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VIDEO: Dr Donna Hanlin Announces Retirement
Dr. Donna Hanlin, who has served as Superintendent of Wicomico County Public Schools since July 2016, announced Friday that she will retire June 30 after an education career of more than 43 years. “It is with mixed emotions that I shared with the Board on Tuesday evening my plans to retire effective June 30, 2022,” Dr.…
Read MoreCandidates Have till 4:30 this Afternoon to File for Town Council Election in Dagsboro
Dagsboro voters will go to the polls on Saturday, December 4 to elect 3 members to the Town council – each is for a 2-year term. This is the last week that candidates for the Dagsboro town council can file for election. Candidates have until 4:30pm on Friday, November 12 to file. Voter registration is…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach House Fire Under Investigation
A house fire on Country Club Drive in Rehoboth Beach is under investigation. According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, the fire broke out Thursday at about 8:15 p.m. No one was home at the time and no injuries were reported. The RBVFC said the fire on the exterior of the home was quickly…
Read MoreLaurel Public Library Introduces “Food for Fines” Donation Program
The Laurel Public Library has a special incentive as it starts a food drive. Patrons who owe fines or face a charge for a replacement card can reduce the amount by $1.00 for each donation of a canned or boxed non-perishable food item, up to $20. People who do not owe a fine are also…
Read MoreSens. Carper, Coons Invite Applications For District Court Vacancy
Democratic Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons of Delaware are inviting applicants for consideration to become a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Senators recommend candidates for judgeships to the President, who formally nominates an individual to the Senate for its advice and consent. The formal application is an Expression…
Read MoreKent Co. Crash Claims Life Of Georgetown Man
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash north of Dover on Route 1 early Tuesday morning that has left a Georgetown man dead. At about 5:47 a.m. Tuesday, a southbound car traveled partially into the center grass median, veered back into the roadway, rotated and traveled across both southbound lanes of traffic. The car then…
Read MoreMd. Board of Ed. Sets Meeting To Review Mask Mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education has scheduled a special virtual meeting for Tuesday, November 16th to gather feedback on the state’s emergency school mask requirement through public input and public health testimony. The Board last spring passed a resolution calling for the return to safe, in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year. An emergency…
Read MoreDel. DMV Extends Services Directed Toward Veterans
The Delaware DMV is expanding services for veterans, and is spreading awareness through a new enhanced webpage. The site highlights services that are available for veterans and active members of the military. One service: “Heroes on the Highway,” a commercial driver license program designed to assist veterans with getting a CDL, with the goal of…
Read MoreUS Energy Secretary Visits Del. To Highlight Energy Efficiency, Infrastructure
During a visit to Delaware Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm – recently under fire for laughing off a question about high prices during an interview – took part in an announcement that the U.S. Department of Energy has upgraded one-million homes with energy efficiency improvements through the Home performance with ENERGY STAR program.…
Read MoreMd. Legislative Commission Releases Draft Congressional Maps
A set of four draft maps of congressional districts has been released by the Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission. The panel was appointed by Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones. Two draft maps reportedly redraw the First District to include portions of Anne Arundel County, across Chesapeake Bay from its current boundary.…
Read MoreGov. Carney Extends School Mask Mandate
Delaware’s emergency masking requirement in public and private K-12 schools has been extended until February 8th, under action taken Wednesday by Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Education and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. The current mandate is set to expire December 10th, with the option of a 60-day extension. The…
Read MoreLaurel Police Touched By Theft Victim’s Loss
Two men are charged in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation during which a precious memento went missing. Laurel Police were advised October 23rd that a 66-year-old woman’s pick-up truck was swiped while she was shopping. Her late husband’s Vietnam veteran hat was inside. The woman said it appeared one of the suspects was wearing…
Read More“A Tree For Every Delawarean” Initiative Takes Root
A tree for every Delawarean… In an effort to plant more trees and mitigate the impact of carbon emissions in The First State, the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture will coordinate a new website where residents can find information about selecting, planting and caring for trees. Also, Delawareans, non-profits and municipalities will…
Read MoreDART to Veterans (and Partners) Free Rides on Veterans Day – Show Veteran’s ID Card
On Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, DART is offering free rides to Veterans on all Statewide bus services. Veterans displaying a Veteran’s ID card (this would also cover spouses and partners) or DD 214 can ride for free on all DART bus services all day. “In honor of Veterans Day, DART is happy to once…
Read MoreAccommodations Tax Discussion Heated, Redistricting and DelDOT Projects Also Discussed by Sussex County Council
The Sussex County Council had several big topics this week – but a discussion on the Accommodations Tax became heated with the council split on the issue. Councilman Mark Schaeffer asked that the topic be placed on the agenda. He claims that the accommodations tax was reinstated without a vote by the council. He planned…
Read MoreSalisbury Skatepark Receives Final Phase Funding
Mayor Jake Day is pleased to announce that the City of Salisbury has been awarded $162,801 in Community Parks and Playgrounds grant funding from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This funding will go toward phase 2-B of the Salisbury Skatepark, the final phase of development for the well-loved and well-used skatepark. The final phase…
Read MoreUPDATED: Viewings, Funeral For Former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner
UPDATED 12:30pm: On Wednesday, November 10, Governor John Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, Governor Minner’s family, current and past members of the Cabinet and General Assembly, former staff, and members of the community will attend Governor Minner’s memorial service. The service will be live-streamed on de.gov/live.The service will begin at 1pm in Milford. President…
Read MoreSalisbury University Begins Search Process For New President
Salisbury University is taking the next steps to find its tenth president. A town hall is scheduled for this Thursday at 3:00 p.m. hosted by University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman and USM Board of Regents Assistant Secretary Robert Rauch. Rauch is chair of the S.U. President Search and Screening Committee. The meeting will…
Read More2nd-Chance Bills Become Law; Expungement Fair Coming To Georgetown
Three ‘restorative justice’ bills have become law in Delaware. Governor John Carney signed legislation Monday that expands second-chance opportunities. What is called the Clean Slate Act (SB 111) automates Delaware’s existing expungement process for thousands of adults and juveniles by eliminating the requirement for them to first file a petition with the State Bureau of…
Read MoreRehoboth Historical Museum May Display Dolle’s Candyland Sign
Visitors to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum may one day be greeted by the iconic sign on the boardwalk that has stood over Dolle’s Candyland for decades. The historical society reportedly hopes to accept the sign and place it at its building on Rehoboth Avenue. Due to the size, it may be attached…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Public Hearing on Bayhealth Bond Issue & Discuss Accommodations Tax and Council Redistricting
The Sussex County Council will hold a public hearing at 10:15am that deals with the issuing of tax-exempt revenue bonds by Bayhealth Medical Center. The $103 million in tax-exempt debt will be used with other financing to expand their services in both Sussex and Kent counties. There is no obligation of the County for these…
Read MoreMountaire Employees File to Oust UFCW Union at Selbyville Plant
Employees at Mountaire’s Selbyville processing plant will get the chance to vote to get rid of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 27 later this month, according to the National Labor Relations Board. An employee-led petition last month was accepted by the NLRB, which sets in motion the process to let employees vote…
Read MoreDelaware Voting Rights Coalition to Host Town Hall on Voting Options in 2022 Tonight
This workshop on exercising your right to vote in 2022, with a walk-through of current guidelines and a look to what might be next. This Zoom meeting is open to the public. WHO: Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester Anthony Albence, Department of Elections Commissioner Marie Pinkney, Delaware State Senator Kyle Evans Gay, Delaware State Senator Sherry Dorsey…
Read MoreUpdate: Bethany Crest Water Tests Safe For Drinking, Cooking
The water at the Bethany Crest community near Millville is safe to use for drinking and cooking once again. The Department of Natural Resources and Delaware Public Health said Monday that samples from the water system now show PFAS concentrations below the US EPA health advisory level of 70-parts per trillion. Residents had been using…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare Will Require Staff To Be Vaccinated For COVID-19
Beebe Healthcare will move forward with a vaccine mandate next month. The Biden administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services last week announced a requirement that all eligible staff at healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs be vaccinated for COVID-19.Beebe Healthcare will require unvaccinated team members, contractors and vendors to…
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