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Saberi scholarship presented to School of Nursing students
Leaders from the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare announced two deserving students have been named as recipients of the Dr. Mansour Saberi Scholarship for 2024. Logan Clark, a senior from Selbyville, and Jada Sales-Morales, a first-year nursing student from Milford, are this year’s winners. This...
NY weather: New York under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 4:06 p.m. a severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 6 p.m. for Chenango, Delaware, Madison, Oneida and Otsego counties. Preparing for approaching lightning: Expert safety advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk...
Milton closes deal on 102 Collins St. property
Milton Town Council formally signed off on plans to acquire property at 102 Collins St. that the town plans to use for flood mitigation off Front Street. The town was awarded $152,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency mitigation funds toward the $168,000 project, a 90/10 split, with the rest of the money coming from the town.
UD goes to the fair
One of the first things you’ll see when you walk into the Delaware State Fair is the Ferris wheel towering over the fairgrounds. Walk around and try a funnel cake or numerous other fried foods, or cool off with a fresh lemonade or sweet-flavored tea. Explore each animal arena and listen to the moos, the oinks and the clucks.
Lewes uses long ball to down Milton in major all-stars tourney
The Lewes major all-stars used home runs by Lucca Fazio and Ayden Jester to score a 6-1 victory over Milton in District 3 first-round action July 11. Fazio delivered with a homer in the first inning to score Briggs Gannon to take a 2-0 lead. Jester then went yard to boost the score to 3-0.
Pilot dies after small plane crashes into river on Maryland's Eastern Shore, officials say
EASTON, Md. (AP) — The pilot of a small plane died Tuesday morning after an engine failure caused the aircraft to crash into a river on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, authorities said. The twin-engine Cessna 402 crashed into the water near Easton around 9:30 a.m. after the pilot reported engine failure, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. The pilot was the only person aboard and has not been identified. The victim was recovered from the water and pronounced dead by medics, according to Maryland State Police. They said an autopsy would be performed. Witnesses called 911 Tuesday morning after watching the crash take place on the Tred Avon River, not far from the airport in Easton where the plane was set to land. It took off earlier Tuesday morning from Tipton Airport at Fort Meade, about 50 miles (81 kilometers) northwest of Easton.
BRING YOUR OWN POOL PARTY AT POPLAR HILL MANSION
Salisbury, Md. - Make a splash at Poplar Hill Mansion's first-ever Bring Your Own Pool Party, set for Saturday, July 20. At this family-friendly event, people can bring their own inflatable pools and fill them with water outside at Poplar Hill Mansion. There will be outdoor games and refreshments for attendees. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and families can also bring their dogs.
Smyrna School District to Restrict Cell Phone Use in the Classroom
SMYRNA, DE - The Smyrna School District has announced a new policy on cell phones and personal electronic devices for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year to eliminate their use during class. In a statement shared Monday, July 15th, the School District said student cell phones will be placed in a...
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 8:15 p.m., members of the New Castle County Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant at the Fairview Inn, located at 1051 S. Market Street, Wilmington. The search warrant was obtained following a drug investigation of Larry Watson, who was suspected of the large-scale distribution of narcotics from a room in the motel. Watson taken into custody without incident during the execution of the search warrant.
Customs recovers 22 stolen vehicles headed overseas from Port of Wilmington
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Baltimore Field Office intercepted 343 stolen vehicles during fiscal year ending in September 2023, a 44% increase over the previous year’s recoveries. The recovered vehicles were valued at about $17.7 million. About 90% of the stolen vehicles recovered were destined to...
New appointments in the Provost’s Office
Two longtime members of the University of Delaware faculty will assume new positions within the Office of the Provost, President Dennis Assanis and Provost Laura Carlson announced today. Martha Buell, chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, will serve as vice provost of faculty affairs, effective Aug....
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Wilmington University with Stellar Results
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. All seven standards were met with no requirements and no recommendations. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff,” says Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon. “We are humbled that...
Cars collide in Pelican Square parking lot
Five cars were involved in a crash in the Pelican Square parking lot July 16, near Acme and Petco south of Lewes. The incident happened about 10:30 a.m. According to a witness on the scene, one of the vehicles was traveling at high speed and collided with parked cars. Delaware...
SOLD!! Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
The Mike Kogler Team “sold another” north-facing unit in The Henlopen!. A coastal sanctuary in Rehoboth's Premier Oceanfront Condo Building located on one of the best beaches on the east coast! The first 8th floor north-facing unit at The Henlopen to be offered in over 18 years! This premier Rehoboth condo building is expertly sited at the north end of Rehoboth's famous boardwalk. The 1340 square feet of bright open living space offers sweeping direct ocean views to the North Shore from all living areas, balconies, and both bedrooms. The unit boasts a separate kitchen and 2 separate living areas, one a lounge area which can be used as an optional 3rd bedroom or flex room. The dining areas offer plenty of room to easily entertain large parties or intimate dinners. There is also a washer and dryer in the unit. The oversized master bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet offers an abundance of space and a private balcony with sweeping ocean views. Newly installed hurricane shutters offer added protection from wind and rain. The building provides secure access and monitoring, secured private entrance to the beach with outdoor showers, stunning rooftop pool with panoramic ocean views, private underground parking, & elevators. Park your car and walk to the many restaurants and shops in-town Rehoboth. Just steps to the sand and surf! The premier location is convenient to Gordons Pond State Park and the Breakwater Junction hiking and bike trails. Condo fee includes Wi-Fi, cable tv service, water and sewer, trash removal, roof-top pool, indoor garage parking, and 24-hour security. The perfect year-round private beach retreat that is designed for relaxed living and ultimate enjoyment. Call for an appointment today!
Rehoboth author pens children’s picture book
Rehoboth author and former teacher Aimee Isaac has penned a children’s picture book that encourages environmental stewardship at a young age. Published in 2023 through Philomel, a division of Penguin Young Readers, Isaac’s “The Place We Call Home” teaches children about the interconnectedness of the earth with the people who live on it, she said.
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