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DE Unemployment Down Slightly
Unemployment in Delaware dropped a tenth of a percent in October to 5.3%, but remains much higher than the national average of 4.6%. However in Sussex County the unemployment rate has dropped from 4.3% in September to 4.1% in October. The Delaware Department of Labor shows 25,800 Delawareans were unemployed in October. The DOL adds…
Read MoreGov Hogan says Biden’s ‘Build Back Better Act’ Nothing but Massive Tax Hikes
Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement on U.S. House passage of the Build Back Better Act: 鈥淔or the past seven years, Maryland has had the greatest economic turnaround in America because we鈥檝e cut taxes, restored fiscal responsibility, reduced the cost of living for working families, and made smart investments in our infrastructure. 鈥淭he…
Read MoreDPH Shares CDC Guidance To Minimize Risk Of COVID Spread During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is less than a week away, but Halloween parties are seen as a likely contributor to a rise in COVID-19 cases in Delaware. Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay said Thursday that the highest rate of increase is among children ages 5 to 17. “We want to get ahead of things and prevent…
Read MoreFerry Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At Cape May Terminal
Electric vehicle owners can get a charge at the Cape May – Lewes Ferry terminal in Cape May. Two new dual-port Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are now available to the public during normal operating hours of the Ferry. Charging stations have been available at the Lewes terminal since 2015. 鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased to be able to…
Read More2 Men Arrested For Firearms Violations Early In Shotgun Deer Season
Two men have been arrested on firearms-related charges during the opening days of the shotgun deer hunting season in Delaware, According to Delaware Natural Resources, 47-year-old Brian Dill of Lincoln was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a previous felony theft conviction. 81-year-old John Hitch of Seaford was previously convicted of felony possession of…
Read MoreTalbot Co. Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
Another schools superintendent on the Maryland Eastern Shore plans to retire. Talbot County Schools Superintendent Kelly Griffith has held that position since 2014. She began teaching in Delaware in 1983 and rose to administrative positions in the Talbot County system. Her retirement will take effect July 1st, 2022. Griffith said in a letter to the…
Read MoreDel. Eligible Disabled Veterans May Apply For School Property Tax Credit
Eligible disabled veterans in Delaware may apply for a non-vocational school district property tax credit. Legislation signed by Governor John Carney over the summer allows school districts to grant the tax credit to eligible disabled veterans. All 16 non-vocational districts have approved the credit. To be eligible, applicants must: Receive 100% disability compensation due to…
Read MoreTime Is Running Out To Comment On Md. Legislative Panel’s Redistricting Maps
The Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission has set a deadline of today (Thursday) for comments from the public on a set of maps that were produced last week. Leaders of the panel said the maps were produced after holding nine hearings and hearing a wide variety of testimony across the state. Four proposed Congressional maps…
Read MoreHistorical Marker Unveiled At Indian Mission School Site
The Indian Mission School’s history is available for all to see. A historical marker has been dedicated at the school in Millsboro, which was established by the Nanticoke Indian Tribe and operated from the 1920s until 1962. Area lawmakers helped to obtain funding for the marker utilizing portions of their allotted Community Transportation Funds. Delaware…
Read MoreExpansion Project Underway At Stephen Decatur Middle School
Construction is underway on an expansion of Stephen Decatur Middle School in Worcester County. Officials and members of the public gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday. About a dozen classrooms and other facilities are being built. Currently, several portable classroom trailers are in use. The goal is to have the expansion at Stephen Decatur Middle…
Read MoreDNREC Program Looks To Develop Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Stations
Delaware electric vehicle owners may find it easier to find a fast-charging station. According to the Department of Natural Resources, a competitive grant program announced this week will fund up to 75-percent of the cost of building publicly-available direct current, or DC-Fast, charging stations. DNREC expects to award one to three grants with $1.4-million in…
Read MoreSussex County Council Discuss Housing Trust Fund & Approve Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Credit
The Sussex County Council had a presentation from Mark Isaacs, Director at the University of Delaware Carvel Research and Education Center on Route 9 west of Georgetown. For several years the Council has supported the research and extension programs at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Carvel Research and Education Center. Isaacs…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closure Wednesday for Maintenance
DelDOT announces that the Woodland Ferry in Seaford will be closed for maintenance work in preparation for our annual US Coast Guard’s inspection. The Ferry will be closed from 9:30am until noon on Wednesday, November 17 – pending weather. Ferry service will resume after 12pm. DelDOT appreciates the patience of motorists and area residents during…
Read MoreBerlin Town Offices Closed After Positive Covid-19 Tests
Effectively immediately, Town Hall and all town-owned buildings will be closed due to Town of Berlin employees testing positive for COVID-19. The decision to close buildings was made out of an abundance of caution to protect the health and safety of employees and the public. Buildings will remain closed to be cleaned and disinfected. A…
Read MoreMan Badly Burned In Georgetown Fire
A 37-year-old man has been critically injured in a fire that ignited vegetation and an apparent homeless campsite in Georgetown. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, local firefighters and paramedics responded to Douglas Street Monday night and found the burn victim. He was taken to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County, Pennsylvania for…
Read MoreUpdate: Delmar, Md. Voters Elect New Mayor
*Update: Benjamin Jorden has been elected Mayor of Delmar Md. Jorden defeated incumbent Karen Wells in Tuesday’s election, 126-76. Two open seats on Delmar, Maryland Town Commission were won by Jacob Boothe and Cory Shaffer.Another candidate, Faith Higbee, finished out of the running. ———————————————————————————————————————————– It was election day Tuesday in Delmar, Maryland. Votes may be…
Read MoreMd. Addresses Anti-Asian Hate Crime And Bias
Maryland is announcing a series of actions to combat anti-Asian hate crime and crimes of bias. Former U.S. Attorney Robert Hur was appointed chair of the Governor’s Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup last spring as incidents of violence and discrimination targeting Asian Americans were on the rise. Governor Larry Hogan said the state plans to…
Read MoreDel. To Invest More Than $7-Million Into Tourism Recovery
Delaware will invest more than $7,000,000 into tourism, travel and outdoor recreation from an American Rescue Plan program administered by the Economic Development Administration. Grants will be awarded for efforts that advance the economic recovery of communities where travel and outdoor recreation were hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Governor John Carney and…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Steps Up Special Meeting Schedule
The plate is getting full for the Rehoboth Beach Commissioners. In addition to their regular meetings, the board will hold several special meetings into February. Sussex County’s outfall proposal, the Wilmington and Baltimore Avenue Streetscape, the comprehensive development plan, the fiscal 2023 budget and outdoor dining are among issues to be discussed at special meetings.…
Read MoreRidership Rebounds On The Cape May – Lewes Ferry In 2021
Ridership on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry reboundded during the busiest months of 2021, compared to 2020. According to a Delaware River and Bay Authority report, more than half-a-million passengers rode the ferry between May and October, and 171,600 vehicles also made the crossing. Numbers are also showing a very strong September and October.…
Read MoreWater Service Repairs for Areas of Bay Street in Berlin Tonight
Berlin, Maryland residents – water service will be temporarily turned off for repairs overnight Monday, November 15 into Tuesday, November 16 from approximately 10:00 PM on Monday until approximately 5:00 AM on Tuesday. This will will affect addresses within the areas shown. The town apologizes for any inconvenience and will work to restore service as…
Read MoreNo Election December 4 in Dagsboro
Dagsboro town officials tell WGMD there will not be an election in Dagsboro on December 4. There were three seats up for election. Incumbents Brian Baull and Theresa Ulrich have been returned to their seats. Patrick Miller did not file for re-election, however William Labor was the only candidate to file for the remaining seat.
Read MoreGeorgetown Turns Green For World Philanthropy Day
The Circle in Georgetown and buildings around it will be lit up in green for World Philanthropy Day. According to the Delaware Community Foundation, the display this week celebrates the impact of philanthropy and the people who make it happen to help increase the quality of life in Sussex County. 鈥淧hilanthropy means more than writing…
Read MoreWorking Smoke Alarm Alerts Occupants To Fire
A fire in Wicomico County over the weekend has caused about $100,000 damage to a home and its contents. The blaze broke out Sunday afternoon on Downing Street in Hebron. No injuries were reported and firefighters had the fire under control in about half-an-hour. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a working smoke…
Read MoreThousands Turn Out For 50th Waterfowl Festival In Talbot Co.
Big crowds came out Sunday for the 50th Waterfowl Festival in Easton, a showcase of wildlife art which also included a sportsman’s expo. A nonprofit organization presents the annual festival as it continues to advocate for protecting the wildlife and habitat of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Games and contests for kids included the kids’ fly fishing…
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