22,000 More H-2B Visas Approved By Homeland Security

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22,000 additional H-2B Visas have been released, which should make it easier for the seafood industry, tourism and other sectors that rely upon temporary seasonal workers. The Department of Homeland Security said demand for workers is a major reason for this decision. Congressman Andy Harris, R- Md. 1st who represents the Eastern Shore said the…

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John King, Former US Ed. Sec., Runs For Md. Governor

John King, candidate for Governor of Maryland, in a photo from his campaign website
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The former U.S. Education Secretary under President Obama is running for Governor of Maryland. John King plans to seek the Democratic nomination. He has been the head of the Washington-based Education Trust since leaving the White House, focusing on closing the achievement gap in schools. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is also running in the Democratic…

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Statement from DE AG Jennings on Derek Chauvin Verdict

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Justice prevailed today, and I applaud the prosecutors and jurors who made it possible. George Floyd’s murderer has been held accountable; but our work is not done. History will look back on 2020 as a searing but critical inflection point in our nation’s painful journey toward racial justice and equity. In the weeks and months that followed George Floyd’s public murder, overwhelmingly peaceful…

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UPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Bioenergy Application near Seaford; Jordan Warfel Nominated for BOA

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The Sussex County Council met at Delaware Tech’s Carter Partnership Center again this week to deal with multiple land use applications. There was other council business as well. County Administrator Todd Lawson told the Council that Board of Adjustment District 2 representative, Brent Workman, has decided to retire. District 2 Councilwoman, Cindy Green nominated Jordan…

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DSU Approved For In-Person Commencement

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Delaware State University will hold its first in-person commencement in a year-and-a-half next month. The state has approved a plan for DSU to host ceremonies May 7th and May 8th for graduates of spring, winter and summer sessions since last year. A total of six ceremonies will take place. Under the guidelines, each graduate will…

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Food Bank of Del. Names New President / CEO

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The Food Bank of Delaware has a new President and CEO. The Board of Directors has announced that Cathy Kanefsky will join the Food Bank May 3rd. Kanefsky has been Chief Development Officer at Nemours / A.I. duPont Hospital for Children. The search for a new president was an extensive and lengthy one. Former President…

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Fans Will Be Allowed in Stands at Monster Mile Race Weekend

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Dover International Speedway, in consultation with state public health officials, is permitted to host fans in its grandstands for its May 14-16 NASCAR race weekend, track officials announced today. State public health officials have allowed the Monster Mile to host fans after approving the track’s health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.…

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DE Law Enforcement Accountability Task Force to Meet Thurs, April 29

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The full membership of the Law Enforcement Accountability Task Force will convene Thursday, April 29, 10 a.m.-Noon, to consider recommendations for reform generated by its subcommittees during the last several months.   Members will discuss these proposals for inclusion in the Task Force’s formal list of recommended policy measures to be presented for further action by lawmakers,…

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Thousands Of Chickens Perish In Poultry House Fire

Photo courtesy of Md. Fire Marshal's Office, poultry house fire in Crisfield 4/18/21
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A poultry house fire in Somerset County is under investigation. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says about 27,000 birds were killed in Sunday morning’s blaze on Freedomtown Road in Crisfield at a 50-by-500-foot poultry house. It took firefighters more than two hours to bring the fire under control. Damage is estimated at $50,000. The…

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Eden Fire Displaces Family of 11

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A fire at a home on Mercer Road in Eden, Maryland was found to be accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Occupants of the home were alerted to the blaze by a smoke alarm that activated in the single story home just before 10:30 Saturday morning. Eight adults and three children were able to…

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Route 1 Crash Saturday Morning in Rehoboth Beach

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A crash between a pickup truck towing a small utility trailer and a Rehoboth Beach Ambulance is under investigation by Delaware State Police. The crash occurred just after 10am at the intersection of Route 1 and Old Landing Road. Police say the utility trailer was southbound with green light when the ambulance, with a patient…

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UPDATED: Seaford Voters Send Both Incumbents Back to City Council

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UPDATED – 04/18/21: Seaford voters have sent both incumbents back to the city council. James King was the top vote-getter with 169 votes, Orlando Holland received 166. Scott Pickinpaugh won 128 votes and Jeffrey Benson, Junior grabbed 124 votes. City officials say only 47 absentee ballots were cast of the 316 total ballots. ================================ Seaford…

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DE State of Emergency Extended Another 30 Days

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Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “We have fully opened our vaccine program so that any eligible Delawarean who wants a COVID-19 vaccine should be able to get one,” said Governor Carney. “We are making progress by…

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DE to Start 10-Digit Dialing April 24

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Federal communications officials are urging all Delawareans to start dialing the area code and 7-digit phone number on local calls starting on April 24, 2021. The change is due to a decision made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last summer. On July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted rules to establish 9-8-8 as the new, nationwide phone number…

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Del. House Sets Date For In-Person Meetings

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The Delaware House of Representatives plans to conduct session “physically” at Legislative Hall for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic later this month. House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, D- Rehoboth Beach, said Friday that an in-person hybrid session is planned April 29th for floor votes and party caucuses. It’s expected that the…

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Md. Citizens Redistricting Panel Members Named

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The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission is now in place as it moves to develop new maps for state legislative and congressional districts. Three co-chairs of the commission filled out the group by naming six members Thursday. It’s made of two Republicans, two Democrats, and two people not affiliated with either party. Governor Larry Hogan established…

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Bags Into Benches: Plastic Bags Recycled

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Unused plastic bags in Delaware are being put to use. A non-profit organization, Eco Plastic Products of Delaware, accepted DNREC’s excess plastic bags when state parks converted carry-in carry-out bags to corn and paper products last year. About 2,000 pounds of bags, in the area of 450,000, will be made into 15 benches that will…

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DPH To Close Dental Clinics In Service Centers

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Delaware Public Health plans to permanently close its dental clinics that operated within Delaware State Service Centers. The clinics have not operated since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health officials said closing the clinics was under consideration before the pandemic due to declining use and a shift to school- and community-based outreach. The DPH…

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Choptank Fiber Connects First Customers To Broadband

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Choptank Fiber has made its first connection for broadband internet service on the Eastern Shore. Sherry Hollingsworth of Denton has officially been hooked up, decades after her grandfather became the first homeowner to be served by Choptank Electric Cooperative. Governor Larry Hogan took part in a ribbon-cutting at the home in Denton, reaffirming the state’s…

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Traffic Stop In Dagsboro Results In 2 Drug Arrests

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A traffic stop has led to the arrests of two men on drug charges. Delaware State Police said a driver did not signal an abrupt lane change on 9 Foot Road in Dagsboro, and that further investigation resulted in the discovery of suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia. 29-year-old Garrett Allbritton of Selbyville was charged with…

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