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Pedestrian Stop Leads to Two Warrant Arrests in Laurel
LAUREL, DE - Two Sussex County men with warrants were arrested following a pedestrian stop in Laurel on Friday. On July 19th, at approximately 3:50pm, Laurel Police say an officer was patrolling the Hollybrook Apartment Complex on Pasture Lane. While patrolling, the officer saw two wanted subjects walking out of the complex and heading towards Discount Land Road. After confirming the two subjects and their warrants, the officer conducted a pedestrian stop at the corner of Discount Land Road and Seaford Road.
M&T gives $5,000 grant to Rehoboth Art League
M&T Charitable Foundation gave a $5,000 grant to Rehoboth Art League in support of its visual arts outreach program. Through the outreach program, RAL brings arts experiences to Sussex County residents in areas most in need of opportunity. Developed in response to cuts made to arts education in public schools, the program now serves hundreds of students each year. During scheduled classes, art league instructors travel all over southern Delaware to work with children, seniors and other at-risk populations to offer free arts education. Scheduled classes allow participants a chance to create a variety of different fine art or craft projects in mediums including drawing, painting, collage, pottery, printmaking, jewelry making or textile work.
Weather alert issued for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 8 N.J. counties until Thursday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 1:32 p.m. on Thursday for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 8 p.m. for Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. "Scattered showers and thunderstorms across southern New Jersey and Delmarva through early this evening may...
NJ gas prices are dropping at the pump. Here's why
We're in peak summer travel season, and dropping gas prices across the Mid-Atlantic region may help prolong your warm-weather getaway plans. New Jersey gas prices are typically on the lower side of averages across the country, but now they are dropping even lower, just in time for summer getaways. If you are heading to...
Delaware’s next tool in overdose battle: vending machines
Delaware experienced a significant increase in overdose deaths on a per-capita basis in 2022, but has since made progressed in fighting the battle against addiction. New approaches to getting naloxone into the hands of people battling addiction may further curb those numbers. Vending machines are nothing new in the United...
Suit claims funeral home cremated wrong body, Olympics preview, new stores coming to mall
Hey there, Small Wonder! Which rides passed inspection at Delaware State Fair? See for yourself. If you’re headed to the fair, there’s lots more fair news below. It’s Throwback Thursday, so let’s take a trip back in time to Hotel duPont. ...
'Borderline crazy' conditioning preps Delaware native for role on U.S. Olympic rugby team
The threshold for what Malacchi Esdale considers an injury is high. So, the 29-year-old labels his past two rugby seasons as injury-free. He didn't miss a match despite the regular accumulation of bumps, bruises and dislocated fingers. ...
Advancing public sector leadership potential
Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) employees from across the state gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, this spring for a professional development workshop on leading teams and managing a diverse workforce — the kick-off session for the fourth day of the DOL Leadership Academy, a partnership between the department and the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA).
Riccio powers MOT into Eastern Regional championship
Delaware representative MOT Senior All-Stars faced the favorite in the tournament, the 4-0 Connecticut team In the Senior League Softball Eastern Regional semifinals with the winner advancing to the championship. MOT needed late inning heroics and Gracie Riccio provided that. MOT jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning when Lucy Ponden singled, scoring ... Read More
Humanitarians turned Del. plastic surgeons raise awareness about cleft conditions like their son's
WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) – Raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with is a special and personal mission for a family of doctors in Delaware.Nemours Children's Hospital is sponsoring the Blue Rocks game on Thursday, where it will host patients treated for cleft conditions. One little boy will be taking center stage.Dr. E.J. Caterson has a photo of his 10-year-old son hanging in his office at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, from before he had surgery to repair the cleft lip he was born with."It's just something that makes you special," Charlie Caterson said. This is a special...
110 WILLS ISLAND DR~HERITAGE SHORES
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Delmarva Christian Schools raises funds for campaign
With a full field of more than 130 golfers, Delmarva Christian Schools held its annual golf classic June 21, at the Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville. “We are appreciative of the loyal following and support that Delmarva Christian and the DCS Golf Classic have garnered,” said DCS Director of Advancement Justin Savini. “The funds this tournament raises are critical to the success of our initiatives, impacting the lives of so many students. These golfers and sponsors are truly leaving a legacy on the next generation. Thank you to everyone who supported our Stronger Together Capital Campaign.”
Dover Hotels Raise Concerns Over Crime and Homelessness
DOVER, Del.- Hotels in Dover are sounding the alarm over a rise in crime and homelessness, which they argue is driving away business. Axia Management, which owns four hotels in the city, sent a letter to the Dover City Council this week highlighting these issues. WBOC has obtained a copy of the letter which reports a recent "increase in criminal activity" in hotel parking lots.
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