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IRSD to host first public meeting about the current expense referendum this week

2 days ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

SELBYVILLE, Del. – The Indian River School District will host its first of three public meetings about the current expense referendum this week. School district officials say they need more funding to deal with increasing operating costs and to maintain a competitive salary package. The first meeting will be held at Millsboro Middle School on Wednesday, May 14 at 7 pm.
Sen. Buckson discusses potential Hope Center in Kent County

2 days ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

DOVER, Del. – State Senator Eric Buckson held a meeting Monday to discuss a possible future Hope Center for Kent County. Currently, the only Hope Center in existence is the one up in New Castle County. The Hope Center looks to provide financial support and house individuals for those experiencing homelessness. Senator Buckson and a group of others visited that facility, wanting to see what the Center has to offer in terms of services that could be replicated in Dover.
Berlin hosting Cancer Research Awareness Day Saturday

5 days ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

BERLIN, Md. – Saturday, Berlin will come together for Cancer Research Awareness Day. During the free and family-friendly event, health care advocates and local organizations will highlight cancer prevention, support and research. The day will include a community prayer and testimonials, as well as remembrance and reflection, live music and food. Some of the featured participants include the American Cancer Society and Atlantic General Hospital.
State Senator wants Caesar Rodney statue relocated

5 days ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

DELAWARE – In time for the 250th Anniversary of the United States, Delaware State Senator Eric Buckson is leading an effort to bring back the Casesar Rodney equestrian statue. It’s a move that is being met with some controversy. Caesar Rodney is known for his famous midnight ride to Philadelphia to cast a tie-breaking vote for Delaware’s independence from Great Britain, but he was also known as a slaveholder.
Home Care Advocates to meet with Delaware Lawmaker's at the State's Capital next week

6 days ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

DELAWARE – Home Care Advocates will unite to meet with Delaware Lawmaker’s at the State’s Capital next week. Families and health care professionals plan to ask for increase support for the in-home nursing and personal care services. Specifically – they say they want more stability for the state’s home care industry, which is currently facing difficulty in attracting professional caregivers. Organizers say there is a crisis at Delawareans doorstep in their ability to obtain and retain home care.
Kitty's Flowers sees uptick in sales for Mother's Day

6 days ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

SALISBURY, Md. – One of the most popular gifts you can get your mom for Mother’s Day is flowers. Just ask the folks at Kitty’s Flowers in Salisbury who are seeing an uptick in business. “Mother’s Day is kind of like a marathon, where as Valentine’s Day is more of a sprint, so it’s kind of more spread out with Mother’s Day than Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day is like two days of chaos, Mother’s Day is a whole week,” said Brittany Morgan, Sales Associate with Kitty’s Flowers.
Community Bank Delaware holds ribbon cutting in new Nylon Capital Shopping Center location

1 week ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

SEAFORD, Del. – The Community Bank Delaware held a ribbon cutting for its Seaford branch earlier today. It’s the next step in the revitalization of the Nylon Capital Shopping Center. “These are moments that we dreamed about in revamping this project and now it’s here, and I could not be more happy for our council and community to be a part of it,” said Seaford Mayor Matt MacCoy. The first of many ribbon cuttings for the Nylon Capital Shopping Center took place Wednesday.
Worcester County Recreation & Parks hosting its Coast Health & Wellness Fair

1 week ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

SNOW HILL, Md. – Worcester County – later this month is your chance to learn about women’s health. Worcester County Recreation & Parks is hosting its Coast Health & Wellness Fair. Health care providers will be on site to offer free screenings for breast cancer – bone density – blood pressure – and more. CareFirst – the Worcester County Health Department – Atlantic General Hospital and Tidal Health are all joining in. There will also be a blood drive – made possible by the Blood Bank of Delmarva.
Crisfield Police holding bike rodeo

1 week ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

CRISFIELD, Md. – Calling all young bicyclists. The Crisfield Police Department is holding a bike rodeo later this month. The bicycle safety and skills course is set to take over Somers Cove Marina. It will also come with the ability to register your bicycle with the police department. Free hot dogs and chips will be provided as well as a chance to win a free bicycle. The event is recommended for kids ages 5-12.
Could Delaware Governor Meyer nix the statewide EV mandate?

1 week ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

DELAWARE – Delaware Governor Matt Meyer could nix the state’s electric vehicle plans. It’s a move that is drawing support from some Republicans. Gov. Meyer has indicated that he wants to roll back the statewide electric vehicle mandate. The mandate was initiated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. This was done under former Governor John Carney. The plan adopts a modified version of California’s Advanced Clean Car II regulations.