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Delaware’s U.S. Senator Tom Carper 聽joined聽a group of 40 Senators in calling on the Treasury Department to ensure that families who are not required to file taxes and will automatically receive their coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus payment do not need to wait until next year to receive the additional $500 payment per dependent child that they…
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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.聽聽 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聽of…
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At the request of Governor Larry Hogan, the nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) will expand its food relief operation in the City of Baltimore beginning Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lot H of the Camden Yards Sports Complex. Supported by the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA), WCK鈥檚 food relief operation will…
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Delaware State Police are investigating two commercial burglaries in Laurel and need help identifying the suspect. According to the Delaware State Police Department, troopers were called to reports of a burglary during the early morning hours Wednesday at Reese鈥檚 Liquor Store on Sussex Highway in Laurel. Police responded to another burglary later on that same…
Read MoreThe theme for the 50th聽anniversary of Earth Week is climate change and, according to a report commissioned by DNREC鈥檚 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鈥檚 Center for…
Read MoreSussex 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…
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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鈥檚 corporate headquarters who issued a statement saying the…
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A Salisbury man was arrested on multiple charges following a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend in Laurel. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly before 1 a.m., March 29, 33-year-old Jordan Kirn responded to the victim鈥檚 residence located in the 6000 block of Old Sharptown Road in Laurel to retrieve personal property. While at…
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The Governor鈥檚 Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, on Friday, announced $132 million in grant funding through fiscal year 2021 to allow for continued operations for law enforcement, youth services, and victim services agencies, protect jobs, and聽 provide direct services to the people of Maryland. The funding plan reserves $85 million in continued…
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Editorial by Alexandra Keegan Editor鈥檚 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鈥檚 emergency department received many donations of food, snacks,…
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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,…
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An Ellendale man was arrested after police say a gun discharged during a domestic dispute. 36-year-old Jermaine A. Morris was arrested on Tuesday by the Ellendale聽Police Department on a slew of charges following a domestic dispute that occurred on April 16 in which a handgun was discharged in a home where two children were present.…
Read MoreMaryland State Police are actively investigating an apparent shooting in Salisbury that injured a 38 year old woman. The victim, a 38-year old woman from Salisbury, is not being identified at this time. She is currently undergoing treatment at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. The suspect is described as an African American male with dark skin,…
Read MoreDelaware 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 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 MoreThe 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…
Read MoreMayor Jake Day has announced that a municipal employee of the City of Salisbury has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).聽 The employee, a member of the Salisbury Fire Department, currently has a cough but has not exhibited any other signs of symptoms.聽 The employee will remain in home isolation as mandated by the Wicomico County…
Read More$1.6 million in federal grants will go towards temporary disaster relief jobs for laid off workers in Maryland. The full Maryland congressional delegation, including聽U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone,聽announced $1,665,000 in…
Read MoreA Virginia man wanted on attempted murder charges has been arrested following a traffic stop in Harrington. According to the Harrington Police Department, on Saturday officers arrested Lamar Wilson, 39, of Portsmouth, Virginia on several gun related charges and being a fugitive from Pennsylvania. While on patrol shortly before 5 p.m., Saturday on South DuPont…
Read MoreA Millsboro man was arrested after police say he was caught driving a stolen vehicle while in possession of crack cocaine and heroin. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., Sunday as troopers were dispatched to the 27000 block of Oak Meadows Drive in Millsboro for reports of a…
Read MoreGovernor Larry Hogan has issued a statewide executive order requiring all customers and retail workers to wear masks in the State of Maryland. Effective on Saturday, April 18 at 7 a.m., all Marylanders will be required to wear masks or face coverings when working or patronizing any retail establishments including grocery stores, pharmacies, and convenience…
Read MoreDelaware State Representative Ruth Briggs-King is calling on the General Assembly to convene to address critical issues facing the state amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a letter issued to the public last week, Rep. Briggs-King called on her colleagues to convene amid the crisis, saying “it is time that the Delaware General Assembly meet…
Read MoreThe Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing three more deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) involving residents or patients at its 24/7 facilities. A 72-year-old female resident from Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna died April 17 at a Kent County hospital and an 81-year-old female resident from the same…
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