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Crash Knocks Down Pole, Wires In Seaford Area
A vehicle crashed into a pole early this morning in the 22,000-block of Coverdale Road in the Seaford area. The road is closed to traffic in the area. Delaware Electric Cooperative is also responding to a power outage in the area. DelDOT says Coverdale Road is closed in the area of Hastings Farm Road.
Read MoreFarms Pack Boxes To Help Local Families
Farms and farmers carry out a critical role in helping Delaware families who are facing financial challenges during the pandemic. Vincent Farms in Laurel is among those participating in the Farmers to Families Food Box program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program that started earlier this year helps to supply fresh produce,…
Read MoreBridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival Canceled For 2020
A beloved fall tradition in Sussex County is canceled for 2020. Organizers of Bridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival broke the news on its Facebook page. Circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the safety of visitors, vendors and volunteers led to the decision to cancel. The Apple Scrapple Festival is scheduled to return to Bridgeville…
Read MoreCourts Warn Not To Ignore Notices To Appear
Delaware Justice of the Peace Courts are open, and anyone who receives a notice to appear must respond. The J.P. Courts have largely returned to normal operations after being suspended due to the pandemic. People who receive notices to appear but who may be reluctant to venture out are encouraged to contact the courts. It…
Read MoreBiden & Trump Winners in DE Presidential Primary (Unofficial Results)
The Delaware Presidential Primary had no surprises – VP Joe Biden easily won the Democratic vote with 89% of the vote. Bernie Sanders got 7% and Elizabeth Warren 3% of the vote. On the GOP side – President Trump grabbed 88% of the vote and Roque de la Fuente got 12%. In Sussex County Joe…
Read More2020 Will Go Out With A Bang In Ocean City
Plans to reschedule Ocean City’s postponed 4th of July fireworks fizzle out. Members of Council voted in favor of applying deposits with Celebration Fireworks toward a New Year’s Eve display, and are working with the same vendor on Independence Day 2021. Fireworks will be sent up December 31st at Northside Park, and at the park…
Read MoreMark Schaeffer Runs for Sussex Co. Council District 3
There will be a contested Republican Primary in Sussex County Council’s Third District. I.G. Burton is seeking a second term, and Mark Schaeffer announced on WGMD with Mike Bradley Tuesday that he would run for that office. Schaeffer says he brings a land use background to a position that’s largely focused upon land use. He…
Read MoreGov Carney Discusses the Coronavirus Numbers, School and Enforcement
After extending the State of Emergency for another month, Governor John Carney discussed the coronavirus pandemic during his Tuesday update. The recent uptick in positive cases at the beach areas has shown in an increase in numbers in the 18 to 35 group – which now nearly equals the 35 to 50 age group. Delaware…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Modify Face Covering Requirement
The Rehoboth Beach commissioners unanimously voted to modify the City’s Proclamation of Civil Emergency and Order that face coverings are required in all public places. The decision was made at their July 7, 2020, special meeting. While the health and safety of our community remain the top priority, the commissioners have reevaluated and determined they…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (7/7/20): 121 Additional Positive Cases, Two New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 121 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020. Two new deaths were also reported. In addition, 56 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 15 of whom are critically ill. While the total cumulative number…
Read MoreFunland to Open Its Rides this Friday!
The long-awaited announcement came this morning! Funland has just issued this news release regarding the opening of its rides in Rehoboth Beach this coming Friday, July 10. It is with great excitement and anticipation that we announce an official opening date for our 59th season. The safety of our employees, guests and community is our…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open To Reduce Spectator Capacity At Weigh-Ins
The White Marlin Open has announced several safety protocols for the upcoming tournament in Ocean City. Organizers have been working with the Worceter County Health Department to develop protocols and guidelines. The number of spectators at the Harbour island weigh-ins will be significantly reduced. A recreation field will be used for a family-friendly gathering at…
Read MoreChamber Leaders Question Need For Masks On Beach
Leaders of the Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce say a requirement in Rehoboth that masks be worn on the beach may be a veiled attempt to reduce the number of visitors. The Board has sent a letter to the Mayor and Council stating its concerns about the expanded mask requirement that took…
Read MoreUpdate: COVID-19 Cases Grow At SCI
The Delaware Department of Correction is taking what it calls aggressive action to control an outbreak of coronavirus at the Sussex Correctional Institution. Inmates with underlying health conditions are being transferred to other facilities. A COVID-19 treatment center has been opened at SCI, where testing has been expanded for the offender population and staff. Initially…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (7/6/20): 165 Additional Positive Cases; No New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 165 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020. No additional deaths were reported Sunday. In addition, 54 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 15 of whom are critically ill. While the total cumulative number…
Read MoreTwice-Postponed Del. Presidential Primary Is Tuesday
The Delaware Presidential Primary finally arrives Tuesday. Voting has been going on for several weeks, as vote-by-mail has been encouraged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Primary was postponed from its original date in April and again in June. According to Delaware Elections Commissioner Anthony Albence, polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00…
Read MoreBurn Ban Now in Effect in Worcester County
Effective immediately, Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon issued a burn ban, and ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources, with the following exceptions: proper use of gas and charcoal grills, campfires at the County’s commercial, State, and Federal campgrounds,…
Read MoreGov Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
Governor John Carney on Monday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “For months, Delawareans and Delaware businesses have made significant sacrifices to flatten the curve, and protect the health of their family members, friends, and neighbors. We are beating COVID-19. Let’s not…
Read MoreDelaware Judiciary Extends Emergency, Maintains Phase Two in Reopening Plan
The Chief Justice has signed a fourth extension of the Judicial Emergency that first went into effect on March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. today signed an order extending the 30-day judicialemergency for a fourth time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Courts are now in…
Read MoreUS Sen Carper / Weekly Democratic Address
Following the Trump administration asking the Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act, last week Senator Carper delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In the Address, Senator Carper discussed the economic and physical toll the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on workers and families and emphasizes that Americans need health care more than ever. Senator…
Read MoreCoronavirus Testing This Week
Monday thru Friday at Hosmane Urology, Savannah Road, Lewes from 8:30 to 5:30 – drive thru nasal swab testing for people with and without symptoms. No doctor’s referral is needed but you do need to make an appointment – www.dpspa.com/covid19. NO WALKUPS. * Tues, July 7 at Rehoboth Convention Center Parking Lot from 10am to…
Read MoreHeat, Humidity Lead To Requests To Conserve Power
Another day of soaring temperatures and high humidity has led to requests to conserve electricity. The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, which provide electricity to several communities, has issued a Power Savers Alert for 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Berlin Electric’s Tweak Our Peak Alert lasts between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Customers are asked to…
Read MoreDNREC Releases Survey Results Of Wind Power Project Interconnection Facility
Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources conducts a survey about a proposal to locate an interconnection facility at Fenwick Island State Park that would bring power from an offshore wind farm. Orsted is proposing to link to the proposed Skipjack Wind Farm off Maryland. A decision on the Fenwick Island component is pending before DNREC, but…
Read MoreCrashes Claim Lives in Kent Co., Wicomico Co.
It was a deadly weekend on area roadways. Several lives were lost in traffic collisions, including that of a 24-year-old Frederica woman whose vehicle left Route One southbound near Dover Air Force Base and struck a light pole early on 4th of July. The vehicle overturned and State Police say Jasmyn Brummell died at the…
Read MoreCongresman Harris: Keep School Reopen Decisions Local
What will school look like when the 2020-21 academic year starts? Congressman Andy Harris of Maryland (R- 1st) says that should be up to local jurisdictions. Harris is an original co-sponsor of a resolution in the House that urges that local factors guide decision-making about the reopening of schools during the pandemic. Harris says a…
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