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VIDEO | Del., Md. COVID-19 Updates
Delaware Governor John Carney and Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay Tuesday discussed the decision-making behind ending the universal mask mandate and school mask mandate during a virtual COVID-19 update: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and health officials Tuesday updated the state’s COVID-19 response and status, and announced a special booster promotion involving the Maryland…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Would Ensure Health Insurance For All Children, Sponsors Say
All children in Delaware would be ensured of health insurance coverage under legislation introduced Tuesday as the Cover All Delaware Children Act. Sponsors of the bill said the Department of Health and Social Services would be directed to develop and operate a medical coverage program for children who are nototherwise covered, including children who are…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Declines To Run For U.S. Senate
Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday he would not run for election to the US Senate in the fall of 2022, during the final year of his second term. Hogan said during a news conference at the State House Tuesday that he wanted to put the question to rest: Hogan’s office released a transcript…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Dead & 3 Injured after Crash Near Felton
UPDATED – 2/8/22 – 11:30am – Delaware State Police have identified the two victims who died during a Sunday night fatal motor-vehicle crash on Irish Hill Road as Cheryl Hagens-Brandl, 36, of Magnolia who was driving the Hyundai and Christopher A. Tunis, 18, of Milford who was driving the Toyota. ========================================================================== Delaware State Police are…
Read MoreDel. Dept. of Agriculture Invites Applicants For Special Crop Block Grant Program
Growers and people involved with specialty crops in Delaware are invited to submit a proposal with the Delaware Department of Agriculture for the 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program The federal farm bill is alloting about $320,000 through competitive grants to fund innovative projects that support specialty crops and create new and better markets for…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Adjust Parking Season & Meter Rates
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners voted today to change Rehoboth Beach’s annual parking season to May 15 through September 15. Previously the parking season in Rehoboth Beach, the period during which visitors must purchase a parking pass or pay at meters, was defined as the Friday before Memorial Day through the second Sunday after…
Read MoreDOC to Restart Inmate Visitation Feb 14
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that in-person inmate visitation will restart on Monday, February 14. “Thanks to the success of our comprehensive COVID-19 screening, testing, and mitigation measures along with the significant reduction in community spread of the virus we are able to restart in-person inmate visitation on Monday, February 14,” said Department…
Read MoreCenter for Inland Bays Offers 2nd Virtual Public Education Session on Sussex County Buffer Ordinance
For those who may have missed the Center for Inland Bays public education session last month regarding the proposed Sussex County buffer ordinance or recently learned about the ordinance since then, we are happy to offer a second virtual education session this month! On January 11, Sussex County Council held a public hearing on an…
Read MoreCellphones Permitted Inside Some Del. Court Facilities – With Restrictions
The Delaware Judiciary is allowing people to carry their cell phones into some Family Court and Justice of the Peace Court facilities, under a pilot project. Effective today (Monday), phones are permitted at Family Court of Sussex and Kent Counties, JP Court 3 and 17 in Georgetown and at JP Court 11 in New Castle…
Read MoreDel. Universal Mask Mandate Will End Fri., School Mask Mandate Expires Mar. 31st
Delaware’s indoor mask mandate under Governor John Carney’s COVID-19 State of Emergency order will expire this Friday morning, February 11th effective at 8:00 a.m. Also, Carney Monday announced that the school mask requirement will end March 31st. That date was selected to allow districts and schools to consider local mask requirements. The Division of Public…
Read MoreWicomico County BOE to Meet Tuesday, Feb 8 & Thursday, Feb 10
The next monthly Wicomico County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. For Tuesday’s Board meeting, the Board will convene at 1 p.m. and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin…
Read MoreUpdate: Crash East of Laurel Leaves 1 Dead
(Update) The driver who died in a crash on Laurel Road late Friday night has been identified.Delaware State Police say 72-year-old James Watson of Millsboro was in a car that was hit by a tractor-trailer head-on.The truck crossed the center line of the roadway.According to State Police, Watson died at the scene of the crash.The…
Read MoreDE Bill Would Increase Senior Real Property Tax Credit
A new bill pending action in the House of Representatives would nearly double a tax break for Delaware senior citizen homeowners. At present, most senior citizen property owners in The First State can utilize the Senior Real Property Tax Credit. The maximum amount of the credit is half the recipient’s tax obligation or $400 (whichever is…
Read MoreGov Hogan Proclaims Feb 7-13 Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Week
Governor Larry Hogan today encouraged all Marylanders to celebrate the state’s frontline medical workers as he issued an official proclamation designating Feb. 7-13, 2022 as Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Week in Maryland. “Even as we move on from the 30-day state of emergency, our public health response continues, as does the tireless work of our healthcare heroes,” said…
Read MoreRehoboth CDP Submitted for PLUS Review; Public Comment Still Welcomed
The City of Rehoboth Beach has submitted a draft of its Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) review through the Office of State Planning Coordination. This puts the city on target to meet the revised schedule to adopt the state-mandated plan by the end of July. While submission of the CDP…
Read MoreParents’ Rights Surrounding Education Are Part Of Md. House GOP Caucus Agenda
Maryland House Republicans are putting forth legislation in 2022 focused on tax relief, limited government, and parental rights surrounding their children’s education. Delegate Jeff Ghrist, R-Caroline County is lead sponsor of the “Right to Learn Act of 2022.” According to the legislation: families of children in schools with two consecutive years of rating two stars…
Read MoreSussex Co. School Districts Are Recruiting For Teachers
Area school districts are recruiting for more teachers. The Indian River School District, the Seaford School District and Delaware State University will host several recruitment events to highlight DSU’s alternative routes to certification program. People who have obtained a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education, but are interested in becoming a teacher, are…
Read MoreMd. Legislation Would Permit Adult Recreational Use Of Cannabis
New legislation would put Maryland on the path to legalizing adult recreational use of cannabis, or marijuana. Under the bill, Marylanders would be permitted to possess up to 1.5- ounces of recreational cannabis without penalty. Possession of amounts between 1.5 and 2.5- ounces of cannabis would face a civil offense. Many previous convictions for ‘simple…
Read MoreDel. Electric Co-op Sets New Record For Reliability In 2021
Delaware Electric Cooperative had its most reliable year ever in 2021. The member-owned utility said Wednesday that through the year there were fewer outages, and those that occurred were restored efficiently. The average outage in 2021 lasted 53 minutes, down from the previous best of 69 minutes in 2019. According to the Co-op, careful planning…
Read MoreCape May – Lewes Ferry Makes Fare Adjustments This Spring
It will cost more to cross the Delaware Bay on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry, starting April 1st – at least for most travelers. The Delaware River and Bay Authority has voted to implement a new fare schedule. During peak season between April and October, the fare for all classes of vehicles rises by…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Sets Priorities In His Final State-of-the-State Address
Governor Larry Hogan Wednesday thanked Marylanders for their persistence through the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as providing him with the opportunity to serve as governor for two terms. The two-term Republican delivered his final State of the State Address. “My message to you tonight is that we must all learn to live with this virus,…
Read MoreDel. Legislative Women’s Caucus Hopes To Address Gender Disparities In Several Areas
Making Delaware a better place for women to live, work and raise a family is the goal of the Delaware Legislative Women’s Caucus. The caucus will be co-chaired by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear and Senator Marie Pinkney, D-New Castle. “During my time in the Legislature, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside so many…
Read MoreDel. Tax Season Begins; State Filing Deadline Is May 2nd
Tax season is underway in The First State. The Delaware Division of Revenue began processing 2021 individual income tax returns Monday. There was a delay due to programming that was required under state legislation that exempts Unemployment Insurance payments from Delaware Income Tax in 2021. Citizens are encouraged to file online at  de.gov/filetax or through…
Read MoreSussex County Food Drive Donors Honored, CDBG Application Approved by Sussex County Council
The Sussex County Council began this week’s meeting recognizing everyone who donated to the month-long county food drive. Many schools and businesses also take part in the food drive with the top five donors this year – 5 Colonial East Management – $600 which equals 1320 food items 4 Delmarva Christian HS – 1389 food…
Read MoreFeb. Updates For Del. Hunters
February brings more hunting opportunities for hunters in Delaware. Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day is Saturday, February 5th and is open for hunters ages 10 through 15. Other hunting and trapping seasons also continue this month. Hunters should be aware of license requirements, The Department of Natural Resources provided these updates: Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day: The one-day,…
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