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State Police Detectives Searching for Bank Robbery and Carjacking Suspect
The Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery and carjacking that occurred this morning at Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union in Bear. On July 27, 2024, at approximately 10:00 […] The post State Police Detectives Searching for Bank Robbery and Carjacking Suspect appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
MOT Intermediate wins Eastern Region title
(Dover, DE) The MOT Little League began play in the 1950’s, and until this year has never had a team advance to a world series. In a matter of days, the proud program has two teams headed to a world series. The girl’s senior division softball all-stars won the Eastern Regional in New England and will stay in Delaware playing ... Read More
Sussex Academy Parking Lot Crash Leaves One Man in Critical Condition
GEORGETOWN, DE - The Georgetown Police Department is investigating a crash in a school parking lot that left one man in critical condition Friday night. Police say on July 26th, just before 9 p.m., an Infinity G37 was driving north on Airport Road in Georgetown before entering Sussex Academy’s parking lot. The car then drove to the rear of the school and then sped into a concrete barrier, causing the Infinity to roll, according to investigators.
Outside PAC money enters Delaware governor race to boost Bethany Hall-Long's campaign
This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware as part of a partnership with Delaware Online/The News Journal. For more about Spotlight Delaware, visit www.spotlightdelaware.org. A fundraising disparity that once plagued Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s campaign for governor could be closing after several outside groups entered the elections landscape – capped last week by a well-funded political arm of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association. ...
Joe Biden’s Liked at Home, But Most Support Decision to Quit Race
People in Wilmington, Delaware are Joe Biden fans. It’s been his hometown since he was 10, and a political home base for more than 50 years. But most here also support his decision to get out of the presidential race, writes Steven Kurutz for The New York Times. “As...
2 M-O-T Little League squads advance to World Series
A big summer is unfolding for players in M-O-T Little League after their Senior Softball and Intermediate Baseball teams advanced to their respective World Series. M-O-T's Intermediate (50/70) team completed a perfect 4-0 run through their East Regional in Dover with a 2-0 victory over a team from South Vineland, New Jersey.
8 questions as Blue Hens open football practice for unusual 2024 season
The University of Delaware football team commences preseason drills Tuesday morning. When the Blue Hens step onto the turf, they’ll be preparing for a season unlike any other in the school’s prolific football history. The 2024 season will be absent the traditional aim of earning national stature, due to Delaware’s 2025 climb to Conference...
Chemical process easily separates textile fibers for recycling
Chemical and biomolecular engineers from the University of Delaware and the Center for Plastics Innovation, have created a new method for chemically separating fibers in textiles that enables them to be recycled more quickly and inexpensively than current methods. Because modern-day clothing is composed of multiple types or blends of...
Ongoing effort to fire superintendent poses 'peril, significant liability,' Christina's lawyer warns
As the Christina school board remains embroiled in controversy, Christina's longtime lawyer is dropping the district as a client and issued a stark warning of legal peril if the board doesn't change course. “Legally, if turmoil is not resolved in very, very short order, I see only peril, significant liability and other legal concerns,” attorney James H. McMackin III wrote in a July 17 email to the board. “I urge the board to cure internal differences in short order.” ...
Older apartments demolished to make way for 190-unit complex on South Chapel Street
A wrecking crew has been busy for the past week demolishing two student housing complexes to make way for the construction of what will be one of the largest apartment buildings in Newark. The demolition includes Continental Court, which is a three-story apartment building on South Chapel Street that contains 41 units, and University Commons, which is a 32-unit townhouse community on Haines Street. In their place, Tsionas Management will...
Sho’men finish 4-2 after winning final 4 swim meets
CHESTERTOWN — Sho’men Aquatics age-group swim team closed out its regular season with four wins in a row, punctuated by a 49-point triumph over Delaware Riptide in the finale July 15. After an 0-2 start, the locals, who swim out of Washington College’s Casey Center pool, finish 4-2....
Chabad to host Shabbat Under the Stars Aug. 2
Chabad of Southern Delaware invites members of the Jewish community in Sussex County to join the annual Shabbat under The Stars at 6:45 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, at 17032 Minos Conaway Road, Lewes. The cherished tradition celebrating community, faith, and unity provides an enriching experience for all attendees. The event...
Milton downs Lewes in 8-10 Pat Knight game
In a strong showing for both teams, the Milton 8-10 Pat Knight all-stars downed their Lewes rivals 6-5 July 25 in Georgetown. Lewes got on the board in the bottom of the first inning when Max Bradshaw slammed a single. But Milton took the lead in the top of the second when they scored three. They added another run in the third.
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