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The power of a heartbeat: Milford's French family gets through transplant, chaotic times
MILFORD -- With each heartbeat that thumps inside of Todd French's chest, every day feels like a precious second chance at living. Mr. French, a 43-year-old native of Milford, ...
Lewes PD Arrest 2 on Drug & Weapons Offenses
Lewes Police with assistance from the DEA Southern Delaware Task Force conducted surveillance of a Rehoboth Beach area man which ended on June 25th with arrest. Police say 35 year old Gregory Lawson-Hixon was known to be active in illegal drug sales in the City of Lewes and during the surveillance he was seen with a large quantity of drugs and stopped after entering a vehicle driven by another subject. Lawson-Hixon was in possession of one pound of marijuana, 106 Amphetamine pills, 140 Oxycodone pills, 100 Xanax pills, 7.5 grams of a mixture of heroin and fentanyl, a digital scale and $4700 in cash. Lawson-Hixon was charged with 16 felony level violations and is being held at SCI in default of $70,000 cash bail.
Troopers Arrest Milton Woman in Stolen Acura Following Pursuit
Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Jenifer Hirl of Milton, Delaware, for multiple offenses following a pursuit in a stolen Acura yesterday near Milton. On July 4, 2024, at approximately 5:19 […] The post Troopers Arrest Milton Woman in Stolen Acura Following Pursuit appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
Temporary salt barn may be coming to former Troop 7 site
Discussions are ongoing, but the former Delaware State Police Troop 7 property on Route 1 outside Lewes could be the site of a temporary salt barn for the Delaware Department of Transportation. Located on the southbound side of Route 1 outside Lewes, near the traffic signal at the intersection with...
Athletes of the Week July 5
Leading her team in the circle and at the plate, Ainsley Clem caught the attention of quite a few softball fans with her strikeout ability in the District 3 softball major all-star tournament by striking out 15 over nine innings of work. In the Cape team's 8-3 loss to Laurel July 1, Clem registered nine of those strikeouts while driving in a team-leading two runs on a team-high two hits. She also led her squad in steals, swiping an impressive three. Clem began playing softball in third grade, at the age of 8, for Lewes Little League. Although she has only been playing for three years, her strides as a strikeout pitcher have come thanks to her pitching coach Rachel Hudson. Clem will be a sixth-grader at the new Frederick Thomas Middle School in Lewes in the fall. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dog, Nova, being outside, swimming at the pool and relaxing at the beach.
Lewes open space campaign gets new state funding
The campaign to buy Lewes’ Fourth Street Preserve and keep it as open space is about halfway to its fundraising goal. The effort just got a boost in the form of $200,000 in state funding that was secured by Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes. The money is in the bond bill that the Legislature approved at the end of June.
Milton council chooses water meter replacement with Granary funds
With the first tranche of funds Milton will get from revenue raised by the special development district designation for the Granary at Draper Farm development, town council elected to use the $1.5 million in funds on replacing radio read water meters throughout town. Council had narrowed its list of potential...
Faith Trinity Christian Center holds Fourth of July celebration
The Trinity Faith Christian Center held its 28th annual Fourth of July celebration and car show on New Road in Lewes. Car owners competed for trophies and bragging rights for another year. The event included barbecue, music, fun and games for all ages.
Vintage Lewes Base Ball Club plays by 1864 rules
The Lewes Base Ball Club plays by 1864 rules, which include balls being caught on one bounce for an out, no fielding gloves in use and other 19th-century rules of America’s pastime. Pitchers throw underhand and are 45 feet from home plate. Next for the club will be a...
Bring ‘Mayberry Back to Milton Festival’ on Independence Day
MILTON, Del. – The “Bring Mayberry Back to Milton” festival was the site of a huge Independence Day celebration today for a holiday tradition for food, fun, and fellowship. President of the Milton Chamber of Commerce Aaron Rodgers said he loves his community and knows this event...
Locals celebrate Independence Day at boat parade
LEWES, Del. – Community members kicked off an annual boat show, showcasing 4th of July pride. The Lewes boat parade welcomed people, like Steve Shugarts, to the Lewes Canal, to get a look at some extravagant rigs. “It’s patriotic being around other people, celebrating, looking at the decorated boats,...
Camden-Wyoming Senior all-stars never stopped believing it would win title
CAMDEN -- Mike Wilson said his players never stopped believing they were going to win the title. He said that was true even after his Camden-Wyoming Senior League baseball all-stars fell to ...
Kayaks, paddleboards now available to rent on Assawoman Canal near Bethany Beach
Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are now available to rent on the Assawoman Canal just outside Bethany Beach. Just in time for the holiday weekend, Bay Venture Outfitters is celebrating their grand opening at 38635 Muddy Neck Rd. in Frankford. It's owner Kelly Benson's second location, with the first being in North East, Maryland, on the North East River.
'It didn't die with her:' New Beginnings continues to grow after death of executive director
CAMBRIDGE — When former New Beginnings Youth and Family Services Executive Director Theresa Stafford died in December after years of battling cancer, the learning center on Greenwood Avenue didn’t fall away or get left behind. “It didn’t die with her,” Stafford’s sister Norby Lee said. “She left people who had enthusiasm for children and (cared) about the success and learning and experiences for children.” A recent donation to New Beginnings...
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