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Independence Day Travel Tips
Vehicles, cyclists, scooters and pedestrians will all be on the move this weekend. DelDOT urges drivers and everyone to proceed with caution and to expect congestion.To date, there have been 75 crash-related fatalities in Delaware this year, a 40% increase over the same time of last year. “No matter how you plan to get around…
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap: 151st Del. General Assembly Concludes
The curtain has come down on the 151st Delaware General Assembly.Members of the House and Senate stayed in session after midnight to meet constitutional requirements to have a special session if it’s necessary. “We’ve done a lot this legislative session to move the state forward,” Governor John Carney said. “We’ve signed a sustainable budget. We…
Read MoreTrial of Auditor McGuiness Goes to Jury
Jury deliberations are underway in the trial of Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness.The Jury in Kent County Superior Court got the case Thursday afternoon.The panel started deliberations and will return today.McGuiness is charged with felony theft, felony intimidation, contract structuring, official misconduct and conflict of interest.
Read MoreDel. Grants-in-Aid Packages Totals $69.1-Million
On the final day of the Delaware General Assembly session, lawmakers approved a Grants-in-Aid bill that sets a new record: $69.1-million. The annual part of the budget provides funding for fire companies, EMS squads, senior centers, veterans groups and other community organizations and non-profits. Organizations are involved in a wide range of services: mental health…
Read MoreDel. Launches Solar Program For Low-to-Moderate Income Homeowners
Delaware low- to moderate-income homeowners may qualify to get assistance with the cost of installing solar panels.The Delaware Department of Natural Resources plans to introduce a new two-year pilot program this Friday, July 1st.“DNREC’s Green Energy Program has helped thousands of Delawareans make the switch to solar power, but installation costs continue to be an…
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect Arrested In Connection With Ocean City Triple-Stabbing
A Ridgley, Maryland man has been arrested in connection with a triple-stabbing in Ocean City in the area of Wicomico Street and Atlantic Avenue.Police said Thursday that all three of the young male victims have since been released from hospitals.Two suspects ran north on the boardwalk as officers arrived that night. A 17-year-old juvenile who…
Read MoreDel. State Police Issue Warnings About Crypto-Scams
The spread of cryptocurrency has also led to more scams, according to Delaware State Police. Police said Thursday that they are seeing an increase in scams involving the use of crypto ATM machines and fraudulent Q.R. codes. People are being leveraged to send money in these forms of payments during schemes that may include impersonation…
Read MoreVIDEO | “We Are Not Waiting To Do What’s Right” – Gov. Carney Signs 6 Gun-Related Bills
As he was surrounded by lawmakers, Cabinet members, Delaware community leaders and advocates, Governor Carney delivered a message Thursday as he signed six gun-related bills into law: “We have an obligation to do everything we can to prevent tragedies like we’ve seen around the county from happening here in Delaware. We are not waiting to…
Read MoreDel. Begins Mortgage Relief Program
Delaware has opened a mortgage relief program.Eligible households who have experienced a COVID-19-related financial hardship that led to mortgage delinquency or forbearance can apply for financial assistance, according to the Delaware State Housing Authority. Up to $40,000 is available to cover delinquencies in mortgage payments, property taxes, utility bills, condominium association fees or homeowner insurance.…
Read MoreDel. Public Advocate Files To Seek Tidewater Utilities Rate Reduction
The Delaware Division of the Public Advocate is petitioning with the Public Service Commission to decrease the rates of all Tidewater Utilities customers by about eight-percent. Tidewater serves about 47,000 customers in parts of Sussex, Kent and New Castle Counties.In its filing, DPA states that Tidewater has been “over-earning” – -exceeding its Commission-approved rate of…
Read MoreFire Officials: Don’t Blow It With Fireworks Safety
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Delawareans to play it safe as Independence Day approaches.Most consumer fireworks are illegal to possess and use. Also, sparklers and other novelty items may be set off on July 4th only.Fireworks that launch into the air and explode are illegal in The First State. Firecrackers and bottle rockets…
Read MoreVote-by-Mail Legislation Gets Final Approval in Del. General Assembly
Delawareans will be able to vote by mail, if they choose to do so and request a ballot, under legislation that’s been given final approval by the Delaware General Assembly (Senate Bill 320).Voters would send back the application, either online or by mail, and would receive a ballot that could be mailed, deposited in a…
Read MoreRaccoon in Salisbury Tests Positive for Rabies
A raccoon in Salisbury has tested positive for rabies.According to the Wicomico County health Department, the rabid raccoon was in the area of Montrose Drive and Johnson Road.Residents and visitors in the area are advised to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid any contact with wild or stray animals. Rabies is fatal if…
Read MoreRehoboth’s Dolle’s Sign Finally Has Its New Home!
The long-awaited installation of the Dolle’s sign on the Rehoboth Beach Museum was completed Wednesday afternoon with a brief ceremony. More than 250 donors contributed $35,000 to fund the installation on the canal side of the city-owned building. The Dolle’s sign arrival at the Rehoboth Beach Museum offers a very large example of the power…
Read MoreDel. Chancery Court Backs State Challenge Of Seaford Ordinance Concerning Disposal Of Fetal Remains
The City of Seaford’s much-discussed ordinance that attempted to require that remains following the termination of a pregnancy be buried or cremated has been overturned in a Delaware Chancery Court ruling released Wednesday. City officials who supported the ordinance said the goal was to provide dignified treatment of remains and that it was not an…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Adopts 2020 Comprehensive Plan In 2022
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners have voted unanimously to adopt the city’s 2020 Comprehensive Development plan. The plan goes to the governor for certification.The process was delayed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is the result of at least 18 planning commission and board of commissioners public meetings. Commissioners are expected to meet in the…
Read MoreWhat’s In The Del. FY ’23 Bond Bill?
The Fiscal Year 2023 Delaware Capital Budget, known as the Bond Bill, is making its way through the General Assembly.The House has approved a state-record capital budget of $1.4-billion. It funds school construction projects in all three counties, transportation projects and initiatives to protect Delaware’s natural resources.$90-million is contained for the Community Reinvestment and Redevelopment…
Read MoreNew Warden Appointed For Sussex Correctional Institution
Sussex Correctional Institution will get a new Warden.Scott Ceresini succeeds SCI Warden Truman Mears, who retired last month after 33 years with the Delaware Department of Correction. Mears had been warden at SCI since January 2020.Ceresini has been serving as Kent County Community Corrections Warden and is an 18-year DOC veteran. “Warden Ceresini is a…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Addresses Concerns Following US Supreme Court Dobbs Ruling
In the wake of the US Supreme Court Dobbs decision that overturns Roe v. Wade, Delaware lawmakers have passed legislation that would expand access to abortion services and enhance protections for abortion providers and patients who seek an abortion.Under House Bill 455, advanced practice registered nurses would be able to perform abortions, in alignment with…
Read MoreSussex Co. Council Allocates $7.5-Million in ARPA Funds
Sussex County Council has voted to allocate more than $7.5-million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for healthcare, housing and human services-related programs.A dozen entities will receive portions of the funding, which is required under the act to assist such programs in the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.Groups that create affordable housing in southern…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Dies In Crash On Route 12
Dolle’s Sign Goes Up For Display At Rehoboth Beach History Museum
The iconic Dolle’s Candy sign will be on full display for the first time since it was taken down from its perch on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk last December.The sign will be installed today (Wednesday) on the western side of the Rehoboth Beach History Museum.Tom Ibach donated the sign to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society…
Read MoreBody Found in Woods near Laurel
State troopers are investigating after a decomposed male body was discovered in the woods. The discovery was made around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday behind some chicken houses in the 12900 block of Trussum Pond Road which is southeast of Laurel.
Read MoreThis is Why Louisiana Environmentalists Have Arrived in Rehoboth
A group of environmental activists came to the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand early Tuesday afternoon to express their concerns regarding the fossil fuel industry which is proposing to build new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals along the Louisiana coast. “We have traveled over 1500 miles to be here for a very, very important reason and that…
Read MoreGov. Carney Signs Del. FY ’23 Operating Budget
The Delaware Fiscal Year 2023 operation budget is in place for the new fiscal year that begins Friday. Governor John Carney signed the budget into law Tuesday. According to the Governor, the spending plan is sustainable and makes investments into public schools and education programming, contains pay increases for state employees and public school transportation…
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