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Who Is Delaware Teacher Of The Year?
Delaware’s Teacher of the Year is a teacher of English learning students in New Castle County’s Red Clay School District.Kimberly Stock received the honor in a virtual ceremony Tuesday hosted by the Department of Education and Education Secretary Susan Bunting. She teaches at McKean High School.20 local district and charter school teachers of the year…
Read MoreCOVID, State Response Scrutinized At Gubernatorial Debate
Coronavirus response, the virus’s effects on the poultry industry, the economy and the state budget took up a large part of a debate between Democratic Governor John Carney and Republican Julianne Murray Tuesday evening. Carney said the state’s response to COVID-19 initially contained elements of fear and uncertainty as the state closed down businesses, ramped…
Read MoreWeekly Coronavirus Update: Concerns in Sussex County, New Metrics & Vaccine Planning
During this week’s coronavirus update, Governor John Carney said that Sussex County has seen the most extensive spread of the virus – starting with the outbreak in April at the poultry plants. Other issues in Sussex County – senior week, the long holiday weekends, an outbreak at the long term care facility in Greenwood, as…
Read MoreDel. Cancer Mortality Rates Head Downward
Delaware’s cancer mortality rates have gone down over a five-year period ending in 2016. Delaware Public Health data indicates there have also been improvements in cancer death rates among African-American males and females as well as Hispanic females. Overall cancer mortality declined ten percent between 2002-2006 and 2012-2016. The report, Cancer Incidence and Mortality in…
Read MoreBayhealth Plans Milton-Area Medical Facility
Bayhealth Monday announced plans to expand services in the Milton area with a planned outpatient center to be built at Lewes-Georgetown Highway and Hudson Road. The facility and team are expected to offer additional primary care physicians, specialists, diagnostic services and walk-in-and emergency care at the 18-acre site. The Delaware Health Resources Board has given…
Read MoreUpdate: Write-In Candidate Addresses Financing Questions
**Patti Drago provided this correspondence with the Department of Elections concerning campaign financing: Dear Mr. Albence,I received your letter informing me that I am required to comply with the reporting requirements of Chapter 80 of Title 15. I agree and I believe that I am in compliance with these requirements.In your letter, you do not specifically say…
Read MoreDEFAC Chair Responds To Senator’s Call For Resignation
Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker, R- Ocean View, Monday called for the resignation of the chair of the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council Michael Houghton. Houghton, meanwhile, said he plans to continue helping the state address challenges caused by the pandemic. Hocker, the Senate Minority Leader, said a review of campaign financial disclosures and…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Agreement with Delawareans for Educational Opportunity & Delaware NAACP
Governor John Carney on Monday announced an agreement with Delawareans for Educational Opportunity and the Delaware NAACP to make significant new investments in Delaware public schools and dedicate additional funding for Delaware’s most disadvantaged students to help close achievement gaps. The settlement agreement announced on Monday suspends litigation currently pending in Delaware’s Court of Chancery…
Read MoreUPDATED: ‘Special Effects’ Fireworks To Be Tested In OC Tuesday
UPDATED 10/12/20 – This has been postponed until Tuesday. ==================================================== Fireworks are not normally associated with Columbus Day. However, in Ocean City fireworks may be heard for a while late Monday afternoon.The Fire Department says “special effects” that may be included in future fireworks displays will be tested by Ocean City’s Special Events staff.Testing is…
Read More‘Land Scam’ Critic’s Probe Raises More Questions
A Delawarean claims a citizen-led investigation implicates the Carney administration for selling state land for pennies on the dollar to a political insider, but DelDOT also provided additional insight into the issue that’s also at the center of a PAC advertising campaign. Monday, Sam Chick released a detailed account on www.delawarelandscam.com surrounding the transactions that…
Read More2 Hurt In Rehoboth-Area Crash
A crash on Warrington Road Sunday afternoon sent two people to a hospital, according to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Crews were dispatched to an accident scene on Warrington Road Sunday at 4:43 p.m. Two people in the vehicle were taken to Beebe Medical Center for Treatment. Sussex County EMS also responded, and Delaware…
Read MoreMd. Voter Registration Deadline Is Tuesday
If you are a Marylander who wants to vote in next month’s election, this Tuesday is the deadline to register online to vote.Registration can be accomplished at a local board of elections office, or online at elections.maryland.gov.The deadline to register online is 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Voters may also update status or register in person at…
Read MoreIt’s Columbus Day – Here’s What’s Closed
It’s the end of a three-day holiday weekend for many. The observance of Columbus Day is impacting government offices and services. Rehoboth Beach City Hall offices are closed today. There is no residential trash pick-up. Worcester County Government Offices, including the Department of Recreation and Parks, are also closed today. Maryland Department of Transportation Motor…
Read More3rd Outage Affects 911 Service
For the third time in less than two weeks, an outage affected the ability to reach 9-1-1 dispatch.AT&T cell subscribers could not complete calls to 9-1-1 in Sussex and Kent Counties for a while Sunday, according to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Delaware State Police.The problem was resolved after about three hours.A…
Read MoreMechanical Issues Sideline Woodland Ferry
The Woodland Ferry is currently not in operation.According to DelDOT, mechanical issues were discovered with the ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River.There is no official word on when service will be restored.The Woodland Ferry was recently suspended for a week for the annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection.
Read MoreFirefighters Battling Blaze South of Seaford
Firefighters are on the scene of a blaze on Lynk Lane south of Seaford. Fire crews were called just after 6:30 this morning for a commercial fire and firefighters arriving at the scene found fire through the roof. Multiple crews from Sussex, Wicomico and Caroline Counties are on the scene or providing back up. The…
Read MoreLawsuit Challenging Mailed Ballot Deadline Fails
A Vice Chancellor with Delaware’s Court of Chancery issued an opinion Friday that rejected a lawsuit which sought to extend the deadline for mailed and absentee ballots to be counted. The League of Women Voters and the ACLU of Delaware went to court, contending that the vote-by-mail option approved by the General Assembly as a…
Read MoreTwo Sussex Tech Staff Members Positive for Coronavirus
Two staff members at the Sussex County Vocational Technical School District have tested positive for COVID-19, the District informed the school community today. The staff members followed proper social distancing and mask-wearing protocols when on campus. People who were in contact with the affected staff members have been notified individually and advised on the recommended…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Library Partial Reopening
The Rehoboth Beach Public Library is reopening the building to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays forBrowsing the shelves and using library computers. Appointments will be required for the 5 sociallydistance computer terminals. Please call or visit the library during business hours to schedule anappointment. When visiting the library, cloth masks covering the mouth and nose…
Read MoreGoFundMe Page to Help Milton Fire Victims
The Milton Community Foundation has set up a GoFundMe account to help raise money for the businesses and their employees that were affected by last month’s fire on Federal Street. Three businesses have been impacted by the fire that occurred on September 22 as well as the homes above the shops. Employees are in need…
Read MoreCause of Willards House Fire Under Investigation
A fire at a home on New Hope Road in Willards is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The fire was discovered by a passerby just after 5pm on Thursday. Crews from Parsonsburg, Pittsville, Powellville and Gumboro assisted Willards firefighters and were on the scene for about three hours. The family dog died…
Read MoreOperation We Care Receives Schaefer Award
Operation We Care has received the Wicomico County William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award.Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot bestowed the honor virtually upon its founders Jeff and Diana Merritt.Operation We Care was recognized for its efforts to help first responders and military personnel.“Whether providing personal protective equipment for first responders, delivering meals to law enforcement or…
Read MoreDel. Voter Registration Deadline Is This Saturday
Are you registered to vote? Delaware’s deadline to register to vote in the November election is this Saturday, October 10th. Registration can be accomplished at ivote.de.gov You can also check your registration status at that same address.
Read MoreLongtime Del. Electric Co-op President To Retire In ’21
The President and CEO of Delaware Electric Cooperative for more than 15 years has announced his retirement.Bill Andrew plans to step down next July, according to the Co-op, where he had worked since 1998.Andrew says it’s been an ‘extraordinary honor to serve our community,’ and says the team has transformed the not-for-profit utility into one…
Read MoreMillsboro Proceeds With Christmas Parade & Tree-Lighting
The pandemic has already led to numerous cancellations of events during the upcoming holiday season, but one Sussex County community will move ahead with a modified Christmas Parade and tree-lighting. Millsboro’s holiday celebration is scheduled for Saturday December 5th at 5:00 p.m. Town Manager Sheldon Hudson says the town thanks Governor John Carney, the Delaware…
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