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State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Millsboro Man
Delaware State Police Troop 4 has issued a Gold Alert for 56-year-old Jeffrey Haeffner of Millsboro, Delaware. He was last seen around 3 a.m. leaving TidalHealth Nanticoke on July 20th. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. He...
Report gives Chesapeake Bay its best grade in decades
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, received its highest grade since 2002 in an annual report released by scientists Tuesday: a C-plus. Scientists at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science made special note of Pennsylvania’s efforts to block pollution from entering state waterways. Pennsylvania has faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to stop pollution from flowing into...
Father Bill Atkinson’s Road to Sainthood Now Includes 3 Bronze Sculptures
At a pilgrimage in honor of Father Bill Atkinson held in September, are, from left, Mary Moody with a cardboard cutout of Atkinson and Marie Keith with her son Cole. Supporters for the canonization of Father Bill Atkinson are memorializing his legacy with three bronze sculptures. The late Father Atkinson...
Ron Johnson Pushes Baseless Second Shooter Conspiracy Theory
Sen. Ron Johnson (R) irresponsibly spread an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory that there was a second shooter in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Law enforcement has not uncovered any proof of another gunman.Old Kamala Harris Ad Goes Viral as Blueprint for Race Against Trump “Was it one rifle? Was it more than one?” the Republican senator said on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo. “I’ve seen some pretty interesting video on the internet by experts that certainly calls into question what the FBI’s telling us about a single shooter.” The “pretty interesting video” Johnson is referring to may be blurry footage of the...
Who gets President Biden's delegates? How many does Delaware have
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the race for the presidency has left the race for the Democratic nomination in a confusing state. Here's a look at what happens to Delaware's Democratic delegates. How many delegates does Delaware have?. Delaware has 19 Democratic delegates. Live updates:Delaware's delegation weighs...
Delaware River & Bay Authority welcomes new board member
The Delaware River and Bay Authority welcomed a new board member July 16, as Commission Chairman Samuel E. Lathem administered the oath of office to James L. Collins of Magnolia, prior to the bi-state agency’s monthly meeting. Collins replaced Henry J. Decker, who resigned effective July 1. The Delaware...
New Castle County Man Charged with Solicitation of Minor in Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DE– The Millsboro Police Department arrested a New Castle County man for alleged solicitation of a minor Saturday. Millsboro Police requested the public’s help to locate David Dellorse on July 18 in order to serve two active warrants. Officials say Dellorse is believed to be homeless in...
Wilmington Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Traffic Stop in Dewey Beach
DEWEY BEACH, DE - A Wilmington man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop in Sussex County. On Friday, July 19th, at approximately 11:30pm, Dewey Beach Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2020 Hyundai Sonata with a New York registration. Officers stopped the vehicle after they observed it cross over the solid "white fog line" on the right side of Coastal Highway. Dewey Police also say that the driver was improperly wearing his seat belt.
Anti-drug march, rally and fun day set in Georgetown Aug. 17
Everlasting Hope Ministries, under the leadership of the Rev. Anthony “Tony” Neal, will sponsor its 31st Annual Community Anti-Drug Rally, March and Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, in Georgetown. The march will begin at 11 a.m. on the grounds of the Richard...
State Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting on New Castle Avenue
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Saturday night on New Castle Avenue in New Castle, Delaware. On July 20, 2024, at approximately 10:53 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3100 block of New Castle Avenue. Preliminary investigations revealed that an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old male, both from Wilmington, Delaware, were riding their bicycles northbound on New Castle Avenue. As they approached the Spice N’ Nice Restaurant, they crossed from the east side of the roadway to the west side.
Rehoboth Art League annual outdoor show to open Aug. 3
The Rehoboth Art League’s signature summer event, the Annual Outdoor Fine Art and Fine Craft Show, will return to Henlopen Acres Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4, and 10 and 11. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays. Now...
Arts on the Half-Shell to benefit Center for Inland Bays Aug. 8
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays will host Arts on the Half-Shell from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, at the center’s offices at 39375 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach. The evening will highlight culinary and visual arts inspired by the oyster, set against the stunning backdrop of sunset over Indian River Bay.
Vikings Baseball Camp continues with high school players
Cape coach Ben Evick continued his Cape Henlopen Vikings Baseball Camp July 15-18, with high school-aged players at Chris Short Field in Lewes. Evick and and varsity assistant Seth Brosius along with college players Owen Daminger, Barritt Ross and Timmy Hitchcock trained the campers in advanced base running, throwing mechanics, bunting skills, communication, hitting and advanced defensive skill work.
A licensed pilot at 17, teen enjoys 'the freedom of flight'
NEWARK, Del. — For Ryan Rubin, nothing beats the feeling of sitting in the cockpit of a small plane, taxiing down the runway and taking off into the wild blue yonder. “You feel the freedom of flight. You feel like you can just do anything in the world,” the Newark teen explained. “It’s really cool.” At just 17 years old, Rubin recently became a licensed pilot. ...
Bethel church holds 64th antiques show
The sound of Robert Rodriguez’s guitar could be heard in the Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. But his guitar was not a common instrument. “These are cigar box guitars, acoustic or electric. The history goes back to before the Civil War, about 1840,” he said. Rodriguez was...
Golf pro Sam Cresta teaches kids the basics and joy of the sport
Hoping to spread the joy of a game that has given him so much, Golf Pro Sam Cresta, of American Classic Golf Club hosted a two-day camp July 8-9 for kids aged 7 to 12 at the course north of Rehoboth Beach. A dozen kids took part in the two...
Nashville country duo helps raise funds at VIA
The Rehoboth Beach Village Improvement Association was thrilled to host a special benefit concert, Shattering Myths, featuring the acclaimed country music duo The Young Fables. This event, dedicated to raising domestic and sexual violence awareness and prevention, took place July 14 in the VIA clubhouse at 415 Grenoble Place in...
Champions Field Hockey Camp welcomes 44 players at Cape
Cape’s Champions Field Hockey Camp welcomed 44 players over four days July 15-18, with each day offering a slightly different clinical setting blended with full-field competition. There were canopies covering the benches and plenty of water breaks. “It’s important that the players get to run up and down and...
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