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DE State Auditor candidate blasts opponent for taking money, endorsements from elected officials
A candidate for Delaware’s State Auditor is being called on to drop out of the race. Former State Representative and auditor candidate Dennis Williams is calling for Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Kathy McGuinness to drop out of the race, calling her “too compromised and flawed” to remain in the state auditor’s race. Williams unleashed a blistering…
Read MoreDPH: New mumps cases recorded in Delaware
4 new cases of mumps reported in Delaware, bringing the total this year to 19. That’s the highest number of cases of the contagious illness since 2005. The health department says they have linked 11 of the 19 cases to two multi-cultural themed dances in Wilmington in February and March. Heath officials say it’s important…
Read MoreH2Oi organizer sounds off on media, OC, and event
A statement from the H2O International event organizer: “This must be reprinted in full, otherwise you DO NOT have my permission to use any part. For the record H2O International has absolutely nothing to do with Ocean City, MD and whatever happens in Ocean City during the week(end) is beyond anyone’s control. Can you control…
Read MoreSussex County Council Proclaims April “Fair Housing Month” & The County has Some Job Openings
The Sussex County Council had a light agenda this week. County Administrator Todd Lawson read a proclamation To The Sussex County Association of Realtors naming April as Fair Housing Month in Sussex County. Mr. Lawson also told the council that Thursday is County Government Day – and high school juniors from Sussex County Boys and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fatal crash in Milford early Tuesday morning
UPDATED – 2pm – A Millsboro man is dead after a crash just after 2:30 Tuesday morning on Route 1 in Milford. Milford Police a Suburban driven by 30 year old Glenn Outten of Harrington was northbound in the southbound lanes when he collided head on with an Escape driven by 56 year old Jay…
Read MoreMountaire Fire Causes $500,000 Damage
A malfunction in a power transformer is the cause of a fire at the Mountaire Poultry Plant in Selbyville Monday afternoon. The plant was in operation when the fire broke out and all employees were evacuated safely. Firefighters found heavy fire showing from a third floor outside area of the plant facing Railroad Avenue. Fire…
Read MoreDE seeking nominations for Women’s Hall of Fame
Delaware’s Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy are looking for nominees for the 38th annual induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. Governor John Carney says Delaware women contribute significantly to the community, workforce, and culture of Delaware. Eligible nominees must have made an important and lasting impact on the lives of Delawareans and…
Read MoreFenwick Island Lighthouse to undergo rehab work
The Fenwick Island Lighthouse is going to shine a little brighter this year. Beginning this spring and continuing into the summer of 2018, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be conducting rehab work on the exterior of the keeper’s house of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse located at the intersection of 146th St.…
Read MoreFormer Senate candidate endorses Rob Arlett
Chuck Boyce, a former Republican candidate for the United States Senate, threw his full and support behind Sussex County Councilman Rob Arlett’s bid for the office. Boyce says after getting to know Arlett as a citizen and leader, he firmly believes Arlett is solely in it to better the lives of all Delawareans. The Sussex…
Read MoreRehoboth Police honor outstanding employees at annual banquet
The Rehoboth Beach Police Department recognized officers and employees during its annual awards banquet last week. Chief of Police Keith Banks says, “the awards ceremony is to recognize the dedication and impressive achievements of employees and the department’s community and business partners.” Detective Tyler Whitman was named 2017 Officer of the Year, and Dispatcher Ryan…
Read MoreMD, DE senators speak out against “junk” health plans
Maryland and Delaware U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Chris Coons, Tom Carper were among 47 senators calling on the Trump Administration to halt a proposed regulation that would expand the use of short-term health care plans to create junk health insurance plans. The senators say that junk health insurance plans would raise premiums…
Read MoreStudy: Delaware economic outlook best in 5 years
A Study ranks Delaware’s economic outlook 36th out of the 50 states. The American Legislative Exchange Council gave the first state its highest ranks in over 5 years based on state policy variables such as tax burden and minimum wage. Maryland jumped up two spots this year, sitting at 32nd overall. Read the full report…
Read MorePedestrian Killed Sunday Night in Dover
A pedestrian was struck just before 7pm Sunday night in the area of Route 13 and Townsend Boulevard. Dover Police say 60 year old Brenda Beckner died from her injuries. Police say she was crossing the highway with her service dog against the signal when she was struck by a Subaru, driven by 47 year…
Read More2 Alarm Fire in Downtown Berlin
Berlin firefighters are on the scene of a 2 alarm fire on South Main Street in Berlin. Fire broke out just before 8:30 at Attics of My Life. Fire crews from all over northern Worcester County as well as Wicomico County are helping to battle the blaze.
Read MoreMD Comptroller in Salisbury Tuesday
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot will be on the Eastern Shore on Tuesday. He will spend the day in Salisbury – starting at noon with a talk on financial literacy at the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Leadership Day at Beaver Run Elementary School. Then at 1:30pm he’ll present the William Donald Schaefer Helping People…
Read More12th Annual Ride to the Tide Motorcycle Ride Today
The 12th Annual Ride to the Tide for Special Olympics Delaware begins at 11:30 this morning as 1000 motorcycles leave Rommel Harley-Davidson in Smyrna. They will travel northbound on Route 13 to Smyrna-Leipsic Road, eastbound to Route 9 and then move onto Route 1 south of Dover Air Force Base.  Just north of Lewes, the…
Read MoreCDC Expands Romaine Lettuce Warning to ALL Types from Yuma, AZ Region
UPDATED 4/25/18 – What’s New? Fourteen more ill people from eight states were added to this investigation since the last update on April 25, 2018. Three more states have reported ill people: Mississippi, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The most recent illness started on April 20, 2018. Illnesses that occurred in the last two to three weeks…
Read MoreSeaford Voters Elect Mayor David Genshaw & 2 Council Members
Seaford voters have overwhelmingly sent David Genshaw back to the mayor’s office with 375 votes to Alfred Cannon’s 63. Orlando Holland will return to the city council – he was the second highest vote-getter behind James King. King won 233 votes, Holland got 195. Matt McCoy received 185 votes and Shane Beard and Pat Jones…
Read MoreDSP Warn About Staged Crashes
Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that took place after an intentional motor vehicle collision. The incident occurred at approximately 9:31 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2018, on DE Route 71 (Red Lion Road), in the area of Old Summit Road, Bear. A 30 year old Middletown woman was traveling DE 71 eastbound, at the posted speed…
Read MoreDept. HHS distributes millions of dollars to states to help fight opioid epidemic
The US Department of Health and Human Services releases another batch of funding to help states fight the opioid crisis. HHS Secretary Alex Azar says the Trump Administration is partnering with states to accelerate the deployment of resources. The funds will go to preventing the misuse of prescription opioids, expand access to treatment options, and…
Read MoreMD to annex portion of Worcester County into Pocomoke State Forest
Pocomoke State Forest is getting bigger. Maryland’s Board of Public Works unanimously approved the acquisition of 224.5 acres of Worcester County. The Department of Natural Resources had asked the land be brought into the Pocomoke State Forest. Officials say the site has both ecological and recreational benefits, including trails that will link with nearby Pocomoke…
Read MoreUS Treasury designates 25 spots in DE “Opportunity Zones”
The federal government offering tax incentives for investments in Delaware. 25 communities throughout the first state have been designated as “Opportunity Zones” by the US Department of Treasury. The tracts are located from Claymont to Laurel, and qualified investments in the areas will be eligible for federal tax incentives. Many of the locations are within…
Read MoreDelaware Forest Service tree projects coming to Sussex County
Delaware Forest Service awards $58,000 for 16 tree planting projects across the state. Projects will focus on tree planting or tree management, which DFS Urban and Community Forestry Director Kesha Braunskill says will bring communities together and build awareness about the benefits of increasing tree canopies. Over half of the grant funding is going to…
Read MoreOpioid prescriptions dropping in Delaware as state monitors doctors
Opioid prescriptions in Delaware continue to fall. The state says there were 14 percent fewer prescriptions written during the first quarter of this year compared with 2017. The drops come after new legislation took effect last April to more closely monitor the amount of painkillers prescribed by doctors. Officials say fewer prescriptions means fewer pills…
Read MoreDE considers ending exceptions to child marriage laws
Delaware lawmakers to vote on a bill that would ban child marriage in the state. The legislation would prevent marriages where one future spouse is 17 or younger. While current law requires individuals to be 18 to marry, Family Court judges are able to grant exceptions. According to Unchained At Last, 200 Delaware minors were…
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