Polar Vortex Split Bringing Arctic Outbreak Starting Next Week

A significant meteorological event is poised to impact the contiguous United States next week, as the stratospheric polar vortex undergoes a rare split, leading to an arctic outbreak with temperatures projected to plummet 20 to 40 degrees below normal between February 17th…

Dewey Beach Selects Contractor for Town Hall, Public Safety Project

DEWEY BEACH, Del. — Dewey Beach commissioners have selected Costello Construction as the potential contractor for both phases of the town’s public safety and town hall facility project. Costello’s base bid is $11.08 million, but officials are working to reduce costs through…

Melvin Named Executive Director of Delaware School Safety Program

DOVER, Del. — Joseph Melvin has been appointed executive director of Delaware’s Comprehensive School Safety Program (CSSP), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced.Melvin, who previously served as the program’s deputy director, brings extensive experience in law enforcement and school safety. He…