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Md. Suspends Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Season Until July 31st
The Chesapeake Bay summer striped bass season is suspended for two weeks. Maryland Natural Resources implemented new regulations this year that prohibit anglers from targeting striped bass, including catch-and-release and charter boats in Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries between now and July 31st. Surveys have indicated population declines of striped bass, and conservation measures…
Read MoreUpdated: Boy on Razor Motorcycle Collides with Pickup Truck
A four-year-old boy on a Razor electric motorcycle collided with a 2013 Ford F150 as it was moving on a dirt road. It happened in the Holly Lake Campsites just south of Angola around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Amazingly, although his bike was reportedly wedged under the truck, he was still conscious and talking when…
Read MorePA Man Dies after Surf Incident in Ocean City
Ocean City Police were called to 19th Street and the beach Friday night for four swimmers in distress. OCPD spokesperson Ashley Miller tells WGMD that a 33 year old man from Pennsylvania became distressed in the current and several bystanders went into the water to help and pulled the victim from the water as police…
Read MoreMeet The Candidates: Rehoboth, Fenwick Forums Sat.
Residents have tne opportunity to meet the candidates in two upcoming elections Saturday The Rehoboth Beach candidates’ forum will take place before a live audience at 10 a.m., at CAMP Rehoboth. The forum will be live-streamed and recorded. The link will appear on the CAMP Rehoboth Facebook page and the video will be posted on the CAMP Rehoboth YouTube channel.…
Read MoreJuvenile Curfew Hours Changed in Bethany Beach – Effective Today
The Bethany Beach Town Council has voted to change the Juvenile Curfew hours for anyone under the age of 18. The curfew has changed – effective Friday, July 16 – from 1am to 5am to 11pm to 5am. Town officials advise home owners who rent to advise their renters of the change. The Juvenile Curfew…
Read MoreGas Prices Increase Nationally, but Hold Steady in Delaware
The price at the pump nationally has increased by 2 cents from a week ago to $3.16. A year ago the price was $2.20! In Delaware, the price has remained steady at $2.98. Peak summer driving season is in full-swing and gas prices are not backing down. Triple A Mid-Atlantic officials report that there is…
Read MoreSen Lopez Not Seeking 4th Term in DE Senate
State Senator Ernie Lopez has announced that he will not seek another term in the Delaware Senate. Senator LĂłpez Retirement Statement It is with a great deal of thanks and humility to the people of the 6th District that I wish to announce, I will not be seeking re-election to a fourth term in the Delaware State Senate. …
Read MoreDPH Says Delta Variant now Predominant Variant Strain in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. A total of 110,270 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020. The seven-day average…
Read MoreMonroe Hudson Sworn in as DOC Commissioner
Monroe B. Hudson, Jr. took the oath of office Thursday as the 10th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) during a ceremony in the Department’s Steven R. Floyd, Sr. Training Academy in Dover. He was joined by Governor John Carney, former DOC Commissioners, state officials, family, friends, and colleagues. Hudson succeeds Commissioner Claire DeMatteis who…
Read MoreNew Director Checks In At Sussex Co. Libraries
The Sussex County Department of Libraries has a new director. Rachel Lynch, who has been Assistant County Librarian, will replace retiring director Kathy Graybeal. The Sussex County library system has about 50 staff members. Lynch will oversee the three county-owned libraries and the Sussex County mobile library, in addition to working with the eleven independent…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Seriously Hurt In Scooter Accident
A 70-year-old Selbyville man is hospitalized in critical condition after being thrown from the scooter he was riding when it was struck by another vehicle. Delaware State Police said the driver of a van who made a left turn on Lighthouse Road into Fenwick Hardware Thursday afternoon apparently did not see the oncoming scooter, which…
Read MoreDel. State Contractors Could Qualify For Relief Program
Delaware is launching a “Market Pressure Relief Fund” that would help state contractors who have been facing higher costs for construction materials. According to the Delaware Division of Small Business and the Office of Management and Budget, general contractors with the state resulting from a ‘formal procurement’ can apply for assistance. The fund will provide…
Read MoreMd. GOP Lawmakers Seek Repeal Of “Netflix Tax”
Maryland Senate Republicans are seeking to repeal what’s known as the Netflix Tax, a tax on streaming services, audiobooks, e-books and other digital content. Members of the GOP Caucus released a video message Thursday as they began a grassroots petition drive in their attempt to repeal the tax in January, 2022. According to Senate Minority…
Read MoreBeebe Introduces Hospital-At-Home Services
Beebe Healthcare has begun to operate what it calls Delaware’s first “Hospital at Home” program. For patients who meet the criteria, they are able to be treated for their medical condition in the comfort of their own home instead of being admitted for traditional in-patient care. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, care coordinators and physical therapists…
Read MoreDEMEC Power Savers Alert Thur. 3 to 6 pm
Power Savers Alert!! Due to expected high temperatures and high energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to VOLUNTARILY reduce electric use today, Thur. July 15th. Power Saver Hours are from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will lower electric use…
Read MoreDel. State Police Collect School Supplies For Kids In Need
Delaware State Police are asking for your help with its school supply donation drive known as Operation: Troopers Have Your BackPack. DSP’s Community Outreach Unit hopes to help each elementary school student in need by filling a backpack with supplies like notebooks, pens, pencils, binders or other supplies. Donations may be dropped off at any…
Read MoreMd. Unveils Outline To Support People With Disabilities
A roadmap for changing lives of Marylanders with disabilities for the better… Governor Larry Hogan has released the new Maryland State Disabilities Plan, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Disabilities. It’s an outline for coordination of state services and policies and addresses housing, transportation, health care, employment, education, access to technology and emergency preparedness.…
Read MoreRenovated OC Dog Playground Unleashes More Fun
Ocean City has officially opened the renovated 94th Street Dog Playground. The park now includes a spray water feature, new trees and fencing, and expanded shelter area and other features dogs are sure to enjoy. Elected officials, citizens, visitors and a few pets gathered for a ribbon-cutting event Wednesday. A State of Maryland grant of…
Read MoreThursday Is Tax Day In Md.
The three-month extension for filing State of Maryland income tax returns expires today (Thursday). The usual deadline was extended by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot in March to give Marylanders more time to deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to adjust to changes in the middle of the tax filing season due…
Read MoreOcean View Stove Fire Leaves Man Injured
A fire at a mobile home in Ocean View left a 62-year-old man burned on his hands and caused about $10,000 damage, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office. Members of the Millville Volunteer Company responded to the 31,000-block of Pine Street shortly before 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. Mutual aid fire companies also assisted. An…
Read MoreWATCH: Del. COVID-19 Town Hall & Update
https://livestream.com/accounts/4090843/events/9755007/videos/223361154 Governor John Carney, Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay and Delaware Emergency Management Director AJ Schall participated in a virtual COVID-19 update and town hall with Delawareans Tuesday, July 13th. Earlier that day, Delaware’s COVID-19 State of Emergency officially ended. Discussed are recent case trends, vaccination and testing, and the risk posed by…
Read MoreBicycle Safety Checkpoints Return To Rehoboth Area
More bicycle safety checks are scheduled in Rehoboth Beach during the summer, starting this Thursday July 15th DelDOT’s Bicycle program will examine a bike, and mechanics are on hand to make repairs or install bicycle lights. Bicycle helmets will also be available. Services are free of charge. Bicycle safety checkpoints will be held the next…
Read MoreJudge: Md. Must Remain Part Of Federal Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Program
A judge has ruled that Maryland and the Hogan Administration must continue to take part in the federal enhanced unemployment benefits program. A Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Tuesday ruled against Governor Larry Hogan’s effort to end Maryland’s involvement in the program. The governor wanted to stop the enhanced $300-a-week benefits earlier this month, but…
Read MoreDelaware Resolves Natural Resource Damage Claims
The State of Delaware and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and Corteva, Inc, (the “Companies”), businesses with a long history of operations within the State, today announced a settlement agreement designed to benefit Delaware’s natural resources and the people of the State of Delaware now,…
Read MorePublic Comment Focuses on Manufactured Home Parks at Sussex County Council
After a week off for the Fourth of July, the Sussex County Council returned to the Circle in Georgetown with an agenda chock full of items. However it was Public Comment that took center stage to begin the meeting. William Kinnick, President of the Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association, spoke for the second time about…
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