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Seaford City Councilman Mike Bradley, right, offers his opinion to a proposed ban on production and retail sales of marijuana during a meeting Tuesday. City manager Charles Anderson, left, and Vice Mayor Dan Henderson listen in.
Seaford ban on marijuana business has link to federal illegality
Production and retail sales of cannabis for recreational use are now prohibited in Seaford city limits, but the ban has a federal-level caveat. On Tuesday, City Council voted 3-1 to ban marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and testing facilities, as well as retail stores, in the general commercial and highway commercial districts. more
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FILE - The Capitol is seen in Washington, Sept. 20, 2021. The federal government is heading toward a shutdown at month's end that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics. It comes as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Senate panel approves Maryland's O’Malley as next Social Security head
The Senate Finance Committee voted 17-10 Tuesday to advance to the full Senate the nomination of former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley to be the next commissioner of the Social Security Administration. more
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Delaware State News/Glenn Rolfe.The current Sussex Central High School will be repurposed as a middle school with construction of a new Sussex Cenral High School on district-owned poperty off Patriots Way.
Indian River schools closed Dec. 21 for special election
All Indian River School District students and staff, except for some custodial workers, will have the day off Dec. 21 to accommodate a special election for the now-vacant 37th District state representative seat. more
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Josh Taylor with Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc. explains to the Princess Anne Commissioners the preliminary engineering report to improve drainage in the Somerset Landing and North Gate neighborhoods. Seated are Commissioners Lionel Frederick, Marshall Corbin, Joey Gardner, Dell Taylor and Shelley Johnson with attorney Paul Wilber standing at right.
Drainage fix at at Somerset Landing will be a 'capital project'
PRINCESS ANNE — The preliminary engineering report about stormwater drainage problems at the Somerset Landing and North Gate neighborhoods can be summarized as “poor design, “poor … more
Did judge use wrong charter to decide Wicomico government hiring dispute?
A retired Dorchester County judge was supposed to solve the months-long hiring and approval dispute between the Wicomico County Executive and County Council. But in a ruling recently handed … more
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Delaware Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, D-Newark, (left) joined New York state Rep. Zohran Mamdani (right) and several other state lawmakers and activists at the White House on Monday to declare their intent to go on a five-day hunger strike to urge President Joe Biden to call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.
Delaware lawmaker joins hunger strike for cease-fire in Gaza
WASHINGTON – Delaware Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, D-Newark, joined lawmakers from several states Monday to begin a five-day hunger strike urging President Joe Biden to call for a permanent … more
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Sara M. Bluhm, City of Milford Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator, and Joe Gehrdes, Director External Relations, Huntsville Utilities, Alabama, and Vice Chair, Customer Connections Section.
City of Milford received Excellence in Public Power Communications Award from APPA
MILFORD — The City of Milford received an Award of Merit in the video category of the Excellence in Public Power Communications Award s from the American Public Power Association for their … more
The entrance chamber of Legislative Hall in Dover.
Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association debates transfer process
DOVER — When a student-athlete desires to transfer schools for non-athletic purposes, the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Directors is the sole decision maker. The … more
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Delaware State News/Glenn Rolfe.Plans are to replace this small police headquarters for Dagsboro police with a two-story structure at the Main Street location. This structure will be razed in project plans.
Dagsboro modifies design request for new police building
It’s back to the drawing board regarding the design of a new Dagsboro police station and meeting room adjacent to Town Hall. more
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A rendering of what the three-story, 57,000 sq. ft. wing to Legislative Hall's east side will look like, as well as a four-level, 350-spot parking garage.
Committee begins work on Leg Hall expansion, parking garage
DOVER — A committee responsible for monitoring the design and construction of Legislative Hall’s $122 million expansion has officially begun its work. Following over two years of … more
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Col. William (Chris) McDonald, 436th Airlift Wing commander, addresses attendees at the 2023 State of the Base briefing at Dover Air Force Base on Monday morning.
Commander oversees construction boom at Dover Air Force Base
DOVER — The past few months have been a learning experience for Col. William “Chris” McDonald, as he adapts to his new role as the commander of the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air … more
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Delaware DOL: Private sector wages outpacing growth of consumer prices
Delaware’s unemployment rate experienced a slight increase during October, while private sector employees saw gains in their hourly compensation. more
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Recommended rules in Crisfield for those trading in cannabis subject of public hearing
CRISFIELD — Following the planning commission’s recommendations the City Council is prepared to adopt an ordinance allowing cannabis growers, processors and dispensaries to be located … more
Stone sills, groins and vegetative buffers front Water's Edge condominiums but erosion continues to be an issue for which the homeowners are applying to the state for financial assistance to make more improvements.
Crisfield supports condo association's request for state funds to combat erosion
CRISFIELD — An effort by the Water’s Edge Condominium Association (WECA) to receive a state grant to fund erosion mitigation strategies received unanimous support from the City Council. … more
Shané Darby, 2nd district Wilmington City Councilmember
Wilmington City Council calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
DOVER — Members of the Wilmington City Council called for an immediate cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestinian territories with the passage of a resolution Thursday night. Introduced … more
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Salisbury mayor's election now official: Randy Taylor wins by 50 votes
Randy Taylor was declared the official winner of the Salisbury mayor’s race on Friday, prevailing by a total of 50 votes. Taylor received 1,150 of 3,174 total votes cast. Megan Outten … more
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Mike Petit de Mange
Mike Petit de Mange appointed Principal Planner at Dover Kent MPO
DOVER — The Dover Kent MPO announces the appointment of Mike Petit de Mange as the new Principal Planner for the organization. Mr. Petit de Mange served as Kent County Administrator for … more
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Jill Sussman, a Dover resident and owner of Double JR LLC, and her attorney, Sean Lynn, speak at the Dover City Council meeting on Monday at City Hall. Ms. Sussman appealed to the council to resolve a dispute over the city's denial of utilities to one of her tenants.
Dispute about denial of utilities dominates Dover council meeting
It wasn’t a typical Dover City Council meeting Monday. For more than two hours, the council chamber was dominated by a hearing about the denial of utility services to a housing unit. more
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FILE - The Capitol is seen in Washington, Sept. 20, 2021. The federal government is heading toward a shutdown at month's end that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics. It comes as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Lawmakers try again to set a vote on Puerto Rico’s status
A coalition of senators, House of Representatives members and prominent Puerto Rican politicians is pressing Congress to pass legislation that would set a vote on the future of the island territory. more
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Former state Auditor Kathy McGuiness arrives at the Kent County Courthouse in October 2022 with her daughter, Saylar McGuiness. Ms. McGuiness is asking a Delaware Supreme Court judge to overturn her convictions of misdemeanor charges of conflict of interest, official misconduct and noncompliance with state procurement rules.
Delaware Supreme Court asked to overturn former state auditor’s public corruption convictions
DOVER — Delaware’s Supreme Court is weighing whether to overturn the unprecedented convictions of the state’s former auditor on public corruption charges. The court heard … more
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