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DE State Senate Reconvenes Tuesday
The Delaware State Senate will reconvene at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. The Senate is expected to consider the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution and a bill related to video conferencing by public bodies. A pair of consent agendas also slated to be considered include four charter changes and eight…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pedestrian from Berlin Dies in O.C. Crash
UPDATED – Monday, June 15 – 5pm – The Ocean City Police Department is investigating a pedestrian crash that occurred just after midnight on Monday, June 15 at 19th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Police say 66 year old Kirk Hilton of Berlin was crossing Baltimore Avenue in the crosswalk when he was struck by a…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (6/15/20): 76 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., Sunday, June 14, 2020. In total, 423 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have…
Read MoreIRSD to Hold Policy & Board Meetings Online June 22
Indian River School District will hold its regular monthly meeting and policy committee meeting on Monday, June 22 online via Zoom. The policy meeting begins at 4pm and the board meeting at 7pm. The public is invited to participate in both meetings. Please disregard any previous notice of these meetings being held at Sussex Central…
Read MoreSCHS’s Brandon McCabe – IRSD Teacher of the Year
Brandon McCabe of Sussex Central High School has been selected as the Indian River School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2020-2021. McCabe was chosen as the district’s overall winner from a pool of 15 candidates, one from each school. An Agricultural Structures and Engineering teacher at Sussex Central High School since 2010, McCabe teaches…
Read MoreVIDEO: OCPD Chief Speaks Out on Recent Violence in Town
Ocean City has seen an uptick in violence in the past few weeks – along with many other cities across the country. While most of the violent incidents have occurred at night – there have also been some daytime incidents. And videos that have appeared on social media. Police Chief Ross Buzzuro in a statement…
Read More2 Women Injured In Milton Pedestrian Accident
Two women are in the hospital after being struck on Fisher Road, just south of Route 9. The women were walking southbound Sunday afternoon. The driver apparently did not see them and struck at least one of the women. It’s unclear if both pedestrians were hit, or if one was struck and thrown into the…
Read MoreRip Currents Pose A Risk At Beaches
The start of the week brings a risk of rip currents at beaches in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. Swimmers are urged to stay near lifeguards on duty. A rip current can sweep away even the strongest of swimmers. The National Weather Service says the rip current risk is high today.
Read MoreDel. Public Health Reports 35 More COVID-19 Cases, 3 additional deaths
35 additional coronavirus cases and three more fatalities are being announced by the Delaware Division of Public Health. Of the most recent deaths, one of the patients lived in Kent County and two resided in New Castle County. They ranged in age from 68 to 104, and each had underlying health conditions. Two of them…
Read MoreMillsboro Voters Send Gum Back to Council
Voters in Millsboro have sent incumbent councilman Larry Gum back to the Town Council for another 3 years. Gum received 77 votes to Denise Blake’s 52 votes to hold on to the at-large seat. Michelle Truitt and Ron O’Neal were unopposed. They will be sworn in at the July council meeting, and the council will…
Read MoreThree Elected to Milford City Council
Voters in Milford went to the polls Saturday to elect three to the city council. In the First Ward, incumbent Mike Boyle received 173 votes to 162 for Michael Spillane. In the Second Ward, Lisa Peel did not run for re-election. Andrew Fulton will take over that seat – he got 119 votes to Joseph…
Read MoreFirefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze West of Seaford
Firefighters from 4 counties were on the scene of a house fire west of Seaford for nearly 4 hours this morning. Seaford firefighters were called for a fire at a home on Shufelt Road just before 1am. Crews from Blades, Laurel, Bridgeville, Ellendale, Greenwood, Houston, Farmington, Federalsburg, Sharptown and El Dorado provided assistance or cover. …
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (6/13/20): 56 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 54 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five 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., Friday, June 12, 2020. In addition, DPH is reporting 93 total current COVID-19 hospitalizations in Delaware, which is the…
Read MoreDAFB Moves to Phase 2 of Base Reopening Monday
In conjunction with the state’s reopening plan as well as current local public health conditions, Dover AFB is scheduled to implement Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo and launch Phase 2 of the base reopening plan June 15. This health protection condition is the most accurate description of the current situation as itindicates a moderate risk…
Read MoreUPDATED: Troopers Investigate Pedestrian Fatality In Milford
UPDATED – Sat, June 13 – 10:15am – Delaware State Police have released the name of the Lincoln man who was struck and killed on Route 113 in Milford early Friday morning. Police say just after 2am 41 year old Eric Dennis stepped out in front of a tractor trailer that was northbound on Route…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made in Law Enforcement Memorial Statue Vandalizism
UPDATED – Saturday, June 13 – 9am – Arrest made in the vandalism of the Law Enforcement Memorial in Dover. Police arrested 42 year old Kyle Bullock, of Camden, after they found a cell phone at the scene. While police were there Bullock returned looking for his phone – saying he’d lost it during a…
Read MoreUPDATED: One Driver Killed In Redden Road Crash
UPDATED – Saturday, June 13 – Delaware State Police have released the name of the driver who died in this crash as 18 year old Ryan Drowsky of Glen Burnie =========================================== A two-vehicle wreck on Redden Road claims the life of one driver. Delaware State Police say an eastbound car crashed into an oncoming vehicle…
Read MoreParking Restrictions in Place in Bethany Beach
Parking restrictions are now in place in Bethany Beach. All of Atlantic Avenue and all oceanfront street ends and parking lots will be available as Residential parking permit spaces and/or pay to park spaces. Pay to park is in effect from 10am to 11pm on Atlantic Avenue and beachfront streets closest to Garfield Parkway. And…
Read MoreSalisbury Amends Gathering Sizes
Some changes in Salisbury with the State’s continuation of Phase 2 reopening of Maryland. The City of Salisbury will now limit the number of people at a gathering within the city limits from 10 to 50 – for events like parties, recreation, leisure, weddings and funerals – but does NOT apply to restaurants business or…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (6/12/20): 67 Additional Positive Cases; 61 Additional Recovered; No New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 67 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as well as 61 more Delawareans who have recovered, as of 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Thursday. In total, 414 Delawareans have passed away due to complications…
Read MoreAUDIO: Phase 2: Coronavirus Sports Guidance for Delaware
Delaware moves into Phase 2 reopening on Monday, which will include some sports being able to resume. Public Health Director, Dr. Karyl Rattay discussed what that will include as we begin more socialization. She says that sports will often involve breaking social distancing rules, however they have developed guidance to keep sports safer while coronavirus…
Read MoreUPDATED: Millsboro, Milford Hold Municipal Elections Saturday
Polls are open Saturday for municipal elections in Millsboro and Milford. An at-large position on Millsboro Town Council is being contested. Incumbent Larry Gum is challenged by Denise Blake for the 3 year term. In District 2, Ron O’Neal and Michelle Truitt in District 3 were both unopposed. Voters may cast ballots from 1:00 p.m. until…
Read MoreMEMA: COVID-19 Should Be Part Of Your Hurricane Prep
The pandemic brings a whole new set of concerns when it comes to hurricane preparation. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency says beyond the usual prep – such as having an evacuation route and plan and keeping water, food and critical supplies on hand – masks, hand sanitizer and other such supplies should also be part…
Read MoreThursday Sussex Tech Graduation Postponed Until Saturday
The weather forecast has led Sussex Tech to postpone the outdoor graduation ceremony that was scheduled for today (Thursday). Commencement for this group of high school graduates will now take place Saturday. Families should arrive one hour early for each event: 9:00 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. ceremony, and 11 a.m. for the noon ceremony…
Read MorePortion of Redden Rd. Closed Due To Crash
A crash has shut down a portion of Redden Road in the Bridgeville area. Delaware State Police say the wreck occurred late this morning. EMS crews and police have responded. Redden Road was closed east of Cedars Corner Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
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