Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
Delaware healthcare unions urge Governor Carney to adopt emergency protections for physicians
Delaware healthcare unions are urging Governor Carney to remove obstacles to adopt emergency protections for physicians who face increased challenges in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The letter also requests the Governor to issue an Executive Order confirming that immunity provisions in Delaware law apply to all of their actions – both compensated and…
Read MoreConstitutionalists to rally outside Legislative Hall today to reopen Delaware
Constitutionalists across the state are set to take to the streets later today to protest in response to the ongoing shutdown as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Delaware. The Reopen Delaware rallies will be held at two locations across the state with a start time of 12 p.m. on Friday, May 1,…
Read MoreTwo teens charged in assault, robbery in Harrington
Two teens were arrested and charged in connection with an assault and robbery in Harrington. According to the Harrington Police Department, around 10:30 a.m., Wednesday officers received reports that a person was robbed and assaulted on Ward Street. During the course of the investigation, police learned that a 19-year-old male was walking on Ward Street…
Read MoreBayhealth expands coronavirus testing in Sussex County
Bayhealth is partnering with the Governor’s office, the Division of Public Health, and our other healthcare systems to expand Coronavirus community testing and outreach to high-risk populations in Sussex County. No appointment is necessary. Bayhealth will provide walk-up or drive-up community testing at the DHSS State Services Center in Milford located at 253 NE Front…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | DHSS refuses to comment after Dover man receives ‘false positive’ coronavirus test result
A Dover man and small business owner in Sussex County is speaking out after the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) presented him with ‘false positive’ coronavirus test results after he had already tested negative. David Gribbins, 45, suffers from costochondritis, a condition where the cartilage that connects the rib and breastbone becomes…
Read MoreRite Aid now testing for coronavirus in Delaware
Free coronavirus (COVID-19) tests are now being offered at the Rite Aid in Smyrna, Delaware. The Rite Aid, located at 200 Pharmacy Drive in Smyrna, will conduct drive up service in the pharmacy’s parking lot, and will utilize self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists. Results are available between two and seven days. Rite…
Read MoreFL man charged in Laurel burglaries
Delaware State Police and Laurel Police Department have identified and arrested Florida man wanted in connection with commercial burglaries. The Delaware State Police and Laurel Police Department were investigating commercial burglaries that occurred on April 22, 2020. Troopers initially were dispatched at 1:00 a.m. to Reese’s Liquor Store, located at 30231 Sussex Highway, Laurel, for…
Read MoreGeorgetown man arrested on gun charges in area shooting
A Georgetown man was arrested on multiple gun charges following a shooting that startled area residents. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 7:20 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to the area of Briarwood Road in Georgetown for reports of gunfire. Troopers arrived and made contact with a resident who stated they heard gunshots…
Read MorePolice investigating attempted robbery in Lincoln
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Sunday evening at a home in the Cedar Village Mobile Home Park in Lincoln. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. when troopers were dispatched to the home on Major Street for reports of an attempted robbery. Troopers arrived…
Read MoreOver $200k to go towards community-based organizations in Delaware amid coronavirus crisis
The Delaware Does More COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund, managed by United Way of Delaware (UWDE) released $228,750 in community investments to help 18 community-based organizations across the state serve Delawareans needing food, shelter, utilities and other critical services in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Much of the funding has been directed to assist low-income and/or homeless…
Read MoreFurniture stores reopening on appointment basis in Delaware
Furniture stores across the First State are reopening on an appointment basis following a modification to the State of Emergency Declaration that was lobbied by lawmakers in Delaware. House Minority Leader Danny Short appeared on WGMD LIVE with Mike Bradley where he said he and other lawmakers lobbied for leniency for furniture stores to reopen…
Read MoreCarper calls on Treasury Dept. to ensure $500 payments per child in stimulus
Delaware to hold statewide virtual town hall meetings focused on reopening, recovery
Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a statewide public engagement strategy focused on Delaware’s economic reopening and recovery effort amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Starting on Monday, the Delaware Division of Small Business and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership will host virtual Recovery Town Halls with members of the General Assembly, small businesses, and local Chambers of…
Read MoreMaryland Delegation calls on Trump Admin. to increase federal support for firefighters
Congressional lawmakers in Maryland are calling on the Trump Administration to increase federal support for firefighters amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.), sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Gaynor…
Read MoreDNREC report highlights Delaware’s ‘desire for climate change action’
The theme for the 50th anniversary of Earth Week is climate change and, according to a report commissioned by DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, 77% of Delawareans see climate change as a serious threat that will harm future generations. The report, conducted by Standage Market Research in partnership with University of Delaware’s Center for…
Read MoreSussex County libraries offering free WiFi for community amid coronavirus crisis
Sussex County libraries are now serving as WiFi hotspots to provide broadband access to the community. Citizens can travel to their local library and connect their devices to the universal “Library-Outdoors” broadcast signal being beamed and advertised with signs outside 14 facilities. Users are reminded to observe appropriate social distancing, maintaining at least 6 feet…
Read MoreTwo charged in construction site theft scheme in Millsboro, Lewes
Two men were arrested in connection with multiple thefts from construction sites in Millsboro and Lewes. Since December 2019, Delaware State Police have been investigating numerous reports of thefts from construction sites in the Independence Development in Millsboro and the Governors Development in Lewes. Large amounts of building material consisting of lumber, plumbing supplies, countertops,…
Read MoreEmployee at Lowe’s in Lewes tests positive for coronavirus
An employee at Lowe’s in Lewes has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). WGMD News learned from sources close to the store that an employee had tested positive and that the store was still open. It was at that time that our news department reached out to Lowe’s corporate headquarters who issued a statement saying the…
Read MoreDPH Update: 269 Additional Positive Cases; 7 New Deaths; 34 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing seven additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total, 89 Delawareans have passed away due to…
Read MoreBeing a Nurse on the Front Lines during COVID-19 in Delaware
Editorial by Alexandra Keegan Editor’s Note: Beebe hopes to share stories from the front lines, highlighting team members and sharing their experiences with the community during this pandemic. Tiffany Travis wanted to say thank you. As the coronavirus crisis began to unfold in Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare’s emergency department received many donations of food, snacks,…
Read MoreDelaware Budget-Writers Could Look to Reserves
With Delaware state revenues flagging due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) economic disruption, there is a possibility budget-writers could look to two reserve accounts to bridge a shortfall. The first of these reserves, often referred to as the Rainy Day Fund, is one of the most misunderstood mechanisms in state government. Adopted in 1980, Article 8,…
Read MoreDelaware Update to Coronavirus Pandemic – Looking at Unemployment & the Budget Picture
Police arrest three after dispute leads to firearm charges in Magnolia
Delaware State Police arrested three suspects after an on-going argument led to the display of a firearm. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly before 11 p.m., Monday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 300 block of Millchop Lane in Magnolia for a group of disorderly subjects in which a weapon was…
Read MoreDelaware Motorists Can Expect to Soon See Toll Invoices
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) officials say motorists that have used I-95 and Route 1 over the last month — but are not EZPass customers — can soon expect to receive toll invoices. Shortly after Gov. John Carney announced a State of Emergency more than a month ago, DelDOT shut down cash toll lanes on…
Read MoreDelaware revenue estimates take another hit
The revenue expected to be available to state budget writers took a major hit Monday, dropping by more than $655 million in Delaware. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) issued their latest forecast Monday afternoon. The group predicted the state would have $4.2149 billion available to be budgeted for Fiscal Year 2021, that…
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