Mari Lou
To protect the public and our employees from the possible spread of COVID-19, the DEC lobby and cashier windows closed on Monday, March 16th and will remain closed until further notice. The drive-through pay window on the north side of the building will remain open from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Members can drop…
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With officials in Delaware and Maryland and other locations declaring a state of emergency in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Delmarva Power understands customers may be affected by the ramifications and is taking steps to help. In addition to reminding customers of existing bill assistance resources, the company is taking steps to expand awareness of…
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In an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus, Governor Larry Hogan has issued a proclamation to postpone the April 28 primary election until June 2 and to move forward with the 7th Congressional District special general election as scheduled by using a vote-by-mail system. Maryland is also considering the postponement of the Preakness Stakes. …
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All three meetings have been postponed – March 19 – Kent County, March 24 – Sussex County, March 30 – NCCo because of the Coronavirus outbreak Governor John Carney will host Government Efficiency and Accountability Review public meetings throughout the state as part of an ongoing review of state regulations. The Governor and his cabinet…
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Jennifer Lefebvre – Riders in this year’s Milton St Patrick’s Day Parade / Click for full view
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Sussex County Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting this week, but the session will be condensed and in-person public access will be limited. Council will shift its meeting to a 12 p.m. start time on Tuesday, March 17, and business discussed during that portion of the meeting will be limited to in-house reports and…
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Officials at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry are implementing pro-active social distancing measures at the terminal and on-board the ferry vessels. Beginning Wednesday with the 7am departure from Cape May – boarding operations will be restrict to vehicles and their occupants only – and they are urged to remain inside their vehicles during the crossing. All…
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Governor John Carney today modified his emergency declaration from last week to limit Delaware restaurants, taverns and bars to take-out and delivery service only to help prevent spread of the coronavirus. This takes effect at 8pm tonight/Monday night. The governor is also banning public gatherings of 50 or more people and is closing gaming activity at…
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Beginning on Wednesday, March 18, the Indian River School District will provide meals to students during the school closure related to the possible spread of the Coronavirus. Meals are free of charge and available Monday through Friday to children 18 and under at the following locations and times: Frankford Park parking lot – 10:45 –…
Read MoreIn light of the serious public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Hogan has issued an emergency order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to the general public indefinitely.“This situation continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said Governor Hogan. “These are unprecedented actions in an extraordinary…
Read MoreDelaware Chief Justice Collins Seitz declares a judicial emergency beginning at 8am Monday. The judicial emergency will be in effect for 30 days – subject to further review. The declaration gives all trial courts in Delaware flexibility to continue trials and hearings in civil and criminal cases for 30 days. It also limits the number…
Read MoreA crash on Friday night around 10:30 on Route 24 near Love Creek left on driver with minor injuries and a citation. Delaware State Police say the driver of a Honda stopped to make a left turn when a Hyundai struck them from behind. The driver of the Honda was not injured, the 18 year…
Read MoreGovernor Larry Hogan has enacted an emergency order to expand child care access to child care for critical personnel during the state of emergency. This ensures that child care services are available for providers of health care, emergency medical services and law enforcement personnel while schools are closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Click…
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As Delaware moves into two weeks of public school closures – Public Health officials are not recommending the closure of non-public school child care settings. Based on advice from the CDC and data from the 74,000 cases of coronavirus in China – only 2% of individuals under the age of 19 tested positive for the…
Read MoreGreg Ryan – Millsboro – Looking up the Delaware River from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry / Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware Public Health officials say two more presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in Delaware – bringing the total number to 6 – and all are associated with the initial presumptive positive cases and are associated with the University of Delaware community. Both are from New Castle County and are self-isolating at home. Testing is NOT…
Read MoreGary – 302-542-8002 – 50 inch Samsung HD TV with wall mount – $75 – 1998 Honda civic NEW paint – $2500 – 2002 Toyota Sienna Mini Van – $2500 Stan – 302-684-3966 – 2 Heavy duty trailer hitches one adjustable one not adjustable with torsion Bar – $250 – 3 sets of Yakama Car…
Read MoreUPDATED – 10:15am – Carlisle firefighters were called for a house fire around 4:20 this morning on South Walnut Street. Crews arriving at the scene found active fire inside the home. Multiple crews from Kent and Sussex County assisted and the State Fire Marshal is investigating to determine the cause and origin of the blaze. …
Read MoreDNREC will begin mosquito spraying this weekend.  The annual “Fight the Bite” campaign will begin with spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes beginning Saturday – weather permitting in southern Sussex County. Spraying will expand into Kent and NCCo over the next several weeks.  Spraying Saturday through Monday will be by…
Read MoreA threat aimed at Indian River High School is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police learned on Monday that a student made written threats aimed at the school. Further investigation revealed a 14 year old student made the written threats in a journal – specifically targeting the school – however, the student has not…
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