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Md. Health Department Reports 2022’s 1st Heat-Related Death
A 65-year-old man who lived in Baltimore County has died of heat-related causes, according to the Maryland Department of Health. “As this tragedy shows, heat-related illness, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, can result in serious ailments and even death,” Maryland Health Department Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. Jinlene Chan. “During hot weather, Marylanders…
Read MoreAs Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, Marylanders Are Reminded: “Know Your Zone”
June 1st marks the beginning of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management reminds Marylanders as well as visitors to be aware of evacuation routes and to have an emergency plan and kit available. “Hurricane Ida taught us yet again that you don’t need to live in a coastal community to…
Read MoreDel. School Bus Drivers May Get More Pay
Delaware school bus drivers and related school transportation programs will likely get a boost.The Delaware General Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee has voted to allocate $11.7-million to fund an increased minimum hourly rate for bus drivers. A few million more dollars would go toward administrative expenses and increasing the basic maintenance allowance.The recommendations came from the…
Read MoreMd. State Police Remind Marylanders Of New Ghost Gun Law
A new law takes effect in Maryland today, Wednesday June 1st, that requires a personal identification number for all unserialized firearms and unfinished frames and receivers, commonly called ghost guns or build kits.The number can be obtained from any Federal Firearms Licensee who is authorized to provide serial number marking services in compliance with all…
Read MoreNew Castle Co. Attorney / Parent Begins GOP Candidacy For State Auditor
A parent who sued Governor John Carney over his extension of the school mask mandate in February has officially announced her candidacy for Delaware State Auditor.Janice Lorrah, running as a Republican, stated in her announcement that Delaware ranks 47th among 50 states for inefficient use of taxpayer dollars, and is the second-worst state in transparency…
Read MoreTrial Of Auditor Kathy McGuiness Will Relocate, WGMD News Is Told
The trial of Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness looks to be on the move.Sources have told WGMD News that the case will be relocated to Kent County and that the trial would take place in two weeks.A New Castle County grand jury indicted McGuiness last fall for felony theft, intimidation and other offenses in a…
Read MoreHEIGHTENED BIOSECURITY PROTOCOLS REVISED INVOLVING DELAWARE POULTRY FARMS
Current Situation Since the last case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed on March 18, no further cases of HPAI have been identified in the State of Delaware, and all control areas will be released; therefore, beginning on June 1, 2022, the following heightened biosecurity guidance is no longer in place: No person…
Read MoreGround Broken on Park Avenue Relocation Project in Georgetown
Ground has been broken to enter the construction phase of the Park Avenue relocation project in Georgetown. DelDOT officials have been working on this project for a number of years – taking public comment at multiple workshops – including choosing the preferred design option out of six that were presented. This project has been a…
Read MoreDel. Specialty Pollinator Plate Generates Buzz
The Delaware Support Pollinators License Plate has been recognized by the Automobile License Plate Collector’s Association with its Best Plate Award for 2021.The plate has a green background and is decorated with flowers, birds, a butterfly and a bee. The one-time fee of $50 also directs $35 to the DelDOT stewardship office to assist with…
Read MoreHighway Safety Programs in Jeopardy Starting June 1
Police agencies throughout Delaware that have relied on federal funds to enforce important highway safety initiatives will likely find themselves without funding on June 1. This comes just as the programs are in demand with increased summer activity. “It is with extreme disappointment that I must notify you that we are suspending project agreements effective…
Read MoreBellmoor “Golf Cart” Found Abandoned on Beach
Rehoboth Beach police received an odd report that the Bellmoor Inn golf cart (technically a “low-speed vehicle”) had been involved in a hit-and-run on Philadelphia Street around 3 a.m. Monday. It was nowhere to be found! After some investigation, it became apparent that the vehicle had been stolen. Around 4 a.m., the operator running the beach sweeper…
Read MoreRehoboth Police Search for Prolific Graffiti Suspect(s)
Rehoboth Beach police officers have been investigating a widespread graffiti attack that was discovered early last week. What is troubling about this attack is how prolific it was. The vandal or vandals struck a few downtown businesses, some inside and others outside. They also tagged trash cans, parking meter pay stations, benches, street signs, and…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day For Del. Tuesday
Today (Tuesday, May 31st) will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware.Sunshine, soaring temperatures and southwesterly winds are expected to combine to generate ozone production and additional pollutants.Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups such as young children, the elderly and people with heart and/or respiratory conditions. Such individuals…
Read MoreOcean City Honors The Fallen On Memorial Day As It Welcomes Summer Visitors
Ocean City, its visitors and locals remembered the true spirit of Memorial Day during a stirring ceremony Monday to also welcome the unofficial start of summer.Two skydivers from Skydive OC delivered the American flag and Ocean City flag from a height of about 5,000 feet. Mayor Rick Meehan and others also took part in the…
Read MoreGunshots Strike Residence, Parked Vehicle In Ellendale
An Ellendale residence was struck by gunfire over the weekend, and Delaware State Police are investigating the source of the gunshots.Troopers responded Saturday at about 2:40 a.m. to the 14,000-block of South Old State Road.The home was hit by three rounds, and a parked vehicle was struck once. A 62-year-old person at the residence heard…
Read MoreWm Donald Clifton Named New Executive Director of DE Farm Bureau
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced farmer Wm. Donald Clifton, II, as its new executive director. Don Clifton brings a variety of farming and agribusiness experience into his new position. The Clifton family has grown grains and soybeans, and processed vegetables in northeast Sussex County since the 1920s. In addition, they operated Clifton Canning Company,…
Read MoreMilford Police Investigate Video Posted from School Property
Milford Police were called after a video was posted on Instagram of the student holding a few bullets. Police did investigate and tell the Talk of Delmarva that it appears the student had the ammunition in the truck after target shooting recently. Police say no weapons were on school property – no threats were made…
Read MoreMEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS ON DELMARVA
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS FRIDAY, MAY 27 FENWICK ISLAND – 5:30pm – Town of Fenwick Island will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony following the regular Town Council meeting. Anyone wanting to recognize during this ceremony, family or friends who served in a military branch of service, past or present, should send those names along with…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Felony Drug Charges after Chase in Kent County
Delaware State Police have arrested two from Felton on felony drug and other offenses after a chase Thursday night in Kent County. Police spotted 56 year old Arthur Bentley and 35 year old Stephanie Evans in a Toyota van just before 11:30 Thursday night east of Woodside – both have several outstanding warrants. Police initiated…
Read MoreJFC Approves Funding Increase for Childcare Assistance for Low-Income Families
The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee has approved a substantial increase in funding for a program to assist low-income families with childcare expenses. The Joint Finance Committee, a 12-member panel of representatives and senators from both parties charged with drafting the state’s operating budget, voted to add $18.9 million to Delaware’s Purchase of Care program, an…
Read MoreFood Bank of Del., DoorDash Begin Downstate Deliveries
The Food Bank of Delaware is partnering with DoorDash to make deliveries in portions of Sussex and Kent Counties.People within a 15-mile radius of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Branch can go online and place an order for a free delivery, which comes within an hour.“We are thrilled to announce an expansion of this…
Read MoreDel. Department Of Correction Revises Visitation Policies Due To Community Rates Of COVID-19
The Delaware Department of Correction is placing limitations on visits with inmates at Level Five prison facilities and Level Four work release and violation of probation facilities, due to increasing cases of COVID-19 in the community and to reduce the risk of transmission among the inmate population and staff.Visits are currently limited to one adult…
Read MoreWoman, Child Hospitalized Following Chemical Reaction At West OC Motel Pool
A woman and a six-year-old girl required hospital treatment following a hazardous materials incident at a West Ocean City motel.According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office, local firefighters and members of the special Hazards Team responded to the Francis Scott Key Motel on Ocean Gateway Thursday afternoon. The woman and the girl were having…
Read MoreUpdate: Ocean City Summer Kickoff, Memorial Day Observance Rescheduled For Mon. May 30th
Ocean City’s Memorial Day weekend kickoff event has been rescheduled until Monday morning at 11:00.The reason: the possibility of inclement weather and concern for the safety of skydivers.Skydivers will deliver flags onto the beach Monday morning, and a ceremony will honor the fallen who served our country.Other activities will celebrate the start of the summer…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Emergency Order Extended For 30 Days
Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order has been extended for another 30 days.Governor John Carney has taken the action to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs.“Positive cases are increasing here in Delaware and it’s important people stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” Carney said Thursday. “Keep doing…
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