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UPDATED: Power Outage in Ocean Pines & Berlin Areas
UPDATED – 12:15pm – The power is coming back to residents in Ocean Pines and the Friendship area of Berlin. Choptank Electric officials on their Facebook page say the heavy load for lights and heat caused a breaker to open. Power is being restored a little at a time, but should be restored to everyone…
Read MorePedestrian Critical after Hit & Run Near Lincoln
A hit and run crash has left a man in critical condition. Delaware State Police say just after 5:30 last night a 21 year old New Castle man was northbound on Route 113 in Lincoln when he was struck by a vehicle. Police say the vehicle stopped briefly – but then drove off. The victim…
Read MoreDE State Senate Approves 2nd Leg of Constitutional Amendment on Judicial Officer Appointments
Legislation has passed in the Delaware State Senate that would increase the time period in which the Governor and State Senate must appoint a judicial officer following a vacancy of office. This would give the Governor and State Senate more flexibility if a vacancy occurs when the Senate is not in session. This is the…
Read MoreDelaware Looking to Change Senior School Tax Credit
A measure is before the Delaware State House that would amend the senior school tax credit. House Bill 99 would require any resident age of 65 or older from claiming a tax credit against school taxes until they have been a resident of Delaware for at least 10 years – rather than the current 3-years. …
Read MoreBill Introduced in Delaware to Lower Current Tax Rate
Legislation has been introduced into the Delaware General Assembly that will lower the current tax rate by .05% for each personal income tax bracket. The measure also creates a new tax bracket at $125,000 with a rate of 7.05% and an additional bracket at $250,000 with a rate of 7.80%. Also included, a tiered reduction…
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