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The State of Delaware is rescinding restrictions that were placed upon houses of worship services during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. A revision in Governor John Carney’s order this week replaces prohibitions and restrictions with recommendations that guide indoor services. The Rutherford Institute says it’s a victory in their legal case filed against the state…
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Tanger Outlets on Coastal Highway will close at 2:00 p.m. today, two hours before a possible vigil and protest in solidarity with the national movement against police misconduct in the death of George Floyd. The busy shopping complex indicates that it will shut down early out of an abundance of caution. Stores also closed early…
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About 15,500 of this year’ available surf fishing permits have already been issued, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Annual permits are capped at 17,000 to avoid overcrowding at park beaches and to manage limited resources. Starting today, Parks and Recreation is suspending online sales and reducing the number of locations where surf fishing…
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A fire has damaged a Habitat for Humanity property in Salisbury. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office in Wicomico County, the blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon in a vacant home on Martin Street. The home was vacant at the time. Someone who was passing by discovered the fire, which apparently started in a…
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Maryland moves into a second stage of its gradual reopening of workplaces and businesses. Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday as of 5 p.m. Friday, the closure of non-essential businesses is lifted which allows a wide range of establishments to be back in business. More personal services such as nail salons, massage parlors and tattooists may…
Read MoreWorcester County will maintain its real property tax rate at 84.5 cents per $100 of assessed value under a budget approved by County Commissioners for fiscal year 2021. The spending package totals more than $204,000,000, one-and-a-half percent more than the current year’s budget. Worcester County Officials say they tried to act proactively to address the…
Read MoreThe movement of peaceful protests sweeping the nation came to Georgetown Wednesday. Demonstrators chanted the name of George Floyd, the black man who died in Minneapolis when a white police officer used his knee to pin Floyd by his neck. The protest at The Circle in Georgetown generated honks of support from passing drivers Wednesday…
Read MoreSkipjack Offshore Energy LLC’s offshore wind project goes before Maryland regulators today during a virtual ‘evidentiary hearing.’ The Maryland Public Service Commission will examine the project’s compliance with conditions that were approved in 2017. Critics say the proposed tall turbines would disturb beach and ocean views and could cause other problems. The hearing can be…
Read MoreThe popular Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Summer Concert series is canceled for this year. Program Director Corey Groll says the decision was made in considering the health and safety of the public as well as performers. According to Groll, the open-air venue would be unable to safely enforce social distancing among visiting patrons. Also the decision…
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A 48-year-old woman who bought a ticket for the May 16th Powerball drawing at Royal Farms in Oak Orchard matched the five white balls and is $1-million richer – before taxes. According to the Delaware Lottery, the woman lives in Millsboro. She wishes to remain anonymous. “We’re happy to see Delaware residents playing these games…
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UPDATED – 4:45pm – Barricades have gone up at the end of Rehoboth Avenue to block parking so that restaurants can expand their outdoor dining to allow for proper social distancing. The City Commissioners recently agreed to allow businesses to expand their outdoor seating by closing down parking spaces along the sidewalk from Second Street…
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Delaware State Senator Bryant Richardson has announced that he is running against Governor John Carney, who he slammed for his handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Senator Richardson first made the announcement that he was running for the Republican nomination at a religious freedom rally over the weekend where dozens turned out to protest Governor…
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Worcester County Commissioners have approved a free, expedited process to help bars and restaurants in unincorporated areas of the county develop temporary outdoor seating. The program, developed in accordance with Governor Larry Hogan’s transition to complete stage one of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery, is aimed at helping businesses reopen under the guidelines issued.…
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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in Felton. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 10:30 p.m., Thursday troopers responded to the area of Cattle Drive in Felton for reports of shots fired. Troopers arrived to find a home with its front glass screen door shattered. Contact was made with the homeowner who…
Read MoreDover Downs Hotel & Casino will reopen with limited capacity and guidelines from the State of Delaware on Monday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. The only available entrance to the casino is in the casino valet entrance in The Colonnade. All other entrances will be unavailable at this time. As a…
Read MoreMaryland Congressman Andy Harris has announced that the Mid-Shore Regional Council and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore have each been selected for a $70,000 federal investment from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) within the Department of Commerce. “As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of these federal grants…
Read MoreThe Indian River School District is moving forward with plans to host outdoor graduation ceremonies in June. From elementary schools to colleges, classrooms across the state were shuttered in late March over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, creating a unique and frustrating set of challenges for high school seniors set to graduate this year. Indian River…
Read MoreTwo were arrested on a slew of charges and several more were detained following a large scale drug investigation where police located heroin, cocaine, and other illicit substances in Georgetown. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday troopers observed a Saturn Vue failing to stop at a posted stop sign at…
Read MoreThe owners of The Lighthouse restaurant in Dewey Beach are offering a reward for information leading to a conviction after the place burned to the ground last month as a result of arson. $20,000 is being offered to anyone who can provide information that leads to a conviction in the case. The restaurant caught on…
Read MoreGovernor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped to 12.4%, and the state is now up to nearly 100 major testing sites statewide, including 13 new CVS Health drive-thru centers. “Each day, we are conducting more tests and offering more places for Marylanders to get tested,” said Governor…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan announced the State’s transition to complete stage one of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery beginning May 29 at 5pm. This stage allows for the reopening of safe youth sports activities, outdoor activities at youth day camps, outdoor pools, drive-in movie theaters, and outdoor seating for restaurants and bars. All new activities are…
Read MoreUnder direction of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, FEMA is coordinating two shipments totaling a 14-day supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to nearly 15,000 nursing homes across the country, including locations in Lewes and Wilmington. On April 30, Vice President Pence, leader of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, directed the Federal Emergency…
Read MoreGovernor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland can now safely move forward with the completion of Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which includes the resumption of outdoor dining and outdoor activities such as youth sports and youth day camps, and the reopening of outdoor pools and drive-in movie…
Read MoreFire Marshal David W. Hartley will retire after 28 years of service to the Town of Ocean City. Beginning his career with the town in 1991 as a Fire Safety Inspector, Hartley performed many life safety inspections and was promoted to Fire Investigator and sworn Ocean City Police Officer in 1996. Throughout his career…
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