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DART First State to Run Regular Sunday Schedule
DART First State services, both fixed route and paratransit, will operate on a regular Sunday schedule, along with the 305 Beach Connection and Beach Bus services. DART’s 305 Beach Connection provides a relaxing ride from Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through September 6. Fares are $2 per zone; the one-way cash…
Read MoreDelaware Ag Officials Warn of Poison Hemlock in Sussex County
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning all residents about two deadly species of hemlock recently found in Sussex County. Environmental scientists have confirmed the presence of poison hemlock (Conicum maculatum) and spotted water hemlock (Cicuta maculata). All parts of the plants – leaves, stems, flowers, and roots – are poisonous to humans and animals.…
Read MoreDSU Completes Acquisition Of Wesley College
Delaware State University has officially become the first Historically Black College and University to acquire another institution of higher education with its acquisition of Wesley College in Dover. Officials announced Thursday that the Wesley campus will be known as the Downtown DSU Campus, with its own leadership team.Delaware State plans to expand nursing program facilities…
Read MoreNew Seaford Park Also Honors Region’s Heritage
The new Oyster House Park in Seaford is opening up, giving more locals citizens and visitors access to the Nanticoke River, while exploring the area’s history. The ribbon was cut at the park at the site of the old J.B. Robinson Oyster House Thursday. Construction began in December 2020 and focused on enhancing access to…
Read MoreVisiting The Beach? Advice: Arrive Early, Stay Late
Motorists traveling to or through Maryland over Independence Day weekend should be prepared to share the roadways with plenty of other drivers… as well as pedestrians and cyclists. The Maryland State Highway Administration said Thursday that non-emergency lane and shoulder closures in high-volume areas will be suspended between Friday and Wednesday. MDOT SHA plans to deploy…
Read MorePossible Tornado Strikes In Milford Area
(Update Friday morning) The clean-up is underway after powerful storms and a possible tornado swept through portions of Delmarva late Thursday afternoon. Damaged structures, toppled trees and downed power lines were the result, but as of yet no injuries have been reported.One hard-hit area was Milford and Slaughter Beach. Milford officials said the city will…
Read MoreDel. Meets COVID Vax Goal
Delaware has crossed the finish line in reaching a coronavirus vaccination milestone. According to Delaware Public Health and Governor John Carney, just over 70% of adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, reaching the goal before July 4th as stated by President Biden. “Delawareans have pulled together, done their part and gotten…
Read MoreDuck Boat Crashes into Pontoon Boat near Milton
Delaware Natural Resources Police officers are investigating a boat accident reported around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday on Round Pole Branch Creek off the Broadkill River involving a pontoon boat and a duck boat. This is just southwest of the Coastal Highway bridge over the Broadkill River. Sgt. Brooke Mitchell, DNRP spokeswoman, says the duck boat ran…
Read MoreHere’s What A Fireworks Accident Can Do…
Marylanders are being encouraged to leave the fireworks to the professionals at a public display and not to take fireworks into their own hands – lest they explode and caused damage to those hands. Fire Marshal Brian Geraci pointed out that fireworks are prohibited in Ocean City and several western shore counties. People who insist…
Read MoreFire Officials: Leave Fireworks To The Pros
Driver Killed In Overnight Crash Near Laurel
A single-vehicle wreck in the Laurel area has claimed the life of an 18-year-old Seaford male. Delaware State Police said a northbound car on Scott Land Road approached an S-curve near Ross Point Road at about 3:34 a.m. Thursday, but the vehicle swerved, traveled sideways down an embankment and struck a tree. The driver died…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club Opens On Eastern Shore
The Eastern Shore has its first Boys and Girls Club. Governor Larry Hogan took part in a ribbon cutting Wednesday at the facility in Cambridge. Hogan said it will be the first of several Boys and Girls Clubs in Eastern Shore counties. “All of our Maryland Boys & Girls Clubs provide hope and a safe,…
Read MoreWhat Is Happening To The Birds?
Scientists and wildlife experts are investigating why songbirds are becoming sick or dying or in some cases appearing to fly erratically or stumble. According to the Department of Natural Resources, similar incidents have been reported in at least six states. Most affected have been European starlings, blue jays and common grackles and the disorder has…
Read MoreDel. Budgets Enacted For FY ’22
Delaware’s operating budget and capital budget are now law for the fiscal year that starts Thursday. Governor John Carney signed the $4.7-billion FY ’22 budget (House Bill 250) into law Wednesday afternoon, as well as the bond bill (Senate Bill 200), which totals a record $1.3-billion. Carney said the budget also sets aside $286-million in…
Read MorePrepare For 4th Of July Traffic: Here’s What To Know
VIDEO : Md. Expands Efforts To Meet Heroin / Opioid Crisis
Operation Save a Life, a Maryland initiative to increase access to the overdose-reversing medication naloxone, is being expanded. Governor Larry Hogan joined Worcester Goes Purple Warriors Against Addiction Tuesday in Ocean City to talk about the launching of the Maryland Stop Overdose Strategy. Jolly Roger Amusement Park will keep supplies of naloxone in its ticket…
Read MoreDel. Judicial Emergency To End July 13th
Delaware’s COVID-19 judicial emergency will come to an end July 13th, along with Delaware’s state of emergency. A mask mandate will also be lifted for fully vaccinated people who visit or work in court facilities effective Thursday, July 1st.People who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in judicial facilities. Chief Justice…
Read MoreWaterway Improvement Fund Supports Dozens Of Md. Projects
The Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund will support about 60 waterway improvements including boating access, navigation and safety projects. Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday announced $13.5-million in waterway-related grants will be awarded in Fiscal Year 2022. Hogan made the announcement at the Ocean City Fire Department, which is getting $50,000 for a fire and rescue vessel engine…
Read MoreCapital Budget, Numerous Other Bills Go To Gov. Carney
Delaware’s largest-ever capital budget, known as the bond bill, has passed the General Assembly. The Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget (Senate Bill 200) spends $1.3-billion on transportation, school construction, courthouses and other various projects across the state. Money is also allocated to libraries, state building renovations, college campus improvements, clean water projects and state parks.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash Victim Identified after Route 9 Crash East of Laurel Leaves 1 Dead
UPDATED – 6/29 4pm – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal collision on Route 9 and Kaye Road, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, as Edgar Martinez-Miranda, 29, of Laurel, DE. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tonight in Areas of Kent & Sussex Counties
Crash In Hartly Claims Life Of Milford Woman
A Milford woman has died in a single-vehicle wreck in Hartly. According to Delaware State Police, a southbound car on Hartly Road north of Halltown Road crossed the roadway and struck a utility guidewire and a tree. The driver was 58 years old and died at the scene. Her name has not been released. The…
Read MoreDel. Electric Co-op Hires New President / CEO
Delaware Electric Cooperative has a new President and CEO. Greg Starheim has been chosen by the not-for-profit utility’s board of directors to replace Bill Andrew. Starheim most recently was with the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation. “I’m humbled to be given the opportunity to lead DEC. The Co-op has some of the most innovative…
Read MoreIncoming DEMEC President Will Make History
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation will be led by a woman for the first time. Kimberly Schlichting has been named DEMEC’s New President and CEO, to replace the departing Patrick McCullar. She has been with DEMEC since 2003 and served in several leadership capacities. Schlichting is expected to become president and CEO in October. DEMEC…
Read MoreHogan Announces Main Street – Downtown Revitalization Program
A $25-million program to revitalize Maryland downtowns and Main Streets was announced Monday by Governor Larry Hogan during a visit to Berlin. Project Restore would provide financial incentives for taking over and investing in vacant retail space in the form of rental subsidies and sales tax rebates. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development…
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