“Super Spreader” In Bridgeville?

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A large Labor Day weekend event on Redden Road near Bridgeville has drawn the attention of state health officials and Governor John Carney. Videos and photos of the concert and rodeo event depicted many people close together, not wearing masks. The size of the crowd has been estimated at 2,000. 鈥淚 was very disturbed by…

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Worcester Co. Opens 2nd Round Of Back-to-Business Grants

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Worcester County begins accepting applications for another round of funding through the Workforce Back to Business COVID-19 Assistance Grant Program. The program is federally funded through the CARES Act, and funds were awarded through the State of Maryland. 205 Worcester County businesses received part of $1.17-million awarded through the first round of the Back to…

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SCI Inmate Dies Of COVID-19 Complications, Other Factors

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A Sussex Correctional Institution inmate with underlying health conditions and complications from COVID-19 has died at Kent General Hospital. 55-year-old Charles R.J. Patterson was from Frankford and had been serving a sentence for his 7th DUI conviction. He tested positive back in July. The Department of Correction says Patterson was the only SCI inmate who…

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Jury Trials Set To Resume Next Month In Del.

A jury box at the New Castle County Court House in Wilmington (photo courtesy, Delaware Judiciary)
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Jury trials are scheduled to start up again in October in Delaware under a plan released by Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Junior. The judicial emergency and its terms are also extended an additional 30 days until October 5th. Jury trials would mark a move into a modified phase three of a four-phase court reopening…

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Bars, Businesses And Gyms Get New Pandemic Guidance

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Bar service may resume in the Delaware beach communities, and businesses are required to more strictly enforce face covering rules under terms of a 27th modification to Governor John Carney鈥檚 COVID-19 State of Emergency. Businesses are directed to more strictly enforce face covering requirements among their employees. There is also additional guidance concerning the wearing…

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Return Day 2020 Postponed

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For the first time since World War II, the post-election festivities surrounding Return Day in Georgetown will not be bringing the candidates and thousands of others to the Sussex County seat on Thursday, November 5th. In a letter to Return Day committee members, support agencies and members of the community, Sussex County Return Day President…

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Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival Postponed Until 2021

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Another popular seasonal event is scratched from the calendar. The Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival has been postponed from September 12th to September 11th, 2021 according to the Bethany- Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. Organizers say they were unable to obtain the required permit. The chamber is planning聽 for safe outdoor gatherings as fall arrives.…

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OC: Bring A Mask, Or Get One, At The Boardwalk

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Ocean City wants Labor Day weekend visitors to keep in mind that masks are required on the boardwalk, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Mayor Rick Meehan says if someone does not have one, a mask is available at the Caroline Street information booth between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. After Labor Day, the information…

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Del. Updates Scholastic Sports Guidance

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Governor John Carney Tuesday updated Delaware’s COVID-19 State of Emergency that clarifies scholastic athletics competition health-related guidelines. Sports are classified as high risk, medium risk and low risk. Each classification carries guidance about masks, social distancing and other precautions designed to protect players, coaches and families. Wrestling and football are in the high risk category,…

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Md. Enters Stage 3 Of Economic Reopening Friday

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Maryland is about to move into Stage Three of reopening, based upon the state鈥檚 improving COVID-19 health metrics. Governor Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that effective this Friday at 5:00 p.m., indoor theatres will be able to accommodate movie or live performance audiences at 50-percent capacity or 100 people, whichever is less. Also, outdoor venues may…

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Md. Schools Authorized To Reopen For In-Person Instruction

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All school systems in Maryland are now fully authorized to begin safely reopening for the new academic year. Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday decisions continue to rest with local school boards, but improving health metrics should encourage a gradual and safe return to hybrid and in-person instruction. 鈥淎s a result of our improved health metrics,…

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Worcester Co. Adjusts COVID-19 Testing Schedule

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Worcester County Health Department continues to offer COVID-19 testing on a regular basis. Appointments are strong encouraged. Testing is available at the West Ocean City Park and Ride Wednesdays from 8:30 until noon, and for Worcester County residents Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Pocomoke Health Department in Pocomoke City from nine until three, in partnership…

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Del. Schools Required To Tell Families About Positive COVID-19 Test Results

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The 25th modification of Governor John Carney鈥檚 COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration requires Delaware schools to notify families if they learn of any positive coronavirus test results in their buildings. Also, new face covering requirements are formalized for children who return to school buildings. Students at grade levels from kindergarten on up are required to…

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Del. Devotes $20M From CARES Act For Broadband Access

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Delaware will utilize CARES Act funding to make sure students who start the school year learning virtually are connected. Part of the 20-million dollar allocation announced Monday would help families that cannot afford or obtain internet access. Elyse Baerga of the Woodbridge School District says when schools suddenly switched to online learning last March, it…

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Slam Dunk to the Beach HS BB Tournament Called Off

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The Slam Dunk to the Beach High School Basketball Tournament will not take place in 2020. Organizers are pulling the plug on the holiday season event at Cape Henlopen High School. Chairman Dr. Matthew Robinson with the Delaware Sports Commission says the decision is made with the safety and well being of players, fans and…

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Del. Restaurant Sales Plummet By $700M, Says Industry Group

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The vast majority of Delaware restaurants expect to be operating at loss for the next six month, and revenue losses in the restaurant industry due to the pandemic are estimated at 700-million dollars. That’s according to data released by the Delaware Restaurant Association. The industry organization also said more than 23,500 restaurant jobs had been…

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#masksonmaryland Event Held In Worcester Co.

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Worcester County, Atlantic General Hospital and the State of Maryland conduct more than 3,300 coronavirus tests at the West Ocean City Park and Ride and in Pocomoke City since the start of regular testing events. That鈥檚 more than a quarter of all tests conducted to date in Worcester County. The state has also organized regular…

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OC Wine On The Beach Postponed

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Pandemic summer has claimed another event. Organizers of Wine On The Beach in Ocean City say despite their efforts to spread out the event’s footprint, the decision has been made to postpone this year’s festival until 2021. The event had been scheduled for September 25th and September 26th. “As we planned for the new paradigm…

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