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Bethany Officials Looking to Ease Mask Ordinance & Set Date for Fireworks
The Bethany Beach Town Council will meet on Friday, May 21st at 2pm. Included in the agenda is a discussion, consideration and possible vote to repeal the mask ordinance on the boardwalk, boardwalk plaza and anywhere in the downtown commercial area that was passed July 1st of 2020. They will also discuss proceeding with the…
Read MoreRehoboth City Hall to Reopen; Commissioners to Consider Additional Modifications to Face Coverings
Rehoboth Beach officials plan to reopen City Hall to the public on June 1st. It’s expected that when the Rehoboth Commissioners meet on May 21st at 2pm they will consider further easing the requirements related to wearing face coverings outdoors. The Mayor and Commissioners will consider endorsing a 6th modification to the city’s civil emergency…
Read MoreDrive-Thru College Fair Saturday at Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club
The Navient Community Fund and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware are bringing Drive-Thru College Fairs to Delaware. The final event will be today at the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club in Seaford from 11 to 2pm. You’ll meet with College representatives and learn how to successfully prepare and pay for college –…
Read MoreRehoboth-Dewey Chamber Names Ray Jones Volunteer of the Year
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce held it’s annual Awards and Installation Banquet earlier this month. This year is the first time the new Cheryl Blackman Volunteer of the Year award was given – and the first winner – Ray Jones. Chamber officials say Jones has dedicated his time for Sea Witch weekend –…
Read MoreFederal & Delaware Income Taxes Due Mon, May 17
The deadline for Delaware taxpayers to file and pay their 2020 personal income tax returns to both federal and state governments has been extended from April 15 to May 17. This extension does not apply to estimated tax payments made quarterly by individuals – those payments will still be due by April 30, 2021. Additionally,…
Read MoreMaryland State Taxes Due July 15, Federal Due Monday, May 17
Comptroller Peter Franchot is reminding taxpayers that Monday, May 17, is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filing deadline for the 2020 tax year for federal individual income tax returns. Maryland tax filers, however, have until July 15 to submit their individual state tax returns; the three-month extension is the most generous tax filing and payment extension…
Read MoreFireworks Are On In Rehoboth Beach July 3rd
Independence Day weekend fireworks are on this year in Rehoboth Beach. City officials Friday announced that the fireworks display will proceed as scheduled Saturday, July 3rd. Before and after the fireworks, The Funsters will perform at the Bandstand at 8:00 p.m. and again after the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show is completed. “We’re really excited that…
Read MoreDel. Bill Would Expand Virtual Meeting Option
Delaware cities and towns, boards of education, commissions and other public bodies would have the option of conducting their meetings virtually beyond the COVID-19 State of Emergency, under a bill approved in the State Senate. Rules would also be established to ensure that online meetings are in compliance with the Delaware Freedom of Information Act,…
Read MoreDel. Bill Would Require Background Checks For School Board Candidates
Two days after Delaware’s School Board Elections, the State Senate has passed legislation that would require candidates for Boards of Education to undergo background checks that are currently required of Delaware educators. Candidates who have been convicted of crimes against children could be disqualified. The bill (SB 78) also would require suspension of a sitting…
Read MoreNew Principal Named For Sussex Tech HS
Sussex Tech High School is getting a new principal. Dr. Matthew Donovan has been hired by the Sussex Vocational Technical School District and will start as principal July 1st. Donovan is currently principal of Middletown High School and has previous experience in the Caesar Rodney School District and the Indian River School District. The current…
Read MoreDel. House Approves Bill To Repeal Youth / Training Wage
A special youth and training wage, 50-cents lower than Delaware’s minimum wage, would discontinue under a bill that has passed in the state House of Representatives. The program was negotiated as part of a last-minute agreement in 2018 to get the bond bill and grants-in-aid bill passed. “The youth and training wage discriminates against people…
Read MoreLineup Revealed For DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game
The DFRC has named the players for the 65th DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game, June 18th at Delaware Stadium. The DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game showcases Hand-in-Hand Buddies— children and young adults with intellectual disABILITIES— and Delaware’s finest high school students who participate as football players, cheerleaders, band members, and school ambassadors. History: The first…
Read MoreMd. To Lift More Restrictions Sat.
Maryland will lift any capacity restrictions on outdoor entertainment venues, arts and sports events as well as indoor entertainment venues and conventions effective this Saturday. Governor Larry Hogan also said Wednesday that any remaining restrictions on indoor and outdoor dining will be going away. Here in Maryland, our plan is to get everything back to…
Read MoreDel. Bill Targets Polystyrene Containers, Plastic Stirrers
Polystyrene containers and plastic straws are targeted in new legislation in the Delaware General Assembly. A bill (SB 134) has been introduced that would prohibit restaurants from serving food in containers made of what’s commonly branded Styrofoam. Also, establishments would not provide single-use plastic straws unless requested by the customer. Single-use plastic coffee stirrers, cocktail…
Read MoreDSU To Cancel $730,655 Of Student Loan Debt
Delaware State University will cancel hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loan debt incurred by recent graduates who have faced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds from the American Rescue Plan are being used to reduce student loan debt by a total of $730,655. The average eligible DSU graduate could qualify for $3,276…
Read MoreDel., Md. Monitor Gas Supplies Following Pipeline Disruption
The Governors of Maryland and Delaware are responding to the possible effects of the Colonial Pipeline hacking on the region’s gas supply. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Wednesday authorized Transportation Secretary Greg Slater to issue emergency waivers of weight restrictions and hours-of-service requirements for Maryland ‘motor carriers.’ Hogan added that the gas supply chain is still…
Read MoreDel. Emergency Order Update Eliminates Most Business Capacity Restrictions
Governor John Carney Wednesday signed the 28th modification to the original state of emergency COVID-19 order, which allows most business capacity restrictions to go away effective May 21st. School bus distancing requirements are also updated, and other changes that were announced last week are formalized. According to Carney, the following changes take effect at 8:00…
Read MoreRehoboth Officials Address Masking, July 4th Fireworks
Rehoboth Beach has revised masking guidelines to follow state guidance in outdoor areas. Commissioners voted Tuesday to require that masks be worn outdoors only where social distancing cannot be maintained. Previously, masks were required in the downtown area. Masks are still required on the Rehoboth boardwalk. Also, whether there will be fireworks on 4th of…
Read MoreBlaze Near Frederica Under Investigation
A fire spread to two residential structures, a couple of vehicles and a camper east of Frederica Tuesday. The blaze broke out Tuesday morning, drawing firefighters from South Bowers, Ellendale and Carlisle fire companies. There was no word of any injuries, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Read MoreDSP Recruits For Troopers
Delaware State Police are encouraging people who are interested in becoming a State Trooper to apply for the current fall 2021 hiring process. Applications are due by this Friday at 8:00 a.m. for consideration. Delaware State Police are also accepting applications for the Spring 2022 Academy Class. For more information and to apply, please CLICK…
Read MoreOC Special Event Zone In Effect May 18th-23rd
Ocean City is getting the word out about a Special Event Zone that begins Tuesday May 18th and continues through the following Sunday, during the spring Cruisin’ Ocean City event. The provision increases fines for motor vehicle violations and establishes speed limits. Citizens and visitors should expect increased police presence with Ocean City Police getting…
Read MoreUPDATE: School Board Election Results – 5 Sussex Races in 4 Districts
Election results: Delaware School Board Election Results are in, following a vote in several contested races Tuesday. In Cape Henlopen, Janis Hanwell defeated Ashley Murray, 3,108 to 1,212. Delmar School District voters elected Dawn Turner and incumbent Farrah Morelli to at-large positions. In Laurel, David Nichols won by just seven votes over two other candidates.…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Appointment of Jordan Warfel to BOA
The Sussex County Council was back in their chambers on the Circle this week. They heard a presentation from Dr. David Tam, President and CEO of Beebe Healthcare. He discussed the hospital’s multiple locations and health offerings throughout the county. A public hearing on the Banks Property Annexation of the Dagsboro/Frankford Area of the Sussex…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
A message from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, May 11, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Selbyville, Camden, and Georgetown. Near Marydel, Felton, Harrington, Bridgeville, Seaford, Laurel, Delmar, Millsboro,…
Read MoreDOC reports Inmate COVID Vaccinations Over 50%; DOC Installs Systemwide Advanced COVID-fighting Air Purification Technology
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today nearly 60 percent of male inmates at the state’s largest prison have received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and nearly two-thirds of female offenders are fully vaccinated. Statewide, more than 50 percent of inmates have received at least the first dose of…
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