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UPDATED: DEC & Choptank have Issued a Beat the Peak Alert for Tuesday
The Delaware Electric Cooperative has issued Beat the Peak Alert for this afternoon from 4 to 6pm. The Beat the Peak Alert from Choptank Electric Cooperative is from 3 to 6pm. Beat the Peak provides Co-op members with the power to keep their electric rates affordable. The program is simple. During times when the cost…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ozone for Delaware on Tuesday
DNREC has issued a Ozone Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Tuesday for Delaware. Officials say upper-level high pressure west of the state will inhibit low-level mixing. In addition, mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-90s will enhance ozone production. Furthermore, calm to light northerly winds will reduce dispersion, allowing pollutants to accumulate.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Search for Missing Swimmer in Rehoboth Surf Ends
UPDATED – 09/04/23 1:30pm – The search for the missing swimmer, 31 year old Richard Boateng of Savage, Maryland has been called off. He was found on the beach in the area of the North Shores community just before 6am this/Monday morning. Rehoboth Beach Police and multiple other emergency officials were called for a sighting…
Read MoreUPDATED: President Biden Arrives in Rehoboth Beach for Part of the Holiday Weekend
UPDATED – 09/03/23 – After spending the day in Live Oak, Florida surveying the damage from Hurricane Idalia, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Rehoboth Beach last night on Marine One just before 8pm. The President has no public events scheduled for today – he will be leaving Rehoboth Monday morning to…
Read MoreFirefighters from Multiple Companies in Sussex & Wicomico Counties Battle Blaze for Over 4 Hours
Firefighters were called for a structure fire on Fox Hound Lane west of Millsboro just after 7 Friday night. Crews arriving on the scene found a building fully involved in fire and additional tankers were requested. Indian River Fire officials say the structure is a multi-purpose facility used for agricultural operations and firefighter from Sussex…
Read MoreTwo Wrongfully Convicted Men Exonerated in Wicomico County
The 1993 attempted rape conviction of Grant Jones was vacated Thursday by Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Karen Dean. Earlier this year the State’s Attorney formally acknowledged the innocence of David Veney and supported his petition for compensation as a wrongfully convicted individual. While investigating Veney’s 1997 conviction prosecutors learned that the victim in that…
Read MoreMeal Prices Unchanged for Indian River School District Students
School begins Tuesday in the Indian River School District and District officials say the cost of student breakfast and lunch will remain the same this school year. This is the 19th consecutive year without an increase is meal prices. Breakfast for all grade levels remains at 60 cents. Elementary school lunch is $1 and middle…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo Gets 2nd Cotton-top Tamarin
There’s a new cotton-top tamarin at the Salisbury Zoo. Nikki is 4 and is on loan from the Southwick Zoo in Massachusetts and is now sharing an exhibit with Bianca, another cotton-top tamarin, and Timmy, a black-tufted marmoset. Cotton-top tamarins are critically endangered – in the wild – they’re found in Colombia. Additional information from…
Read MoreDogs & Cats Evacuated From Florida Headed to BVSPCA in Georgetown Today
On Thursday, the Brandywine Valley SPCA welcomed over 70 pre-storm shelter pets from areas of Florida devastated by Hurricane Idalia. This afternoon another flight with over 60 shelter animals will arrive from Jacksonville, Florida to Georgetown around 3:30pm. These were dogs and cats that were already available for adoption prior to the storm. These animals…
Read MoreWreath Laying Ceremony for Chad Spicer Friday Evening on The Circle in Georgetown
Georgetown Police along with the Town of Georgetown will hold a wreath laying ceremony Friday night at 6:30 on the Circle in Georgetown. The ceremony honors the life of Georgetown Police Officer Chad Spicer, who died in the line of duty in 2009. Spicer was a dedicated officer, cherished friend, son, father and an example…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Man Dies after Route 1 Crash Wednesday
UPDATED – 09/01/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 87-year-old Kenneth Moore of Milford as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday afternoon north of Milford. ======================================================== A Milford man is dead after a crash Wednesday just after noon on southbound Route 1 in the area of Thompsonville Road. Delaware…
Read MoreNew Motorcycle Helmet Law Aims to Reduce Fatalities
A new endorsement motorcycle helmet law will go into effect tomorrow, September 1st.Sponsored by numerous legislators, SB 86 will require everyone who obtains a new motorcycle endorsement or anyone riding with that person to wear a helmet and eye protection for two years after they receive their endorsement. Additional Information from the Department of Motor…
Read MoreEffects from Hurricanes Idalia, Franklin Felt Near Mid-Atlantic Coast
With the recent landfall of Hurricane Idalia, you might be wondering what kinds of effects we are expected to get from the storm. On the eastern shore of Virginia in Northampton County, they have gotten effects from Hurricane Idalia in the form of heavy thunderstorms. Accu-weather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg on The Talk of Delmarva’s Mike…
Read MoreDPH Launches New Financial Aid Program for Private Well Owners, Offers Free Water Testing Kits to Delaware Residents
A new financial assistance program is available for homeowners who receive their drinking water from private wells. The program is operated by the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Health Systems Protection section. You’ll be eligible to apply for the new financial assistance program if your water quality test results obtained from the laboratory contain excessive…
Read MoreHerbicide Application to Require Closure of the Lewes to Georgetown Trail
The Lewes to Georgetown trail will be closed from Fisher Road to Savannah Road due to a required herbicide application for vegetation control. According to DelDOT, the closure will be in effect starting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5th until 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6th (weather permitting). The rain date is Wednesday, September 6th,…
Read MoreDNREC Extends Ocean Lifeguard Coverage to Weekends in September
The ocean swimming areas at Delaware State Parks are typically unguarded after Labor Day, but thanks to the significant growth of the Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol under new leadership, more than 70 lifeguards were hired this year. As a result, DNREC will continue to have lifeguards at two of its four Delaware State Parks–ocean swimming…
Read MoreFireworks, Jazz Funeral to End Summer in Bethany Beach
Fireworks will be on display following the Sunday Still Surfin’ performance, at approximately 9:15 pm. The fireworks will be launched off the beach at Wellington Parkway. Standard parking rules will be in effect. Then on Monday, Labor Day, the 38th annual Jazz Funeral officially brings summer to an end. Activities begin around 5:30 p.m. at…
Read MoreMaryland Board of Public Works Approves Several Key Projects in Worcester County
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved several key projects in Worcester County including $250,000 in funding for Atlantic General Hospital to acquire new materials and equipment for minimally invasive surgery. The Board of Public Works also approved $75,000 to improve the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department South Station. Also, a grant to Worcester…
Read MoreSalisbury Officials Introducing New Software to Connect Personally with Residents
If you live in Salisbury, you’ll be able to better connect with city officials, thanks to new software they’ve introduced. According to the City of Salisbury, in addition to helping them connect personally with residents, the innovative approach is designed to foster transparency and elevate accessibility to new heights. Rep’d, an ingenious video Q&A platform, is…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Temporary Emergency Variance for Air Quality to Perdue Foods’ Milford Processing Plant
DNREC has issued a temporary emergency variance for air quality to allow for the construction and operation of a rental boiler at Perdue Foods, LLC’s Milford poultry processing facility until a temporary permit can be issued following a public notice to appear Sunday, Sept. 3rd. On Sunday, Aug. 27th, plant managers at Perdue Milford –…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Welcomes New Housing and Community Development Director
The City of Salisbury has announced the appointment of Muir Boda as the new Housing and Community Development Director. In his role as the Housing and Community Development Director, Muir Boda will play an integral part in shaping the city’s housing landscape, fostering economic growth, and nurturing community development. About Muir Boda: Muir Boda brings…
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware Celebrates Arrival of New Students With Twilight Induction Ceremony
New students were off to a shining start earlier this week at the University of Delaware. 4,000 candles shone brightly as the University of Delaware’s Class of 2027 members ignited their academic careers and officially became Blue Hens. On Monday evening, UD’s newest students gathered on The Green for the University’s Twilight Induction Ceremony, a…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags for International Overdose Awareness Day
Governor John Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities tomorrow, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, as declared by Senate Joint Resolution 2. Local governments, businesses, and Delawareans are encouraged to do the same to promote awareness of overdose prevention strategies and…
Read MoreDelaware Adopts Updated 2023 to 2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan to Make State Stronger Against Disasters
A five-year plan that allows federal funds to be directed to Delaware to protect people, their property, and the environment has been approved. Delaware’s 2023-2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) outlines risks and vulnerabilities faced by Delawareans, but also offers ideas and recommendations for protecting and improving resilience in the state. By developing and adopting the…
Read MoreDUI Saturation Patrols in Maryland This Weekend
Maryland state troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols throughout the holiday weekend as part of the “No DUI Friday” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. Statewide initiatives focus on preventing impaired, aggressive and distracted driving…
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