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St. Jude prepares for major expansion project
The Extending Our Arms, Expanding Our Hearts campaign to nearly double the size of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church is underway, with a goal of raising $6.2 million. In just the first five weeks of the campaign, parishioners have pledged $3.5 million. Father Brian Lewis points out that significant...
'Abuse of power' charge in Rehoboth, losing a recruit at Ursuline, Avelo route changes
Hey, there, Delaware. Top of the morning to you. It’s still summer, and a glorious weekend weather-wise, so get out in the garden, the park or dog park, your favorite outdoor dining spot or the beach – and enjoy it while it lasts. It sure is a relief after all that heat. The high...
Delaware woman wins $300,000 in lottery scratch-off game
A 65-year-old Newark woman is now $300,000 richer after claiming the top prize from the Mega Bucks Blowout scratch-off game. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at Food Lion in the Beaver Brook Plaza near New Castle, according to the Delaware Lottery. She claimed her prize...
Powerball ticket worth $100,000 sold in Delaware. Check the numbers to see if you won
Check your lottery tickets from earlier this week because you might be a winner. A ticket worth $100,000 from the Monday, Aug. 19, Powerball drawing was sold in Delaware. The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball and had the Power Play option as well, which doubled its value. ...
Delaware election officials communicated with lieutenant governor's office amid finance scandal
Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that Delaware election officials communicated with one or more aides in Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's office last year amid a scandal involving her
Rotary funds support birthday celebrations at Boys & Girls Club
Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club will again be dedicating $3,800 in the coming 12 months to provide monthly birthday parties for the children attending Oak Orchard Boys & Girls Club. Started in fall 2017, the monthly birthday bashes celebrate the children whose birthdays fall in that month. Long Neck Sunrise...
‘Black women in power’: Delaware delegates’ role in nominating first Black woman for president
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nominee for president Thursday and Delaware’s delegates...
After 2 ocean breaches, state uses riprap to fortify dune by Indian River Inlet bridge
After the ocean breached the dune on the north side of the Indian River Inlet bridge Sunday night, temporarily shutting down Coastal Highway for the second time this year, riprap is being used to fortify the sand. The state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Department of Transportation are working jointly...
Wicomico County Council tables funding for library move to former museum
SALISBURY -- A timeline for moving the downtown branch of the Wicomico Public Library to the former Ward Museum became somewhat clearer during a recent County Council meeting. The library ...
First Annual “Back-to-School Giveaway” in Georgetown
DELAWARE – School supplies are always welcomed this time of year, and one local couple is trying to make that happen for at least 100 students this semester. Nicole Walters of Enchanted Magical Moments and her partner Shaun Roach of Addicted II Success have decided to give back to their community in a unique way. They are hosting their first annual Back to School Giveaway at the Indoor Sports Academy in Georgetown where the first 100 children will receive backpacks and school supplies.
Sussex Conservation District, University of Delaware to host stormwater seminar series
GEORGETOWN -- The Sussex Conservation District in partnership with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension announces a series of seminars aimed at improving water quality through ...
Maryland Delegates represent at the Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — Delegates from the Eastern Shore joined thousands of Democrats in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week. At the convention, which ran from Aug. 19 to 22, delegates selected Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for president and Tim Walz as its nominee for vice president. The Democratic party also made key decisions about the party’s political platform. Jared Schablein, an Eastern Shore delegate and chair of...
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