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Oceans Calling to Announce Lineup March 14th
After last year’s Oceans Calling debut was blown away by a nor’easter – this year’s three day concert and festival is set for September 29th through October 1st. However on Tuesday March 14th Oceans Calling will announce this year’s line up – and the ticket pre-sale is begins at 10am Thursday, March 16th. The three…
Read MoreNearly $40,000 in “Free Money” Paid to DE529 Education Savings Plan Accounts
Delaware’s “First State, First Steps” program has been extended until at least the end of June of this year. This is a pilot incentive program for Delawareans offering a $100 contribution to a new DE-5-2-9 Education Savings Plan account. In the past 6 months $37,700 has been added to those accounts, which gives 377 young…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fiery Magnolia-area Crash Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured
UPDATED – 03/06/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a collision that occurred in Magnolia on February 24 as 78 year old Edward Campbell of North East, Maryland. ================================================================= A crash Friday night just before 7:30 near Magnolia has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say a minivan…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet – at 12:30pm Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday, but the meeting will not begin until 12:30pm. County Attorney Everett Moore will discuss an ordinance related to the removal procedures for members of appointed boards, commissions and advisory committees. This comes after a suggestion from Councilman Doug Hudson during last week’s discussion on the Code of…
Read MoreSunday Morning Pocomoke House Fire Ruled Accidental
A fire on Cedar Hall Road in Pocomoke City Sunday has been ruled accidental by the Worcester County Fire Marshal. Pocomoke firefighters were called around 7:45 Sunday morning and found smoke and fire coming from the second floor. A resident and dog were rescued from the home and one firefighter was injured while battling the…
Read MoreDo More 24 DE Raises over $2.3-million for DE Non-profits
Last week’s 24 hour Do More 24 Delaware raised over $2.3-million for nearly 600 First State non-profits. The period from 6pm Thursday through 6pm Friday saw more than 15,000 donations made during the fund-raising marathon – which makes the non-profits eligible to earn a portion of $625,000 in matching gifts and cash prizes donated by…
Read More18 Police Recruits Graduate from Dover Municipal Police Academy
Eighteen recruits from 13 Delaware Police agencies have graduated from the Dover Municipal Police Academy. The 21-week training academy ended with a graduation ceremony at Dover High School on Friday. Speakers at the ceremony included Lieutenant Governor of Delaware Bethany Hall-Long, Attorney General Kathleen Jennings, City of Dover City of Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen, and…
Read MoreHogan Says No to 2024 Presidential Run
After months of speculation – former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has made a decision on the 2024 Presidential race. He will NOT be a candidate. Hogan announced his decision in a an op-ed this morning in the New York Times. Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement: “I truly appreciate all those around the…
Read MoreDE State Fire Marshal Investigating Greenwood Fire
Greenwood firefighters were called for a residential fire just after 10 Friday night. When crews arrived at the Hickman Road they found a single story home with fire showing. Multiple fire companies assisted or provided back up and were on the scene for over 2 ½ hours. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreUnderweight Harp Seal Rescued From North Shores Beach by MERR Officials
A young male harp seal was rescued by officials from the Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute in Lewes last week on the beach at North Shores in Rehoboth Beach. A passerby spotted the seal rolling on its back, which officials say could be caused by a lice infection, and contacted MERR. MERR found…
Read MoreUPDATED: Millville Council Election
UPDATED – 03/05/23 – Millville went to the polls Saturday to choose 3 council members from a field of six candidates. The Coastal Point reports that incumbent Sharon Brienza and newcomer Joseph Parent were the top vote-getters in Saturday’s election with 288 and 287 votes respectively. For the third open seat – incumbents Barbara Ryer…
Read MoreThree Delaware Small Towns Make Family Destinations Guide
Vacationing in small towns can be a refreshing change of pace from traditional destinations according to Family Destinations Guide. Delaware had two towns place in their America’s Top 150 Small Towns for Families – with Clayton at #54, Bowers Beach at #118 and historic Odessa at #136. Other Delmarva locations making the list – in…
Read MoreMSP Investigating a Murder in Cambridge
A Cambridge man is dead after a shooting just after midnight Friday morning in the area of North Drive and Pine Street in Cambridge. Police found 22 year old Daiquan Taylor of Cambridge with gunshot wounds – he was pronounced dead at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center. The Maryland Medical Examiner has ruled his…
Read MoreDE Public Health Emergency Extended 30 Days
Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Delaware continues to face staffing shortages and capacity issues in its health care facilities. If the State’s public health emergency order were to expire, the State would no longer have such flexibility. This is the 13th extension of the Public…
Read MoreMilford to Break Ground on New Pickleball Courts & Playground Saturday
A groundbreaking ceremony for Milford’s new pickleball courts and children’s playground at the Memorial Park on Washington Street will be held Saturday morning at 11:30. Funding for this project was approved by the City Council last September – the project is expected to be completed in early summer.
Read MoreDSP Investigating Hoax Calls Regarding Threat of School Shooter
The Delaware State Police is investigating threats to multiple schools. Numerous phone calls regarding the threat of an active shooter at various schools throughout the State of Delaware were made to numerous police departments this morning. Similar incidents have been reported outside the State of Delaware. Police say these calls have been determined to be…
Read MoreUPDATE: Lockdown Lifted: Earlier Threats to Schools Called into Lewes Police Department–Not Credible
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Read MoreChanges to SNAP Benefits; Another Way to Receive Assistance
Given the changes that have gone into effect with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which provided emergency money for food during the COVID-19 pandemic, some may wonder what other options are out there for assistance. State Representative Ruth Briggs-King was on the air with the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley this week and…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alerts: Road Closures This Month
DelDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Later This Month in South Bethany Beach Eastbound Jefferson Bridge Road between Route 1 and Pennsylvania Avenue in South Bethany Beach will be closed starting on March 13th and continuing until April 7th, weather permitting. The reason for the planned closure is work that will be done to install sidewalks,…
Read MoreService Academy Information Night March 3rd in Dover
Middle and high school students interested in learning more about attending U.S. Service Academies will have a chance to attend “Service Academy Information Night” tomorrow night at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. This annual information session returns in-person this year after it was held virtually for…
Read MoreOvernight Fire in Fruitland Ruled Accidental
An electrical failure in the area of the water heater/furnace sparked a fire at around 1 a.m. on East Main Street in Fruitland in Wicomico County. It didn’t take long for 25 firefighters to control the blaze, which ended up causing an estimated $30,000 in damage.
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Pedestrian Crossing Signal to be Installed Near Bethany Beach
Lane closures will go into effect at the intersection of Route 1 and Bayberry Road in the Bethany Beach area starting on Monday, March 6th through mid-April (weather permitting). Work will consist of the installation of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon pedestrian crossing system. Those who are driving in that area are advised to use…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Lankford Reintroduce Charitable Act
Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and James Lankford of Oklahoma have reintroduced the Charitable Act. The bill will expand and extend the expired non-itemized deduction for charitable giving that would ensure that those of you who donate to charities, houses of worship, religious organizations, and other nonprofits of your choice are able to deduct that…
Read MoreWater Meters to be Replaced in Rehoboth Beach Beginning Next Week
A City of Rehoboth Beach contractor will begin replacing up to 700 water meters on the north side of town, primarily along Henlopen and Columbia avenues, next week. The work is expected to continue throughout this month. The city will install digital meters that can be read remotely and, once the city’s fixed-base system is…
Read MoreFunding Opportunity for Early-Stage Delaware Small Businesses to Expand
Delaware companies that are in the beginning stages and need funding to help expand their business can now apply to compete for an Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grant from the Division of Small Business (DSB). The division will be accepting EDGE grant applications between now and March 31 from promising early-stage businesses throughout…
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