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DelDOT Hosts Virtual Hearing On Park Ave. Phase 2 Widening Project
Park Avenue / US Route 9 would be widened to accommodate turn lanes and shoulders, under a proposed project that’s being detailed during a virtual public workshop. DelDOT is presenting the Park Avenue Relocation Phase Two workshop today (Wednesday) between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. To register for the hearing, please CLICK HERE Park Avenue…
Read MoreLewes To Require Fire Sprinklers In New Homes
Lewes City Council is being praised for approving a requirement that all new homes be equipped with fire sprinklers. The fire suppression system requirement will become part of the City of Lewes building code. It applies to single-family homes as well as townhomes and apartment complexes. Paul Eichler of the Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition said…
Read MoreAbortion-Related Ordinance Tabled By Seaford City Council
Seaford City Council has tabled a proposed ordinance that would have required an abortion provider to bury remains or have them cremated, and would not allow them to be considered “medical waste.” A vote was expected at Tuesday night’s meeting. Under the proposal, a woman who seeks an abortion would be able to choose cremation…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. State Senate Confirms 9 Nominations From Gov. Carney
Update: The State Senate confirmed nine of Governor John Carney’s nominees to judgeships, boards and commissions Wednesday afternoon. Carney said he appreciates the Senate’s careful consideration, and is confident each nominee has the good judgement and experience necessary to serve. Theresa Hayes will serve as a Judge on Family Court in Sussex County. Kristine Kellenbenz…
Read MoreSussex County Council Recognizes Council President Vincent, Talks Buffers and Turns Down Fenwick-area CU Application
The Sussex County Council recognized Council President Mike Vincent for his 50 years of service to the Seaford Fire Company. Assistant County Attorney, Vince Robertson, again discussed a proposed ordinance related to buffers, wetlands and drainage. The County appointed a working group which released its report then saw no follow up. The buffer topic has…
Read MoreGov. Carney Submits Nomination For New Secretary Of Education
Governor John Carney has nominated a former superintendent of the Brandywine School District to become Delaware’s next Secretary of Education. If confirmed by the State Senate, Dr. Mark Holodick would replace Dr. Susan Bunting. Bunting was superintendent of the Indian River School District before joining the Carney administration in 2017. She plans to step down…
Read MoreBrandywine Special Education Teacher is ’22 Del. Teacher Of The Year
Delaware’s Teacher of the Year 2022 is a Brandywine High School special education teacher, Jahsha Tabron. Tabron received the honor Monday night in Dover. 20 nominees from school districts and charter schools statewide were nominated for consideration. For a list of all of the nominees, please CLICK HERE “As a special education teacher, I have…
Read MoreMixed Results in Del. Cancer Mortality Study
Delaware is making some progress in reducing cancer mortality, but the state holds the 15th-highest rating for cancer mortality in the time frame of 2013-2017, unchanged from 2012-2016. The Division of Public Health presented its data report to the Delaware Cancer Consortium Monday. To read the report, please CLICK HERE Findings are mixed, but Health…
Read MoreHarrington Woman Killed In Crash On Route 13
A 47-year-old Harrington woman has died as a result of injuries suffered in a crash on Route 13 southbound near Paradise Alley Road. Delaware State Police said shortly before 1:30 Monday afternoon, the car started to veer off the west edge of the roadway. The driver tried to regain control, but the vehicle started to…
Read MoreUpdate: Auditor McGuiness Pleads Not Guilty To All Charges
Update, Tuesday morning: Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness turned herself in Tuesday morning in Wilmington, one day after being indicted for a total of five offenses, two of which are felonies. McGuiness pled not guilty to all charges, and arraignment was waived. She was released on $50,000 unsecured bail.A case review is scheduled for October…
Read MoreWho Will Be The Next Del. Teacher of the Year?
Delaware’s 2022 Teacher of the Year will be named tonight (Monday). The Delaware Department of Education will live-stream the event on its social media channels starting at 7:00 p.m. School districts and the Delaware Charter Network submitted nominations for the statewide award. The candidates have been observed in the classroom by a former Delaware Teacher…
Read MoreDSU Will Expand Inspire Scholarship Program Through New Legislation
Delaware State University’s Inspire Scholarship program will be able to expand. Governor John Carney has signed legislation (Senate Bill 95) that would nearly double the average Inspire Scholarship award that’s available to Delaware high school seniors. The goal is to set them on a course to earn a debt-free degree at DSU. According to Delaware…
Read More5 Delawareans Approved To Join Democratic National Committee
Five Delawareans will join the Democratic National Committee. They all will serve as at-large members on the DNC. State Senator Sarah McBride of the Wilmington area will also serve on the Executive Committee. The slate was approved during a virtual meeting over the weekend. Other nominees who were approved to join the Democratic National Committee…
Read MoreUPDATED: Clayton Man Dies After Camden Motorcycle Crash
UPDATED – 10/10/21 – 9:50am – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on October 8, 2021, as 57-year-old Alfred DeSomma of Clayton, DE. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Master…
Read MoreLewes Crash Injures 4
Several people were injured in a crash on Route 9 at Sweetbriar Road west of Lewes just after 5 Friday evening.  Delaware State Police tell WGMD that a Ford Focus failed to stop for a red light on Route 9 and collided with a Nissan that entered the intersection on the green light – the…
Read MoreWicomico County Board of Ed to Meet Oct 12
The next monthly Wicomico County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 in the Board Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The Board will convene at that time and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin at about 1:30 p.m. The meeting…
Read MoreCovid Town Hall “Covid – Managing the Mystery and Preparing for Uncertainty” – Wed, Oct 13
Are current events surrounding Covid creating a sense of unease? Delaware Medical Freedom Alliance (DEMFA) will present a Town Hall where accredited medical professionals will share cutting edge updates and a spokesperson from Australia will provide a report from “down under”. Open discussion of effective remedies and full disclosure of risk are the keys to…
Read MoreDE Redistricting Public Hearings Next Week
The General Assembly will host public hearings later this month to allow residents to comment on its proposed legislative redistricting maps. The House will host a hybrid hearing on Monday, October 18. The Senate will host a virtual hearing on Tuesday, October 19, and an in-person hearing at Legislative Hall on Thursday, October 21. All…
Read MorePrincess Anne Blaze Originates in Living Room Electrical Outlet
Firefighters from Princess Anne were called to a 2 alarm fire in a single story home on Peggy Neck Road in Princess Anne. Crews arriving at the scene just before 1pm Thursday found fire showing. The blaze was discovered by a passerby. Officials say there was no one at home when the blaze broke out.…
Read MoreSussex Co. Woman Diagnosed With West Nile Virus
Delaware Public Health has confirmed the year’s second case of West Nile Virus in a person – a 79-year-old Sussex County woman who has tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus. Recently, a Kent County man was found to be the first person in Delaware to get West Nile since 2018. A horse in Kent County…
Read MoreOct. Happenings Will Draw Crowds – And Traffic
October happenings will draw crowds this weekend, and are likely to generate traffic. Motorists should be aware of closures, detours and potential delays. -Bridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival is today and tomorrow. Local roads will be closed or restricted. -Dewey Goes Pink on Saturday could also result in delays on Route 1 in the area of…
Read MoreHealth, Safety Begin At Home In Worcester Co.
A “healthy homes initiative” is underway in Worcester County – a partnership hopes to reduce unsafe living conditions by addressing safety concerns in and around the immediate surroundings of a home. Atlantic General, Chesapeake Housing Mission and the Worcester County Health Department said that the partnership especially hopes to improve living conditions for people who…
Read MoreGov. Hogan: Use Md. Surplus For Tax Relief, Rainy Day Fund Growth
What should happen with Maryland’s recently reported budget surplus of $2.5-Billion? Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that a significant portion should be saved for the state’s Rainy Day Fund. Hogan also wants to revisit a proposal to provide retirees with tax relief to keep them from moving out of the state. And, he wants to…
Read MoreARPA Funds Available To Boost Del. Nonprofits
Delaware non-profits will be able to apply for one-time funding to support major capital projects in communities that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Investment Recovery Fund is supported with $100-million dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act.Governor John Carney said Thursday that this will help community centers and other non-profits…
Read MoreGov. Carney Extends Del. Public Health Emergency For 30 Days
Delaware’s Public Health Emergency Order has been extended another 30 days. Governor John Carney took the action Thursday. It allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. State law requires that the Public Health Emergency be renewed every 30 days to remain in effect. “There’s no better way…
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