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Delaware woman wins $300,000 in lottery scratch-off game
A 65-year-old Newark woman is now $300,000 richer after claiming the top prize from the Mega Bucks Blowout scratch-off game. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at Food Lion in the Beaver Brook Plaza near New Castle, according to the Delaware Lottery. She claimed her prize...
Powerball ticket worth $100,000 sold in Delaware. Check the numbers to see if you won
Check your lottery tickets from earlier this week because you might be a winner. A ticket worth $100,000 from the Monday, Aug. 19, Powerball drawing was sold in Delaware. The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball and had the Power Play option as well, which doubled its value. ...
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.
Delaware election officials communicated with lieutenant governor's office amid finance scandal
Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that Delaware election officials communicated with one or more aides in Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's office last year amid a scandal involving her
atTAcK addiction to host two Delaware events to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day
As part of International Overdose Awareness Day, atTAcK addiction will host public events in Georgetown and Newark to remember the thousands of lives lost in Delaware to the opioid epidemic, and to ...
‘Black women in power’: Delaware delegates’ role in nominating first Black woman for president
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nominee for president Thursday and Delaware’s delegates...
After 2 ocean breaches, state uses riprap to fortify dune by Indian River Inlet bridge
After the ocean breached the dune on the north side of the Indian River Inlet bridge Sunday night, temporarily shutting down Coastal Highway for the second time this year, riprap is being used to fortify the sand. The state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Department of Transportation are working jointly...
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...
State Police Investigating Sussex County Car Collision
MILLSBORO, DE - Delaware State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred in Sussex County on Friday afternoon. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company responded to 24858 John J Williams Hwy in Millsboro for the report of a "wash down assignment resulting from a property damage vehicle accident". The accident, located at the entrance to the Nanticoke Crossing Shopping Center, involved a two vehicle collision with no occupant injuries.
Suspect in custody after deadly shooting at apartment complex in New Castle County
A man is in custody after a deadly shooting took place at an apartment complex in Claymont, Delaware on Friday.It happened at Harbor House Apartments just before 10:30 a.m.At the scene, police say they found a 35-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.The victim, identified by police as Devontre Taylor of Wilmington, was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.According to police, authorities later found the suspect after he was seen entering a building in the apartment complex.The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Michael Toombs of Claymont, was detained at the building and transferred to police headquarters.Toombs has since been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, and other related offenses.Investigators have not yet said what led to the deadly shooting.Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the police at 302-395-2787.
Clear Space conducting market study to find new home
Rehoboth commissioners deny rezoning of 330 Rehoboth Ave. Clear Space Theatre Company has called Celebration Mall on Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach home for nearly 15 years. Looking to meet the growing cultural needs of eastern Sussex County, the theater has announced it’s conducting a market study to find its next home.
Sleeping Bird Doughnuts opens on Concord Pike
Donuts are having a day in Delaware. Last week, Sleeping Bird Doughnuts opened at 4001 Concord Pike behind Lucky’s Coffee Shop in Brandywine Hundred. The newcomer is an offshoot of Sleeping Bird Coffee on Miller Road in Wilmington. The doughnut shop joins a bevy of businesses specializing in sweet indulgences. On nearby Marsh Road, the intriguing combo of Hill Donut Co. & Pancake House and 322 BBQ specializes ... Read More
Ribbon cut on first new school in Wilmington in a half-century
Political and school leaders late last week marked the opening of the Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy the first new school in Wilmington in half a century. “The brand-new Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy is one of the commitments we made to our children in the city,” said Gov. John Carney. “A school is so much more than bricks and mortar -- It’s a pillar of a community. To the educators who show up day in and day out for their students, you deserve this. We’re grateful for all our partners, including the members of the General Assembly, who helped us get this done for our children. And I’m honored to be a part of a project that recognizes Maurice Pritchett’s legacy in the city.”
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