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More than one in five jobs in Delaware, is dependant on international trade. The COVID-19 pandemic and the supply chain crisis may impact the potential of economic activity among various countries. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Summit is being hosted today (Monday) by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.Former Governor Jack Markell, recently appointed as the Biden Administration’s…
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The Food Bank of Delaware is organizing more drive-through pantries for Delawareans and families facing food insecurity, in time for Thanksgiving. Turkeys will be distributed at mobile pantries in each county next week. Proof of Delaware residency is required, and pre-registration is requested, but on-site registration will also be available. A drive-through pantry is scheduled…
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Dover Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Dover Express convenience store on Saulsbury Road. An employee was closing the business Thursday night at about 7:33 p.m. when someone came in and showed a gun.The employee was forced to go behind the counter, and the suspect stole some cash from two registers before shoving…
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Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his foot. Officers responded to a report of ‘shots fired’ in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street Thursday night.The victim was taken to a local hospital. According to police, the victim has not been cooperative…
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A house fire on Country Club Drive in Rehoboth Beach is under investigation. According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, the fire broke out Thursday at about 8:15 p.m. No one was home at the time and no injuries were reported. The RBVFC said the fire on the exterior of the home was quickly…
Read MoreDemocratic Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons of Delaware are inviting applicants for consideration to become a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Senators recommend candidates for judgeships to the President, who formally nominates an individual to the Senate for its advice and consent. The formal application is an Expression…
Read MoreDelaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness will have her day in court in May 2022. McGuiness was indicted last month on corruption-related charges, and has pled not guilty. The trial date was set following a private conference this week, presuming there is not a plea deal. McGuiness also will retain the services of attorney Steve Wood…
Read MoreDelaware State Police are investigating a crash north of Dover on Route 1 early Tuesday morning that has left a Georgetown man dead. At about 5:47 a.m. Tuesday, a southbound car traveled partially into the center grass median, veered back into the roadway, rotated and traveled across both southbound lanes of traffic. The car then…
Read MoreThe Maryland State Board of Education has scheduled a special virtual meeting for Tuesday, November 16th to gather feedback on the state’s emergency school mask requirement through public input and public health testimony. The Board last spring passed a resolution calling for the return to safe, in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year. An emergency…
Read MoreThe Delaware DMV is expanding services for veterans, and is spreading awareness through a new enhanced webpage. The site highlights services that are available for veterans and active members of the military. One service: “Heroes on the Highway,” a commercial driver license program designed to assist veterans with getting a CDL, with the goal of…
Read MoreA Laurel man is facing numerous weapons-and-drugs related charges as well as his third DUI offense. According to Delaware State Police, troopers were called to the Oasis Truck Stop on Sussex Highway about an unconscious driver of a pick-up truck at the gas pumps. The man was awakened, and State Police say signs of intoxication…
Read MoreA set of four draft maps of congressional districts has been released by the Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission. The panel was appointed by Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones. Two draft maps reportedly redraw the First District to include portions of Anne Arundel County, across Chesapeake Bay from its current boundary.…
Read MoreGovernor Ruth Ann Minner’s lasting legacy as a two-term governor and the first woman in Delaware to be elected to that position was highlighted at her funeral service Wednesday in Milford – but plenty of remembrances were also focused on Ruth Ann Minner as a person, her story of overcoming obstacles and the trail she…
Read MoreDelaware’s emergency masking requirement in public and private K-12 schools has been extended until February 8th, under action taken Wednesday by Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Education and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. The current mandate is set to expire December 10th, with the option of a 60-day extension. The…
Read MoreTwo men are charged in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation during which a precious memento went missing. Laurel Police were advised October 23rd that a 66-year-old woman’s pick-up truck was swiped while she was shopping. Her late husband’s Vietnam veteran hat was inside. The woman said it appeared one of the suspects was wearing…
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A tree for every Delawarean… In an effort to plant more trees and mitigate the impact of carbon emissions in The First State, the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture will coordinate a new website where residents can find information about selecting, planting and caring for trees. Also, Delawareans, non-profits and municipalities will…
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Milford School District schools will dismiss early today due to anticipation of traffic days and in respect for Governor Ruth Ann Minner and her family, as her funeral is taking place this afternoon. According to an announcement from the Milford School District: Banneker, Ross, and Mispillion Elementary Schools will have an in-person student day with…
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A student is charged with bringing a gun to James M. Bennett High School in Wicomico County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, school administrators and school resource deputies learned Tuesday afternoon about a video circulating on social media that showed a student armed with a pistol at school. The student in the video was quickly…
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UPDATED 12:30pm: On Wednesday, November 10, Governor John Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, Governor Minner’s family, current and past members of the Cabinet and General Assembly, former staff, and members of the community will attend Governor Minner’s memorial service. The service will be live-streamed on de.gov/live.The service will begin at 1pm in Milford. President…
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Leaders of the Delaware General Assembly have announced a plan for a formal review of its powers and procedures under two Articles of the Delaware Constitution regarding cause for removal of a public official. The Senate and House last week passed different concurrent resolutions asking for an advisory opinion from the Delaware Supreme Court. Now,…
Read MoreThe owners of Briarwood Manufactured Home Community in Laurel have received a notice of violation for failing to fix problems with wastewater disposal and treatment. An original permit required installation of replacement systems, but DNREC in its notice says no proposals for installation from a licensed contractor have arrived. Mobile Gardens, owners of Briarwood, are…
Read MoreSalisbury University is taking the next steps to find its tenth president. A town hall is scheduled for this Thursday at 3:00 p.m. hosted by University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman and USM Board of Regents Assistant Secretary Robert Rauch. Rauch is chair of the S.U. President Search and Screening Committee. The meeting will…
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