Government
DOVER – Over the past several weeks, the Kent County Levy Court has been looking at its operational budget trying to figure out how to cover the county’s nearly $2 Million shortfall. Some …
DOVER — Democratic Glasgow-area Rep. Eric Morrison has apologized for controversial remarks he made during the April 17 House Education Committee regarding violent crimes listed under Delaware …
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Environment
Delawareans can control their collective fate to some degree when it comes to air pollution. While the state fared well in the 2024 “State of the Air” report recently released by the American Lung Association, improvements can be made.
To better understand the ocean surface, NASA scientists went to the stars. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem satellite launched into orbit Feb. 8 on a quest to better understand the microscopic content of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans.
Cops and Courts
The family of Camay De Silva, the 18-year-old woman killed in a shooting at Delaware State University in Dover on Sunday, released a letter three days later addressing the incident.
TOWNSEND — He served as an Delaware Assistant Deputy Attorney General prosecuting child support cases.
Kent County
DOVER — The best birthday present that Alex Bowman could get this weekend would be a second Miles the Monster trophy for winning Sunday’s Wurth 400 Cup Series race at Dover Motor …
DOVER — There’s a “King” who wears a cowboy hat in place of a crown, along with trademark wraparound sunglasses. His scepter is the steering wheel of his No. 43 race car, …
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Planning and Zoning commission voted to advance the ordinance governing marijuana establishments to the county council during its April 24 meeting, sending it …
Sussex County
GEORGETOWN - The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Revelation Craft Brewery in Georgetown announce the start of the all-new Hops & Crops Market. The market will kick off on Wednesday, May …
GEORGETOWN — The Long Neck communities sewer expansion project, described as contract S21-10 by the county, is scheduled appear before the Sussex County Council on April 30 as part of a $1.225 …
SEAFORD – It was a time to reflect many decades ago to when the Nylon Capital Shopping Center was a regional retail hub. And there was hope for the future, and the anticipated …
New Castle County
DOVER — The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory active in northern and southern parts of the state overnight, warning that patchy ice could kill sensitive outdoor plants if left …
WILMINGTON — The Playhouse on Rodney Square is recently announced their 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring the musical theater sensations “Hadestown,” “Dear Evan …
Residents in the Appoquinimink School District approved two referendum items designed to support capital and operating expenses Tuesday.
Wicomico County
SALISBURY — A myriad of topics were discussed among Maryland’s Eastern Shore delegation members during the annual legislative wrap-forum hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce …
SALISBURY — A preliminary $198 million budget for Wicomico County includes $20.5 million for a new Fruitland Primary School but officials are divided on how it ultimately will be funded. …
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Dorchester County
During its April 22 meeting Cambridge City Council approved the selection of Shore Construction LLC, the lowest of four bidders, for contracting work repairing the city’s plethora of sidewalks needing repair.
Earth Day
For the people living on Smith Island, the water matters. But it’s about more than the beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay from the picturesque island 10 miles from the mainland. The …
Every seat at Chesapeake Grove Intergenerational Center was filled by 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18. An estimated one hundred sixty-nine people attended in person with more watching via live stream to hear from the governing board of Cambridge Harbor.
Somerset County
CRISFIELD — Former Governor Larry Hogan, now a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, will be in Crisfield on Sunday, April 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. hosted by the High Tide Club. He will start …
PRINCESS ANNE — Plans for an AutoZone retail store on Brittingham Lane south of the new Royal Farms received contingent approval for its water and sewer plans from the Somerset County Sanitary …
CRISFIELD — The end is in sight for the reopening of Cove Street as the failed pump replacement process is underway week. Public Utilities Superintendent D.J. Parkinson said on Wednesday …
News
While most people think about older teens and young adults as social media’s primary users, children as young as 11 are increasingly using these platforms on a daily basis. And, as recent research from University of Delaware’s Mellissa S. Gordon shows, their social media use affects their school grades.
LEWES — According to the Cape Henlopen Board of Education’s official calendar, this Monday, April 29, 2024 is a staff professional development day, which means classes are canceled for …
Residents who receive Dover electricity services and miss a payment can quickly find themselves on a disconnect list, a process the Committee of the Whole tackled Tuesday.
GEORGETOWN — With current director Jamie Whitehouse announcing he was leaving his position for another unspecified planning and zoning director role earlier this week, county officials admit …
The Dover Mall has announced its newest addition: Insomnia Cookies.
DOVER — Delaware State Housing Authority announces Emily Cunningham will serve as the agency's Chief of Staff.     Ms. Cunningham served as the Vice President of the Blood Bank of …
GEORGETOWN - Sussex Technical High School's Criminal Justice and Coast Guard JROTC will be conducting an emergency drill as part of their curriculums. The event will take place on Thursday, May …
This story will be updated. DOVER — Democratic and Republican leaders in the House of Representatives rejected a proposal on Wednesday that would have provided Delaware school districts an …
DAGSBORO — Delmarva Central Railroad Company will be performing general maintenance work at the railroad crossing on Main Street beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, the Delaware Department of …
HARTLY — Fords Corner Road between Everetts Corner Road and Burris Road will be closed from April 29 through May 3 for the installation of a cross-road pipe, the Delaware Department of …
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