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Funding Announced for Maryland Residents with Water Bill Debt related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Residents in Maryland with water bill debt related to the COVID-19 pandemic will receive help thanks to $20 million that will be provided through 19 water systems that applied for and were awarded funding from the Water Assistance Relief Program. As a condition of receiving program funding, water systems have agreed to allocate payments as…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Fatal Accident in Smyrna Area
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal vehicle collision involving two work trucks that occurred in the Smyrna area yesterday morning. Police say that an International Box Truck was headed northbound on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, while an International Flatbed Truck was stopped on the northbound right shoulder of Route 1. The driver of…
Read MoreGrant Awarded to Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s Home Modification Services to Benefit Older Adults
Older adults will be given safety and accessibility improvements that meet their needs, thanks to funding that will go towards Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s home modification services. Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons as well as Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced the grant, which amounts to more than 1.2 million dollars. The…
Read MoreOutdoor Burn Ban in Effect in Worcester County
All outdoor burning in Worcester County is now banned for an indefinite period of time. Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens issued the burn ban due to the county’s dry conditions. He says the ban should reduce the number of out-of-control, outside fires, which cause safety concerns for area residents, visitors, and especially responding fire…
Read MoreWoman in Dover Shot While Walking Her Dog
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Schoolhouse Lane yesterday evening. The incident happened when a 47-year-old woman was walking her dog on Schoolhouse Lane and people began arguing in the area. She heard several gun shots and was shot. She was transported to Bayhealth by a privately owned vehicle for treatment. Currently…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Related to Oral Health Screenings for School Students
Legislation that has been introduced in Delaware that would require every public school and charter school to provide students enrolled in kindergarten with an oral health screening by the last student attendance day of each school year. Notification to the parent or guardian must be done and a copy of the oral health screening results…
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Aruna Miller Visits Eastern Shore to Highlight Education and Career Development Opportunities for Young Marylanders
Lt. Governor Aruna Miller this week visited three institutions in Salisbury and Princess Anne that serve to educate Marylanders and provide workforce development skills to young people on the Eastern Shore. At each stop, Lt. Gov. Miller highlighted the critical work of these facilities in helping young Marylanders succeed in jobs of the future, as…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Intermittent Lane Closures of Route 9 and Park Avenue
Intermittent lane closures and short-term closures of Route 9 and Park Avenue in Georgetown will go into effect on Saturday, April 29th in the morning until 9 a.m., and Sunday, April 30 in the morning until noon. The closures are due to advanced utility work needed for the Park Avenue Relocation, Phase 2 project. Motorist are…
Read MoreUpdate on Easton Airport Airfield Modernization Program
Easton Airport Manager Micah Risher this week presented an update on the Easton Airport to the Talbot County Council. The presentation contained an overview of the Airfield Modernization Program including the history, benefits, information campaign, construction phases, funding, and timeline, as well as an update on community engagement efforts. After the presentation to the County…
Read MoreDelaware Office of Highway Safety Events in Georgetown and Dover This Weekend with Nascar Driver Ross Chastain
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety this weekend is teaming up with Nascar Driver Ross Chastain and Chad Chastain to remind drivers to avoid driving impaired and always plan for a sober ride home. On Friday, April 28th, OHS and Ross will be at the Georgetown Motor Speedway from 5 pm – 7 pm. Before…
Read MoreExpansion of Electronic Benefits Transfer Card Fraud Reimbursements in Maryland
Electronic Benefits Transfer cardholders in Maryland will now be able to reclaim benefits stolen as far back as January 1st, 2021. Governor Wes Moore signed the legislation into law and said Maryland is taking deliberate action to help restore faith in some of the state’s most-needed services and supports. Under the new law, Maryland will extend…
Read MoreOfficial Groundbreaking of New Downtown Recreation Complex in Ocean City, Maryland
A new downtown recreation complex is expected to open in the summer of 2024 in Ocean City, Maryland. City Recreation and Parks Department along with elected officials officially broke ground on the renovation project. The two-block park area is adjacent to the bay between 3rd and 4th Street. West-Block Infrastructure work is expected to include:…
Read MoreMobile Home Fire in Dorchester County Ruled Accidental
A fire that occurred at a wood frame mobile home on Preston Road in Federalsburg in Dorchester County has been ruled accidental. Materials in the dryer vent ignited due to heat not being able to vent properly. The blaze caused an estimated $15,000 in structural damage but no deaths or injuries.
Read MoreDE State Senate Passes Bills to Protect Pets from Domestic Abuse
Two pieces of a three-part package of legislation has passed in the State Senate – both with a unanimous vote. These measures include animal welfare into Delaware’s existing protections against domestic violence. Senate Bill 70 adds several actions against a companion or service animal to the definition of abuse for Protection From Abuse (PFA) proceedings.…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Removal Process for Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions and Advisory Committees
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. The Council was to have a discussion related to Tributes, Resolutions and Proclamations, but Council President Mike Vincent opted to defer the discussion until the full council is seated. Councilman Mark Schaeffer was absent from this week’s meeting. A public hearing was held Tuesday morning for an…
Read MoreWallops Flight Facility to Attempt SubTEC-9 Launch Tonight
The launch of a sounding rocket from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia was scrubbed last night after issue with the payload instrumentation developed. They will try to launch the SubTEC-9 mission again this evening – with a launch window between 7:15 and 8:15pm. The live stream will be gin about 15 minutes before the…
Read MoreSB 2: The Permit before Purchase of a Handgun will be Heard in the DE Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday Afternoon
Senate Bill 2, which is legislation that would require residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain a permit before purchasing a handgun, goes before the Delaware Senate Judiciary Committee at 1pm on Wednesday. Public comment will be accepted from both in-person and virtual participant. Written remarks can be submitted as well – either…
Read MoreBethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach & Ocean City, MD Nominated for Best Beach in the Northeast
Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City, Maryland have been nominated in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for best beach in the Northeast! The contest gives voters four weeks to vote starting today through noon on May 22nd. CLICK HERE TO VOTE: https://www.10best.com/…/best-beach-in-the-northeast-2023/ The winning beach will be announced on Friday,…
Read MoreVIDEO: Pres. Biden Announces Re-Election Bid; Joins 2 Democrats & 5 Republicans
In the running for President of the United States currently – Democratic Candidates– Joe Biden (D), incumbent president of the United States, announced he would run on April 25, 2023.– Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (D), a lawyer and author, announced he would run on April 5, 2023.– Marianne Williamson (D), 2020 presidential candidate and author,…
Read MoreIRSD: Last Day of School for Students – June 8
There were no snow days or other weather-related school cancellations this past year so the last day of school for Indian River School District students in grades Pre-K to 11 will be Thursday, June 8. The last day for teachers will be Monday, June 12 and June 9th for para-professionals.
Read MoreDNREC Virtual Public Hearing on Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales Mandate – How to Participate
DNREC’s virtual public hearing on the Zero-Emission vehicle sales mandate will be held Wednesday beginning at 6pm. A rally against the mandate will be held outside of the Kent Levy Court from 5 to 6pm. If you would like to comment during the public hearing – you must pre-register by NOON on Wednesday by clicking here or…
Read MoreSussex County Council Public Hearing Tuesday on Ordinance on Removal Procedures for Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions and Advisory Committees
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will revisit a discussion from January on Tributes, Resolutions and Proclamations and also discuss the disposition of County property. There is a public hearing set for 10:15 on an ordinance to add a new chapter to the County Code on removal procedures for…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Firefighters Battle Dewey Beach Blaze
Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called to Jersey Street in Dewey Beach around 7:30 Sunday night for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found a home with heavy fire showing. Firefighters were on the scene for about 2 hours – the State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreApril 24: Final Day for Food & Craft Vendors to Apply for Maryland Folk Festival
Today is the final day for food and craft vendors to apply for the Maryland Folk Festival in Salisbury this coming September. Foods offered at the festival will include regional and ethnic foods, as well as classic festival fare. The marketplace will offer festival-goers juried, handmade creations from the finest artists and craftspeople from Maryland…
Read MoreParking & Transportation Study to be Done This Summer in Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners have authorized a study that will focus on parking, traffic and congestion in the resort. The $150,000 study will be conducted by the Rossi Group, a Maryland-based civil engineering and planning company and will begin this summer so that planners can see first hand the issues that come up during the summer…
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