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DRBA Receives $600,000 Grant for Cape May-Lewes Ferry Master Plan
U.S. Senator Tom Carper and U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.), today welcomed a $600,000 grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration’s America’s Marine Highway Program to the Delaware River and Bay Authority in support of a new master plan for deploying modern, efficient, and cleaner ferryboats in the First State. The master plan will include…
Read MoreDE Public Health Announces Changes in Covid Testing, Treatment, Vaccinations & Data Releases; Flu Update
The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on COVID-19 statistics in Delaware, as of Thursday, March 24, 2022. As a result of declining COVID-19 cases, DPH is changing the frequency of these data releases from weekly to monthly. The next data release will be April 22. DPH will issue releases prior to…
Read MoreJudge Rules in Favor of Fair Maps in Maryland Redistricting Lawsuit
Fair Maps Maryland today released the following statement from spokesman Doug Mayer in response to Judge Lynne A. Battaglia ruling in favor of the plaintiffs in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court case Szeliga vs. Lamone: “To call this a big deal would be the understatement of the century. Judge Battaglia’s ruling confirms what we have…
Read MoreWeekend Mosquito Spraying in Kent & Sussex Counties
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Saturday, March 26, Sunday, March 27, and Monday, March 28, 2022, via helicopter (registration number N2268W and/or N862M) Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the…
Read MoreDelaware Unemployment Continues to Fall
Unemployment in Delaware fell 2-tenths of a percent from January to 4.6% in February, but remains nearly a full point higher than the national average of 3.8%. Sussex County saw a drop in unemployment from 5.3% in January to 4.7% in February. Overall the State’s unemployment rate continues to decrease from its highest point in…
Read MoreLegislation Would Create Office of Inspector General in DE
Legislation soon to be introduced in the General Assembly aims to create the Office of Inspector General in The First State. “The inspector general would be charged with investigating complaints of waste, fraud, abuse or corruption regarding state employees or state agencies,” said the bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley). “While we…
Read MoreSussex County Has Fastest Population Growth in DE
The US Census Bureau says Sussex County’s population grew 3.6 percent between 2020 and 2021. That was the fastest growth rate in Delaware. The estimate now has the county with 247,527 residents, up around 8,600 over the year. Kent County’s population was also up by just over a percent. New Castle County added less than…
Read More15 Community Organizations To Aid Delawareans In Need Of Rent & Utility Assistance
Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has awarded $2.5 million in Community Navigation Program grants to 15 community partner organizations throughout the state. Each organization will have dedicated staff who will aid Delawareans seeking rent or utility assistance due to financial hardships caused by the pandemic. The 15 DEHAP Community Navigation partners include Brandywine Counseling and…
Read MoreMemorial Day Parade Returns To Berlin In 2022
The Memorial Day Parade on Flower Street will return to Berlin Monday, May 30th, according to the Town of Berlin and the Berlin Community Improvement Association. The parade will begin at Seahawk Road and Flower Street and conclude at Dr. William Edward Henry Park. The theme of the parade, “Hometown Heroes,” “was chosen to honor…
Read MorePaying It Forward: Atlantic General Collects, Donates Medical Supplies For Ukraine
Atlantic General Hospital and Health System is paying it forward, sending $30,000 worth of medical supplies to Ukraine to help health care professionals there care for wounded civilians and soldiers.Many supplies, including hand sanitizer and hand-made masks, had previously been contributed to AGH and its front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.Locally-gathered isolation gowns and coveralls,…
Read MoreStranded Grey Seal Pup “Louis Armstrong” Rescued At Assateague
A grey seal pup that was recently rescued from Assateague Island National Seashore is being rehabilitated at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center in Baltimore.Marine scientists said Wednesday that the pup was found stranded and dehydrated, with wounds of unknown origin, and was too young to survive in the ocean without its mother.…
Read MoreDel. Takes Applications For Water Infrastructure Loans, Grants
Delaware state agencies will start to accept applications for loan or grant moneyand wastewater system improvements, according to Governor John Carney. What’s being called “historic levels of investment” will be made possible through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Delaware Clean Water Trust. “Delawareans deserve clean water. It’s as simple as that,” Carney said…
Read MoreLewes Invites Public Comment On Outdoor Amplified Music Proposal
Lewes Mayor and Council are considering an amendment to the noise ordinance concerning outdoor live entertainment at restaurants and amplification.Establishments that serve alcohol would be permitted to offer live music with external speakers between noon and 10 p.m., unless the state Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner specifies that it should stop earlier.Residents and property owners within…
Read MoreNational Agriculture Day: Maryland Honors Century Farms
On National Agriculture Day, Maryland honored the families that have taken part in farming – sometimes for generations. Eight Maryland farm families were honored during the 2022 Century Farm induction ceremony at the State House in Annapolis. The program recognizes farms that have been owned and operated by the same family for more than 100…
Read MoreAgriculture’s Economic Impact In Del. Highlighted On National Agriculture Day
In Delaware, agriculture remains the state’s number one industry, according to Governor John Carney.The Governor and Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse cited a report Tuesday, Feeding the Economy, which shows that food and agriculture have a $21.7-billion economic impact and keep more than 122,000 people in Delaware employed. “Delaware has a rich farming history and this…
Read MoreMd. Schedules Revised For Early Voting, Absentee Balloting
The Maryland State Board of Elections and local elections boards are working to ensure that Marylanders will be able to vote early – and at the polls on the newly-scheduled date of the primary.Marylanders now have until June 28th to register to vote in the July 19th primary.A mail-in ballot must be requested by July…
Read More8,100 Housing Units Coming Through Salisbury’s “Here is Home” Program
Home construction is picking up in Salisbury through the city’s “Here is Home” housing program.According to Mayor Jake Day, the incentive-initiative will result in 8,100 new housing units over the next five years. The proposed construction represents a $1.4-billion expansion of Salisbury’s $800-million existing residential base.Single-family and multi-family homes, duplexes, townhouse apartments, condos, and assisted-…
Read MoreMillsboro PD to Undergo Accreditation in April
On April 11th through 13th, a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will be examining all aspects of the Millsboro Police Department’s policy and procedures, management, operations and support services, Millsboro’s Chief of Police, Brian Calloway announced today. Verification by the team that Millsboro Police Department meets…
Read MoreRevised Del. Police Accountability Bill Introduced, Draws Early Criticism
A revised bill to revise the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly.Sponsors of SS 1 for SB 149 said Monday that it would be a step toward opening serious and substantial police misconduct records to public view, something Delaware has lacked for more than 25 years.…
Read MoreFire In Burn Pit Spreads To Home, Structures, Boats And Brush
A fire in a burn pit Monday afternoon spread to brush, travel trailers, boats and other structures including a single-story home.The fire was reported Monday afternoon on Cordrey Road in the Oak Orchard area. According to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, numerous other fire departments assisted at the scene or covered.One firefighter was evaluated…
Read MoreRetired Army General Enters Race For Del. House 20th District
A lifelong Delawarean and long-time Sussex Countian is stepping up to try to keep State House District 20 in Republican hands. Retired Army Colonel Dallas Wingate told WGMD’s Mike Bradley Monday that that his military career matters in this election. “My last post of importance was with the Delaware National Guard as the Operations Chief.…
Read MoreVIDIO: Sen Chris Coons Opening Statement on Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to US Supreme Court
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivers opening remarks on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. This is the first of four days of committee hearings on Judge Jackson’s nomination.
Read MoreSussex County Council to Revisit Buffer Ordinance Tuesday
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning for its regular meeting. This week the Council will revisit the proposed buffer ordinance amendment. The Council deferred a vote on the ordinance amendment after the public hearing which occurred during two meetings – January 11 and February 22 was completed so that all the testimony could be…
Read MoreAtlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Hold Virtual Public Hearing on Recreational Harvest Control Rule
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold a joint Delaware-New Jersey virtual public hearing regarding the Recreational Harvest Control Rule Draft Addenda to the Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and the Bluefish FMP, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. The virtual hearing will be held…
Read MoreHouse Fire Leaves Firefighter, Occupant With Minor Injuries
A firefighter and one occupant of a home suffered minor injuries following a blaze in Caroline County over the weekend.According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office, the fire started Saturday morning at the home on Camp Road in Denton. A dog and a cat also perished in the fire. The Red Cross is assisting…
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