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UFCW Local 27 to Rally at Mountaire Poultry in Selbyville Monday
Safety concerns and unfair labor practices at the Mountaire Poultry plant in Selbyville will lead to a rally and car caravan protest on Monday morning. The United Food & Commercial Workers Local 27 report at least 41 cases of coronavirus were reported at the plant before the company stopped sharing information in April. The most…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (6/20/20): 70 Additional Positive Cases; 1 New Death
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2020. In total, 434 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have…
Read MoreMillsboro VFC Battle Fire in Hub Courts
Millsboro firefighters were called just after 1am to a residential fire on Kyle Circle in the Hub Courts mobile home park. Crews from Dagsboro assisted along with paramedics. The scene was cleared after about 90 minutes – the State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreDPH Encourages Coronavirus Testing for Teens at Senior Week Activities After Positive Cases Identified
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging parents of teens who participated in senior week activities that involved living in a group setting, or attending a large gathering, to have them tested for COVID-19. The recommendation comes after DPH learned of several positive cases among teens living in a rental unit in the Delaware beach…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (6/19/20): 112 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths; 45 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020. While the total cumulative number of positive cases has increased by 112 between yesterday and…
Read MoreDOC Graduates 237th & 238th CEIT Classes and 22nd BOTC Class
Sixty new correctional employees have graduated from the Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy. These are from the 237th and 238th Correctional Employee Initial Training or CEIT Classes and the 22nd Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC). Of the 60, 33 are correctional officer cadets, 12 probation officer cadets who took their oaths of office as…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs 22nd Modification to State of Emergency
Governor John Carney on Friday signed the 22nd modification to his State of Emergency Order, permitting an expansion of youth sports activities and personal care services if safety guidelines are followed to prevent infection and community spread of COVID-19. Click here to read Governor Carney’s modified order. “We want Delawareans to get outside and enjoy the summer. But…
Read MoreMobile Drive-Thru Food Pantry – Monday, June 22 at Woodbridge HS
The Food Bank of Delaware will host a drive-thru mobile food pantry on Monday in Sussex County. Up to 1500 households can be served at the pantry at Woodbridge High School in Greenwood, which will begin at 11am. Participants should clear space in the backseat or trunk so that food can be loaded. On-site registration…
Read MoreWorcester County Parks Reopen
Following Governor Hogan’s Roadmap to Recovery, all Worcester County parks are now open – including fields, playgrounds, pavilions, basketball courts, tennis courts and portable toilets. The Recreation Center in Snow Hill will reopen at 50% capacity on Monday, June 22, but open recreation – including drop-in basketball – will not be offered at this time. …
Read MoreMD to Begin Allowing Nursing Home Visits
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced a plan to allow limited outdoor visits to the state’s nursing home facilities. It also allows for limited communal dining and small group activities to resume with proper precautions in place. Following universal testing of nursing homes, state health officials will require weekly retesting of nursing home staff. Residents…
Read MoreMore Del. Farmland To Be Preserved
Delaware looks to preserve an additional 5,500 acres of land for future generations to farm. The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation has made its 24th consecutive round of easement selections for the Aglands Program. More than 139,000 acres have been permanently preserved, and Delaware ranks second in the nation for its effectiveness at preserving farmland…
Read MoreDivided Del. House Passes Mail-In Vote Bill
Delaware registered voters would be allowed to vote by mail for the September primary and the November General Election under a bill passed in the state House. Registered voters would receive an application in the mail first to send away for a mail-in ballot. The bill passed along party lines, with Democrats in favor and…
Read MoreOne Candidate For Rehoboth Beach Mayor Drops Out
One candidate for mayor in Rehoboth Beach is stepping out of the race. City Commissioner Edward Chrzanowski just beat the recent filing deadline, but The Cape Gazette reports he’s sent a letter to constituents that he is no longer running and is throwing his support behind incumbent Mayor Paul Kuhns. Former Rehoboth Commissioner Stan Mills…
Read MoreGov. Carney Closes State Offices Fri. To Recognize Juneteenth
Juneteenth, a commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans, will be a state holiday in Delaware. State government offices will be closed Friday. Governor John Carney says the day ‘offers an opportunity to encourage open dialogue and to recommit to treating one another with more respect.’ Carney also invites Delawareans to join a Facebook Live…
Read MoreSalisbury Accepts Applications For Business Micro-grants
Salisbury is accepting applications for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Business micro-grants. City Administrator Julia Glanz, appearing this week with WGMD’s Mike Bradley, said the funding comes from Salisbury’s Revolving Loan Program. Applications are due by June 30th. “The goal with this program is to help businesses that have been most impacted by the mandated shutdowns,” Salisbury…
Read MoreState Panel Boosts Del. Revenue Outlook
Delaware’s incoming state revenues are starting to rebound. The state’s revenue forecasting panel added $88,200,000 to the state’s revenue estimates Wednesday. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council update is the final one for the current fiscal year. It remains to be seen, but some of that money may be used to restore negotiated salary…
Read MoreDel. High School Graduation Rates Are Rising
High school graduation rates are on the rise in Delaware. According to the Department of Education, rates are at an all-time high for African-American students, Hispanic students and students with disabilities. The rate overall for the Class of 2019 was 88.27 percent, the highest in a decade. “More Delaware students are graduating high school ready…
Read MoreLaurel High School Graduation Postponed Until Thursday
Laurel High School doesn’t want to take a chance with inclement weather… Tonight’s scheduled high school graduation has been postponed. Laurel High School’s graduation is rescheduled for this Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. Vehicles may start entering the school campus starting at 5:30.
Read MoreHospital-Area Road Improvements Completed In Berlin
It’s now easier to get into and out of Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. The Maryland State Highway Administration says a new turn lane and sidewalk improvements have been completed along Old Ocean City Boulevard between Healthway Drive and Route 113. Highway officials say the improvements will improve flow especially during peak periods such as…
Read MoreIndian River HS Graduation Postponed Until Friday
Indian River High School’s graduation ceremonies are postponed from today until Friday due to the forecast of showers. Session One graduation will start at noon Friday. Session Two is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. For updates please visit www.irsd.net
Read MorePunkin’ Chunkin’ Canceled for 2020; Return to Del. Still In Question
Plans to return the annual World Championship Punkin’ Chunkin’ to Delaware have fallen apart like a jack o’ lantern in mid-November. Organizers say due to the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty surrounding it, they could not commit to holding a traditional championship this year. Punkin’ Chunkin’ announced earlier this year it was looking for a suitable…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Starts To Remove Recently-Installed Barricades
Some of the orange barriers set up in Rehoboth Beach to create a pedestrian walkway and space for more outdoor dining and retail are coming down. The barricades were set up in late May, at the expense of some parking spaces. Tuesday, the Rehoboth Beach Commissioners agreed to take down barricades and bring back about…
Read MoreConstitutional Amendment Proposal Passes Del. State Senate
A proposed amendment to the Delaware state Constitution that would prohibit discrimination based on race, color or national origin advances in the Delaware General Assembly. The State Senate overwhelmingly approved the bill Tuesday. It’s part of a package of justice-based measures announced last week by the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus. The proposed amendment moves to…
Read MoreDHSS Secretary Walker To Depart State Government for Nemours
Delaware’s Health and Social Services Secretary since early in the Carney administration plans to depart this summer. Dr. Kara Odom Walker will join Nemours’ National Office of Policy and Prevention in Washington. Carney praises Walker for her leadership during the pandemic, but also for a variety of health-related initiatives and promoting cost efficiencies. The Governor…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (6-16-20): 63 Additional Positive Cases; 1 New Death; 84 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2020. In total, 424 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have…
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