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DART First State Receives Grant to Expand Electric Bus Fleet
As part of a continuing effort to reduce emissions and be more environmentally friendly, the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) is pleased to announce it has received a fourth Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant of $3,539,640 to purchase additional electric buses that will grow DART First State’s alternative fuel fleet. The agency has now received more…
Read MoreFace Plant for Facebook
Facebook outage – began around 11am Monday. The outage affects not only Facebook, but also it’s family of apps – including Instagram and WhatsApp. A tweet from Facebook around 12:30pm says they’re working to get things back to normal as soon as possible. Sunday night, “60 Minutes” had a Facebook whistleblower on the air who…
Read MoreWicomico County Taking Nominations for Teacher of the Year
Celebrate a great teacher with a nomination for Wicomico Teacher of the Year! Nominations will be taken Oct. 4 through Nov. 4 for 2022-2023 Wicomico Teacher of the Year. Anyone in the community may seek recognition for an educator quickly and easily using the online nomination form by clicking on this TOY Nomination Form. The Wicomico Teacher of…
Read MoreCross-Country ‘Mustang Discovery Ride’ Starts At Cape Henlopen State Park
On a recent sunny morning at the beach, two women set off on the ride of a lifetime: the Mustang Discovery Ride, a journey that if completed would take them about 5,000 miles to California. This is a ride on horseback, not in a classic car. Lisanne Fear of Wyoming and Hannah Catalino of Montana…
Read MoreRoute 1 Broadkill Bridge Project Begins
A months-long project along Route 1 at the bridge over the Broadkill River is expected to begin today. According to DelDOT, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction. Motorists should expect delays and proceed with caution. Work will begin in the northbound lanes, and switch over to the southbound bridge at some…
Read MoreWorcester County Hires Deputy CAO
A recently-retired U.S. Navy Commander will become the new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Worcester County later this month. The Commissioners have named Joseph E- Parker III to the position. He will oversee independent and broadly-defined missions with special projects. Parker will fill the position previously held by Worcester County Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young.…
Read MoreChicken Research, Science Issues Explored At Conference
A lot goes into raising chickens, from a science and research perspective. The Delmarva Chicken Association recently hosted a two-day national scientific conference in Ocean City. Nearly 300 people from a total of 29 states attended, reviewing the latest research, animal health, environmental practices and advances. The National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing and Live…
Read MorePick-up Truck Crash Near Harrington Claims Life Of Dover Woman
A 34-year-old Dover woman has died of injuries suffered in a pick-up truck crash west of Harrington. According to Delaware State Police, the woman was heading southbound on Whiteleysburg Road north of Brownsville Road Sunday afternoon. She lost control on a curve and left the roadway and the pick-up truck overturned. The driver died at…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Lincoln Area Crash Saturday Night
Two people were taken to area hospitals after a vehicle crash, which also injured a pedestrian just after 8 last night near Lincoln. Delaware State Police were called to Fleatown Road for an accident involving two pickup trucks – a 2004 F-150 and a 2018 F-350 and a 72 year old female pedestrian who was…
Read MoreFire Damages WOC Bad Monkey
Ocean City firefighters were called to Bad Monkey on Route 50 in West Ocean City just before 10 Saturday night for a building fire. Crews arriving on the scene found fire showing. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which was mainly on the outside of the building. The Worcester County Fire Marshal is investigating. Restaurant management…
Read MoreSingle Vehicle Crash Near Milford Leaves 1 Dead
A 53 year old Milford man is dead after a single vehicle crash Saturday morning on Coastal Highway near the Route 1 business off-ramp in Milford. Delaware State Police say that the driver was northbound when for an unknown reason he swerved to the right and went off the roadway through a barbed wire fence…
Read MoreNanticoke, MD Fire Injures Two
A fire that sent two people to the hospital on Friday is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from the Westside Volunteer Fire Company were called to a two story home on Nanticoke Road around 1:20 in the afternoon after the occupants discovered the fire in a bedroom. Two residents of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Bicyclist Dies after Crash on Stein Highway
UPDATED: 10/3/21 3am – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal bicycle accident October 1, 2021, on Stein Highway as Zachary L. Gosciejew, 31, of Seaford. ===================================================================== A Seaford man is dead after he was struck while riding his bicycle on Stein Highway in Seaford around 10:45 Friday morning. Delaware…
Read MoreNational Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, MD
US and Maryland Flags will be lowered to half staff a half hour from sunrise to sunset on Sunday in honor of the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. This takes place annually in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year the names of 215 firefighters will become a permanent part of the National Memorial in honor…
Read MoreTwo Rallies for Abortion Justice in Delaware Saturday – Wilmington & Seaford
On Saturday, Oct. 2nd, hundreds of people across Delaware will rally in Wilmington’s Rodney Square from 10:30-11:30am, and in Seaford at the intersection of Bridgeville Highway and Rawlins Drive from 1:30-2:30pm, to demand an end to the dangerous, escalating attacks on reproductive rights and freedoms in this country. These sister rallies were organized by the…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces 3 Judicial Nominations
Governor John Carney on Friday announced the following judicial nominations, which must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate: “I want to thank all of these nominees for their willingness to serve the people of the State of Delaware,” said Governor Carney. “I’m confident that each has the experience and judgment necessary to serve on Delaware’s…
Read MorePlanned Balloon Releases Are Now Illegal In Md.
Planned balloon releases are now against the law in Maryland. The ban officially takes effect today. Anyone who is 13 or older is prohibited from intentionally releasing balloons or organizing or participating in a mass release of ten or more balloons. “In Maryland it’s now illegal to be a plastic balloon litterbug and that’s good…
Read MoreDel. Job-Bound High School Grads May Get Tuition Assistance
Delawareans who have obtained a high school diploma or GED who enrolled in an approved, non-degree credit certificate program could qualify for tuition assistance. Governor John Carney Thursday signed legislation to establish the FAST program -Focus on Alternative Skills Training.Senate Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 65 extends eligibility to 24 months after someone graduates from…
Read MoreFormer Del. Brigadier General Richard “Dick” James Passes Away; Funeral Today In Laurel
A retired Delaware Army National Guard Brigadier General has passed away. Services are being held today (Friday) in Laurel for Richard “Dick” James. James was born and raised in Delaware, and was assigned to the 261st Signal Command as a Major in 1975 and retired as a Brigadier General in 1987. He also was a…
Read MoreOctober Brings More Hunting Seasons To Delaware
Hunters will have opportunities this month to hunt snow geese, ducks and other migratory birds. The firearm deer season also begins in October. The one-day, youth-only waterfowl hunt is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources provided more details below about what hunters should know: Additional Delaware hunting seasons are set…
Read MoreGet A Boost: Gov. Hogan Details COVID-19 Booster Shot Initiative
Who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot? When should it happen? What is the availability? Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Thursday was looking to clarify uncertainty over the booster, and he strongly encouraged Marylanders who are leigible to immediately get their booster shot. “If you are confused about boosters, you are not alone,” Hogan…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Introduce COVID-19 Online Dashboard
Wicomico County Public Schools will make it easier for families, guardians and staff to obtain the latest information about COVID-19 cases and other related issues. The school system has introduced an online COVID-19 Dashboard. It shows active positive cases of coronavirus in schools, and it will provide the weekly total number of staff and students…
Read MoreOcean Pines Fire Hydrant Flushing 10/4 – 10/22
Worcester County Public Works will begin fire hydrant flushing activities in Ocean Pines this October and moving through the various sections. “Routine flushing of the water system helps to reduce the frequency of discolored water,” Public Works Director Dallas Baker said. “Public Works crews open and close the hydrants, flushing out the built-up iron deposits.…
Read MoreMd. Has Budget Surplus Of $2.5-Billion
Maryland has concluded the fiscal year with an unassigned balance of the state’s general fund of $2.5-billion. That represents more than five-percent of Maryland’s $48-billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021. Comptroller Peter Franchot said Wednesday that the fund balance is driven by much-larger-than-expected revenue growth directly affected by federal stimulus funding. “Even with this…
Read MoreChristianaCare Plans New Health Center In Rehoboth Area
ChristianaCare plans to bring primary care and specialty health care services to a former store on Coastal Highway in the Rehoboth Beach area, with a target date to open in the spring of 2022. The facility would be located in the former Pier 1 store. Wilmington-based Christiana Care said Wednesday that it would offer a…
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