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DPH UPDATE (7/2/20): 192 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 192 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as well as two additional fatalities related to COVID-19, as of 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020. In addition, 57 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 13 of whom are critically ill.…
Read MoreLewes Implements Face Mask Requirements
People who enter the downtown area of Lewes will be required to wear a face mask under a requirement approved by the Mayor and Council The requirement taking effect Friday July 3rd at 5:00 p.m. requires that a mask be worn in public outdoor areas bounded by both sides of Savannah Road, both sides of…
Read MoreFriday Is A Holiday For Many; Lots Of Traffic Expected
As Independence Day falls on a Saturday, today is being widely observed as a holiday. Many local and state government offices and services will be closed. Just one example: Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including Recreation and Parks, will be closed today. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers (HOCCs) will be closed Saturday, July…
Read MoreBethany Beach Mask Requirement Begins Friday
Bethany Beach expands areas of town where masks are required. Effective Friday morning, masks or face coverings must be worn on the street, sidewalks, in shops and in other areas of the C-1 downtown district, as well as on the boardwalk and on dune crossings. There is no requirement to wear a mask on the…
Read MoreVote-By-Mail Is Coming To Delaware
Less than a week before Delaware’s Presidential Primary, Governor John Carney has signed legislation to allow Delawareans to vote by mail in the September Delaware Primary and the November General Election. House Bill 346 creates an alternative to having to show up at the polls to vote during the coronavirus pandemic. Polling places will still…
Read MoreMd. Budget Cut By $413-Million
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said the coronavirus pandemic has hit the state’s financial outlook hard. Hogan opened a Board of Public Works meeting which he chaired by stating that there was a need to make $413,000,000 in cuts to Maryland’s budget. The other two members went along with the recommendation. An additional $200,000,000 in proposed…
Read MoreOcean City Air Show Rescheduled For Aug. 15th-16th
The 2020 Ocean City Air Show, which was postponed in June due to the pandemic, is now scheduled for mid-August. The Air Show announced Thursday that the sky spectacular will take place August 15th and August 16th. The Air Show will include three U.S. Air Force Fighter Jet demonstration teams in one of the first…
Read MorePower Savers, Tweak Our Peak Alerts Take Effect
Give your large appliances a break, turn the thermostat up a few degrees and shut off unnecessary lights… That’s the advice from the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation and Berlin Electric as temperatures and humidity start to soar. DEMEC, which serves several communities with electricity, has issued a Power Savers Alert for Thursday July 2nd from…
Read MoreFire Causes $1,000,000 Damage To Cambridge Commercial Building
A fire causes more than a million dollars’ damage to a commercial steel-and-concrete building in Cambridge. The blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon on Washington Street at Egide USA. 75 firefighters spent about six hours bringing the fire under control. Hazmat crews also responded due to concerns about hazardous materials on the site. The cause is…
Read MoreSussex Co. Councilman I.G. Burton Files For Re-election
Sussex County Councilman I.G. Burton is seeking a second term representing the third district on council. Burton announced his candidacy for re-election with Mike Bradley on WGMD Thursday morning. The Department of Election lists that he filed Wednesday. “I like the job, and I’m looking forward to an election,” Burton said. “I hope I’m successful.”…
Read More3 Inmates At SCI Test Positive For Coronavirus
The Delaware Department of Correction has confirmed three coronavirus cases in the prison system. One asymptomatic inmate from Sussex Correctional Institution who tested positive late last week contracted coronavirus in the community. Another SCI inmate received a positive diagnosis while being treated at an area hospital for a medical condition. An inmate from Morris Community…
Read MoreChicken Truck Overturns Near Bridgeville
Two trucks and a car were involved in an early-morning collision near Bridgeville that left a chicken truck overturned. The truck’s cargo of live chickens spilled into the roadway at Route 404 and Coverdale Road, according to Delaware State Police. The accident occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m. Wednesday. One passenger in the car was injured.…
Read MoreUPDATE: 2 Missing Swimmers Found Deceased in South Bowers Waters
UPDATE – 7/1/20 3:30pm – Tuesday afternoon several visitors to South Bowers Beach went swimming in the Delaware Bay, but when the tide turned the strong currents carried them into the Murderkill River. Assistant Chief of the South Bowers Fire Department, Michael Hignutt and his cousin rescued a 20 year old man from Philadelphia –…
Read MoreReopen Delaware Rally Draws A Crowd In Dover
A flag-waving, sign-carrying chanting crowd gathered on the grounds of the Dover Mall Tuesday evening to press for an end to pandemic economic restrictions and an advancement into Phase Three of Delaware’s economic reopening. The event was organized by Stand Up Delaware. A group with Black Lives Matter also gathered for an unrelated demonstration. “Reopen…
Read MoreDNREC Tightens Parking At State Park Beaches
The Department of Natural Resources plans to cut back capacity at Delaware Seashore, Cape Henlopen and Fenwick Island State Parks starting Friday. Lots will be limited to about 60 percent of parking capacity. Vehicles that arrive after capacity is reached will be turned away. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin said state park beaches reached capacity last…
Read MoreFace Coverings Mandatory in Rehoboth Beach Beginning 5pm Wednesday, July 1
Today, at a special meeting of the Mayor and Commissioners to address the ongoing pandemic caused by COVID-19, the Commissioners voted unanimously to mandate the wearing of facial coverings on all public streets, public sidewalks, public parks, the Boardwalk, the beach and in commercial establishments in the City of Rehoboth Beach. Mayor Kuhns, by virtue…
Read MoreDE Phase 3 Delayed Indefinitely, Bars in Beach Communities to Close Friday
Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the 23rd modification to the State of Emergency declaration, closing bars in eastern Sussex County to limit spread of COVID-19 in Delaware’s beach communities. The modification also includes consumer protections for Delawareans who may face foreclosure or eviction filings. Click here to read Governor Carney’s modified State of Emergency. “Delawareans and…
Read MoreSpotted Lanternfly Quarantine Now in All of NCCo
Effective July 1, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) will quarantine New Castle County in its entirety due to established populations of spotted lanternfly found in Odessa. This is an expansion of the quarantine initially enacted in February 2019 and updated in September 2019. DDA continues to partner with USDA to conduct surveys and property…
Read MoreWhipping Post In Georgetown To Be Removed
As the nation continues to reckon with controversial historical milestones, another part of Delaware history is going into storage. The whipping post known as Red Hannah will be taken down Wednesday from outside the old Sussex County Courthouse just off The Circle in Georgetown, according to the Delaware Division of Cultural Affairs. The decision was…
Read More“Tweak Our Peak” – Berlin Electric Looks To Save Costs
“Tweak Our Peak” is the message from Berlin Electric. The town is asking electric customers to reduce electricity usage during an expected time of high demand today between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Citizens of Berlin are asked to turn off unnecessary lights and other electronics, postpone use of washers, dryers and dishwashers until the evening,…
Read MoreSussex Tech Names Acting Superintendent
The Sussex Tech School District has a new Acting Superintendent. Dr. Kevin Carson has been appointed by the Sussex Tech Board of Education to replace Stephen Guthrie. Guthrie recently told the board he would be resigning effective July 31st due to a family health matter. “It was a very difficult decision to make, especially since…
Read MoreState Representative Quinn Johnson(D) to Retire
Chairman Raser-Schramm’s statement on the retirement of Rep. Quinn Johnson A statement from Delaware Democratic Party Chairman Erik Raser-Schramm on today’s retirement of State Rep. Quinn Johnson: For 12 years, Quinn Johnson was a favorite legislator among both his fellow lawmakers and his M.O.T. area constituents. His candor, accountability, and willingness to reach across the…
Read More3 RBP Lifeguards Test Positive for Covid-19
Officials in Rehoboth Beach today confirmed that three lifeguards from the Rehoboth Beach Patrol tested positive for Covid-19. All lifeguards were notified and will be tested within the next 24 hours. The lifeguards who tested positive are asymptomatic and are staying home until medically cleared to return to work, city officials say. RBP staffing levels are expected to…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (6/29/20): 150 Additional Positive Cases; No New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 150 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Sunday. A total of 507 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19…
Read MoreCar-Based Coronavirus Testing Wednesday at Rehoboth Elementary School – Registration Required
Beebe Healthcare, in partnership with the Delaware Restaurant Association, is hosting a free car-based COVID-19 testing event on Wednesday, July 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rehoboth Elementary School. The event is primarily for those who work in restaurants, but the public is also welcome. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please pre-register…
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