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Warrior Beach Week Will Be Back In Sept. ’22
After a two-year suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic, a program that brings wounded veterans and their families to Bethany Beach for a week will resume in September. According to Annette Reeping of Operation SEAs the Day, Warrior Beach Week will be pretty much back to normal, with beach activities, horseback riding, golf, and flag-waving crowds.…
Read MoreDel. Bill Addresses Access To Abortion Medications
Physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses would be permitted to prescribe approved medications for termination of a pregnancy in Delaware, under a bill that has passed the State Senate.The sponsors said this legislation addresses a provision in the state code that allows only qualified physicians to prescribe and administer abortion medications. Requirements surrounding these…
Read MoreLandlord-Tenant Dispute Leads To Man’s Arrest For Aggravated Menacing, Terroristic Threatening
A landlord-tenant dispute results in a Rehoboth Beach man’s arrest for aggravated menacing and terroristic threatening.According to Delaware State Police, troopers were called to a property in the area this week where 70-year-old James Harding and a family member were involved in a disagreement with tenants.State Police say Harding pointed a gun at a 39-year-old…
Read MoreMd. Gas Tax Holiday Extension Amendment Fails To Pass
Drivers who fuel up in Maryland could face a 36-cent price hike, if the gas tax holiday is not extended past April 16th.Republicans in the House Thursday pressed their Democratic colleagues to approve a 45-day extension of the gas tax holiday that took effect last month. An amendment to do so was presented on the…
Read MoreDel. Realty Transfer Tax Could Be Reduced Under New Legislation
Delaware’s realty transfer tax would be reduced by 25-percent under a bill with bipartisan sponsorship in the General Assembly. (HB 358)The transfer tax, which is typically split between the buyer and seller of a home, was increased five years ago during difficult economic times that faced the state.The measure has 15 Republican sponsors and 13…
Read MoreDel. Rebate Program Advances In General Assembly
A program to make direct one-time payments to Delawareans of $300 is halfway through being approved by the General Assembly.The 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program (HB 360) was overwhelmingly approved in the House of Representatives Thursday. It was introduced just a few days earlier, with the goal of helping hundreds of thousands of people meet…
Read MoreDNREC Releases Report On Offshore Wind Power Opportunities, Challenges
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources released a report Thursday that explores the possibilities of the state entering the growing offshore wind industry, as well as challenges. The study was prepared by University of Delaware researchers and DNREC, according to Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin. Garvin last year asked UD’s Special Initiative on Offshore Wind…
Read MoreSalisbury Creates Arts, Business & Culture Development Department, Hires Director
The City of Salisbury has hired a Director for its new Arts, Business and Culture Development Department, which will go about producing “signature events, facilitating business incentives, and collaborating with stakeholders, working as the bridge between arts, business and culture.” Allen Swiger has ten years of management and local government experience, and most recently has…
Read MoreMilford Industrial-Business Park Plan Gets A Boost
The City of Milford is getting $100,000 for site readiness from the Delaware Council on Development Finance to develop a plot of land at Route 14 and Route 15 for industrial-and-business use.The Delaware Division of Small Business established a site readiness fund to assist local projects that involve economic growth and job creation. Money for…
Read MoreWanted Seaford Man Arrested On Drug Charges
A Seaford man who was found to be wanted for felony warrants has been arrested for drug charges.Seaford Police said an officer made a traffic stop on Norman Eskridge Highway after checking a vehicle’s registration and discovering that the owner was wanted for arrest. The smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to Seaford…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Name Teacher of the Year
A high school science teacher has been named Wicomico Teacher of the Year for 2022-23.Rebecca Mathews has been teaching at Wicomico High School since 2014. Mathews also advises the Student Government Association, National Honor Society and other activities, and is involved with after school tutoring, evening high school and other programs that intend to ensure…
Read MoreConvicted Rapist Reaches Plea Agreement In Remaining Cases
(photo is WGMD archive photo) A plea agreement will resolve remaining rape cases against a man who has already been sentenced to prison for sex offenses.Clay Conaway was in Sussex County Superior Court Wednesday. According to Attorney General Kathy Jennings, in a statement, the court imposed a protective order in the case so more will…
Read MoreSalisbury WIN – Water Incentive Program – Introduced
Salisbury is opening a new Water Incentive Program to help individuals and families afford their water and / or sewer bills.The WIN program will consider applications for one-tine payment assistance of up to $2,000.Mayor Jake Day said this will help to lighten the financial load for for renters and homeowners who meet certain income guidelines.鈥淲e…
Read MoreDel. Civics Education Bill Gets Hearing In Senate Committee
Legislation to require that Delaware students in grades ten and twelve be assessed in US history, government and civics will be considered in the Senate Education Committee today (Wednesday).The bill (SB 232) is sponsored by State Senator Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford. The requirement would take effect with the 2023-24 academic year.The civics assessment would cover: The…
Read MoreLaurel Police Search For Suspect In Theft / Forgery Investigation
Laurel Police are searching for a Dover man in connection with theft, forgery and conspiracy.Police said 34-year-old Anthony J. Oscar was identified as the primary suspect in a felony investigation at Bank of Delmarva on East Market Street.Laurel Police said Oscar is also wanted by Seaford Police for similar charges and by Kent County Court…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Millsboro man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop just after midnight Tuesday. Delaware State Police spotted a car southbound on Route 113 near Delaware Avenue not able to stay within a lane of travel and stopped the vehicle. After contacting the driver, 20 year old Amir Harris, the…
Read More2 Incumbents, 1 Candidate Elected To Blades Town Council
Voters in Blades have re-elected two members of Town Council in an election for three positions this week. Pierre Gaither Senior and Donald Trice will be sworn in to new terms Monday, April 11th. They will be joined by Nancy McAdams, who was the top vote-getter. Lee Benningfield finished out of the running. Results as…
Read MoreOCPD Announces Results of Traffic Safety Campaign On 142nd St. Corridor
Ocean City Police focused attention recently on speeding along the 142nd Street Corridor in a neighborhood between Coastal Highway and Route 54.According to police, during late February and through March, members of the Traffic Safety Unit and patrols issued 13 speeding citations and three warnings, plus citations and warnings for other violations.One person was also…
Read MoreSnow Hill Ballot Set For May 3rd Election
The ballot is set for the Town of Snow Hill Election May 3rd.Current Eastern District Council member Rob Hall and former Council member Mike Pruitt are running for mayor. Dave Burt and Janet Simpson are the candidates for Eastern District Council.Snow Hill residents may request an absentee ballot from town hall. The deadline to apply…
Read MoreNeed A Passport? Seaford District Library Can Help
If you have international travel plans and are in need of a passport or a renewal, you may want to travel to the Seaford District Library. The library has been accredited by the U.S. Department of State to accommodate passport applicants. Personnel recently went through a certification process. “Our post office closes their offices early…
Read MoreSeaford Traffic Stop Leads To Laurel Man’s Arrest On Weapons / Drug Charges
A man who was pulled over by Seaford Police during a traffic stop for a window tint violation is facing drugs-and-weapons charges.Seaford Police said 44-year-old Carlo Munoz-Barreto of Laurel was found to be wanted for arrest by Delaware State Police when he was stopped on South Market Street. At the time, Police saw a handgun…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Congressional Map Becomes Law, But What’s Next?
“A tremendous victory for Democracy” is how Maryland Governor Larry Hogan described the development that led to final enactment of a Congressional district map.Hogan, House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson signed the legislation creating the map into law after Democratic Attorney General Brian Frosh dropped an appeal of a court ruling that…
Read MoreDE Volunteer Firefighters Association Warns of Donation Scam
Lately, the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association has been inundated with people calling or sending mailings for donations for firefighter support or other names giving the impression they are representing firefighters or families of firefighters. Please think twice and check before you send them your money. The Volunteer Fire Companies in Delaware usually do not call…
Read MoreFire Guts Milford Home; One Person Injured
One man suffered burn injuries and was flown to a hospital for treatment from the scene of a house fire in Milford early Monday. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Carlisle Fire Company, the fire broke out in the 700-block of Cicada Lane just off Bay Road (Route 1) at about…
Read MorePole Building Fire In Federalsburg Under Investigation
A pole building fire in Federalsburg is under investigation. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire in a 24-foot-by-30-foot pole building in the 4,900-block of Long Swamp Road was reported Sunday at about 2:12 a.m. by someone who was passing by. Damage to the structure is estimated at $20,000, and $5,000 to…
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