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Coronavirus cases continue to rise rapidly in Delaware, approaching 1,000
Coronavirus cases continue to climb in Delaware with the latest number rapidly approaching a thousand, representing the largest spike of confirmed cases in a single day thus far in the First State. There are currently 928 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday evening. A total of…
Read MoreDewey Beach Mayor TJ Redefer has passed away
Dewey Beach Mayor TJ Redefer, 58, has passed away following a prolonged fight with pancreatic cancer. WGMD News learned from sources close to the family that Mayor Redefer had passed away Tuesday afternoon following a fierce fight with pancreatic cancer. Mayor Redefer was elected commissioner in Dewey Beach in 2017, at which time his colleagues…
Read MoreJudge Rules in Favor Of Ocean City in Topless Ban
A case that threatened the reputation of the family-friendly beach of Ocean City has been decided. According to Delmarva Now, a Federal Judge has ruled that an ordinance that banned women from being topless on the beach in public is legal. Chelsea Eline claimed that the rule was a violation of the US Constitution’s Equal…
Read MoreRehoboth PD Monitoring Out-of-State Travelers in City Limits
In response to concerns of many local residents over the influx of out-of-state travelers into the Rehoboth Beach and other coastal resort communities, the Rehoboth Beach Police Department began an initiative on April 3rd, 2020 to closely monitor out-of-state travelers within city limits. The main goal of this on-going initiative is to take action to monitor, inform,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire that engulfs Dutch Inn Restaurant in Laurel Under Investigation
UPDATED 11am: The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that damaged the Laurel Dutch Inn restaurant in Laurel, Delaware on April 6, 2020. The fire, reported shortly after 10:00 P.M. , occurred to the structure in the 1000 block of SouthCentral Avenue. The Laurel Fire Department arrived on the…
Read MoreSussex County to suspend hotel tax, provide rental assistance to residents
Sussex County will suspend its hotel tax and provide rental assistance to residents as part of economic relief measures passed by council to deal with the ongoing toll of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. County Council, during a teleconference of its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, approved various measures as part of the…
Read MoreShooting investigation underway in Felton
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in Felton. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident around 11 p.m., Monday when troopers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Barney Jenkins Road in Felton for reports of shots being fired. Police arrived and found numerous shell casings lying in the middle of the…
Read MoreThree charged for falsely reporting shooting in Millsboro
Delaware State Police have charged three suspects after they falsely reported a shooting. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 2 p.m., Monday as troopers were dispatched to the area of Lynch Road and Daisey Road in Millsboro, for reports of shots being fired. Police arrived and located three people inside…
Read MoreDelaware Attorney General urges adherence to State of Emergency Declaration
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is urging Delawareans to heed Governor Carney’s State of Emergency after several people were cited for violating the order and one was arrested.  “This is a tremendously difficult time for everyone, and the only path forward is for all of us to take this seriously as a community,” said Jennings.…
Read MoreTown of Berlin announces further closures, cancellations due to coronavirus
The Town of Berlin continues to actively monitor the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, announcing additional closures to fight the spread of the coronavirus. All town services continue to be provided; however, town employees are working on a modified work schedule to minimize the number of people working at town offices or utility departments. Employees are working…
Read MoreMonday Coronavirus Update – 110 New Positive Cases, 1 Death
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases. In total, 15 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent death involves an 84-year-old male from Kent County who had underlying health conditions. Individuals…
Read MoreGov. Carney Bans All Short-Term Rental Units Until Coronavirus Threat is Eliminated
Governor John Carney on Monday issued the tenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, banning all short-term rental units – including vacation home rentals, hotels, motels, and condo rentals – to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Commercial lodging in Delaware will remain closed through May 15, or until the public health threat is…
Read MoreTwo More Correctional Officers Test Positive for Coronavirus – at Vaughn & Young
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that two additional Correctional Officers have tested positive for COVID-19. – One Officer, who is assigned to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), was last on duty on Thursday, April 2, 2020, where the Officer completed a work shift supervising an inmate at an area hospital. After beginning to experience flu-like symptoms,…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired near Millsboro
Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shots fired complaint. The incident occurred on April 6, 2020 at approximately 2pm, when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Lynch Road and Daisey Road near Millsboro, for a report of shots being fired. There is heavy police activity in the area and motorists should expect delays…
Read MoreStorage Building Fire in Laurel Sunday – Accidental
A chicken house/storage building in Laurel was damaged by fire Sunday evening on Discount Land Road. Laurel firefighters were called around 7:30 and found smoke and flames coming from the building. Fire crews from multiple fire companies assisted – one firefighter was treated at the scene for exhaustion. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire…
Read MoreAlternate Care Sites Being Set Up in NCCo for Overflow Coronavirus Patients
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the State Health Operations Center (SHOC) are announcing today the designation of alternative care sites (ACS) in New Castle County to accommodate overflow patients from Delaware hospital systems as they begin to experience a surge in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Sites for the southern part of…
Read MoreProcessing of Paper Income Tax Returns to Temporarily Stop on April 15 Due to COVID-19
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has urged taxpayers seeking refunds to file electronically as soon as possible and announced that the agency will temporarily stop processing paper tax returns on April 15, in an effort to keep essential employees safe amid the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). “We remain committed to getting refunds into taxpayers’ bank accounts…
Read MoreDelaware State Police enforce out-of-state travel restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak
Delaware State Police conducted multiple checkpoints over the course of the weekend throughout Sussex County, as a measure to enforce Governor Carney’s order restricting out of state travelers entry into Delaware. The checkpoints occurred between approximately 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., both days, and rotated between roadways which had been identified as having a high…
Read More5,000 coronavirus rapid test kits arrive in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Lab received a shipment of 5,000 rapid test kits from Pinnacle BioLabs. DPH’s order for the kits had been held for days in Cincinnati by the Food and Drug Administration. The kits, which use blood drawn by a finger stick instead of collecting a nasal swab to obtain…
Read MoreDHSS Ending All Walk-in Access to Public Offices
The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing that all walk-in access to its public offices will end beginning on Monday, April 6, 2020, because of the potential risk for clients and DHSS employees in having in-person interactions. Client needs will now be met in person by appointment only, or through phone, email…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Takes Aggressive Action to Protect Nursing Home Residents and Staff Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks
Governor Larry Hogan has enacted an emergency order to protect residents and staff at Maryland nursing home facilities, and bolster the state’s mitigation and suppression efforts amid outbreaks of COVID-19. Effective immediately, new directives will require facilities to direct all staff who interact with residents to wear personal protective equipment, create separate observation and isolation…
Read MoreDPH Coronavirus Update Adds 80 Positive Cases; No Deaths – for Second Day
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 80 additional positive cases bringing the total cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 673, including 6 new hospitalizations across the state. No new fatalities were reported today in the state.    The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics, cumulatively since March 11, include:   673 total laboratory-confirmed cases  New Castle County cases: 436 …
Read MoreDAFB Makes Changes to Base Access
In an effort to ensure unit readiness, protect the community and address the COVID-19 threat, Col. Matthew Jones, the 436th Airlift Wing commander, directed new base access procedures. Effective April 8, 2020, retired military members, their dependents and approved Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) holders will only be allowed access to the installation on Wednesdays…
Read MoreDPH Adds 143 Positive Coronavirus Cases in First State – No New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 143 additional positive cases bringing the total cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 593, including 32 new hospitalizations across the state. No new fatalities were reported today in the state. The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics, cumulatively since March 11, include:  593 total laboratory-confirmed cases New Castle County…
Read MoreSalisbury Puts Maximum Occupancy Limits in Place for Businesses & Other Public Places
In order to further limit the impact of COVID-19 upon our community, temporary maximum occupancy limits have been enacted for businesses and other public places which are currently allowed to remain open as “essential.” The limits take effect immediately, and will remain in place until the state of emergency is lifted in Maryland, or otherwise…
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