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‘Bus Stop’ Sculpture Decorates Rehoboth City Hall
The atrium of Rehoboth Beach City Hall now showcases another work of art. It’s a sculpture created by Gary Hughes called “Bus Stop,” and it is just that – depicting three people waiting for a bus. The sculpture is bright white and is made of polyester resin and fiberglass. The Rehoboth Art League and the…
Read MoreCar Slams Into Ocean City 7-11
The 7-11 store in the 2,600-block of Coastal Highway in Ocean City was left with an unexpected drive-through entrance over the weekend, after a car crashed through the front of the store. The incident occurred very early Sunday morning. Several people were temporarily trapped in the vehicle, which was almost entirely in the store before…
Read MoreDewey Beach Officials Take Up 5G Poles Again
Dewey Beach officials may take action today (Monday) to seek more influence over the placement of 5-G cell towers, some of which have gone up where the streets meet the beach. Commissioners met earlier this month and heard from disgruntled members of the public. Providers said the towers are needed to meet times of peak…
Read MoreDelmar Woman Charged with Assault
A Delmar woman has been arrested on charges of felony assault after in incident Thursday night. On Friday, Delaware State Police were called to a home on Saint George Road where they learned the night before 24 year old Michaela Scarborough was in an argument with a 28 year old male acquaintance. The argument escalated…
Read MoreMagnolia Woman Arrested on 4th DUI
Rehoboth Commissioners Approve $27.7-m Budget for FY 2021-22
The Rehoboth Beach commissioners, at their virtual regular meeting Friday, March 19, 2021, voted to approve a $27.7 million balanced budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year that begins April 1, 2021. “Presenting a balanced budget to the Mayor and Commissioners is one of the most important and time-consuming parts of any city administrator’s job,” said City Manager…
Read MoreCORRECTION: DE Extends Filing Deadline for Personal Income Tax Returns to May 17
The deadline for Delaware taxpayers to file and pay their 2020 personal income tax returns to both federal and state governments has been extended from April 15 (Federal) and April 30 (Delaware)* to May 17 for both. This extension does not apply to estimated tax payments made quarterly by individuals – those payments will still…
Read MoreGov Carney & DSHA Announce Reopening of COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
Joined by U.S. Sen. Tom Carper and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on Friday announced the reopening of the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DEHAP), which provides financial assistance for renters affected by COVID-19. Landlords and tenants can apply for assistance beginning Monday, March 22,…
Read MoreGov Carney Extends State of Emergency Another 30 Days
Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “We have expanded vaccine eligibility to get the life-saving COVID-19 vaccine out to more Delawareans in a way that is fast and fair,” said Governor Carney. “But until we can vaccinate…
Read MoreViolent Crime Decreases in Salisbury
Salisbury Police are reporting a significant decrease in violent crime. Since 2010 there’s been a drop of 40% in aggravated assault, a drop of 54% in burglaries and a drop of 73% in robberies. In 2010 Salisbury Police responded to over 2600 Part 1 or serious crimes – that number has fallen in 2020 to…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Burglary Suspects
Your help is needed to identify suspects who are wanted in connection with burglaries of construction sites in the Dover area. Delaware State Police were called to construction sites on Lebanon Road for a reported burglary on March 15th and 16th where they learned that two men entered the property on March 13th and took…
Read MoreDE Senate Approves Minimum Wage Bill
The Delaware State Senate has approved an increase in the minimum wage to $15 by the start of 2025. Senate Bill 15 was amended to show that the minimum wage will remain at $9.25 per hour until January 1, 2022 and then moved to the full Senate for a vote. The minimum wage measure was…
Read MoreDE Marijuana Control Act Would Legalize & Regulate Recreational Pot
Delaware lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to make Delaware the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult users, a measure that would diminish the illegal market while establishing a new industry with good-paying jobs in the First State. House Bill 150, the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, would create a legal framework to regulate the cultivation,…
Read MoreUD Class of 2021 to Graduate In-Person in May; Return to More Traditional Campus in the Fall
Gov Hogan Announces Vaccine Eligibility Timeline for All Marylanders & Other Initiatives
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, the State of Maryland will enter Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan early next week. The governor also announced a series of unique initiatives to ensure vaccine equity and expand the…
Read MoreDEC Approves Rate Changes
Delaware Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors approved rate changes on March 17th for DEC members. On April 1, rates for those served by Delaware Electric Cooperative will fall by three percent, a reduction that will save DEC’s membership $6 million per year. The rate decrease will save the average family using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity about…
Read MoreGov Hogan to Make Announcement Regarding MD’s Vaccine Plan at 2pm
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has officially surpassed the milestone of 2 million coronavirus vaccines administered. The state averages over 43,000 shots per day. Governor Hogan plans to make a major announcement regarding Maryland’s vaccine plan at 2this afternoon. You can hear the Governor’s announcement live on his Facebook page…
Read MoreIndian River Firefighters Called for Oak Orchard Fire
Firefighters from Indian River were called for a structure fire in the area of Oak Orchard and Chief Roads in Oak orchard. Crews arriving at the scene just after 8pm found smoke showing. Firefighters from Lewes and Millsboro were also called to assist and the State Fire Marshal is investigating. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
Read MoreMD Gov Hogan Submits $1.08-B Supplemental Budget for FY 22
Governor Larry Hogan today submitted a $1.08 billion supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2022 that expands critical rental assistance programs, restores key funding for transportation infrastructure projects, and increases funding for minority-serving colleges and universities. Rental Assistance. Based on the recommendations of a bipartisan advisory group, the supplemental budget allocates federal emergency rental assistance of $258 million, including: …
Read MoreDE Seniors 65+ Still Needing Covid-19 Shot – Sign Up for Mass Vax Event this Weekend in Dover
Any individuals 65 and older who live, work or receive their health care in Delaware are invited to sign up to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Dover International Speedway. Seniors who meet this criteria can sign up by going to https://vaccinerequest.delaware.gov/s/schedule. Multiple invitations to individuals remaining on the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Services Set for Floyd Toomey
UPDATED – 03/17/21 – Funeral services have been set for former Dagsboro and Ellendale police chief, Floyd Toomey, who died Sunday – he was 64. Services will be held in the chapel of Short Funeral Services on East Market Street in Georgetown Friday, March 19th at 1pm. Visitation will begin at 11am. Internment and Military…
Read MoreSussex County Council Defers Vote on Bioenergy Conditional Use Application
A public hearing was held before the Sussex County Council for a conditional use application for Bioenergy Development Group to permit the processing and handling of poultry litter to include nutrient recovery for natural gas and electrical generation near Seaford. Multiple people spoke on both sides of the issue – with many environmental groups in…
Read MoreDE State Senate Aproves “Gun Shop Project”
The Delaware State Senate has approved a statewide “Gun Shop Project.” House Bill 55 reaches out to gun shops regarding the role that they can play in suicide prevention. The primary purpose of the bill is to develop, create and provide suicide prevention education materials and training – to be made available for dealers and…
Read MoreWicomico County Health Department Opens Vaccinations to All in Phase 1-C
Seaford Man Wanted for Domestic-Related Felony Charges
Delaware State Police are looking for a Seaford man who is wanted on domestic related felony charges. Police believe 40 year old Quanteve Hanzer is possibly driving a 2013 black Dodge Challenger with Delaware tags. He is black, 5’ 7” and about 180 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Hanzer may be in the…
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