Posts Tagged ‘House’
Accidental Fire Destroys House in Camden, DE; One Adult, One Child Displaced
One adult and one child are receiving emergency assistance by the American Red Cross after a fire destroyed a house near Camden last night. The fire was accidental, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office. The blaze occurred around 10:30 pm on Apple Blossom Drive near Walnut Shade Road. The Camden Wyoming Fire Company…
Read MoreCongresman Harris: Keep School Reopen Decisions Local
What will school look like when the 2020-21 academic year starts? Congressman Andy Harris of Maryland (R- 1st) says that should be up to local jurisdictions. Harris is an original co-sponsor of a resolution in the House that urges that local factors guide decision-making about the reopening of schools during the pandemic. Harris says a…
Read MoreFirefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze West of Seaford
Firefighters from 4 counties were on the scene of a house fire west of Seaford for nearly 4 hours this morning. Seaford firefighters were called for a fire at a home on Shufelt Road just before 1am. Crews from Blades, Laurel, Bridgeville, Ellendale, Greenwood, Houston, Farmington, Federalsburg, Sharptown and El Dorado provided assistance or cover. …
Read MoreFugitive Chase from Salisbury Ends at Unoccupied House near Blades
UPDATED: Suspects being pursued by Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies after a shoplifting incident in Salisbury crossed into Delaware last night. Delmar Police picked up the pursuit and Delaware State Police deployed stop sticks to disable the vehicle – which continued towards Blades with aviation following for about another mile. Delaware State Police tell WGMD the…
Read MoreDelaware’s 150th Legislative Session Underway
Delaware’s General Assembly is back in session in Dover. After swearing in the newly elected members in the State Senate and State House both chambers got down to work by organizing. 14th District Representative Pete Schwartzkopf was elected as Speaker of the House for the 150th Session. The State House also passed a resolution setting…
Read MoreDE House & Senate Caucuses Meet to Choose Leadership
Following Tuesday’s elections, the Delaware House and Senate caucuses met Wednesday to elect leadership for the 150th General Assembly. The House Democratic Caucus selected Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf as House Speaker, Rep. Valerie Longhurst as Majority Leader and Rep. Larry Mitchell as Majority Whip. First elected in 2002, Rep. Schwartzkopf has served as majority leader from…
Read MoreFinal Day of 149th General Assembly Session in Dover
Today is the final day of the 149th General Assembly session. The State House reconvenes at 2pm with a full agenda of items to tackle – including senior property tax, offshore drilling and direct purchase and shipment of wine – and the Bond Bill, which is still in the House Capital Infrastructure Committee. There is…
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