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MD State Senator Carozza Speaks Out on Possible State School Board Masking Mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education will is holding a special meeting at 3pm today to discuss statewide school masking requirements. Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza yesterday released a statement that she has pushed for local control and authority when it came to the reopening of businesses, schools and vaccinations. She says that a…
Read MoreMove-In Day at UD
Today and Friday is move-in day at the University of Delaware for first year students. Upper division move-in is Saturday. Everyone should expect extra activity and traffic near the campus residence halls and University officials say Courtney Street will be closed to westbound traffic temporarily to accommodate students moving into Harrington Hall. A reminder –…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire in Federalsburg
Firefighters from Federalsburg were called for a structure fire just be fore 3:30 this morning at 203 South Main Street. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from the building. Fire crews from Hurlock, Blades, Bridgeville and Seaford also responded or provided backup.
Read MoreSeaford Police Investigating Shots Fired Tuesday Night
Seaford Police are investigating a complaint for shots fired Tuesday night in the Woodland Mills Apartment Complex. Police say there are no reports of damage or injuries. The incident occurred around 10:30pm. Anyone with information should contact Seaford Police at 302-629-6645, extension 1218 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
Read MoreDelmarva Power Peak Savings Day
Delmarva Power customers will have an opportunity to save money and energy by reducing their electric use on Thursday, August 26, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. An increased demand for electricity throughout the Mid-Atlantic region is anticipated for Thursday. While the region’s power supply is expected to be sufficient to meet high demand, Delmarva…
Read MoreMove In Day at Salisbury University – Watch for Traffic Detours
Today is move in day at Salisbury University. There is a traffic advisory on Camden Avenue between College Avenue and Pine Bluff Road from 6am till 2pm today as about 800 new students and their parents arrive on campus. Non-university traffic will be detoured away from campus. For University employees who normally park on campus…
Read MoreUPDATED: Former DE Politician Pleads Guilty to Mailing Threatening Communications
UPDATED – 8/26/21 – Former Delawarean Mike Protack has pleaded guilty in the US District Court for the District of Delaware to two counts of mailing threatening communications to Delaware. Court records show that the 63 year old Protack mailed two explicit death threats to a Delawarean in January and February of this year –…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying tonight in Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Wednesday, August 25, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Delmar, Laurel, Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Ellendale, Milton, and Milford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read MoreDEMEC Issues Power Savers Alert Wed, August 25
Power Savers Alert: Due to expected high temperatures and high energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to VOLUNTARILY reduce electric use today, Wednesday, August 25th. Power Saver Hours are from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will…
Read MoreTwo Salisbury Men Indicted for Federal Conspiracy & other Offenses
Two Salisbury men have been indicted for federal conspiracy, wire fraud and identity theft in connection with the theft of at least $900,000 from Shore Appliance where one of the men worked. The 10-count indictment says from mid-September 2016 through March of 2020, 53 year old Stephen Franklin and 46 year old Duane Larmore, who…
Read MoreCrash at Rt 1 & Brick Granary Road Sends 9 to area Hospitals
Nine people were taken to area hospitals after a crash just after 8 last night on Route 1 at Brick Granary Road. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that an RV driven by a New Jersey man was stopped on Brick Granary Road at the stop sign then entered the intersection where it collided with a…
Read MoreDelDOT Brings CTP to Sussex County Council
The latest Capital Transportation Program (CTP) from DelDOT is now available for your review. This CTP covers from FY 23 to FY 28 and includes nine proposed projects in Sussex County that have been added to the plan and will start the design phase during this 5-year time frame. The full CTP includes 106 proposed…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Today Near Millsboro
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the daylight hours on Wednesday, August 25, 2021: Application of Imperium (Deltamethrin) with an airplane (registration number N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Millsboro. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 166, 167, 178, and 179. All insecticides…
Read MoreDE to Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits Today
The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for August to eligible households as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance…
Read MorePlanned Parenthood Clinic Coming to Seaford
A new Planned Parenthood of Delaware clinic will open in Seaford in September. This is the first new center that Planned Parenthood has opened in over 20 years – and will be the first in the county since the Rehoboth location closed in 2011.
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware
Today is a Code Orange Air Quality action day for Delaware with enhanced ozone development expected. These conditions can be unhealthy for sensitive groups – like young children, the elderly and those with heart and/or respiratory conditions, who should limit outdoor activities that require a high level of exertion.
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Thefts from Vehicles in Kent County
Two Harrington men have been arrested for stealing property from unlocked vehicles in Camden and Frederica. Police say the two took money, credit and debit cards, cell phones, identification and a firearm with ammunition and then went to various businesses in Camden and Harrington and used the stolen credit cards. Through their investigation police identified…
Read MoreCity of Lewes Looking for Donation of Christmas Tree
Christmas is still some time off – but the City of Lewes is looking for a donation of a Christmas tree for the upcoming holiday season. The tree should be 30 feet tall and nicely shaped – which will be installed at Zwaanendael Park. If you have a tree that you’d like to see at…
Read MoreDNREC to Lift Advisory on Use of Bird Feeders and Baths
Occurrences of a mysterious songbird illness and mortality event have decreased in the state to the extent that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has lifted an advisory issued in June asking that the public temporarily discontinue use of bird feeders and baths. The advisory was initially issued as a precaution to minimize…
Read MoreIR School Board “No Confidence” in Gov Carney’s Mask Mandate
The Indian River School Board listened to dozens of parents on both sides of the mask issue during Monday night’s school board meeting then the Board voted 9 to 1 on a motion by Dr. Donald Hattier on a vote of “no confidence” regarding the Governor’s mask mandate and the Division of Public Health. The…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Burglary Near Milton
Delaware State Police are investigating a burglary in the Overbrook Shores community near Milton early Monday morning. Police say a female resident was assaulted by a male suspect before he ran from the home. Police ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers – 800-TIP-3333.
Read MoreFelton PD Arrest Out-of-State Fugitive
An out of state fugitive was arrested by Felton Police Saturday after a traffic stop. Police stopped 37 year old Chris Morales of Woodbridge, Virginia for numerous traffic violations and during a computer check learned there was an active warrant with full extradition from Florida, where Morales was wanted for a violation of probation and…
Read MoreDisorderly Man Arrested on Weapons Charges and DUI Near Millsboro
Delaware State Police were called to McDonald’s on Plaza Drive near Long Neck Sunday night for a disorderly person . Police say 53 year old Jacob Burke was being disorderly in the drive-thru when two patrons contacted him about his behavior. He followed them to their vehicle carrying a large knife. The man got out…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs 2 Joint Resolutions into Law
Governor John Carney has signed House Joint Resolution 4 which directs the Criminal Justice Council to establish and publish integrity reports concerning complaints made against police officers in each police agency in the state – as well as create and publish a list of de-certified police officers in the state. The resolution is sponsored by…
Read MoreUPDATED: Mask Protesters Disrupt Cape Henlopen Board of Education Meeting
UPDATED 8/24/21 – Last week’s Cape School Board meeting ended abruptly when parents became upset over masks in schools. The meeting was adjourned before the financial business and committee reports were presented. Superintendent Robert Fulton told WGMD in an email that the remaining items will be handled during the next school board meeting on September…
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