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Del. Public Health Reports 3 More Suspected Monkeypox Cases
Delaware health officials now report six suspected cases of Monkeypox, which are considered probable pending CDC testing.The most recent three cases involve a 42-year-old Kent County man and two New Castle County men.Delaware Public Health officials said Thursday that based on the current number of cases and information available about the disease, the risk to…
Read MorePossible Tornado Tears Through Smith Island
A waterspout came ashore on Smith Island late Thursday, becoming a possible tornado.Some homes have been damaged or destroyed. Any injuries reported so far are described as minor.This occurred during a round of severe thunderstorms late Thursday.Governor Larry Hogan said the state’s emergency management team is tracking the damage caused by storms at Smith Island…
Read MoreRehoboth, Dewey and Bethany Issued Simultaneous Rec Water Advisories
Last week, Rehoboth received its first recreational/swimming advisory of the summer. Today, DNREC issued simultaneous recreational water advisories for Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. The advisories warned swimmers to “use caution and/or avoid prolonged periods in the water” because of “bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard.” The samples were…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Recreational Water Advisory for Bethany Beach
A recreational water advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach,According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, elevated levels of bacteria were found in water samples that were taken Wednesday at Garfield Parkway. The beach is open, but swimmers are advised to use caution and / or avoid prolonged periods in the water.Onshore ocean flows…
Read MoreUpdate: Assateague Island National Seashore Beaches Fully Reopened Following Discovery of Apparent Remnants of Military Ordnance
The regular lifeguarded swimming area at Assateague Island National Seashore’s North Ocean Beach has reopened after being closed for several days due to the discovery of fragments of old military munitions.No material has turned up since Sunday afternoon.Visitors are reminded not to pick up any unknown metal objects on the beach or in the surf,…
Read MoreMd. Gets Boost to Create Offshore Wind – Related Jobs
Offshore wind development will generate job opportunities in Maryland.$22.9-million is coming from the American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge for the Maryland Department of Labor to develop a new apprenticeship model to support the offshore wind power industry. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the Maryland proposal is one of 32 chosen out of more…
Read MoreNew Del. Laws Address Mental Health of Children, Adults
Improvements to mental health and mental health services are coming in Delaware.Governor John Carney has signed three bills passed by the Delaware General Assembly, which address concerns of children as well as adults.One measure (House Bill 300) allows middle schools to hire more counselors, social workers and school psychologists, building on a previous measure to…
Read MoreDel. State Police Warn Motorists to Not Leave Running Vehicles Unattended
“Lock it, or lose it…”Delaware State Police said Wednesday that Criminal Investigative Units have been handling several vehicle thefts at gas station and convenience store parking lots, where vehicles were left unattended, idling and unlocked. Troopers believe suspects are specifically looking for running, unattended vehicles.It is also a state law to stop the engine and…
Read MoreIndian River School Districts Announces Start and End Times for 2022-23 School Year
The Indian River School District has set starting and ending times for the upcoming school year. Opening day is Tuesday, September 6th for Grades K, 6 and 9 and the Howard T. Ennis School, excluding pre-school. Students in Grades, 1-5, 7,8 and 10-12 will start Wednesday September 7th. Preschool programs, including at Howard T. Ennis…
Read MoreDel. Electric Co-op, Choptank Issue Beat the Peak Alert for Today (Wed.), 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Soaring temperatures and humidity levels have led Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative to issue a Beat the Peak Alert for today (Wednesday). According to DEC, members are asked to conserve electricity during times when the cost to purchase and produce power is high. Members are asked to postpone use of washers, dryers and…
Read MoreBerlin Asks Local Customers to Conserve Electricity at Times of Expected Peak Demand Through Friday
The Berlin Electric Department is asking customers to voluntarily conserve or limit use of energy each afternoon and early evening through this Friday. Temperatures and humidity are expected to soar this week. Prices to purchase electricity during these times are at their highest. Between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., customers are asked to consider postponing…
Read MoreFAA Advises of Temporary Flight Restrictions in Rehoboth Area, Signaling Presidential Visit This Weekend
There are growing indications that President Biden plans to spend the upcoming weekend at his North Shores home.The Bidens most recently spent time in Rehoboth Beach during the second weekend of July. This would be their fourth visit to their beach home since the beginning of the summer tourism season. The FAA Temporary Flight Restriction…
Read MoreMd. Develops Game Plan to Fight Monkeypox
Maryland health officials report 129 lab-confirmed cases of Monkeypox. Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday said the state will continue to press the federal government to provide more vaccines, which are currently in very limited supply. Anyone who believes he or she needs to be tested or treated should contact a health care provider or local health…
Read MoreDE AG Joins Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
Delaware is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against companies responsible for a majority of foreign robocalls into the U-S. The goal is to cut down on the illegal robocalls. And officials in the AG’s office tell the Talk of Delmarva that robotexts, while…
Read MoreEligible DE Families to Receive Emergency Food Assistance Benefits in 2 Distributions
Eligible Delaware households will receive emergency food assistance benefits under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to cover the summer period when children are on break and not receiving meals at school. DHSS and the Delaware Department of Education will begin issuing the Summer P-EBT benefits this month – the benefit will be split…
Read MoreArrow Safety Road Closed through January 2023
Arrow Safety Road in Georgetown has been closed by DelDOT as scheduled. The roadway – between Route 113 and South Bedford Street is part of the Park Avenue relocation project and will remain closed through the end of January 2023 for roadway reconstruction. Besides the closure of Arrow Safety Road – the Route 113 southbound…
Read MoreMilford Spreads the Word: Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25
Drivers through Milford will find more frequent reminders about the need to stick to the speed limit. The City of Milford is inviting residents who live on a 25-miles-per-hour road within the city limits to apply for a branded yard sign to be placed in their yard. It states “Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25.” The…
Read MoreVolunteers Welcome for Warrior Family Beach Week in Bethany Beach
The return of Warrior Family Beach Week in September means that volunteers will be needed to make it a special week for injured members of the military and their loved ones. Bethany Beach property owners make their homes and condos available at no charge during the first full week of September. The 8th Warrior Beach…
Read MoreMd. Back-to-School Sales Tax Exemption Scheduled for Aug. 14th-20th
Maryland looks to send kids and families back to school with savings.Shop Maryland Tax-Free week is scheduled for August 14th through August 20th.State Comptroller Peter Franchot said Monday that qualifying articles of clothing or footwear priced $100 or less will be exempt from Maryland’s six-percent sales tax. Also, the first $40 of a backpack purchase…
Read MoreMd. Looks to Stay COVID-Ready
Maryland’s COVID-READY plan remains in place, and as Governor Larry Hogan declared August Immunization Awareness Month Monday, he urged Marylanders to stay current on vaccines and boosters.“The dominant BA.5 subvariant is a reminder of how important it is for Marylanders to stay up to date on vaccines and boosters, as well as routine immunizations,” Hogan…
Read MoreDel. Accepts Applications for Site Readiness Grants
Delaware businesses or local governments that qualify are invited to apply for grants or loans from the Site Readiness Fund.Funding is available to support construction, renovation or improvement of commercial or industrial sites for new or established businesses. The fund was created through a bill that passed in the General Assembly (SB 127) last year…
Read MoreOne Person Injured as Car Crashes into Seaford Business
A car slammed into a business at the Nylon Capital Shopping Center MondayAccording to Seaford Police, officers responded to the crash scene on West Stein Highway shortly after 9:00 p.m. Monday.One person, a male, was rescued from the vehicle that plowed into Butler’s Sewing Center. That person was taken to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for treatment.Firefighters…
Read MoreMaryland’s American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Report Released
The State of Maryland has submitted it’s 2022 American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Annual Performance Report to the US Treasury. The report details expenditures from March 3, 2021 through June 30, 2022. It also includes planned allocations for FY 2023. Governor Hogan says the State has used these resources to supplement…
Read MoreDeadlines Near for Voters, Potential Candidates for Berlin Town Election
The Town of Berlin is preparing for its municipal election, Tuesday October 4th.Voters must be registered or have any updated information filed by September 2nd. Berlin does not conduct separate voter registration. Anyone who needs to register or must update information such as a home address should contact the Worcester County Board of Elections at…
Read MoreDE Hunters Need to Register Temporary Deer Stands, Ground Blinds & Trail-cameras
If you are a hunter – effective today – you are required to register temporary deer stands, deer ground blinds and trail cameras that have been placed and left overnight on state wildlife areas. The registration is free through an online deer stand and trail-cam registration form. A single registration number can be used for…
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