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Delaware Unemployment Rate Remains Steady
Delaware’s seasonal adjusted unemployment rate in December, 2023 was 4.2 %, unchanged from November, 2023. The rate was 4.6% in December, 2022. According to the report, 21,700 Delawareans were unemployed in December, 2023 compared to 23,000 in December, 2022. The U.S. unemployment rate was 3.7% in December, 2023–unchanged from November the same year. in December,…
Read MoreHigher Expected Snowfall Amounts Shift Southward
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency has passed along information from the US National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, saying the expected heaviest snowfall amounts have shifted slightly southward. The greatest amounts are now expected near northern Delaware. Snowfall amounts were also increased by 1-2″ across southern Delaware. A Winter Storm Warning was added to Kent…
Read MoreA Snowy Beach Weekend for President Biden
President Biden is headed to Rehoboth Beach for the weekend. According to the White House the President is set to arrive at his North Shores beach house in Rehoboth Beach around 6:30pm tonight. He is expected to stay at least through Sunday morning.
Read MoreDisruption of Water Service in Georgetown Neighborhood due to Water Leak
Those who live on West Adams Street in Georgetown will experience a disruption of water service due to an unexpected water leak in the area. The water department is working to repair the leak as quickly as possible. Once the leak is repaired the water will be restored. Those with any questions or concerns can…
Read MoreMarydel Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary at Marydel Firehouse
Delaware State Police have arrested a 23-year-old Marydel man for an attempted burglary at the Marydel firehouse. Â Police arrested Daniel Santangelo at a traffic stop on Wednesday. Police say that on December 29th just before midnight, troopers were called to the Marydel Fire Company and learned that several firehouse occupants saw someone running away when…
Read MoreAccidental House Fire Displaces Resident in Dorchester County
The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced occupant of a house in Dorchester County following a fire that occurred this afternoon. The blaze occurred in a two story, wood frame, single family home on Old House Point Road– Fishing Creek. A malfunctioning kerosene heater caused the fire, which started on the kitchen floor. According…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Armed Robbery
The Honorable Kathleen Beckstead, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Maryland today sentenced 54-year-old Milton Lee Harmon, Jr. of Salisbury to 16 years in the Division of Corrections. Ten years of that sentence will be without possibility of parole. Harmon was convicted by a Wicomico County jury on December 6th of Armed…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Guide Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Delaware
With the explosion in the development and use of Artificial Intelligence in the last year, lawmakers announced today new legislation aimed at harnessing the potential of AI while ensuring its safe and responsible utilization within Delaware. Sponsored by State Representative Krista Griffith, House Bill 333 would create the Delaware Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Commission, a formal body…
Read MoreShare of $4 Million USDE Grant to Increase First-Year Student Success at Salisbury University
Salisbury University will receive $216,000 over the next four years to increase retention and success for first-year students, thanks to a nearly $4 million Postsecondary Student Success Grant from the U.S. Department of Education to the University System of Maryland (USM). Its share of the grant is dubbed “Maryland’s ABCs for Student Success: Advising, Belonging…
Read MoreFarm Equipment and Road Safety Topic of Concern for Farmers in Delaware
A single accident involving farm equipment could be devastating to both the farmer and the other driver, according to farmer and Kent County Farm Bureau President Jim Minner. He says it only takes seconds to have a deadly accident and urges motorists that when they see equipment on the road to reduce their speed. Minner…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Laurel Area Road Closure Next Week
In the Laurel area, Dogwood Lane between Old Hickory Road and Airport Road will be closed starting on Monday, January 22nd and continuing through Friday, January 26th -weather permitting- for the installation of a crossroad pipe, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Detour Information: Detour: Motorist traveling southwest on Dogwood Lane will be detoured south on Old…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Postpones State of the State Address
Governor John Carney has postponed the State of the State Address due to illness. The Governor has a fever and mild symptoms but is in good spirits. The Governor’s State of the State Address will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.
Read MoreCoastal DE Towns Protest Against Beach Replenishment Cost Initiative That Would Affect Beachgoers; Suggest Alternatives
Will beachgoers in Delaware see charging for beach access–beach tags or passes? Will they be charged higher parking and shuttle fees? That is what the Association of Coastal Towns communities of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany and Fenwick Island are trying to stop from happening. The initiative that they say DNREC…
Read MoreTwo Delaware Bills Aims to Bring Accountability, Transparency to Campaign Finance Contributions and Reporting
Today, state Representative Eric Morrison filed two bills aimed at increasing public trust and providing accountability and transparency to candidate campaign finance reporting. HB 291 would make it easier to identify illegal campaign contribution activity by requiring a donor’s employer names and job titles in campaign finance reports, prevent candidates from donating prohibited contributions to charitable…
Read MoreTwenty-five Semifinalists Announced for Honor of Wicomico Teacher of the Year
Twenty-five educators from Wicomico County Public Schools have been named semifinalists for Wicomico Teacher of the Year, and have been celebrated in their schools. They now begin the extensive judging process that will lead to the naming of the next Wicomico Teacher of the Year this spring. Semifinalists will participate in a scored Fishbowl public…
Read MoreReform Bills in Delaware Seek to Increase Accountability for Conduct, Spending
House and Senate Republicans are sponsoring three measures requiring lawmakers to be more accountable for their conduct and spending decisions. • House Bill 261 seeks to establish the Office of Legislative Ethics for the General Assembly to ensure that valid allegations of wrongdoing by state legislators are thoroughly investigated. State Representative Mike Smith says his…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Announce Promotion of Captain Christy Ballinger to the Rank of Major
Colonel Melissa Zebley, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, has announced the promotion of Captain Christy Ballinger to the esteemed rank of Major. Assuming the role of Administrative Officer for the division, Major Ballinger brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and exemplary leadership cultivated over her illustrious two-decade career within the Delaware State Police. Over the…
Read MoreSuspended DATE Officer Facing Multiple Felonies in cigarettes-for-drugs Scheme
A suspended officer with Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement faces five felony charges and one misdemeanor charge following a joint investigation by DATE and Delaware State Police. The felony indictment was secured against 33-year-old Joseph Dominic for trading DATE-controlled cigarette cartons to a third party for drugs and money, according to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office.…
Read MoreWorcester County Board of Education President and Vice President Re-Elected; Students Honored at BOE Meeting
At the Worcester County Board of Education meeting this week, during the annual reorganization, Todd Ferrante was re-elected to serve as President and Bill Buchanan was re-elected to serve as Vice President for the calendar year. Also at the meeting, student athletes were honored for their performance during the Fall 2023 sports season and the Math Team…
Read MoreCity of Milford invites Public to Springboard Village Public Hearing
Milford City Council will hear a presentation on Monday, January 22nd from Springboard Collaborative about their plans to bring one of their villages to the City. The public is invited to make public comments at the City Council meeting beginning at 6pm. Springboard villages stabilize and engage those experiencing unsheltered homelessness and economic hardship throughout Delaware, according…
Read MoreDistracted Driving and Occupant Protection Enforcement Effort in Delaware Underway
Over the next several weeks, law enforcement is increasing patrols on Delaware’s roadways to address the issue of distracted driving and to make sure occupants in vehicles are buckled up. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is working alongside state and local law enforcement with the Occupant Protection and Distracted Driving high visibility enforcement effort…
Read MoreUPDATED: Level 1 Driving Warning Rescinded Due to Icing Conditions
UPDATED – 01-17-24 – DEMA is rescinding its Level 1 Driving Warning in #NetDE as of Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 a.m. Thanks to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) crews who have been working through the night to improve road conditions. The warning was issued due to the likelihood of icing occurring on roads…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Moves Forward with Plan to Expand State’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Soon, you’ll see more electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the state of Maryland as the Maryland Department of Transportation charges forward with those plans. The department today issued a Request for Proposals that could provide up to 40 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of Maryland’s plan for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Nominates Terra Taylor as DOC Commissioner
Governor John Carney has announced that he intends to nominate Terra Taylor to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). Taylor’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate. Governor Carney says Terra’s years of experience within the Department of Correction— starting from her time as a Probation Officer to Chief of Community Corrections to Deputy Commissioner to Acting Commissioner—make…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Burglary at Area Business
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Love Nails & Spa on North DuPont Highway in the overnight hours Thursday morning. The investigation began just before 10:00 on January 12th, when Dover Police were called to the business. According to the investigation, at 2:08 a.m., the burglar arrived at the business on foot…
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