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The Star Democrat

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Caroline Commissioners discuss road funding and safety with Department of Transportation, state legislators

DENTON — On Oct. 20, the Caroline County Commissioners met with the Maryland Department of Transportation, followed by an annual meeting with District 36 and 37 state legislators. Commissioners and legislators called for increased road funding despite Governor Wes Moore’s focus on public transit funding. Maryland Department of Transportation officials Katie Thomson, secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation, opened the meeting and jumped right into a discussion of the Department’s six-year consolidated transportation program, known as the Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP). She began her statement by paying respects to fallen Denton Police Chief George William Bacorn Jr. and connected this tragedy to the Department’s mission. “Tragically, he was far from the only person lost in a fatal crash on our roads this year… Chief Bacorn’s death is just a reminder that we have a lot more work to do,” she said. Thomson emphasized that projects like the Slow the Fast Down campaign—which targets “superspeeders”—are part of the Department’s efforts to improve safety. State Highway Administration (SHA) Administrator Will Pines outlined the administration’s top three top priorities to be safety, state of good repair, and improving economic development throughout Maryland. Melissa Williams, Maryland Department of Transportation Authority (MDTA) Director of

Caroline County, MD · 11d

Delaware Online | The News Journal

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Sussex leads as Delaware early voting surges past primary totals

Election Day is still days away, but nearly 60,000 Delawareans have already voted early, more than double the number who did so in the September primary. As of 3:08 p.m. Oct. 26, 59,788 early votes had been cast, according to the Delaware Department of Elections . Sussex County currently leads Delaware counties in early and absentee voting, with the number of absentee ballots also growing significantly. Voters have until Nov. 1 to cast an early ballot, while qualified absentee voters must ensure their ballots are received by Nov. 3. More election coverage: Meet the candidates as Delaware early voting begins Oct. 22 How many Delawareans voted early? Early voters for the general election represent a 111.9% increase from the Sept. 15 primary, when 28,220 Delawareans voted early. Early voting has grown considerably in Delaware since it was first offered statewide in 2022. The September primary itself saw a nearly 53% increase in early voting from the 2024 primary. So far, 37,294 early and absentee ballots have been cast from Sussex County alone, according to department data. That’s 5,637 more votes than the September primary earlier this fall, or an increase of almost 17.8%. New Castle County follows closely behind with

Delaware · 12d

Milford LIVE News

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Lulu Ross Fire Update: School Closures, Investigation and Polling Changes

Lulu Ross Elementary Fire: Investigation Continues as School Closures Impact Milford Students The impact of Sunday’s fire at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School continues to unfold, with classes canceled for the week, a neighboring school temporarily closed and a polling location relocated ahead of the November election. The Milford School District announced that Lulu Ross Elementary will remain closed from ... Read More The post Lulu Ross Fire Update: School Closures, Investigation and Polling Changes appeared first on Milford LIVE! - Local Delaware News, Kent and Sussex Counties .

Milford, DE · 13d

DC News Now

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Maryland disabilities community fights possible funding cuts

A listening tour is underway for Marylanders with developmental disabilities who are facing the possible loss of services.

Maryland · 12d

WGMD Radio

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Sussex County Council Will Meet Tuesday – Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Senate Bill 23/House Bill 450 on the Agenda

The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning beginning at 10. They will hear a presentation from the Director at the Carvel Research and Education Center, James Adkins. There will also be an update and discussion on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as well as on Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450.

Sussex County, DE · 14d

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10/29/2026 Bayside Editorial: Vision for town park finally taking shape

Some observers probably thought they would never see the day when Palmer and Sandy Gillis and the Town of Berlin would finally settle on their 8.6-acre slice of Heron Park. Given the years of arguments over price and disputes about utility permits and property boundaries, it is not difficult to suspect that the principals in this week’s sale felt the same way.

Berlin, MD · 11d

Delaware Online | The News Journal

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State issues violations to Mountaire in Millsboro for odors

Following a request to increase meat production, odors at Mountaire Farms ' poultry processing plant in Millsboro led to violations of the company's air quality permit, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. No fines were issued with the September notice of violation, but Mountaire was ordered to create a new odor management plan. The poultry industry of which Mountaire is a part is ubiquitous in Delaware. In 2025, Delaware chicken growers raised 263 million chickens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture , and in 2024, the poultry industry employed over 8,800 people in Delaware, according to the National Chicken Council. All those chickens, however, create a lot of wastewater, and in 2017, the wastewater treatment plant at Mountaire in Millsboro failed. At that time, poorly treated or untreated wastewater was sprayed onto surrounding fields, leading to hefty fines from the state and lawsuit settlements in the tens of millions. Improvements to the wastewater system, required by an agreement between the state and Mountaire, were made and time passed. In October 2025, Mountaire Millsboro requested an amendment to its air quality permit to increase meat production from 4,200 to 5,000 tons per week (or 310,128

Millsboro, DE · 12d

WBOC

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Georgetown considers repealing cottage housing ordinance, Part II

Georgetown's town council originally passed the cottage housing ordinance in 2025 in the urban residential district. Now, they're considering repealing it.

Georgetown, DE · 13d

Delaware Online | The News Journal

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Redden State Forest balances conservation and growth in Sussex County

Foresters at Redden State Forest are working to preserve a piece of the region’s agricultural and forestry heritage in hopes to ensure its woodlands remain healthy for generations. Redden is Delaware’s largest state forest and has been managed for sustainable forestry for decades. The forest provides wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities and renewable timber resources, with active management designed to conserve, protect and enhance the landscape. For Erich Burkentine, southern regional forester with Delaware Department of Agriculture, maintaining that healthy forest sometimes means cutting trees. While harvesting may seem counterintuitive to conservation, he said selective tree removal can help improve forest diversity, encourage new growth and create better conditions for wildlife. As trees grow and their canopies close, less sunlight reaches the forest floor, limiting the growth of smaller plants, shrubs and other tree species. “You’re trying to balance production with diversity plus added benefits of really good wildlife habitat,” Burkentine said. Without intervention, some areas can become dominated by a limited number of species, reducing the variety of vegetation. Selective harvesting allows foresters to remove competing trees, give stronger specimens more room to grow and create opportunities for new vegetation. “I want to select the best examples of the species

Sussex County, DE · 13d

Maryland Matters

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In a quiet Maryland election year, all eyes turn to Lower Shore district

With most in-state contests a foregone conclusion in Maryland this fall, attention turns to the more competitive legislative subdistricts with fewer voters, making them more volatile. And the Lower Shore District 33B is getting much of the attention -- and money.

Maryland · 13d

6abc Action News

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Classes canceled for some students after school fire in Milford, Delaware

There will be no school for some students in Milford, Delaware, this week following a fire at their school.

Milford, DE · 13d

WBOC

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Bayhealth announces ‘Next Wave’ expansion projects across Kent and Sussex counties

DOVER, Del. - Bayhealth is planning a major expansion of its healthcare facilities across Kent and Sussex counties, including a taller hospital tower in Dover, expanded emergency services in Milton and a new Total Care facility in Smyrna. The health system outlined the projects Wednesday during a news conference at...

Dover, DE · 25d

The Star Democrat

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Dorchester County Council race heats up with 3 of 5 seats contested

The Dorchester County Council race is hotly contested with four of the five seats up for grabs. The district five seat previously held by William Nichols has already been secured by Yvonne Penn. District 1: David Beverley — Democrat Beverley is running for the district one council seat. He is a father of one son and comes from a large family. The oldest of eight siblings, his family has a long tradition of public service, including current service with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, fire, and EMS. His family’s military service includes United States Navy Master Chiefs, U.S. Army service including a Lieutenant Colonel, and combat veterans of the United States Marine Corps. Beverley went to North Caroline High School in Caroline County, Maryland, the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Maryland EMS, the Nationally Registered EMS/EMT and Institute on the united states Constitution. He’s a small business owner and owner of Elijah’s General Store. Additionally, he has experience as a firefighter/EMT through Many Maryland jurisdictions, and in the Maryland Department of Corrections. He previously ran for Dorchester County Council, District 5, in 2022 and says he has always fought for the natural rights of the people and advocated for constitutional

Dorchester County, MD · 13d

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Time to Fall Back and Check Your Smoke Detectors, Delaware

The end of Daylight Saving Time on November 1 serves as an important reminder for Delaware families to check the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. The Sussex County Department of Public Safety and the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association are both calling on residents to test their detectors and swap out old batteries. Officials say this straightforward action has the potential to protect lives.

Delaware · 13d

Cape Gazette

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County Library Advisory Board chair criticizes survey question

An online survey of library needs is skewed and should be revised, the chair of the Sussex County Library Advisory Board said at the group’s Oct. 21 meeting. “I am deeply concerned about the recent public opinion survey on funding for our under-resourced public libraries,” said Candace Vessella. “The wording of the last question appears deliberately crafted to discourage support for a modest library tax increase – one that could provide critical resources to these institutions.”

Sussex County, DE · 14d

WMDT.com

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Salisbury Celebrates The Life of “Bill” Handy With A Honorary Street Sign

SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury honored one of their own on Saturday, Oct. 24th, with a honorary street sign. The intersection of Lake and Burton St. is now known as “‘Bill’ Handy Way.”. William “Bill” Handy was a well known member of the Wicomico community, where he...

Salisbury, MD · 15d

WMDT.com

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Downtown Pocomoke lights up for “The Great Pumpkin Showcase”

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. – Downtown Pocomoke City celebrated their October “Fourth Friday” event in a festive way. On Friday, Oct. 23rd, Willow St. lit up as the town hosted “The Great Pumpkin Showcase.”. Amanda Russell is the community outreach coordinator for Pocomoke City, and helped to...

Pocomoke City, MD · 15d

WBOC

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State watchdog finds no evidence of improper Somerset school legal billing, continues budget review

SOMERSET CO., Md. — Maryland’s education watchdog has declined to open an investigation into a law firm’s billing practices for Somerset County Public Schools after a review found no evidence of improper charges. In an Oct. 23 management advisory memorandum, Maryland Inspector General for Education Natalia M....

Somerset County, MD · 13d

PHL17

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Fire cancels classes at two schools in Milford, Delaware | PHL17 Morning News

Milford, DE · 13d

NBC Philadelphia

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Delaware elementary school cancels class for week after devastating fire

A massive 3-alarm fire tore through a Delaware elementary school early Sunday morning, causing significant damage to classrooms, the library and administrative offices. School officials have canceled class all week for students at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School in Milford due to the extensive damage. "Our District crisis team will...

Milford, DE · 14d