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DEC, Choptank Issue Beat The Peak Alert
High heat and high humidity… that’s a forecast leading Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative to issue a Beat The Peak Alert today between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Members are asked to conserve electricity usage by turning off unnecessary lights, setting the thermostat up a few degrees, and postponing the use of large…
Read MoreSussex Co. Census Response Rate Lags, Says State Official
Time is running out to be counted in the U.S. Census. The US Census looks for as accurate a population count as possible, with good reason according to Delaware Lieutenant Governor Bethanny Hall-Long. Hall-Long chairs Delawareâs Census Commission. “When you undercount, we lose out. It isn’t just our high-risk communities and our children. It’s also…
Read MoreBethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival Postponed Until 2021
Another popular seasonal event is scratched from the calendar. The Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival has been postponed from September 12th to September 11th, 2021 according to the Bethany- Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. Organizers say they were unable to obtain the required permit. The chamber is planning for safe outdoor gatherings as fall arrives.…
Read MoreTeen Charged In Wicomico Co. Arson Investigation
A juvenile is charged with two counts of arson in Wicomico County. The Maryland State Fire Marshalâs Office says the charges resulted from three investigations. One fire was set at a home on Roger Street in Salisbury last April. The 14-year-old suspect is also charged with an attempted arson August 10th at an apartment on…
Read MoreWest Nile Found In Del. Sentinel Chickens, 1st Time In 2020
West Nile Virus has been detected in Delaware for the first time this year in Department of Natural Resourcesâ sentinel chickens. The birds, placed in northern New Castle County, are sampled regularly. No human cases of West Nile have been reported in Delaware so far this year. DNREC says the possibility of contracting mosquito-borne diseases…
Read MoreSuspect Sought In Bridgeville Cigar Store Burglary Attempt
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted burglary at Bighumidor Cigar Store at 18473 Sussex Highway in Bridgeville. The suspect tried to break into the business August 14th at about 2:40 a.m. He is described as a heavyset black male with a receding hairline. He was wearing all-dark clothing and no shoes at the time.…
Read MoreOC: Bring A Mask, Or Get One, At The Boardwalk
Ocean City wants Labor Day weekend visitors to keep in mind that masks are required on the boardwalk, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Mayor Rick Meehan says if someone does not have one, a mask is available at the Caroline Street information booth between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. After Labor Day, the information…
Read MoreLewes-Area Traffic Stop Becomes A Drug Bust
A Maryland man faces charges related to drugs and weapons following a traffic stop on Coastal Highway near Savannah Road. Delaware State Police say the northbound vehicle was stopped for speeding, and the smell of marijuana initiated an investigation. A search of the vehicle turned up marijuana, a loaded handgun, bullets and drug paraphernalia. 21-year-old…
Read MoreBlades Groundwater Site Added to Superfund Priority List
A groundwater site in Blades has been added to the U.S. E.P.A. Superfund National Priorities List. The federal commitment clears the way for remedial action funded under the Superfund program. EPA will conduct a remedial investigation and feasibility study to determine the nature and extent of contamination, determine risks to human health and the environment,…
Read MoreBar Service Allowed To Resume In Del. Beach Areas, With Restrictions
Bars and restaurants with bars in the beach-area ZIP CODES will be able to resume bar service over Labor Day weekend. Patrons have been required to sit at tables and have drinks brought to them for several weeks, following an early summer spike in positive COVID-19 test results. Dr. Jamie Mack with Delaware Public Health…
Read MoreDel. Updates Scholastic Sports Guidance
Governor John Carney Tuesday updated Delaware’s COVID-19 State of Emergency that clarifies scholastic athletics competition health-related guidelines. Sports are classified as high risk, medium risk and low risk. Each classification carries guidance about masks, social distancing and other precautions designed to protect players, coaches and families. Wrestling and football are in the high risk category,…
Read MoreMd. Enters Stage 3 Of Economic Reopening Friday
Maryland is about to move into Stage Three of reopening, based upon the stateâs improving COVID-19 health metrics. Governor Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that effective this Friday at 5:00 p.m., indoor theatres will be able to accommodate movie or live performance audiences at 50-percent capacity or 100 people, whichever is less. Also, outdoor venues may…
Read MoreGov. Carney Requests Federal Storm Assistance
Governor John Carney is requesting a presidential Disaster Declaration from President Trump in response to the tornados, tropical storm conditions and heavy rainfall that hammered the state during the first week of August. At that time, the Delaware Emergency Operations Center was activated and a State of Emergency was declared. The President is being asked…
Read MoreUPDATE : Driver Killed In Selbyvillle-Area Crash Identified
A crash on DuPont Boulevard, Route 113, claimed the life of a 45-year-old Frankford man Monday night, according to Delaware State Police. A southbound vehicle left the roadway a short distance south of McCabe Road shortly before 9:00 p.m. Monday. The car crossed into the grass median, then left the roadway again and crashed into…
Read More9,000 Jobs In Md. Preserved By COVID-19 Relief Fund, Gov. Hogan Says
Nearly 9,000 small business jobs in Maryland were preserved with the use of funding through the Department of Labor COVID-19 Layoff Aversion fund, according to Governor Larry Hogan. 445 Maryland small businesses received shares of more than $10 million. Almost 20 industry sectors took part in the program. Small businesses were able to use the…
Read MoreDel. Lane Closures To Be Suspended Labor Day Weekend
Traffic takes no holiday, but motorists this Labor Day weekend will get a break from construction-related lane closures The Delaware Department of Transportation plans to suspend lane closures between 12:01 a.m Friday and just after midnight Tuesday September 8th. Some of the more ongoing lane restrictions and traffic pattern shifts may remain in place. DelDOT…
Read MorePoint At Cape Henlopen State Park Reopens
The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a portion of ocean beach and dunes and a half-mile of bayshore, is reopening after being closed for six months to allow several species of shorebirds to flourish. The bayside beach at The Point will remain closed until October 1st as shorebirds prepare to migrate south for…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Schools Set Goal For In-Person Instruction
Worcester County Public Schools will proceed with its âresponsible return modelâ and a virtual-learning-for-all model as the new school year starts. Governor Larry Hoganâs recent announcement that all Maryland school systems were authorized to safely plan for in-person instruction does not change Worcester Countyâs plans, but Superintendent Lou Taylor said it affirms them. Taylor said…
Read MoreRehoboth Meterless Mondays Continue Into Mid-Sept.
Rehoboth Beach plans to extend Meterless Mondays into mid-September. Parking will be free each Monday between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Mayor Paul Kuhns says itâs an effort to draw in more visitors to patronize stores and restaurants that have lost revenues because of the coronavirus pandemic. Rehoboth Beach Commissioners last week voted to extend…
Read MoreDelmarva Rail Upgrades Are On Track
A rail line thatâs nearly 100 years old could get an upgrade. An award of $18.8 million has been awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation to Delmarva Central Railroad. The Railroad operates 188 miles of track which is used to transport agricultural products and other goods in the region. The funding from the Consolidated…
Read MoreWest OC Stabbing Under Investigation
A stabbing in West Ocean City over the weekend is under investigation. Shore News Beacon reports the victim was flown to Shock Trauma for treatment following Sunday afternoonâs incident in the 12,000-block of Harbor Road. There is no official word on the personâs condition. Reportedly one person was taken into custody.
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Hope To Bring Some Students In By Mid-Sept.
Wicomico County Public Schools hope to have some students back in their buildings as early as mid-September. The school system continues to prepare for what it calls an âeffective and robustâ virtual learning program to begin the new academic year. Governor Larry Hogan last week authorized all Maryland school systems to make plans for a…
Read MoreWreath-Laying Ceremony Tue. In Honor Of Slain Georgetown Officer Chad Spicer
The annual wreath-laying on a somber anniversary in Georgetown takes place Tuesday night. Georgetown Police officer Chad Spicer was shot to death during a traffic stop September 1st, 2009. He would have turned 40 last week. The service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Tuesday on The Circle in Georgetown, where there is a memorial dedicated…
Read MoreDewey Commissioner Candidates to Faceoff in Online Forum
The deadline to file to run for commissioner in Dewey Beach was this past Thursday. The only three candidates running this year for the two seats are the two incumbents, Commissioners David Moskowitz and Gary S. Persinger, along with challenger William J. Stevens. All three candidates have a Facebook page and/or website and each has an email newsletter (contact…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE Coastal Cleanup Changes to Month-long Event
UPDATED – 8/30/20 – This year’s Coastal Cleanup has moved from a one-day event with hundreds of people scouring Delaware’s 97 miles of coastline for trash into a month-long campaign to keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash. Delawareans and visitors are encouraged to make a special effort during September to keep communities…
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