Ocean City preparing for possibility of fewer J1 visa workers
OCEAN CITY, Md. - With tourist season right around the corner, Ocean City is trying to prepare in case J1 visa workers can't get there in time for seasonal positions. Through this visa…
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Salisbury Urban Ministries' food pantry reopens
SALISBURY, Md. - After being closed temporarily, Salisbury Urban Ministries' Lazarus food pantry is back open, helping feed those in need. Ministry staff say they're not just feeding the hungry, but helping…
DNREC announces additional closures at parks and wildlife areas
DOVER, Del. - While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open throughout the state of Delaware, many amenities are closed. Campsites, cabins, cottages, yurts, and playgrounds are…
Gov. Carney issues community call-to-action, asking for donations of supplies and materials
WILMINGTON, Del. - On Thursday, Governor John Carney issued a community call-to-action, urging all Delaware citizens, businesses, and nonprofits to offer their assistance in the state's fight against the coronavirus. Carney says that critical needs at this time include hand…
5th positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Worcester Co.
WORCESTER CO., Md. - The Worcester County Health Department has announced that they have their 5th confirmed case of coronavirus in the county. We're told the individual is a male in his 40s who is recovering at home. The health…
Gov. Carney restricts large gatherings and enforces strict social distancing requirements for businesses
DELAWARE -- Governor John Carney has signed the ninth modification to his state of emergency declaration, ordering essential businesses to take specific steps to enforce social distancing and further limiting public gatherings. The modified emergency order limits public gatherings…
Habitat for Humanity prepares for late mortgage payments
WICOMICO CO., Md. - With most mortgage payments due on the first of the month, Wicomico County's Habitat for Humanity says it's facing a tough situation because some homeowners aren't able to…
Ocean Pines Yacht Club helping laid-off employees
OCEAN PINES, Md.- The Ocean Pines Yacht Club is pulling their weight to help employees they had to lay-off. Right now, The club is still taking delivery orders for food. They are…
DPH announces additional COVID-19 related death in Delaware
SMYRNA, Del. - The Delaware Division of Public Health says another person has died as a result of the coronavirus. We're told the individual is an 84-year-old Sussex County man who had significant underlying health conditions. This brings the state's…
New restrictions announced for all non-essential, short-term rentals in Worcester Co.
SNOW HILL, Md. - Worcester County officials have declared that all non-essential, short-term rentals in West Ocean City, Ocean Pines, and all other unincorporated areas of Worcester County should be canceled until the stay-at-home order is lifted. These emergency measures…
PRMC employees receive free Mountaire chicken
SALISBURY, Md. - Mountaire Farms handed out more than 30-thousand pounds of chicken to employees at Peninsula Regional Medical Center on Wednesday. The poultry company brought a truck to the hospital with…
New restrictions announced for Ocean City hotels amidst coronavirus outbreak
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Amidst the coronavirus pandemic Ocean City has announced major restrictions for hotels and short term rentals, shutting them down to most of the public. "There are people who want…
Maryland universities offering partial refunds to students
MARYLAND-- Since the coronavirus has forced Maryland universities to move classes online, many institutions are now providing partial refunds to students. "It's about students first, we understand that this is a particular…
Second confirmed COVID-19 case announced in Dorchester Co.
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - The Dorchester County Health Department has announced that a second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the county. We're told the individual is a female in her 70s, and is currently hospitalized with underlying health conditions.…
Indian River School District providing remote learning for students
SELBYVILLE, Del. - Indian River School District is going to launch a remote learning plan for students next week. District officials tell 47 ABC students will be able to keep up with activities and…
Hogan issues orders to expand telehealth, upgrade designation of disabilities services personnel
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - On Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan issued two emergency orders to further support Marylanders during the coronavirus pandemic. The first order expands telehealth services beyond audio-only methods. Healthcare providers may engage in asynchronous telehealth services, such as email,…
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