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Sen. Carper tours flood prone areas in Delaware to highlight climate change bill
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) toured several roads and bridges impacted by flooding and sea-level rise in Delaware to highlight America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA), a bipartisan, $287 billion surface transportation infrastructure bill aimed at addressing climate change. The legislation, co-authored by Sen. Carper, is the first-ever title specifically aimed at addressing climate change. It…
Read MoreDNREC announces changes in lifeguard hours at state park beaches
Hours and locations for lifeguarded ocean swimming beaches in DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s state parks have changed effective Monday, August 26. On Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 30, Delaware Seashore State Park’s Tower Road beach will be unguarded during the week, but will remain guarded on weekends including Labor Day. Beginning Monday,…
Read MoreSeaford seeing new economic surge in downtown development, opportunity
Seaford is seeing a boost in economic development as several new businesses are set to open their doors as part of the town’s push to provide a better way of life and increased opportunity for its residents. Appearing on the Mike Bradley Show, Seaford Mayor David Genshaw highlighted a number of new businesses that are…
Read MoreCounterfeit Bill Reports More Than Double in Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach businesses have reported eight cases of counterfeit bills so far this year. While not a large number, it is almost triple the counterfeit cases Rehoboth Beach police investigated in all of 2018 when the department received only three reports. “What I have noticed over the years is an increase in smaller denominations of…
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Rehoboth Beach Bigbelly Trash Can
Earlier this summer, the City of Rehoboth Beach placed the Bigbelly trash cans in service at strategic locations throughout town. “The Bigbelly units were first considered when trying to brainstorm ideas on how the city’s refuse collection operation could be made more efficient,” says Sharon Lynn, city manager. The city has had public works crews working from…
Read MoreShore Break Responsible for One-Third of O.C. Surf Injuries
Shore break is when the waves pound directly onto a bare — or nearly bare — surf. This is caused by high tides with increased wave height that cause the waves to break on an exposed surf rather than on a larger body of water that would normally allow the waves to roll onto shore.…
Read MoreDover Man Surrenders After Barricade Situation
Delaware State Police were called for a Dover man threatening suicide who was barricaded in his General’s Way home. Police say he made comments to his wife and was in possession of a handgun. When police arrived on the scene 49 year old Glenn Klebart fired multiple rounds from inside – striking an unoccupied, parked…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Death Near Millsboro
A death investigation is underway after a 71 year old man was found unresponsive on a boat docked at a private marina behind his home on Paleo Way near Millsboro. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS personnel – his body taken to the Division of Forensic Science for autopsy to determine…
Read MoreSussex Tech awarded grant to fund GED classes for Spanish-speaking Sussex Countians
50 Spanish-speaking Sussex County residents will have the opportunity to earn their GED thanks to a grant recently received by Sussex Technical School District’s Adult Education Division. The $24,850 grant from the Delaware Community Foundation’s Focus Grant program will provide support to launch the initiative in September. Sussex Tech is partnering with La Colectiva, a…
Read MoreBethel Bridge over Broad Creek Reopens Early!
DelDOT announces the bridge over Broad Creek on Main Avenue in Bethel is now open to traffic. The bridge closed in mid-June for maintenance and repairs to the bridge deck. The bridge was expected to reopen Sunday – but DelDOT officials say the bridge is now open to all traffic.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Roaches, unsanitary conditions found at Pearl Oyster Grill in Dover Downs
A health inspection found roaches and unsanitary conditions at Pearl Oyster Grill restaurant in Dover Downs following a complaint to the Delaware Office of Food Protection. What was supposed to be a romantic night out for a young Dover couple turned into a unpleasant ordeal after they dined at Pearl Oyster in Dover Downs and…
Read More4 Candidates Running for 3 Commissioner Seats in Dewey Beach!
Today at 5 p.m. was the deadline to file to run for commissioner in Dewey Beach. Only four candidates filed to run for the three soon-to-be-open commissioner seats. Commissioners Paul Bauer and Dale Cooke along with Mayor TJ Redefer will be challenged by newcomer Philip Rowe. Rowe faces some tough competition running against the three…
Read MoreDelaware among the least friendliest states, travel survey suggests
The First State is far from first when it comes to friendliness, according to a new survey that found Delaware to be one the least friendliest states in the nation. BIG 7 travel company released the results of a new survey that ranked Delaware as the 48th friendliest state in the country, just ahead of…
Read MoreMosquito pool tests positive for EEE virus in Worcester County, Md
The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Arboviruses, such as the EEE virus, are most common during the summer and fall months. The viruses are transmitted by infected mosquitoes and spread…
Read MoreIndependent review underway of prison healthcare system in Delaware
Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Claire DeMatteis announced today that an independent review is underway into the department’s medical and behavioral health care systems as it seeks recommendations to strengthen clinical quality, patient safety, and data management practices. The DOC, through its Bureau of Correctional Healthcare Services, is responsible for contracting medical and behavioral…
Read MoreDelaware Judicial Commission seeking candidates for the State Supreme Court
Due to the retirement of former Delaware Supreme Court Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr., the Judicial Nominating Commission is seeking applications and written suggestions for a replacement to the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Strine was appointed to the portion in February 2014 by then-Governor Jack Markell and confirmed by the State Senate to succeed Chief…
Read MoreDelaware Gun Rights slams State Senator’s efforts for gun control, saying “we’re ready for a fight”
Delaware Gun Rights stands “ready for a fight” as a Democratic State Senator seeks support for her gun control legislation that would require a permit and training course in order to purchase a firearm, a process that would limit the amount to only one per-year. The legislation, introduced and sponsored by State Senator Laura Sturgeon,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Power Outages the Early AM Wake-up for Bridgeville & Lewes
About 2000 people in Bridgeville were without power for a time this morning. Power went out around 6:30am and Delmarva Power spokesman Timothy Stokes tells WGMD, “Our operations team shared with me that we did experience an outage in the Bridgeville area this morning at 6:30 a.m., impacting 2,068 customers. The outage was caused by…
Read MoreOcean City man killed after car collided with scooter on Route 50
An Ocean City man has died after a car collided with a motor scooter on Route 50. According to Maryland State Police, the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m., Tuesday on Route 50, just west of Ocean City, when a 2015 Chevy Cruz, operated by Regan P. Marti, of Goshen, Connecticut struck a 2003 People Scooter…
Read MoreSen. Coons pressed on illegal immigration, gun violence at town hall in Milford
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) was pressed by a packed house on issues like illegal immigration and gun violence at a town hall meeting Wednesday night in Milford, Delaware. Dozens of residents, some having traveled from as far as Northern New Castle County, turned out to the Carlisle Fire Department for Senator Coons’ highly anticipated…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Service Set for Children Killed in Pot Nets Fire; How You Can Help
UPDATED – 8/16/19 – A public funeral has been scheduled for three young girls killed in a fire in Pot-Nets Bayside last week. The services for 4-year-old twins Skylar and Veronica Marchuk and 1 1/2 year old Amaya Gentner be next Thursday starting at 2 p.m. at the Long Neck United Methodist Church on Long Neck Road, Millsboro. A private…
Read MoreUPDATED: OPEN AGAIN! Woodland Ferry Reopens to All Traffic
UPDATED – 8-21-19 – OPEN AGAIN! After months of being closed for repairs and maintenance – DelDOT officials announce the Woodland Ferry is now open to all traffic. ================================================================= 05-07-19 – Due to additional repairs of the ferry, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the Woodland Ferry will be out-of-service until this summer. …
Read MoreDNREC launches “Keep Off the Dunes” contest
DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section is holding a “Keep Off the Dunes” signage contest, inviting the public to submit eye-catching and effective original artwork and messaging to remind beachgoers of the importance of protecting Delaware’s vibrant but fragile dune system. Delaware’s Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay coastal dunes are vital in the state’s defense…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Lease for Milton Area Paramedic Unit
A new Paramedic Unit is coming to the Milton area! The Sussex County Council met this morning in Georgetown and heard from EMS Manager of Logistics Robert Schoonover that in the past six years there has been a 28% in calls to that area – especially during the day between 7am and 7pm. The new…
Read MoreLt. Governor vows to continue the fight to save lives in the midst of Delaware’s opioid crisis
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall Long vowed to continue the fight to save lives and underscored the importance of Narcan after a newly released report revealed that in 2017 another person was present in 90% of all overdose deaths and did not have access to the live-saving medication. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), through…
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