Governor Meyer Takes Action to Support Volunteer Firefighters and Families

WILMINGTON, DE — Governor Matt Meyer signed new legislation Tuesday aimed at strengthening Delaware’s volunteer fire companies and providing additional support for firefighters and their families.House Bill 171 updates the Delaware Volunteerism Act to allow high school students to earn community service…

Temporary Closure on Riverside Drive Scheduled for Water System Work

Salisbury, Maryland  — Residents and visitors in Salisbury should plan for traffic delays on Tuesday, September 16, as the City’s Department of Waterworks Utilities Division undertakes a water service line replacement in the 1100 block of Riverside Drive. The project will require…

Delaware Department of Agriculture Confirms First Cases of West Nile Virus in Horses for 2025

DOVER, Delaware – The Delaware Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first two cases of West Nile Virus in horses this year. Both horses, a 4-year-old Standardbred gelding and a 7-year-old Standardbred mare, were located in Kent County and were euthanized after…

Delaware Reunites 2,800 Taxpayers with Nearly $400,000 in Unclaimed Property

Delaware – Delaware’s Office of Unclaimed Property is mailing out nearly $400,000 this week to 2,800 residents as part of the annual MONEY MATCH program. The program uses tax return data to automatically match residents with unclaimed property, sending them checks without…

Elizabeth Street Railroad Crossing to Close Temporarily for Maintenance

SALISBURY, MD – The City of Salisbury is notifying drivers of a temporary closure at the Elizabeth Street railroad crossing, located between West Railroad Avenue and East Railroad Avenue, to allow scheduled maintenance by Amtrak. The crossing will be closed starting Friday,…

Virginia Governor Establishes Advisory Board to Improve Nursing Home Oversight

RICHMOND, VA, — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the creation of a new Nursing Home Oversight and Accountability Advisory Board, formed under Executive Order 52. The board brings together healthcare providers, geriatric specialists, advocates, and other stakeholders to strengthen oversight, improve quality, and…