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USDA offering Delmarva farmers, landowners money to preserve American Black Duck
The USDA want to give money to Delmarva farmers and landowners interested in helping restore habitats for the American Black Duck. Officials say areas of southwestern Sussex County and northern Wicomico County are top priorities for habitat restoration and enhancement, while Coastal areas are being targeted for protection. Available funding will go to restore tidal,…
Read MoreMilford councilman files to run for Mayoral seat
Milford City Councilman Archie Campbell has filed to run for Mayor of the City. Campbell has been a city council member for the past 2 years representing Ward 1; before that he spent 7 years on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission. The Milford Chronicle reporting Campbell filed official paperwork on Thursday to run for…
Read MoreRoadwork on Route 1 closing lanes this weekend
Roadwork this weekend in Little Heaven will close northbound lanes on Route 1. DelDOT saying lane closures will begin tonight (Friday night) at 9 PM and last through 9 PM Saturday. Crews will be working on an overpass near Barratts Chapel Road. There will also be lane closures on Monday and Tuesday during the day.…
Read MoreMD reaches agreement with two healthcare unions
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan reaching an agreement with Maryland Professional Employees council and American Federation of Teachers Healthcare Union on Wednesday. The new agreements include benefits like two percent cost of living adjustment, various enhancements and retention bonuses, and $500 in tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
Read MoreLong term roadwork begins on Seashore Hwy in Georgetown
Long term roadwork in Georgetown beginning this weekend. Crews will be working to widen and improve a couple right hand turn lanes on Seashore Highway in between Route 113 and Vaughn Road. The work will cause temporary closures of the turn lanes lasting until June. Officials say traffic moving East will eventually be detoured onto…
Read MoreHouse guests rob a vacationing Seaford man
Ben Franklin once said, “Guests, like fish, begin to smell after 3 days.” One Seaford man is learning that the hard way. The man went out of town for a couple weeks, and decided to let Marissa Schurman of Milford stay in his house. Schurman, in turn, invited her boyfriend, Roland Wainwright of Frederica, to…
Read MoreKent County looking for feedback on 2018 Comprehensive Plan
Kent County Levy Court is asking for your input on the county’s 2018 comprehensive plan. In an online survey, the county is getting input from residents and stakeholders regarding economic development, housing priorities, and recommendations on schools, parks and public safety, among other options. The county released the first draft of its comprehensive plan last…
Read MoreFarmer’s markets bring in over $3 million to DE farmers
It was a farmer’s market this year, at least at Delaware’s Farmers Markets. Delaware Department of Agriculture reporting 2017 had the second highest sales at farmers markets since stats began. Last year, producers recorded over $3 million in sales throughout 21 community-run farmers markets in the state. Officials say fresh produce was the most popular…
Read MoreDNREC to hunters: Take your deer stands home
With the 2017/2018 hunting season over, hunters are being reminded to remove their deer stands from Delaware State Parks. DNREC Habitat Conservation and Management program manager Craig Rhoads says portable stands need to be taken down for safety reasons, and to help with wildlife management activities. Rhoads warning hunters that any deer stands left in…
Read MoreDPH: Flu season rages on, 11th death recorded Delaware
Delaware records its 11th death from the flu this year, and the first death of an otherwise healthy person. Delaware’s Division of Public Health saying a 47-year old woman from New Castle County did not have any underlying health issues—however, officials say she did not get a flu vaccine this year. There is no end…
Read MoreClickety clickety clack: MD Del. proposes legalizing in-home dice games
Delegate Mary Beth Carozza isn’t playing around. She thinks people should be able to gamble on dice games in their homes, like poker and mahjong players do. Delegate Carozza introduced a bill in the State House Wednesday to include the dice game Bunco with other legalized in-home card games. Current Maryland law allows people over…
Read MoreOne of the oldest mares on Assateague Island euthanized
One of the oldest mares on Assateague Island was euthanized on Tuesday. Officials with the National Park Service saying the 31-year old mare Miss T was unable to stand. Miss T lived most of her life in the developed area, near the bayside campgrounds. Rangers believe her condition was a natural end-of-life scenario that faces…
Read MoreSanfillipo Road in Bridgeville closing until mid-March
In Bridgeville – Sanfillipo Road is closing for the next month. DelDOT crews will be working on upgrading the Route 404 / Route 18 intersection, and as a result will be closing Sanfillipo Road in between Route 404 and Eskridge Road. The road closure begins today, and work should be wrapped up by mid-March. Motorists…
Read MoreDE Lt. Gov. in Gehttps://www.gmd.com/wp-admin/edit.phporgetown discussing mental health, addiction Thursday night
A community meeting on mental health and addiction is being held in Georgetown tonight. Its part of a slate of meetings statewide being held by Lt Governor Bethany Hall Long as she begins the process of spearheading the Behavioral Health Consortium. The group is tasked with oversight of behavioral health and substance abuse treatment in…
Read MoreOld chemicals, a new water filter, and lingering questions for residents of Blades
At the Blades Volunteer Fire Hall last night, concerned residents gathered to hear updates from DNREC and Public Health officials about the contaminated drinking water in town. Most people expressed concerns the contaminated drinking water could cause health defects, like cancer. However, officials stressed the amount of chemicals in the water is very low. “Just…
Read MoreEx-Dover police officer cleared of brutality hired in Maryland
A Dover Police officer forced into retirement after a video surfaced of him kicking a suspect in the jaw has found employment on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Thomas Webster IV was acquitted of charges in 2015 after alleged police brutality was caught on the officer’s dashboard cam. Months after he was cleared, Webster took a $230,000…
Read MoreDelmarva Power: Valentine’s Day gifts can spark electrical outages
Its Valentine’s Day, and many people will get that special electric feeling when exchanging gifts with their secret admirers. However, Delmarva Power wants you to keep its electricity flowing smoothly. That’s why they’re warning people to keep a tight grip on any foil balloons you may give or receive. Those shimmery, crinkly balloons can lead…
Read MoreDSP: Citizen’s Police Academy accepting Spring applications
Delaware State Police is inviting you to learn about a day in the life of a state trooper. The 2018 Citizens police academy will take place over the course of 8 weeks from March to May at the state police barracks in Camden.  You’ll learn about criminal investigations, special units and operations, and even get…
Read MoreDSP: Two armed robberies in Kent County Tuesday night connected
Delaware State Police investigating 2 home invasions in Kent County early Tuesday morning. Just after midnight, a couple sleeping in their home on Sandalwood drive woke up after hearing loud noises. It was 4 masked gunmen, who demanded drugs and money from the pair. The victims gave up their video game console, a small safe,…
Read MoreMaryland commences “Year of Frederick Douglass”
2018 is the Year of Frederick Douglass. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan making the proclamation yesterday in order to celebrate the Eastern Shore native’s 200th birthday, which is today. Maryland’s Lt Governor, Officials from Talbot County, and descendent of Douglass will gather today for the groundbreaking of a new park in Queen Anne, called: “Frederick Douglass…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sanfilippo Road closing MONDAY until March
UPDATE 2/16 –Â Construction on Sanfillipo Road is being delayed until Monday. Work was supposed to begin yesterday, but signage boards have been changed and the road remains open. No word on what caused the construction delay. ================================================== Sanfilippo Road in Bridgeville is closing tomorrow between Route 404 and Eskridge road for the next month. DelDOT…
Read MoreDE Governor hosting technology & cyber security town hall
Delaware Governor John Carney hosting a Facebook Live Town Hall Thursday night. Along with Chief Information officer of the Department of Technology and information, the pair will discuss technology in Delaware, including investments in broadband, cybersecurity, and how high tech solutions can help the Delaware workforce and economy. You can ask the governor your pressing…
Read MoreDover City Councilman David Anderson to run for General Assembly
A Dover City Councilman wants to make his way from City Hall to the State House. David Anderson a republican who’s been serving on the Dover City Council since 2011 says he wants to challenge Democrat Representative Sean Lynn for the 31st District, which covers areas in and around Dover. Anderson struck a chord with…
Read MoreFrederica looking for applicants to fill vacant town council seat
The town of Frederica is looking for people interested in serving on Town Council. There is one seat open with one year left in its term that needs to be filled. The town council is accepting letters of intent from interested folks, and will vote to pick a new colleague at their February 21st town…
Read MoreOpen season on Snow Geese until April
It open season for Snow Geese. DNREC Natural Resources Police reminding hunters the Snow Goose Conservation Order began Monday and runs through Friday April 13th. The Order allows used of unplugged shotguns and electronic calls, and there are no daily bag limits. Legal shooting begins a half-hour before sunrise and ends a half hour after…
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