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Local governors ask for exemptions from Offshore Drilling Plan
After Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced Florida would be given a special exemption from President Donald Trump’s Offshore Drilling Plan, many other states started lining up as well. Delaware Governor John Carney, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, governors of New York, California and other states have all made statements seeking similar exemptions.
Read MoreRehoboth ocean outfall permit challenge dismissed
DNREC has rejected the remaining appeal challenging the permits authorizing Rehoboth’s construction of an ocean outfall. The appeal was brought by Suzanne Thurman, executive director of MERR, arguing the construction of the outfall should be delayed ensure the project complies with the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act. Mayor Paul Kuhns said,…
Read MoreRoad closure in Milton on Thursday (1/11)
Town officials in Milton are alerting residents a portion of Village Center Boulevard will be closed today due to water service repair. They say the work will take place between 7:30am and 5:00pm, and will close Village Center Boulevard between Acre Lane and Fulham Drive. Once the water service repair is complete, Village Center Boulevard…
Read MoreDelaware Senate confirms head of Human Resources Department
Yesterday, the Delaware State Senate confirmed Saundra Ross Johnson to be the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources. In July Governor John Carney appointed Johnson to be head of the newly created agency to help confront issues important to state employees, and improve delivery of human resources services. Since 2009 Johnson has been the…
Read MoreDelaware congressmen oppose bi-partisan bankruptcy bill
Delaware’s federal delegation is opposing a bi-partisan bill that would restrict a business’ venue options when filing for bankruptcy. The bill was proposed by Texas senator John Cornryn and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. According to Law 360, the legislation would force companies to file for bankruptcy in the state where they conduct most of their…
Read MoreSussex Central HS sustains damage during blizzard
The blizzard of 2018 causes some extensive damages to Sussex Central High School. The Coastal Point reporting a pipe burst in the school over the weekend, leading to a partial ceiling collapse and flooding. School officials say damages were mostly contained to hallways, and worked to clean up the mess on Monday. They say it…
Read MoreDelaware DMV announces new online services
Delaware DMV customers can now re-new their license or ID online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The changes come about 4 months after the governor signed a law allowing licenses to be renewed with electronic signatures. Previously, signatures had to be in pen and ink, forcing people to take a trip to…
Read MoreHarrington Police Department offering active shooter training
Harrington Police Department is the latest local police department to offer free active shooter training. After a mass-shooting in a Texas church last November rocked faith leaders across the country, the Milford Chronicle is reporting the Harrington Police Department will offer active shooter training this Saturday at the Harrington Baptist church for local churches and…
Read MoreDelaware State Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Chairman
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has a new Chairman of the Board. Yesterday, the chamber announced its members elected a new chairman: Delmarva Power region president, Gary Stockbridge. Stockbridge is also a member of the governor’s Energy Advisory Board is chairman of Delaware’s Workforce Investment Board, the Vision Coalition Leadership Team and heads the…
Read MoreDNREC: Toxic releases throughout state reduced in 2016
DNREC’s Emergency Prevention and Response Section released its annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data report from Delaware’s industrial facilities which shows progress in reducing toxic releases into the environment in Delaware. Total onsite releases were down 27 percent in Delaware for 2016 – with releases to land down 24 percent, releases to air down 23…
Read MoreCape May-Lewes Ferry Resumes Limited Operations Wednesday, Jan 10
Warmer temperatures and ice breaking efforts undertaken Tuesday have been beneficial and Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials plan to resume limited operations Wednesday, January 10 with one departure from each terminal. They plan to sail at 2:30pm out of Cape May and 4:15pm out of Lewes. Please note that due to low water in the canal…
Read MoreSussex County Council Votes No on Right To Work
A proposed ordinance that would allow Sussex County to become a Right To Work County has been voted down by the Sussex County Council. the vote was 4 to 1 – with Councilman Rob Arlett the only member in support, however Councilman George Cole, who voted no – told the council that if there was…
Read MoreIndian River VFC: Remember to dig out hydrants
Local fire departments are reminding residents that along with sidewalks and driveways, they should dig out their fire hydrants. They may be encased in snowdrifts right now, but Indian River VFC says a 3 foot radius should be cleared to help firefighters quickly access hydrants during an emergency.
Read MoreDE Man wins $250,000 in Cash Instant Game
A Delaware man is starting 2018 with a little more money in his pocket. Delaware Lottery officials say the purchased 6 tickets from Concord Liquor in Seaford – and one of them turned out to be a $250,000 Cash Instant Game winner! The winner says he doesn’t plan to share the news with anyone but…
Read MoreOcean View Man Dies After Frankford Crash
An Ocean View man is dead after a crash on Route 113 at Daisy Road in Frankford. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say that just after 11am an 87 year old man from Ocean View driving a Trailblazer was on Daisy Road and failed to stop for a stop sign – into the…
Read MoreHome at Villages of Red Mill Pond Destroyed by Fire
A home in the Villages of Red Mill Pond near Lewes was destroyed by fire this morning. Firefighters were called just before 10am and found the home fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. Two residents were taken to Beebe Medical Center with smoke inhalation – and a 73 year old man was admitted to…
Read MoreSprinkler & Pipe Issues Bring Fire Crews to Beebe Medical Center
Fire crews were called to the main campus of Beebe Medical Center in Lewes just before 5pm Sunday. Beebe officials say alarms and sprinklers activated in the west portion of the center on Savannah Road as well as in a building on the north of the campus that isn’t involved in patient care. A broken…
Read MoreWINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MONDAY NIGHT
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…A wintry mix of precipitation is expected. Periods of light freezing rain, sleet, snow and rain are anticipated. A few hundredths of an inch of ice will likely accumulate on untreated roads and walkways. Also, there may be a very…
Read MoreUPDATED: Georgetown Snow Emergency Plan Lifted at Noon Sunday
UPDATED – Sunday, 12pm – At 12:00 NOON, today, January 7, 2018, the Town of Georgetown will lift all parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes. Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the extreme cold temperatures. Residents with questions about snow emergency…
Read MoreCape May-Lewes Ferry Schedule Suspended thru Monday Morning
Operations for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry have again been suspended for today and through Monday morning and the 12:15pm Lewes departure. The current conditions and anticipated frigid temperatures today are causing ice building up in the bay. If you plan to use the ferry – call the guest services center at 800 64-FERRY to see…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico County Snow Emergency Plan LIFTED
UPDATED: The MSP has lifted the Storm Emergency Plan for Wicomico County, however the Governor’s State of Emergency remains in effect. ======================================================== Due to the recent weather The Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack has activated the agency Snow Emergency Plan. Once the snow Emergency plan is in effect Maryland State Law requires certain precautions. Some…
Read MoreUPDATED: Snow Emergency Plans Lifted for Worcester & Wicomico Counties
The Maryland State Police have lifted the snow emergency plans in Worcester and Wicomico Counties, however the state of emergency declared by Governor Hogan on Wednesday remains in effect. Police in both counties urge drivers to use common sense and drive carefully. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination – and let family or…
Read MoreWind Chill Advisory Until 10am Sunday
WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 to 15 below zero. * WHERE…Most of New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania and Delmarva. * WHEN…Through Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gov Carney Ends State of Emergency in Sussex County; Driving Ban Lifted at Noon
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has terminated the State of Emergency in Sussex County. Governor Carney urges drivers to continue exercising caution on roadways. A wind chill advisory remains in effect across Delaware until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Delaware continues to experience the coldest temperatures of the winter, and many Code…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delmarva Blizzard Update – Friday
Friday, 6:30am – The snow has ended – now the digging out begins. Snow plows have been out since the snow began falling working to clear the roads, however with the high winds, the snow is drifting back onto the roads that were just cleared. While primary roads are passable – secondary roads and most…
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