Md. Freedom Summer Bus Ride Looks To Highlight “Systemic Racism”

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A Summer’s Freedom Bus Ride will highlight what its organizers say is systemic racism on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Planned stops on Monday include Easton’s Talbot Boys monument which honors members of the Confederacy, and at the recently dedicated memorial in Salisbury that commemorates the lynching of Matthews Williams, a Black man. The tour’s final destination…

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Milton Fire Dept. Opens New Expanded Station

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The Milton Fire Department formally opened its newly renovated firehouse with a hose-uncoupling ceremony and open house for the public over the weekend. The new facility comes as the department celebrates its 120th anniversary. Firefighters operated out of the Front Street headquarters during construction. For more information about the Milton Fire Department, please CLICK HERE

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Summer Food Program Up And Running In Del.

Senator Tom Carper visited the Laurel Boys and Girls Club Friday (photo courtesy of Senator Tom Carper's Office)
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Delaware children from low-income families do not have to go hungry over the summer. The USDA Summer Food Service Program is up and running at more than 500 sites across the state, making free, nutritious meals available when school is not in session. Senator Tom Carper, D-Del. visited the Laurel Boys and Girls Club to…

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Md. Suspends Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Season Until July 31st

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The Chesapeake Bay summer striped bass season is suspended for two weeks. Maryland Natural Resources implemented new regulations this year that prohibit anglers from targeting striped bass, including catch-and-release and charter boats in Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries between now and July 31st. Surveys have indicated population declines of striped bass, and conservation measures…

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Updated: Boy on Razor Motorcycle Collides with Pickup Truck

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A four-year-old boy on a Razor electric motorcycle collided with a 2013 Ford F150 as it was moving on a dirt road. It happened in the Holly Lake Campsites just south of Angola around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Amazingly, although his bike was reportedly wedged under the truck, he was still conscious and talking when…

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PA Man Dies after Surf Incident in Ocean City

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Ocean City Police were called to 19th Street and the beach Friday night for four swimmers in distress. OCPD spokesperson Ashley Miller tells WGMD that a 33 year old man from Pennsylvania became distressed in the current and several bystanders went into the water to help and pulled the victim from the water as police…

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Meet The Candidates: Rehoboth, Fenwick Forums Sat.

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Residents have tne opportunity to meet the candidates in two upcoming elections Saturday The Rehoboth Beach candidates’ forum will take place before a live audience at 10 a.m., at CAMP Rehoboth. The forum will be live-streamed and recorded. The link will appear on the CAMP Rehoboth Facebook page and the video will be posted on the CAMP Rehoboth YouTube channel.…

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Gas Prices Increase Nationally, but Hold Steady in Delaware

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The price at the pump nationally has increased by 2 cents from a week ago to $3.16. A year ago the price was $2.20! In Delaware, the price has remained steady at $2.98. Peak summer driving season is in full-swing and gas prices are not backing down. Triple A Mid-Atlantic officials report that there is…

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Sen Lopez Not Seeking 4th Term in DE Senate

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State Senator Ernie Lopez has announced that he will not seek another term in the Delaware Senate. Senator LĂłpez Retirement Statement It is with a great deal of thanks and humility to the people of the 6th District that I wish to announce, I will not be seeking re-election to a fourth term in the Delaware State Senate. …

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DPH Says Delta Variant now Predominant Variant Strain in Delaware

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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. A total of 110,270 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020. The seven-day average…

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