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ARREST MADE IN HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-HARBOR HOUSE APARTMENTS
(Claymont, DE 19703) On Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10:27 a.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the above area for a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located a 35-year-old male who had been shot. The victim, who has been identified as Devontre Taylor of Wilmington, was transported to a local area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Pritchett Academy opening rocks Wilmington with celebration
Hundreds of Wilmingtonians screamed the last name of a local legend in a “call and response” rhythm on the corner of East 7th and North Lombard streets Friday afternoon. Speakers screamed “Maur-ice” as the crowd howled “Pritch-ett” back to celebrate the opening of the first school in the city of Wilmington in five decades. Longtime Wilmington educator Maurice Pritchett Sr., ... Read More
First Baptist Church of Salisbury holds back-to-school bash
SALISBURY, Md. – As kids and families are gearing up to head back to the classroom, the First Baptist Church of Salisbury hosted a back-to-school bash for the community. With games, live music, and free food, it was a great opportunity for families and kids to get out and have some fun before the start of the school year.
Southern Delaware Orchestra delivers yet again
The Southern Delaware Orchestra delivered a captivating performance Aug. 11 titled Out of this World – Summer Concerts from Strauss to Star Wars, at Cape Henlopen High School, drawing a nearly full house of music fans. The afternoon showcased a mix of classical pieces and modern movie compositions, led by music director James Allen Anderson.
Engage IT Services Strengthens Client Email Security with PowerDMARC
MIDDLETOWN, DE — Engage IT Services, a prominent IT provider in the UK, has partnered with PowerDMARC to enhance the security of client domains and emails. Operating across Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex, Engage IT is committed to protecting its clients from the rising threats of domain impersonation and related cyber risks.
Chestertown man attending music festival charged with punching, biting EMTs
DOVER, Del. — A 26-year-old Chestertown man attending the Phish Mondegreen Festival here on Aug. 16 is accused of assaulting emergency medical personnel. Delaware State Police charged William Sky Urspruch with second-degree assault/injuring of an Emergency Medical Technician, which is a felony, and offensive touching of an EMT. He was released after posting $3,000 secured bond, police reported. According to a news release from the DSP, at about 10:30 p.m. troopers on duty at the music festival at The Woodlands in Dover were notified that an attendee, identified as Urspruch, was “under the influence” and “acting erratically.” While medical personnel were treating Urspruch, he allegedly punched one EMT and bit another. Urspruch was ultimately taken to an area hospital. The EMTs suffered minor injuries, according to the news release. After Urspruch was released from the hospital, he was taken to Troop 3 of the Delaware State Police in Camden, where he was charged, and then arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7. He was released after posting a $3,000 secured bond, according to the news release.
Delaware Junior Golf Scholarship Fund recipients announced
The Delaware Junior Golf Scholarship Fund recently recognized and awarded several high school graduates for their academic achievements, community involvement and accomplishments in junior or scholastic golf. The fund has supported more than 175 students with over $1.6 million, beginning in 1988. For many years, the Delaware State Golf Association...
Lauded girls basketball recruit leaves Ursuline for New York high school
Taylor Brown, the guard who has played a leading role on Ursuline's basketball team since eighth grade, has transferred from the Wilmington school to Long Island Lutheran, a six-time New York girls basketball state champion. Long Island Lutheran announced the move on Instagram on Friday. ...
Chemical firm Chemours opens Battery Innovation Center to develop EV battery tech
Industrial chemicals firm Chemours, the maker of such well-known products as Freon and Teflon, is also a player in battery technology. Now the company has opened a new laboratory facility, the Chemours Battery Innovation Center (CBIC) at its Discovery Hub in Newark, Delaware. The CBIC will support the testing and...
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
The Resident Ensemble Players Presents WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME In September
The Resident Ensemble Players (REP) kicks off its 17th season with Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me, performing Sep. 13th through Sep. 22nd at the Roselle Center for the Arts. Challenging, hopeful, and funny - this ground-breaking play takes a sharp analysis at the biases inherent in the...
St. Jude prepares for major expansion project
The Extending Our Arms, Expanding Our Hearts campaign to nearly double the size of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church is underway, with a goal of raising $6.2 million. In just the first five weeks of the campaign, parishioners have pledged $3.5 million. Father Brian Lewis points out that significant...
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