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Canine respiratory outbreak affecting Delaware animal shelters
The Delaware Division of Public Health is asking the public to make every effort to reunite stray dogs with their owners as animal shelters and rescues struggle to find space amid a severe respiratory illness outbreak. "The impact on local shelters from the outbreak is significant," a news release from...
New Solutions Proposed After Multiple Georgetown Circle Crashes
GEORGETOWN, DE – Another crash into the Georgetown Circle is raising alarms after a car barreled into the circle at 2 a.m. on Saturday, causing significant damage. This is the fifth such incident in just the past few months. Days later, the damage remains – cones are placed, a police memorial is gone, and the broken base of the streetlamp is all that's left.
Georgetown Public Library hosts mental health first aid training
The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health held a lite version of their mental health first aid training at the Georgetown Public Library today. It was an hour-long “teaser” of an eight-hour certification process to inform community members on ways they can help someone in a mental health crisis, including a list of resources and crisis responders. Both versions of the training are free for attendees.
Upcoming cash bingo event in Salisbury to support local entrepreneurs
SALISBURY -- A Salisbury nonprofit is holding an upcoming cash bingo event to raise money for local entrepreneurs. Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc., whose mission is to empower businesses ...
Wilmington University Law Students Celebrate First-Year Successes
WilmU School of Law’s first Barristers Ball marked a new tradition for future law students to enjoy and unwind from the rigors law school. Completing the first year of law school calls for a celebration, and that accomplishment feels even sweeter for Wilmington University School of Law’s inaugural class. To mark the occasion, students organized WilmU’s first Barristers Ball, an end-of-year tradition at law schools around the country.
University of Delaware student targeted in sextortion crime; expert talks cyber safety
A University of Delaware student is the latest victim of a crime that officials say has spread across college campuses: criminals demanding a ransom to stop them from releasing explicit photos of the victim.Combining sexual photos with extortion, the crime has come to be known as "sextortion."Iyanna Register was one of the University of Delaware students who received the alert that went out via email early Tuesday morning."It says something along the lines of there was extortion involved where people were sending pictures and 'Oh you have to give me money,'" noted Register.The student who was victimized reported the sextortion...
New Castle County Governor’s Task Force Arrest Man for Drug Charges at Wilmington Motel
Delaware State Police arrested 65-year-old Lary Watson of Wilmington, Delaware, for drug charges following a search warrant at a motel in Wilmington on Thursday. On July 11, 2024, at approximately […] The post New Castle County Governor’s Task Force Arrest Man for Drug Charges at Wilmington Motel appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
Capital school board to fill open positions Wednesday
The Capital School District's board of education will be holding a meeting Wednesday to make its selections for two positions: supervisor of instruction, wellness and culture, and the principal for Hartly Elementary School.
People's Settlement Association breaks ground on new community center, remodel and expansion
The People’s Settlement Association breaks ground on their community center remodel and expansion. The longstanding community organization on the Eastside of Wilmington offers an array of comprehensive social services for all ages. The building will be completely gutted and remodeled with new stairwells, elevators, classrooms, daycare centers, and office...
'A Day in Their Boots' hits ground running Thursday in Dover
The fifth annual "A Day in Their Boots," which allows kids to learn about first responder careers, is set for Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Delaware State Fire School, 1461 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover.
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