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Sussex County Emergency Operations Center director Joseph L. Thomas monitors a storm system. Mr. Thomas will retire March 28 with more than 36 years with the county, nearly 27 in his current position.
Sussex County recognizes legacy of retiring emergency director
For Joseph L. Thomas, there won’t be any more early-morning powwows to make calls about closures, delays or evacuations amid major weather emergencies. After 36 years and three months of service with the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center — almost 27 years as director — Mr. Thomas is retiring. more
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Legislative Hall, home to the Delaware General Assembly, at night.
Delaware Republican presidential primary will no longer be held
Delaware’s April 2 Republican presidential primary election has been canceled. The General Assembly worked quickly Tuesday to address the withdrawal of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley from her presidential campaign — and to save taxpayer monies of more than $1.5 million. more
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Cambridge city manager resigns
CAMBRIDGE -- Almost two years after becoming Cambridge City Manager in April 2022, Tom Carroll submitted his resignation due to differences over the direction of the Cambridge Harbor waterfront development project. more
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Residents attend the bimonthly Smyrna Town Council meeting Monday at Town Hall.
Smyrna budget discussions will continue
There was time allotted to discuss budget issues on Smyrna Town Council’s agenda Monday. But not for long. more
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$30M for Eastern Shore in Senate funding package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Appropriations Committee, and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $32,537,200 in direct federal funding for … more
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State Sen. Sarah McBride, D-Wilmington, announced the impending introduction of Senate Bill 13 at the Carvel State Office Building on Monday. Under the proposal, Delaware could unlock federal monies to improve and expand its Medicaid program.
Delaware senator announces bill to bolster Medicaid funding in First State
WILMINGTON — Delaware is one of six states without a health care facility assessment for its hospitals, which has handicapped the state’s ability to access federal Medicaid funds. … more
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House Minority Whip Lyndon Yearick, R-Magnolia, reads a Feb. 29 Daily State News article regarding school arrests during consideration of his proposal to increase penalties for individuals who injure school staff on Wednesday.
Bill to create felony assault charge for injuring school staff tabled by Delaware House committee
DOVER— A bill that would have increased penalties for individuals who injure school personnel was tabled by members of the House of Representatives’ Education Committee on Wednesday. … more
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The Crisfield Fire Department at the time of its dedication in June 1961. The size of the firetrucks today is much larger than 60 years ago, another reason firefighters say it's time to build new.
Long-range goal: relocate Crisfield Fire Department
CRISFIELD — As the Crisfield Fire Department celebrates 150 years the Mayor and City Council agree with the volunteers that it’s time to build a new single-story multi-purpose station … more
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Rehoboth Beach increases fees, adopts $38.6 million budget
REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners adopted a $38,648,981 budget March 15 for fiscal year 2025, which begins April 1. The city’s FY25 budget has a focus on … more
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Kent County Levy Court continues its budget discussions.
Kent County Levy Court highlights staffing and employee difficulties
DOVER – Personnel was the topic of Kent County Levy Court’s second budget workshop on March 13, the cut of which accounts for one of the largest pieces of their annual budget.   … more
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Smyrna Town Council members and staff met Thursday to discuss budget issues.
Smyrna budgeting considerations set for Monday
Smyrna Town Council members are set to make budgeting decisions for the current year at Monday’s bimonthly meeting. more
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Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman hugs Traci Manza Murphy, executive director of the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence, following the passage of permit-to-purchase legislation Thursday.
Permit-to-purchase bill passed by Delaware Senate, heads to governor’s desk
DOVER — Just one week after receiving passage in the House of Representatives, Senate Democrats on Thursday sent the heavily debated permit-to-purchase bill to Gov. John Carney’s desk for … more
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Delaware Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, at podium, is joined by Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, left, to recognize Women's History Month at Legislative Hall on Wednesday.
Women’s History Month celebrated by Delaware General Assembly
Members of Delaware’s General Assembly donned purple as they were joined by a special guest to celebrate Women’s History Month on Wednesday. more
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A large sewer line in Bethany Beach is under repair and is requiring $1.9 million in extra funding from Sussex County.
Bethany repairs force $1.9M county contract addition
What Sussex County employees thought was a faulty fitting late last year ended up being the failure of an 18-inch sewer line serving Bethany Beach. And it’s now requiring the county to set aside $1.9 million in extra repair money for the rest of the year, a move County Council approved Tuesday. more
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Collin O'Mara files his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Delaware governor at the Department of Elections' Dover offices on Tuesday.
Former DNREC secretary O’Mara announces candidacy for Delaware governor
BEAR — Former Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control secretary Collin O’Mara announced his bid for governor Wednesday, touring all three counties after … more
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The city's lodging tax will be increased from 1.5% to 3%, which allows them to use the state to collect.
Dover City Council passes lodging tax increase, to begin July 1
DOVER – Dover City Council has passed an ordinance that increases the city’s lodging tax from 1.5% to 3%, which allows the state to collect it on the city’s behalf.   The … more
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The view of Silver Lake from 1079 Silver Lake Blvd. in Dover, where residents say wildlife has increased, leading to their opposition to potential development.
Neighbors protest Silver Lake development at Dover council
Residents of Representative Lane and Silver Lake Boulevard protested a potential development along the lake during Monday's City Council meeting, leading to a deferral on any further action. more
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Councilman David Anderson says Dover receives more visitors than there are residents in the city.
Dover taking deeper dive into selecting ambulance provider
DOVER — Sometimes it is better to take a step back and look some things over before opting to take a big leap. That is exactly what the city of Dover’s Legislative, Finance and … more
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Rep. Paul Baumbach, D-Newark, explains the intent of his amendment to House Bill 281 on the House floor on Tuesday, which would allow Medicare Advantage as an option for employees hired on or after Jan. 1, 2025.
Amended retiree health care bills pass Delaware House, head to Senate
DOVER — Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted unanimously to take Medicare Advantage off the table for current state employees and retirees and to modify the membership of State … more
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From left, Seaford Mayor David Genshaw; city manager Charles Anderson; new solicitors J. Everett Moore Jr. and Luke Mette; and Vice Mayor Dan Henderson at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Seaford City Council approves dual solicitors
In response to Seaford city solicitor Daniel Griffith’s resignation notification, City Council on Tuesday approved Luke Mette to fill the position and J. Everett Moore Jr. to serve as counsel for the Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning Commission. more
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