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‘Oliver the Clownfish' book-signing event set July 24
Children’s author Stephanie Guzman will sign copies of “The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish: Acting Cool,” from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach. Peer pressure and bullying affect many children. The book’s parenting sandbar section gives tips and strategies for...
Earth stands still on Cape campus with news of tragic accident
Full stop! - The earth spins at 1,000 miles per hour, yet there is no sense of speed. On Tuesday morning, a prolonged silent pause settled over the Cape campus. There was no energy, only bewilderment, sadness and grief. All athletes who share the Cape campus as the hub of their universe were finding out, one person at a time, that Ryan Andrew and Elijah Ghabour had lost their lives in a traffic accident just before midnight a couple of miles from campus. I walked onto Champions Stadium field at 9 a.m. to take photos of a field hockey camp. There were no players. I saw Hiba Stancofski with a yoga mat under her arm. Hiba, who grew up in war-torn Lebanon, looked sad and reflective. “You don’t know, do you, Fredman?” Coach Debbie Windett told me the news. The athletes from hockey, football and boys’ lacrosse were all in the gym. I waited until the girls came back. They walked in small groups. I don’t think devastation is a recognized emotion, but that is what I saw in their faces. Young people have no reference point, no place to put such an unthinkable reality of catastrophe. Young people are emotional – there is no stifling their feelings – and yet they are resilient. The world resumes spinning and they are right there with it, but the moment is etched and they will never forget. The girls elected not to continue with the day's camp; they walked off in small groups. I stood up, as I’ve learned to just be there, no words necessary. Lina Fred and Mairead Rishko came over to share a hug. There is a community embrace; there is no right thing to say. Just be there and hold onto people you care about. The Andrew and Ghabour families already feel the love. Being strong for each other is the best therapy.
Milton majors force winner-take-all game against Lewes
The Milton majors all-star team forced a winner-take-all game for the District 3 title after completing a come-from-behind 6-5 win over Lewes July 18. Since falling to Lewes 6-1 July 11 in the opening round, Milton has reeled off five straight wins against Millsboro, Lower Sussex, Nanticoke, Georgetown and now Lewes.
Catholic Byzantine Mass set July 28, Aug. 25
The Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka, pastor of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilmington, will once again come to Lewes to celebrate the divine liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, the Catholic Byzantine rite Eucharistic liturgy, at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 28, and Sunday, Aug. 25, at St. Jude the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, off northbound Route 1 just past the Five Points intersection.
Athletes of the Week July 19
A rising freshman at Cape Henlopen High School, this honor roll student led the Lewes Yacht Club/Sussex Family YMCA swim team to a 485-127 victory over the Rehoboth Beach Country Club squad this week. Jack earned wins in the 100 individual medley and the 50 backstroke. He also swam to second for the 50 free in a blazing 25 seconds. Jack was a state finalist this winter season as an eighth-grader at Sussex Academy in the grueling 500 freestyle. He also swims for Sussex Family YMCA during the winter season, when he was a district champion in the 200 fly. Last summer, he was the summer league champ in the 50 back. "Jack is primed to have another great Delmarva Swim Association summer championships meet next week," said coach Mike Vansant. "He's a great swimmer and a great kid."
A look back at security at President Trump’s rally in Wildwood, NJ
On Saturday, the world watched and reacted to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in western Pennsylvania. Just two months prior, Mr. Trump held a large rally on the beach in Wildwood that was attended by tens of thousands of people. Following the events that...
Delaware State Police Arrest Lewes Man for Multiple Felony Thefts
A 31-year-old Lewes man has been arrested for felony thefts from vehicles over the last week in the Lewes area. The investigation into multiple thefts and trespassing of a similar nature in the Angola and Lewes area took place between July 8th and 17th. Police say in each of the incidents the suspect trespassed onto residential properties, where he went through unsecured vehicles and stole money and property. William Rodenbaugh was arrested yesterday, July 17th–after a brief foot chase. He faces numerous charges and is now at Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,500 secured bond.
Lightning strike damages century-old Cape May, NJ, City Hall
A heavy thunderstorm Friday morning damaged Cape May's city hall. The Cape May Police Department says at about 8:20, a storm that flooded streets across the city produced a significant amount of lightning and one of those bolts hit the century-old building on the 600 block of Washington Street. According...
Jackson School District threatens to sue NJ over 'unthinkable' financial aid cuts
JACKSON — Faced with "unthinkable cuts," including the closure of an elementary school, the township's board of education is preparing to file a lawsuit against the state over a drastic reduction in financial aid over the last several years. School board President Giuseppe Palmeri on Wednesday announced that the board had authorized...
VIDEO: Urgent plea from HaRav Yitzchok Kolodetsky Shlita
Yeshivas Bircas Yitzchok, a yeshiva founded by Rav Shach, faces imminent closure due to financial constraints stemming from severe government decrees. Rav Yitzchok Koldetski urges immediate action and appeals for donations to support the yeshiva. He will daven individual tefillos for protection and salvation for all donors at the kever...
More restaurants proposed for Walmart shopping center in Freehold Township
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Freehold Marketplace proposes to bring more restaurants, including one with a drive-thru window, to the Walmart-anchored shopping center on West Main Street, also known as Route 537. The township Planning Board is set to hear a proposal by Site Center to build a 10,472-square-foot retail building in a wooded area...
Gun, Bomb Threat at Borgata Proves False
Atlantic City police found no valid threat after a man claimed to have firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Casino Hotel and Spa. A man called the police non-emergency number at 3:55 p.m. Thursday making the threat, Capt. Kevin Fair said. Police responded in force, sweeping the area...
Lakewood Home Completely Destroyed In Massive Two-Alarm Blaze [VIDEOS]
The Lakewood, Toms River and Brick fire departments are at the scene of a blaze inside a home at the Amber Grove apartment complex near Belz in Lakewood. The home’s roof has collapsed (see the first video) as firefighters worked on the home’s first floor. No injuries have been reported as of yet. Police went door to door prior to the collapse, urging neighbors to evacuate their premises.
DNREC upgrades Delaware State Fair showing
Toward the rear of the Delaware State Fair, at the corner of Holloway Avenue and East Rider Road, lies a building with a rustic wooden entrance. For 10 days each July, it houses exhibits from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
Ocean City Nor’easters open playoffs at home
Down the shore this weekend? Itching for some soccer? Look no further than the Ocean City Nor’easters. After a historic ‘3-peat’ of the Mid-Atlantic division, the Nor’easters are set to open their USL-League Two postseason campaign. Following the completion of Tuesday’s Play-In rounds, the stage is...
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
Too many reusable grocery bags? What you can do with them in NJ
🔴A groundbreaking plan for unwanted reusable bags launched in NJ last year. 🔴Residents can donate their unwanted bags to local food banks. 🔴The initiative has proven successful over the past 12 months. Not sure what to do with all those reusable bags piled up in your house...
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