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Delaware Forest Service launches program to strengthen fire emergency response capabilities
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (148+ words) DELAWARE - The Delaware Forest Service Wildland Fire Program is relaunching its Federal Firefighter Property Program. Officials say the program is a valuable equipment assistance initiative designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities for fire departments across Delaware." They say the program…...
Sussex County to escalate US Wind substation fight to Delaware Supreme Court
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (373+ words) SUSSEX CO. , Del. - The Sussex County Council has voted to continue their legal battle with the State of Delaware over a proposed US Wind substation, a battle that has ignited debate between county autonomy and state oversight and may now…...
Delaware activates National Guard in response to coastal storm
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (296+ words) DELAWARE - The Delaware Emergency Management Agency has announced the activation of the Delaware National Guard as a coastal storm continues to bring flooding and high winds to Delmarva. The National Guard will be assisting with emerging threats of flooding and…...
Delaware lawmakers introduce bill to create film tax credit
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (155+ words) DELAWARE - House Bill 364 is aimed at incentivizing media industries to produce in the state. The bill was introduced into the General Assembly on April 9. Lawmakers say it would apply to feature film productions, TV series, advertisements, music videos, and video…...
Delaware looking for student to fill seat on State Board of Education
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (270+ words) All three counties in Delaware face teacher shortages." DELAWARE - Students with a passion for government have until April 30 to apply for the student member seat on the Delaware State Board of Education for the upcoming academic year." "If we are…...
Delaware bill aims to eliminate credit card processing fees on tips
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (371+ words) SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - A proposed bill in Delaware could change how small businesses and restaurants handle tips paid by credit card. The legislation would prohibit credit card companies from charging processing fees on gratuities " a move that many restaurant owners…...
Delaware State Police asking for public's help locating Milton homicide suspect
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (180+ words) MILTON, Del. - The Delaware State Police say they are investigating a homicide that occurred yesterday on Forest Road in Milton. Detectives say they need the public's help finding the suspect, 62-year-old Myron Savage from Milton. According to DSP, on April…...
Delaware State Fire Marshal investigating Houston house fire
1+ week, 2+ day ago (269+ words) WBOC TV - The Delaware State Fire" Marshal's Office is investigating a Kent County house fire on Monday. Authorities say the fire was reported shortly before noon on April 6 at a two-story house on Front Street in Houston The Houston Fire…...
Rollover crash under investigation in Delaware after driver fled the scene
1+ week, 4+ day ago (112+ words) HARBESON, Del. - The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company says they were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident involving a vehicle rollover with possible entrapment, prompting other emergency response units to also be contacted. Fire company officials say a…...
Proposed bill aims to expand wetlands protections across Delaware
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (204+ words) DOVER, Del. - Delaware lawmakers are advancing legislation that could significantly expand protections for thousands of acres of wetlands across the First State. Senate Bill 9, known as the "Wetlands Stewardship Act," would create Delaware's first combined program regulating both tidal and…...