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IRSD Seeks Candidates For School Board Vacancies
The Indian River School District is inviting interested candidates for two vacant positions on the Board of Education. The seats are in District 1. The terms would run through June 30th, 2022. Candidates must submit a candidate filing form and letter of interest by April 16th, 2021 at 4:00p.m. To access the form, please CLICK…
Read MoreMountaire “Easter For Thousands” Helps 3,000 Families
It’s Easter for Thousands… Mountaire Farms employees in Selbyville worked side-by-side with volunteers Tuesday to pack 3,000 meal boxes for families in the area. Non-profits, community groups and churches will handle the distribution. The meals-for-four include a Mountaire roaster, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, corn and brownie mix. Mountaire began its Thanksgiving for…
Read MoreVIDEO | Del. Weekly Coronavirus Update
Covered this week in the Delaware coronavirus update: -vaccination -testing -variants -masks and crowd sizes
Read MoreDel. Turkey Hunt Season Starts In April
Turkey hunting season in Delaware is about to begin. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the statewide one-day turkey hunt for young people ages 10-to-15 and for non-ambulatory disabled hunters who require a wheelchair is this Saturday, April 3rd. A four-week- turkey hunting season begins Saturday, April 10th. Turkey hunting hours are half-an-hour…
Read MoreMd. Extends Vax Eligibility, Picks Up Pace Of Shots
Maryland has entered phase 2B of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, which expands eligibility for the vaccine to anyone age 16 or older with underlying medical conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 illness. Also now eligible to receive the shot are Marylanders 16 or older with disabilities who receive SSI or SSDI benefits, Maryland…
Read MoreDel. Opens Vax Eligibility To Ages 16+
All Delawareans ages 16 or older will become eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine Tuesday April 6th, according to Governor John Carney and the Division of Public Health. Shots will be available at pharmacies, community vaccination sites and mass vaccination events. The state waiting list will be accessible Tuesday April 6th at vaccinerequest.delaware.gov. Pharmacies can…
Read MoreMan Charged With Stabbing Woman In Lewes
A man has been arrested in connection with a domestic stabbing-and-burglary incident on Kings Highway. Lewes Police said Tuesday that a 20-year-old woman was cut several times over the weekend by a known acquaintance. An investigation indicated that the suspect started to argue with the woman in a parking lot, and he chased her and…
Read MoreFirefly Festival Plans To Return In Late Sept.
The Firefly Music Festival has set late September for its return to the Woodlands at Dover International Speedway. The multi-day camping and music festival was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers shared the date on social media and on its website Monday. There are still many questions, including who the performers will…
Read MoreCarper Approves Of Biden Offshore Wind Power Initiative
The Biden Administration is looking to harness more offshore wind power, and Delaware’s senior Senator is supportive of Monday’s announcement. New leases, more funding and targeted goals for wind energy development are part of plan which the President’s team says will expand renewable energy and create thousands of jobs across the country. Senator Tom Carper,…
Read MoreEllendale Man Arrested In Attempted Theft Investigation
An Ellendale man has been arrested in connection with attempted thefts from vehicles at the Ingram Village community. According to Ellendale Police, the incidents occurred early last Friday morning. 21-year-old Mardis Powell was arrested Monday on a total of nine charges including attempted theft, criminal trespass, terroristic threatening, disorderly conduct and attempt to commit theft…
Read MoreFEMA Vax Trailers To Serve Eastern Shore
The nation’s first federal mobile COVID-19 vaccination units are coming to the Eastern Shore. Under a plan announced Monday by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, appointments will target people who live in remote areas or are considered socially vulnerable. Appointments to get the shot will be made through the local…
Read MoreEasing of Outdoor Capacity Restrictions in DE – Additional Surf-Fishing Permits Will be Issued
In response to the eighth modification to the COVID-19 emergency order, issued by Gov. John Carney on March 29, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will issue up to 1,000 additional one-year Surf-Fishing Permits for 2021. Those who wish to purchase one of the additional 1,000 regular Surf-Fishing Permits must first acquire…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Votes to Support ‘Dark Sky Compliant’ Lighting on Boardwalk
City of Rehoboth Beach Commissioners have voted to support International Dark Sky Week, which runs from April 5 to April 12, 2021. April 5 through April 12 is International Dark Sky Week – which promotes the responsible use of outdoor light so that night skies and stars are visible. Artificial lighting can negatively impact wildlife,…
Read MoreGov Carney Increases Outdoor Gathering Limits & Eases Capacity Restrictions in Outdoor Venues Beginning Thursday Morning
Governor John Carney on Monday signed the eighth revision to the COVID-19 emergency order, increasing outdoor gathering limits and easing capacity restrictions in outdoor venues effective at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 1. The eighth revision includes the following: Outdoor gatherings in spaces with no fire occupancy restrictions are limited to 150 people, or higher with a plan approved by…
Read MoreOver 700 Sussex Tech Students Return to the Classroom
Sussex Technical High School was home to more students on Monday than any time in the last year, with nearly 700 students streaming through the doors eager to get back to school in person four days a week. “We wanted to give students and their families a choice to expand in-person learning or continue fully…
Read MoreThree Injured in Sunday Crash Near Bridgeville
Three people, including a Laurel Police officer, were injured in a crash just before 9am Sunday at the intersection of Routes 13 and 404 in Bridgeville. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say a 27 year old Berlin man was eastbound on Route 404 when he ran a red light – driving into the…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 via helicopter (registration number N2268W and/or N862M). Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas: Near Felton, Harrington, Viola, and…
Read MoreDE Households Affected by School Closings During Pandemic Will Receive Additional Temporary Food Benefits
Delaware households with children affected by school closures during the COVID-19 public health emergency will receive additional temporary food-assistance benefits under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Eligible households will receive P-EBT benefits for each school day that their child did not receive meals at school during the current school year. The state’s Division…
Read MoreFood Bank of Del. Marks 40 Years, Schedules More Mobile Pantries
Food Bank of Delaware has celebrated 40 years serving people who are facing food insecurity. But especially this year, there is no rest. The Food Bank is already accepting registration for its upcoming mobile food pantries: next Monday April 5th at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown (to register, please CLICK HERE), Wednesday April 7th at…
Read MoreGov. Carney Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Governor John Carney obtained a coronavirus vaccination over the weekend at Dover International Speedway, as did First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney. The Governor obtained his initial dose of the Moderna vaccine Sunday. Saturday, Mrs. Carney received the single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine. The clinic was hosted by Delaware Public Health, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency…
Read MoreDelmarva Under Severe Weather Threat
Much of the mid-Atlantic region and some parts of the Southeast are at risk of severe weather Sunday, according to AccuWeather. Also, the National Weather Service indicated that Sunday’s system was bringing showers and thunderstorms approaching from the west. Damaging wind gusts were possible, and forecasters were warning citizens to secure loose objects and to…
Read MoreTwo Charged after Traffic Stop in Seaford
A traffic stop Friday night led to the arrest of two people from Seaford on criminal charges. Delaware State Police spotted a Honda Civic with multiple large cracks in the windshield and stopped the car in the Delux Dairy parking lot. When the trooper contacted the driver, 39 year old Jason Eskridge and passenger 40…
Read MoreMultiple Fire Companies Called for Midnight Milford Blaze
Firefighters in Milford were called for a two-alarm residential fire on Beechwood Avenue just before midnight Saturday. Crews from the Carlisle Fire Company found fire coming from a single story home – multiple companies from Kent County as well as Ellendale were called to assist or stand by. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreDHSS Updates Guidance to Visitation at DE Long-term Care Facilities
The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has updated its guidance to Delaware’s long-term care facilities following recent federal recommendations that allow for expanded indoor visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance was updated last week and was sent to the state’s 86 long-term care (LTC) facilities; it can be found here. The updated guidelines…
Read MorePublic Information Sessions Set for DART Connect Service between Georgetown & Millsboro
Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) will conduct two virtual Public Information Sessions on Tuesday, March 30 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM and Wednesday, March 31 from 5 PM to 6 PM via Zoom to share information about a new transit service, DART Connect, in and between Georgetown and Millsboro that will launch on Monday, April…
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