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Speedway Children’s Charities: Applicants from Delaware, regional charitable groups sought for 2024 grant funds; Laps for Charity event set for Saturday, Sept. 14
Chapter raises funds for nonprofit organizations that assist local children in need. Grant applications due by Sunday, Sept. 15. Register at https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/dover-grants/. Multiple options available to drive on the World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval. Reserve your spot now in advance at https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/dover/september-laps-for-charity/registration/. Proceeds assist local children in need through Speedway...
Newly Listed: 33403 Hickory St Millsboro, DE | Plantation Lakes
Welcome to this charming single-family home located on a corner lot in the desirable community of Plantation Lakes in Millsboro. This like-new residence features a partial metal roof, spacious two-car garage with wide driveway, and striking exterior stonework and columns that create an inviting entrance. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by a bright and airy foyer with soaring ceilings, setting the tone for the open concept layout that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining area, and great room. The kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting custom light-colored cabinetry, contrasting dark granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including double ovens, and a beautiful stone backsplash. The central island, which houses the sink, offers ample prep space and doubles as a breakfast bar that can seat up to three. Additionally, there's a designated bar area with a built-in wine rack and hanging glass storage, perfect for entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, the open dining area flows into the spacious and comfortable great room, featuring sliding doors that lead out to a lovely paver patio, ideal for outdoor gatherings and dining al fresco. The first level also houses the carpeted primary suite, complete with a tray ceiling, plenty of natural light, a large walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom with double sinks and a walk-in shower with a seat and stonework detail. Conveniently located on the same level is a dedicated laundry space and access to the two-car garage. Upstairs, a large carpeted loft space currently serves as a den and overlooks the great room below, providing a cozy retreat. Two additional carpeted guest bedrooms, with substantial closet space, share a full hall bathroom with double sinks and a stand-up tub. The spacious backyard offers potential for fencing and additional trees for enhanced privacy. Living in Plantation Lakes means enjoying fantastic community amenities, including a clubhouse with a pool, tennis and volleyball courts, a playground, and a golf course. This meticulously maintained home offers both comfort and luxury, making it the perfect place to call home. This home includes golf benefits, i.e. unlimited golf greens fees. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of Plantation Lakes living!
Nighttime Road Work Announced in Milford
MILFORD, DE - Delaware Department of Transportation announced nighttime road work staring July 28th through July 29th. DelDOT says there will be nighttime mobile striping operations on Route 1 Northbound/Southbound starting at the Kent County line and ending at Sharps Road. The work is expected to be from Sunday, July...
New films to open at Cinema Art Theater July 26
Beginning Friday, July 26, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will present “Kinds of Kindness” and ‘Widow Clicquot.”. An intriguing triptych fable that consists of three distinct but loosely connected stories, “Kinds of Kindness” follows a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.
‘Room Enough’ Rehoboth history author to appear Aug. 2
Browseabout Books will host Roger Truitt, author of “Room Enough,” for a signing event from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, at 133 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Truitt’s historical novel tells the story of the founding of Rehoboth as a seaside camp meeting revival venue in 1873. It reveals how the city was initially developed by the Rev. Robert Todd and then changed dramatically over the next eight years as the railroad was extended from Lewes and the “sinners” prevailed over the “saints.”
Patricia Beckett-Effort, devoted to church, community
Patricia Beckett-Effort was born in North Tarrytown, N.Y., Dec. 21, 1939, and her journey through life was one of compassion, dedication, and service. Patricia graduated from North Tarrytown High School in 1957 and went on to attend Westchester Community College. Faith was an integral part of her life, and she actively participated in churches in Tarrytown. She found solace and purpose within the walls of the Church of St. John the Evangelist in White Plains.
Artesian presents plans for Chandler Street facility
Artesian Wastewater Company has shed a bit more light on its plans for transferring Milton’s wastewater treatment plant on Front Street to Artesian’s Sussex Regional Recharge Facility on Gravel Hill Road. Both Dave Spacht, Artesian’s chief financial officer, and engineer Dave Kostanski anticipate construction to ramp up after...
District 3 major all-stars defeat Naamans 10-0
The Lewes Major League All-Stars began their journey for a state title with a 10-0 mercy-rule victory over Naamans in four innings July 24 in Middletown. Dodging rain drops, the Lewes bats were hot and pitcher Finn Gannon had ice in his veins. Gannon had the Naamans team off balance all game, scattering just three hits while striking out two. He also helped himself at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.
Station on Kings gives to open space campaign
The campaign to save Lewes’ Fourth Street Preserve got a boost thanks to a local restaurant owner. Leisa Berlin, owner of Station on Kings, gave a check for $12,375 from a fundraiser held July 1. The money will go toward the Greater Lewes Foundation’s Open Space Alliance campaign to...
Mark Gratton’s musical journey continues at Goshen UMC in Milton
Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. “If you want to sing out, sing out and if you want to be free, be free ‘cause there’s a million things to be,” are the lyrics that start Cat Stevens’ song, titled by the first eight words. The new musical director at Goshen United Methodist Church in Milton, Mark Gratton discovered at a young age that he wanted to sing out and become someone who could teach others to do the same.
Children’s Learning Garden celebrates annual Ladybug Day
Lewes in Bloom hosted its annual Ladybug Day celebration July 19, at the Children’s Learning Garden in Stango Park. About 70 children and their families arrived at 10:30 a.m. to pick vegetables, engage in arts and crafts and learn about Delaware’s state insect before releasing more than 3,000 live ladybugs.
Be prepared for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 3 N.J. counties until Thursday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 1:32 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 8 p.m. for Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties. "Scattered showers and thunderstorms across southern New Jersey and Delmarva through early this evening may bring locally strong to...
‘Incomplete, inconsistent, often inaccurate’: Report finds Del. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s campaign reports broke the law
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s political campaigns repeatedly violated Delaware law by not...
14-year-old charged with murder in connection to June Ellendale homicide
ELLENDALE, Del. – A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection to a June homicide in Ellendale. The incident happened at around 4:30 p.m. on June 9th, in the 12000 block of North Old State Road. Troopers arrived at the scene to learn that a 17-year-old female had been shot and taken to the Ellendale Fire Company before being taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance. She was pronounced dead at the hospital. A second victim, a 19-year-old man, was taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Forensic review finds improprieties in Delaware gubernatorial candidate's campaign finances
A forensic review commissioned by the state Department of Elections has uncovered improprieties in the campaign finances of Delaware's lieutenant governor, who is seeking the Democratic nomination
Loggerhead turtles Marie, Buffett recently pinged off coast near Delaware
Marie, a 294-pound loggerhead sea turtle, has pinged off the coast of Delaware, according to the nonprofit Ocearch. She traveled up the East Coast from Palm Beach, Florida, and has been in the Atlantic Ocean off of Delaware for at least a week. ...
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