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Delaware State arrives in the islands for Week 0 clash with Hawai’i
HONOLULU – Are you ready for some football?. Following multiple days of travel issues that included a “bus snafu” and delayed flights after re-booking, the Delaware State Hornets out of the FCS have arrived in the islands in time for the Week 0 season-opening contest against the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors.
Newarker's posthumous donation 'changes everything' for Pencader Heritage Museum
A lifelong Newarker, John Slack Sr. had a passion for local history and especially loved the Pencader Heritage Museum, which he helped found. “His heart and soul was in that museum,” Slack’s widow, Merle, said. “He was just so proud of it, so proud of the people that work there and the time and energy everybody puts in. He just loved it.” Before Slack died in 2022 at the age...
Wilmington City Council moves grant ethics bill to committee, kills attempted censure
The Wilmington City Council has agreed to advance an ordinance that would strip city leaders of their allotted grant funds if they are found in violation of the program’s reporting requirements. The ordinance, sponsored by council member Chris Johnson, will next go before the Finance and Economic Committee for review. Ordinance No. 468...
Football Names 2024 Team Captains
NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware Football Head Coach Ryan Carty has announced the four captains that will lead the Blue Hens during the upcoming 2024 season. The quartet includes returning captains Brock Gingrich and Dillon Trainer as well as first-time captains Tyron Herring and Ryan O'Connor. The four were chosen by a vote of their teammates and coaches.
Primary Election 2024: Charter school leader challenging incumbent Morrison in District 27
State Rep. Eric Morrison is seeking his third term in District 27, but first he must survive a primary challenge from charter school leader Margie Lopez Waite. The winner of the Sept. 10 primary will face Republican Kristina Griffing in November. District 27 is located south of Newark, encompassing most of Glasgow and extending south just below the canal and from the state line east to Del. 72 and Lums...
Rehoboth planning has concerns about One Rehoboth project
The proposed One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel recently went before the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission again for a preliminary site-plan review. Among the concerns raised were vehicular access to the hotel, the number of parking spaces, lot consolidation and building lines. The 60-room hotel, which stretches the width of the block...
Peaches and yoga at Bennett Orchards
The Yoga Studio in Rehoboth Beach accomplished a first on Aug. 15 – a yoga session in Bennett Orchards. In fact, it was the first event of its sort ever held at the orchard between Dagsboro and Frankford. With the sun setting over the peach trees, a large group...
Bethany Blues softball team captures women’s senior league title
The Rehoboth Women’s Senior Softball League wrapped up its season Aug. 20, and the Bethany Blues team remained undefeated to capture the 2024 championship. This was the third title in a row for the 45-and-over team, and its first year of being sponsored by Bethany Blues. Member Cathy Benson...
Heartbeat of Delmarva: Code Purple in Milford
Tom Chilton volunteers for Code Purple at Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford, helping the homeless there. People consider it to be the rock or the glue that holds it all together. Heartbeat of Delmarva is sponsored by How Sweet It Is.
Metal Detectors Coming To Woodbridge High School Stadium
GREENWOOD, DE- The Woodbridge School District has announced that metal detectors will be used at all football games at Woodbridge High School Stadium. Beginning at their first home game on August 29, metal detectors will be used at both the home and the visitor entrances, school officials say. All spectators...
Judge upholds subpoena seeking info on ammo theft at Christiana Mall Cabelas
A Delaware Superior Court judge has upheld a subpoena for more information on ammunition taken from the Cabelas sporting goods big box store in the Christiana Mall area. Attorney General Kathy Jennings released today the following statement on the opinion issued by the Superior Court of the State of Delaware in State of Delaware, ex rel. Kathleen Jennings v. Cabela's Inc.
Sussex council approves Savannah Road office
A doctor seeking to open an office on Savannah Road ran into some opposition from neighbors surrounding the property at 1510 Savannah Road at the intersection with Quaker Road. However, the conditions imposed by Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission and Sussex County Council should address those issues. Concerns from...
Remembering Thomas Berry III: Sussex County Comes Together to Honor One of Its Own
GEORGETOWN, DE -- On Thursday, first responders, family, and friends came from near and far to Crossroad Community Church to say a final goodbye to fallen Georgetown and Ellendale firefighter Thomas Berry III. Many were strangers, who made it their mission to support the grieving family of one of their...
City of Salisbury Announces Julie English as the New City Clerk
SALISBURY, Md – The City of Salisbury has announced Julie English as the new City Clerk. She has nearly a decade of dedicated service to the city and three years of experience as an Assistant City Clerk. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, a shooting survivor, honors Biden and praises Harris in convention speech
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., on Thursday honored President Joe Biden, whom she called "a decent man" from Delaware, before she urged Americans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November. "On Jan. 8, 2011, a man tried to assassinate me. ... I almost died, but I fought for...
Voting technology firm, conservative outlet seek favorable ruling in 2020 election defamation case
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for an electronic voting company targeted by allies of former President Donald Trump with accusations of manipulating the 2020 presidential election asked a Delaware judge Thursday to rule in their favor in a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outlet. Florida-based Smartmatic sued Newsmax...
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