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Exciting News: Home Energy Checkup and Counseling Program Open to All Delaware Residents Energize Delaware has recently revealed that its Home Energy Checkup and Counseling program is now available to all residents of Delaware. Initially designed for low-income families, this program has expanded rapidly as Energize Delaware trains more contractors to accommodate the wider audience. The Home Energy Checkup (HEC2) is provided free of charge and includes a one-hour visit to your home, where energy-saving products are installed, and guidance is offered on how to lower energy use and access various resources. The primary aim is to help reduce energy…
Law enforcement agencies in Wicomico County is coming together to address the issue of illegal dirt bike riding on public streets and in residential areas, as stated by the Salisbury Police Department. The Salisbury Police are teaming up with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Delmar Police Department, Fruitland Police Department, Maryland State Police, Pittsville Police Department, and the Wicomico County State’s Attorney to combat illegal dirt bike use. The presence of dirt bikes on public roads has frustrated residents in Wicomico County, leading local law enforcement to issue repeated warnings. Authorities emphasize that this illegal activity creates significant hazards for…
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about E-ZPass scams. Earlier this year in February, Delaware’s Cyber-Security and Department of Transportation noted a rise in scam texts related to E-ZPass. On Sunday, the DMV sent out a reminder to residents about this safety issue and what to watch out for. The Delaware DMV emphasized that “E-ZPass Delaware will NEVER reach out to you via text or email asking you to CLICK A LINK TO MAKE A PAYMENT or update your personal info.” If you get a text or email you suspect is a scam, you are advised to…
Help Needed to Find Missing Teenagers in Somerset County Somerset County, Maryland – Authorities are asking for help to find two missing girls: 13-year-old Zoey Reidle and 15-year-old Leeanne Wilson. They were last seen on March 19, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Sam Barnes Road. Leeanne Wilson is described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds, with brown hair. At the time she went missing, she was wearing dark pants and a black zip-up hoodie, and was seen carrying a black Hello Kitty backpack. Zoey Reidle shares the same height and weight as Leeanne…
Former President Donald Trump stated in a Truth Social post on Saturday that he has ordered military strikes against Yemen’s Ansar Allah group, commonly known as the Houthis. President Trump: “Today, I have instructed the United States Military to carry out a significant military operation against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. These individuals have engaged in continuous acts of piracy, violence, and terrorism directed at American and other ships, aircraft, and… pic.twitter.com/26kpBll568 — Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) March 15, 2025 The Houthis acknowledged that there were strikes in their areas, including in Sanaa, the capital city. The Houthis, bolstered by support…
On Sunday, March 2, a blaze erupted in Princess Anne of Somerset County, resulting in the destruction of two poultry barns and the death of around 41,000 chickens, as reported by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters were dispatched to 12033 Petes Hill Road at approximately 1:30 p.m., following a report from the property owner, Luan Nguyen, who noticed the flames. Officials stated that Nguyen had received a system alert about a potential issue about an hour before his arrival at the scene. By the time he got there, one of the chicken houses was already in ruins and had…
The Senate of the United States has approved Kashyap “Kash” Patel as the new FBI Director with a narrow vote of 51–49. Patel is known for his critical stance against the security establishment and his supportive ties to former President Donald Trump. Patel gained prominence as the creator of the Nunes Memo, which revealed inappropriate surveillance practices employed by the Department of Justice and the FBI during the investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. elections. He also held the position of deputy director of national intelligence during Donald Trump’s first term. All Democratic Senators opposed Patel’s confirmation, and two…
At their February 18, 2025 monthly school board meeting, the Somerset County Board of Education responded to a mandate sent out by the U.S. Department of Education that reaffirms discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin is illegal and morally reprehensible. This letter explains and reiterates existing legal requirements under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution, and other relevant authorities. In the spirit of the aforementioned federal mandate and existing federal anti-discrimination laws, the Somerset County Board of Education voted unanimously to uphold all existing…
The Somerset County Board of Education introduced and welcomed their new board attorneys of Schifanelli Law, LLP at their February 18, 2025 monthly board meeting. Marc Schifanelli and his wife Gordana Schifanelli will be representing the board and providing legal counsel and guidance moving forward. The board has a goal to drastically improve education across the district in several critical areas, that include: parental rights in education, curriculum, academic proficiency, fiscal responsibility, student behavior, school safety, and transparency. The board chose the Schifanellis, because of their unique background and multifaceted skill set that makes them a viable solution provider in…
Maryland House Bill 1185 “Right to Play” sits in the Ways and Means Committee and has not been heard or made any advancements. This bill would allow homeschoolers to participate on public school teams. Since this bill is in the Ways and Means Committee, the committee’s Chair (Vanessa Atterbeary) usually blocks anything that’s not part of the liberal agenda. Anything that democrats oppose is blocked by not allowing a bill to advance or even be heard. This is one of many examples that proves their discriminatory ideology of diversity, equity, and inclusion is both conditional and hypocritical.
