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Fire Impacts Traffic On Coastal Highway
An early morning fire resulted in traffic closures on Route 1 in the Five Points area Thursday. Route 1 (Coastal Highway) was closed southbound in the area of Tulip Drive. It has since reopened. The fire was reported shortly before 5:00 a.m. in a structure along Coastal Highway. Reportedly it started in the basement of…
Read MoreBerlin To Close Buildings, Takes Other Actions Due To Pandemic
Berlin officials Wednesday announced several steps designed to protect the safety and health of town employees, residents, visitors and the business community. Starting Monday November 23rd, Town Hall, Planning and Zoning and the Visitors’ Center will be closed to the public. Meetings of the Mayor and Council will also be closed to the public. Meetings…
Read More‘Click It Or Ticket’ Seat Belt Campaign Underway In Md.
Maryland has begun a “Click it or Ticket” campaign to enforce and educate motorists about seat belt laws. According to the Maryland Highway Safety Office, one in three occupants who die in crashes was not buckled up. Maryland law requires every driver and passenger to be wearing a seat belt or an age-appropriate child car…
Read MoreOC Winterfest Of Lights Begins Thursday – With A Few Twists
The 28th annual Winterfest of Lights begins in Ocean City this week. Due to the pandemic, a few changes have been made while preserving the popular attractions at Northside Park. Thursday’s tree lighting and opening ceremony will be a virtual event, shown live on Facebook. Winterfest brings visitors along a half-mile walking tour with light…
Read MoreBlades Man Charged With DUI Following Police Pursuit
A police pursuit has led to the arrest of a Blades man. Delaware State Police said the driver kept going after ignoring a stop sign on Oak Road at Seashore Highway in Bridgeville Monday night, and failing to stop when a trooper activated his emergency equipment. According to police, 47-year-old Andre Mifflin committed numerous traffic…
Read MoreAtlantic General Hospital Halts Visitors Because of Coronavirus
Due to an increase in community spread of COVID-19, Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin and Health System will no longer allow visitors, effective 6 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. These restrictions will be in place until further notice. Individuals receiving care at the hospital, outpatient facilities or physician offices are asked to come alone.…
Read MoreDE Coronavirus Numbers Elevated – Additional Restrictions Go in Place Mon, Nov 23
Additional restrictions go into place on Monday after Delaware’s coronavirus numbers keep rising. As of Monday evening another 344 Delawareans tested positive for coronavirus – just 2 months ago the average number of positive tests daily was under 100, but for the past several weeks – we have been over 300 consistently. In an effort…
Read MoreNational Federation of Independent Business Reacts to Gov Carney’s Additional Restrictions
Today, Governor John Carney announced additional restrictions on businesses saying they are necessary due to recent state data on COVID-19. Beginning Monday, November 23 at 8am, the capacity for indoor operations at bars and restaurants will be limited to 30 percent of fire capacity. Additionally, all indoor gatherings outside of private homes must be limited…
Read MoreDelmar Commercial Fire – Accidental
A fire at the Delmar Auto Center on Waller Road Tuesday afternoon was accidental according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Delmar firefighters arrived just before 1pm to find smoke and flames coming from two structures at the property. Fire companies from Sussex and Wicomico Counties assisted or provided cover. The State Fire Marshal says…
Read MoreMd. Rolls Back Reopening In Response To Rising COVID Rates
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced a series of actions in response to the state’s rising rate of positive COVID-19 test results: -Hospital visitation will be prohibited, with a few exceptions such as for compassionate care, guardians of minors, obstetrics and support for patients with disabilities -Indoor visitation at nursing homes will generally be limited…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Additional Restrictions to Slow Community Spread of Coronavirus
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced additional restrictions statewide to slow community spread of COVID-19 as Delaware and the country experience a surge of cases, hospitalizations and deaths heading into the winter months. The restrictions will be formally issued in a revision to the Governor’s omnibus emergency order later this week. Governor Carney’s order will…
Read MoreShop Local Campaign Revs Up In Md.
Shopping local does not mean compromising health and safety, according to Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. Franchot has launched the annual “Shop Maryland for the Holidays” campaign that encourages Marylanders to spend money in their local communities. Franchot told WGMD’s Mike Bradley that eight months into the pandemic, small businesses and restaurateurs know what they’re doing…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Suspend In-Person Hybrid Instruction
Wicomico County Public Schools plan to return to all-virtual instruction for the rest of the semester. There will be no hybrid in-person instruction effective Wednesday and continuing through December 18th. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna Hanlin outlined the recommendation during a virtual special meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education, which gave its unanimous…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Company Donates 200,000 Face Shields To Md.
Eastern Shore – based Hardwire LLC has donated 200,000 face shields to the State of Maryland for use in school systems across the state. Governor Larry Hogan accepted the donation at Annapolis High School Monday. “After spending months ramping up our stockpile of PPE, Maryland now has a 90-day emergency supply of the most critical…
Read MoreHospitals, Blood Bank Call For Donations
Critical shortages of blood supplies have led to a plea for blood donations, especially from college students and high school students. School-based blood drives have been suspended indefinitely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, a large percentage of the donating public is age 50 or older. The Blood Bank of Delmarva has expanded hours at its…
Read MoreLewes Firefighter Suspended, Investigated For Offensive Social Media Post
The assistant chief of the Lewes Fire Department has been suspended from the department and relieved of his position pending an investigation into derogatory comments found on social media. In a statement, the fire department says it recently became aware of the post by Bill Buckaloo, which included an anti-gay slur about a recent drag…
Read MoreLewes-Area Property Vandalism Investigated
The chair of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice believes she was targeted in an act of vandalism. Someone used weed killer or some other chemical to inscribe what appears to be a misspelled “trump” message in the grass on the lawn of their Wolfe Point home near Lewes. According to The Cape Gazette,…
Read MoreMilford High School Remains Closed Today
Milford High School remains closed today (Tue. Nov. 17th). All instruction will be remote. Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and Morris Early Childhood Center, which were also closed Monday due to COVID-19 concerns, will reopen today for in-person hybrid students according to the Milford School District.
Read MoreLaurel Schools Switch To All-Virtual Instruction
The Laurel School District is shifting to virtual instruction for all schools starting today and lasting through the Thanksgiving weekend break. School officials say they have learned of one student at Laurel Middle School who has tested positive for COVID-19 – a student who had direct contact with 48 people including other students, bus riders,…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Suspects in Thefts in Georgetown Area
A rash of thefts from vehicles in the Georgetown area is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say during the first week of November multiple vehicles were broken into and numerous debit and credit cards were stolen. Police learned one of the credit cards was used at a Harbeson convenience store they obtained surveillance…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Robbery at Uncle Willies in Lewes
Police are investigating a robbery at the Uncle Willie’s on Coastal Highway in Lewes. Delaware State Police say the suspect entered the store around 9pm Saturday and waited till other customers left – then went to the counter and handed the clerk a plastic bag and demanded money. The suspect did show a gun and…
Read MoreMD Strong Economic Recovery Initiative Deadlines Nearing
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is administering state recovery funds through the Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative (MD-SERI). Eligible applicants can receive up to $500,000 in grant assistance for operational support. The initiative will provide targeted support to: Nonprofit tourism-producing organizations, such as museums, cultural attractions, zoos, aquariums; Nonprofit and for-profit live…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Suspect in Milford Robbery
Delaware State Police are trying to identify the suspect wanted in connection with a robbery at the Shore Stop Valero on Bay Road in Milford. Police say the suspect entered the store around 9:30 Saturday night and demanded cigarettes and money. He implied that he had a weapon, but none was shown. He left with…
Read MoreCoronavirus Cluster at JTVCC Found & Isolated
Proactive screening and testing have identified a cluster of inmate COVID-19 cases in one housing building at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), the state’s largest prison in Smyrna, the Department of Correction announced today.  With significant community spread throughout the state and the increased risk of the infectious virus entering a correctional facility, DOC implemented…
Read MoreApplications for Worcester County Restaurant Relief Grant Program Accepted through Nov 30
Restaurant owners impacted by the current health pandemic are urged to apply for grant funds through the Worcester County Restaurant Relief Grant Program. Applications will be accepted online now through 11:59 p.m. on November 30. “Worcester County’s Restaurant Relief Grant Program provides individual restaurateurs with grant relief of up to ten-thousand dollars to help restaurants with…
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