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Top Mobjack regatta honors stay in the family
For 65 years, Mobjack sailors have competed in a Lewes Yacht Club regatta. Winners in the T. Rowland Marshall Memorial Mobjack National Championship held Aug. 17-18 have strong family ties. Skipper Sarah Lester and crew member Tony Ingram took top honors, winning six of the seven races. Second place went...
Lewes BPW focusing on new canal crossing after main failure
The Lewes Board of Public Works is now focused on building a new water main crossing under the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal after the Aug. 20 break that knocked out service to the entire city. BPW discussed its next steps at a special meeting Aug. 23. BPW President Tom Panetta said the...
Northbeach cornhole tournament to benefit Attack Addiction
To honor her brother’s memory and thank the organization that assisted her family for years, Northbeach bartender Morgan Matarese has developed an inaugural cornhole tournament fundraiser to be held Saturday, Aug. 31. “On Nov. 28, 2023, I lost my little brother David to addiction,” Matarese said. “Attack Addiction helped...
Mitchell’s Corner clears final hurdle
The final site plan for Mitchell’s Corner in Lewes has been approved. At its Aug. 21 meeting, the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to enact the plan, but not without a failed motion prior to the vote. Commissioner Gregory Scott Collins said he was concerned about...
The Insurance Market Employees Receive Prestigious ACRA Designation
Laurel, DE – The Insurance Market, an independent insurance and risk management firm, announced today that Ashley Mellin, Josselyn Lopez, Jessica Parrott, Roger Waters, Kim Russell, Sharmane Burrell, Sherry Pusey, Charles Stanfield, and Kristin Cline (not pictured) have all been awarded the Accredited Cyber Risk Advisor (ACRA) designation by the Beyond Insurance Global Network. The Accredited Cyber Risk Advisor is a unique type of insurance agent who understands today’s broad range of cyber exposures, regulations and claims facing businesses both nationally and internationally.
2024 Football Preview: Sussex Central Golden Knights
GEORGETOWN, Del. – The Sussex Central Golden Knights face the pressure of following up on their great 2023 regular season. They were one of the best overall football teams in Delaware last year finishing the season 8-4 before losing to Cape Henlopen 46-14 in the 3A State Semifinals. In...
Iwannabewithyou, Crissman-Bier headline Harrington Monday card
Harrington, DE – Forrest Bartlett’s Iwannabewithyou ($9.60, Trae Porter) was a wire-to-wire winner in 1:52.4 in the $22,500 Free-For-All Pace Monday (Aug. 26) at Harrington Raceway. The 5-year-old Luck Be Withyou gelding capitalized on a much better draw this start and was sent immediately to the lead from...
Bucs Kick off this Friday at Mount Pleasant
The excitement of football season has arrived as Milford High School’s Buccaneers gear up for their season opener at Mount Pleasant High School this Friday at 3:30 PM. The team, which recently completed its final scrimmage against Tower Hill, showcases a blend of talent and youth, promising an intriguing season ahead. Milford’s offensive unit looked particularly strong during the scrimmage, ... Read More
Georgetown has a public hearing tonight at 6:30pm
GEORGETOWN, Del. – Georgetown leaders are weighing a decision on a big project. They’re meeting about the proposed 18 million dollars to finance the construction of a new police station and public works facility. The meeting is open to the public and officials are encouraging residents to come...
Sussex Veterans Treatment Court to graduate 100th participant
The Sussex County Veterans Treatment Court will celebrate a milestone Thursday as its 100th participant graduates. Veterans Treatment Court is generally available to veterans who are charged with nonviolent felonies and misdemeanors. Participants must attend regular court status conferences, participate in the development of their treatment plans, engage in community groups as required and cooperate with veteran mentors. Many in ... Read More
Chaos erupts at Camden school board meeting amid call to remove president
CAMDEN. NJ - Controversy in the Camden School District is apparent as some parents and students are calling for the removal of the school board president, after the district settled a $2 million lawsuit over allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. FOX 29's Dawn Timmeney attended a meeting...
Widener University’s Enrollment Strategy for Its Chester Campus Has Paid Off
Widener University's enrollment has been trending upwards for the past few years. Widener University’s plan to increase its student population is working. The university saw its highest first-year student enrollment on record this past week at 900 students. The Chester university also reported a record high first-year enrollment last...
Republicans cut into Democratic leads in Pennsylvania with big registration numbers
Pennsylvania Republicans registered more new voters than Democrats in July, a month when former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt in the battleground state. Republicans added 19,127 new voters to their rolls last month, compared to the Democratic Party’s 17,495, according to an Axios report. A gunman opened fire on the former president during […]
Chester’s Strategic Plan: Monetizing Water Assets to Combat Financial Struggles
CHESTER, PA — In a crucial move to address its ongoing financial challenges, the City of Chester‘s Receiver has filed a Plan of Adjustment in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. This strategic plan outlines a pathway to generate essential revenue by monetizing the city’s water, wastewater, and stormwater assets while ensuring they remain publicly owned.
Fall in Pennsylvania to be ‘cooler-than-average’ this year
August is pretty much over and done with, and with classes in some school districts officially underway, it’s hard not to think about fall, even if summer is still technically going on. And thinking about it begs the natural succeeding questions: What’s the weather going to be like this...
Check your utility bills: Some NJ residents to receive one-time break
Relief on is on the way for New Jersey households. During the September bill cycle, the Murphy Administration will offer households a one-time bill credit for electric or gas. Roughly 278,000 ratepayers will benefit from the $175 break, made possible through the state’s Residential Energy Assistance Payment initiative. “Costly...
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