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33rd annual Dave Reynolds Biathlon set July 7 in Rehoboth
The 33rd annual Dave Reynolds Biathlon, one of the traditional summer events of the Nation’s Summer Capital, will be held this Sunday morning, July 7, soon after the fireworks celebration is put to sleep in Rehoboth Beach. The event is named in memory of the late Dave Reynolds, a...
Faith Trinity Christian Center holds Fourth of July celebration
The Trinity Faith Christian Center held its 28th annual Fourth of July celebration and car show on New Road in Lewes. Car owners competed for trophies and bragging rights for another year. The event included barbecue, music, fun and games for all ages.
Milton council chooses water meter replacement with Granary funds
With the first tranche of funds Milton will get from revenue raised by the special development district designation for the Granary at Draper Farm development, town council elected to use the $1.5 million in funds on replacing radio read water meters throughout town. Council had narrowed its list of potential...
Athletes of the Week July 5
Leading her team in the circle and at the plate, Ainsley Clem caught the attention of quite a few softball fans with her strikeout ability in the District 3 softball major all-star tournament by striking out 15 over nine innings of work. In the Cape team's 8-3 loss to Laurel July 1, Clem registered nine of those strikeouts while driving in a team-leading two runs on a team-high two hits. She also led her squad in steals, swiping an impressive three. Clem began playing softball in third grade, at the age of 8, for Lewes Little League. Although she has only been playing for three years, her strides as a strikeout pitcher have come thanks to her pitching coach Rachel Hudson. Clem will be a sixth-grader at the new Frederick Thomas Middle School in Lewes in the fall. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dog, Nova, being outside, swimming at the pool and relaxing at the beach.
Lewes open space campaign gets new state funding
The campaign to buy Lewes’ Fourth Street Preserve and keep it as open space is about halfway to its fundraising goal. The effort just got a boost in the form of $200,000 in state funding that was secured by Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes. The money is in the bond bill that the Legislature approved at the end of June.
UUSD awards grants to two local nonprofits
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware recently awarded $2,500 grants to two local nonprofit organizations serving Sussex County. Recipients for 2024 are the Sussex Preservation Coalition and Community Resource Center in Rehoboth Beach. Grants were made possible by the Roy Parks Memorial Social Justice Fund, which is administered by UUSD.
Immaculate Conception High School Guard Jaren Barnett Nets Offer from Delaware State University Hornets
Class of 2026 Montclair Immaculate Conception High School (N.J.) guard Jaren Barnett has received an offer from Division I Delaware State University Hornets Men’s basketball program, yesterday he wrote on X. The Hornets’ D-1 offer was the first for the 5-foot-10 Montclair, New Jersey, native. In addition to...
DSU Professor speaks on the contributions of African Americans during the Revolutionary War
DELAWARE- July 4, 1776, is when America gained its freedom. Sadly, not all Americans were free at the time. In 1852, Fredrick Douglas asked the question, what does the Fourth of July mean to the slave? saying in part, “I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us. The blessings in which you, this day, rejoice, are not enjoyed in common. The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity and independence, bequeathed by your fathers, is shared by you, not by me…” Experts say 176 years later even though much has changed, much has stayed the same.
Bring ‘Mayberry Back to Milton Festival’ on Independence Day
MILTON, Del. – The “Bring Mayberry Back to Milton” festival was the site of a huge Independence Day celebration today for a holiday tradition for food, fun, and fellowship. President of the Milton Chamber of Commerce Aaron Rodgers said he loves his community and knows this event...
Locals celebrate Independence Day at boat parade
LEWES, Del. – Community members kicked off an annual boat show, showcasing 4th of July pride. The Lewes boat parade welcomed people, like Steve Shugarts, to the Lewes Canal, to get a look at some extravagant rigs. “It’s patriotic being around other people, celebrating, looking at the decorated boats,...
Milford's Sidewalk Policy Could Be Changed
MILFORD, Del.- Property owners who have paid to fix their sidewalks could soon be reimbursed, as the city council considers taking over sidewalk maintenance. For decades, Milford's policy has held property owners responsible for the upkeep of sidewalks outside their homes. Many residents have spent hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on repairs. Milford Mayor Todd Culotta tells WBOC the city is now contemplating a policy change.
Offshore wind project creates renewed controversy at Jersey shore community
OCEAN CITY, N.J. - More controversy is surrounding offshore wind projects along the Jersey shore after the feds approved a plan earlier this week and activists say it can’t happen. Change is blowing in the wind down the shore and not everyone is happy about it. This week the...
Morgan Kottka Verbally Commits to D-3 Swarthmore College Garnet Women’s Basketball Program
Morgan Kottka of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School and NJ United 17U Select has verbally committed Division III Swarthmore College Garnets Women’s basketball program, today she announced via X. The 5-foot-11 rising senior forward dropped in 36 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in 15 games played this past season.
Six Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes List of Richest People in World
Six Montgomery County residents found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires List recently published by Forbes, including one, Jeff Yass (inset), CEO of Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd, who broke the top 100. Six Montgomery County residents have found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires...
Kean University Announces Federally Funded Trenton Neighborhood Revitalization Project
The Coalport Neighborhood Revitalization Planning Project, funded by a two-year $750,000 federal grant, is led by Kean’s John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research and the University’s Michael Graves College School of Public Architecture. “This project will create the blueprint for the transformation of the Coalport...
Suspect flown to hospital after West Chester pursuit, Fairfield crash
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An investigation is underway after a pursuit in Butler County. Friday around 3 p.m., an officer with the West Chester Police Department was in a pursuit of a person believed to be wanted on numerous warrants, including domestic violence and weapons charges, according to a department spokesperson. Police report the pursuit […]
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