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Police Identify Driver Who Died In Ellendale Crash
Delaware State Police have released the identity of the person who died in a crash on Route 113 in the Ellendale area last Saturday night. 27-year-old Veronica Baker of Georgetown was heading northbound on Route 113 when her car left the roadway near East Robbins Road and struck a tree. State Police said Baker died…
Read MoreMillsboro Middle School Temporarily Shifts To Remote Learning
The Indian River School District reported Wednesday that several students and staff members at Millsboro Middle School had to be quarantined during the past two days. They were exposed to two students and one staff member who recently tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the resulting teacher shortage, hybrid instruction will not take place effective…
Read MoreWestern Sussex Business Campus Proposed In Seaford
A tract of land on the northern side of Seaford will be developed into a business campus under a cooperative arrangement between the city, Sussex County, the State of Delaware and a private developer. Officials said the project has the proposal to attract new companies and create dozens of jobs while providing direct and indirect…
Read MorePedestrian Issues? DelDOT Has An App For That
DELDOT hopes to hear from pedestrians who encounter problems on the state’s roadways, sidewalks and paths that could be a threat to safety. The agency’s website and the DelDOT app are now set up with a ‘report a pedestrian issue’ feature that allows tips to be directly submitted to its pedestrian coordinator for review. Possible…
Read MoreDel. Senate Committee Assignments Released
Delaware State Senators have received their committee assignments for the 151st General Assembly that starts in January. The line-up includes a newly-formed Housing Committee. Also, the previously separate Environment And Energy Committees will merge into a single committee. “All policies governing generation and distribution of energy in Delaware should ever carefully weigh the potential impact…
Read MoreMd. Outlines COVID-19 Vaccination Plans
Maryland is taking steps to prepare for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccination supplies — hopefully sometime next week. Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday the state is lining up people to administer the vaccine safely. The Health Department issued an order that allows any licensed healthcare provider to administer the COVID-19 vaccine with appropriate training and…
Read MoreFEMA Approves Flood Mitigation Grant For Crisfield
Flood mitigation efforts in Crisfield will get support with a grant of more than $1.2-million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the State of Maryland. According to Congressman Andy Harris, the grant will cover 90-percent of the projected costs of installing tide gates, replacing culverts, installing two pump stations and other flood-related projects. Crisfield’s…
Read MorePost 28 Petitions For Rollback Of Capacity Restrictions
American Legion Post 28 of Millsboro says organizations like itself, small businesses, restaurants and non-profits are in jeopardy as they deal with the latest state health restrictions. The post, which has been cited for violations, is launching a petition drive to reverse the 30-percent capacity limit placed upon restaurants under an order from Governor John…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools To Stay All-Virtual Until Jan. 19th
Wicomico County Public Schools will stay with entirely virtual instruction until at least January 19th. The school system recently switched to all-remote learning due to rising local COVID-19 cases, with the goal of returning to in-person instruction. Recent metrics and positivity rates will not allow for hybrid learning to resume until later in January, according…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Examines Pandemic Impact On Public Safety
The Worcester County Commissioners have scheduled a special session this afternoon (Wednesday) to learn from some first responders who have served on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Representatives of fire and ambulance companies will explain how the pandemic has impacted their service. The special session takes place today at 4:00 p.m. at the…
Read MoreCoronavirus Hospitalizations Reach New High; Vaccine in Sight
After 8 months of dealing with coronavirus there may be a significant change later this week. The first vaccine – from Pfizer – will go before the FDA advisory group for an emergency use authorization Thursday. If approved – the vaccine could be here in Delaware by next week. The Delaware Vaccination task force has…
Read MoreGreenwood Candidates for Town Council – Deadline to File is Friday
Candidates looking to run for one of the two seats up for election on the town council in Greenwood have until 5pm Friday, December 11 to file. Greenwood’s election is set for Saturday, January 16. If you’re a resident and have not yet registered to vote in the municipal election – you have until December…
Read MoreUpdate: Woman, 2 Kids Safe After Being Reported Missing
A mother and two children have been located after being reported missing several days ago, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say Shannon Baldwin and the two kids are safe and were not harmed.
Read MoreDeadline to File for Ellendale Town Council – Friday, December 11
Ellendale voters have a town council election coming up in early January. There are two seats up for election – the deadline for candidates to file is Friday at 4:30pm. Applications are available from Town Hall – Monday through Thursday from 9am to noon. Click here for more information
Read MoreOC Council Deliberates On Expanded BikeFest
Ocean City officials are still weighing the pros and cons of expanding BikeFest to cover two weekends in September. The annual event gathers thousands of motorcyclists and offers performances by well-known musical artists, some of whom have been lined up for 2021. BikeFest would seek a match of $250,000 from the town to cover expenses…
Read MoreDEC & Choptank Issue ‘Beat The Peak’ Alerts
As temperatures drop, Delaware Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak for Monday evening from 6 to 8pm and Tuesday morning from 6 to 8am. Choptank Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak for Monday evening from 6 to 8pm. During these times Co-op members are asked to conserve electricity usage during expected…
Read MoreMSP Searching for Missing Pittsville Man
Maryland State Police need your help to find a missing Pittsville man. Police say 32 year old David Hall was reported missing on December 3 by his wife – who says she has not seen him since November 20, when police conducted a domestic escort at the residence the couple shares. Hall left the home…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Public Hearing on Herring Creek Sewer Rates & Discuss Western Sussex Business Campus
The Sussex County Council meets this week at its regular time – 10am in the County Administration Offices in Georgetown. On the agenda the Council will consider the City of Seaford’s request for funding of the Western Sussex Business Campus. County Finance Director, Gina Jennings will provide a quarterly pension update and investment recommendation. The…
Read MoreFire Damages Bed-and-Breakfast In Dorchester Co.
A fire broke out at a bed-and-breakfast in Cambridge, Maryland early Sunday. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, one of the occupants of the home on Killarney Road discovered the blaze at about 1:41 a.m. Smoke alarms activated, and no one was injured. Damage to the structure is estimated at $15,000, and $10,000…
Read MoreDel. House Democrats Introduce 3 Voting Measures
Democrats in the Delaware State House of Representatives have filed three bills that intend to drive up voter turnout and remove barriers to voting. One measure is the second leg of a Constitutional Amendment that would eliminate absentee ballot limitations. Another bill would change the Delaware state primary to coincide with the presidential primary election…
Read MoreDel. State Auditor Unveils CARES Act Fund Tracker
Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness has unveiled the CARES Act Fund Tracker. According to McGuiness, the tracker adds transparency to the allocation and spending of CARES Act funding approved for Delaware under the federal program. The CARES Act’s purpose was to provide ‘fast and direct economic assistance for workers, families and small businesses, and to…
Read MoreFormer US Sen. Paul Sarbanes Has Died At Age 87
Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes of Maryland has died at the age of 87. His son, current Congressman John Sarbanes, shared the news of his father’s death, saying his father passed away peacefully Sunday evening in Baltimore. Paul Sarbanes was born in Salisbury to Greek immigrant parents. He attended Wicomico County Public Schools before pursuing…
Read MoreAAA Analysis: Men Are More Likely Than Women To Drive Aggressively
Who are most aggressive behind the wheel – men, or women? A AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data study confirms that men are more likely than women to speed, tailgate, make gestures or honk at other drivers or merge suddenly. Nearly eight in ten American drivers, regardless of gender, behave aggressively while driving, with speeding…
Read MoreDrive-By Birthday Salute Honors World War II Veteran
If you want to be a part of something special today, be in Long Neck this afternoon (Monday). World War II veteran Tom Creekmore is turning 97. A drive-by, honking celebration is planned, and guests are invited to meet at a staging area on Long Neck Road at 2:30 p.m. in an open field across…
Read MoreMonday is Delaware Day
On December 7, 1787 – Delaware became the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution – becoming the First State in the New Nation. However December 7th has only been observed as “Delaware Day” since 1933. It was educator and legislator Paul Burkholder and the Rotary Club of Georgetown that lead a statewide effort in…
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