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Georgetown Pallet Village Faces Funding Struggles, Organizer Says It Will Not Close Down
GEORGETOWN, DE -- Participants in the Springboard Village Program are expressing concerns for the future amidst a funding shortage. A village of 40 pallet cabins and other facilities have housed and served close to 130 homeless individuals since January 2023 when it opened. Nearly 30 people have moved on to permanent housing.
DNREC upgrades Delaware State Fair showing
Toward the rear of the Delaware State Fair, at the corner of Holloway Avenue and East Rider Road, lies a building with a rustic wooden entrance. For 10 days each July, it houses exhibits from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
Hidden dangers at the beach: sand holes
OCEAN CITY, Md. — While digging a hole in the sand is a popular beach activity in the summer,Ocean City Beach Patrol stresses it could be a dangerous one. "Little kids, they like digging holes. You know, older people also dig holes and leave it unfilled, and little kids will come by and jump in that hole," said Sgt. Bryan Clark with Ocean City Beach Patrol.
Plans approved for multi-family development on Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City
Resort planners this week approved a site plan for a multi-family development along Baltimore Avenue. On Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the site plan for 801 Baltimore Avenue. Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said the applicant – Ronsisvalle Properties LLC – has plans to redevelop the lot, which is currently home to a four-unit apartment complex.
Ocean Games and Swim OC event set July 20 in Ocean City
A swim event will take place this weekend following a recent vote of the city council. Last week, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to approve a special event request from Ocean Games and Swim OC. The council vote will allow for an open-water swimming event to take place in Ocean City this Saturday, July 20.
Water Work on Truitt Street in Salisbury till 3pm Friday
On Friday July 19, as part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the Water Distribution System, The Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be replacing a water service at 425 Truitt Street. Truitt St. will be impassable to all through traffic including emergency vehicles....
Wiersberg Warriors Foundation upcoming fundraiser
FRUITLAND, Md. – The Wiersberg Warriors Foundation will be holding a fundraiser Saturday at the Texas Roadhouse in Fruitland. The event celebrates the 4th anniversary of the foundation officially becoming a non-profit, as well as the 28th birthday of Spencer Wiersberg, a Fruitland police officer who lost his life to cancer in 2020. The foundation supports young adults on Delmarva who are not only battling cancer, but dealing with any serious injury or illness.
Cecil County Fair kicks off
FAIR HILL — As the end of July approaches, the Cecil County Fair returns for its 71st season, bringing events, rides, good eats and fun back to the county for what has become a summer staple for many. Workers were working hard to cap off weeks of preparation Thursday evening to get the Fairgrounds ready for the season, according to Don Moore, president of the Cecil County Fair Board of Directors. The Fair kicks off Friday afternoon, with the Midway opening at 5 p.m. Parking for the Cecil County Fair is free. Watch for signs directing traffic to that area where shuttles will transport you to the fair admission gates.
Alsobrooks brings Maryland Senate campaign to Cambridge
Angela Alsobrooks, Democratic candidate for the Maryland Senate seat of retiring Ben Cardin in November, stopped in Cambridge Wednesday, July 17 at an event organized by the Dorchester County Democratic Party, Sarah Gavian, Chairperson.
Butterflies & Blooms Class at DBG
Ray Sander, President of the Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG), announced the 37-acre gardens are in full peak summer bloom, and starting on Thursday, July 25 and running Thursday August 8th and August 15th at 9:30 a.m. is the Butterflies & Blooms Class. Sander said, “This Butterflies & Blooms class is a family-friendly class that is both fun and educational. All are welcome.”
Crash Near Bridgeville Wednesday Morning Leaves Salisbury Man Dead
A two vehicle crash just before 1am Wednesday on Route 13 in the area of Newton Road north of Bridgeville has left a Salisbury man dead. Delaware State Police say a Durango was in a northbound lane on Route 13 and a Santa Fe was traveling the wrong way in the northbound lane. Both vehicles attempted to avoid a crash – both moving into the right northbound lane – and collided. Police say the Santa Fe overturned and ended up between the shoulder and the right northbound lane. The driver of the Santa Fe, 22 year old Djifenson Dorilus, of Salisbury was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries – he died from those injuries on Thursday. The driver of the Durango, a 46 year old Millsboro man was also taken to an area hospital with a serious injury.
State budget cuts to impact Ocean City, Worcester County arts programs
State budget cuts approved this week are expected to impact local arts programming in Worcester County, officials say. On Wednesday, the Maryland Board of Public Works, a three-member board consisting of the governor, comptroller and treasurer, voted to approve $148.3 million in budget reductions for fiscal year 2025. The cuts, officials report, are largely driven by an increase in healthcare and childcare spending, top priorities for the administration.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Microsoft software outage affects Maryland courthouses, hospitals, and banks
BALTIMORE -- Airports, courthouses, banks, and hospitals felt the impact of a Microsoft software outage linked to the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. People trying to get married or file for divorce were turned away from courthouses across Maryland on Friday as clerks' offices closed statewide. WJZ spoke with a member of a grand jury who was able to continue their duties, highlighting the sporadic nature of the services affected. "It messes them (my plans) up completely. So, now I have to make another trip and come back down here to try to get and file for divorce," Letitia, a Philadelphia resident, said. Letitia...
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