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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...
LAUREL POLICE SERVE SEARCH WARRANTS IN LOCAL APARTMENT COMPLEX
Laurel, DE - On July 19, 2024, the Laurel Police Department issued a public notice of increased police presence within the Hollybrook Farms Apartment Complex on Grazing Court in Laurel. The post was in reference to two simultaneous residential search warrants being executed as the culmination of two multi-month drug dealing investigations.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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. ...
"It's like a boa constrictor around you" Experts warn about digging sand holes at the beach
WASHINGTON — A day at the beach can go from catching waves, to desperately trying to save a life. Digging holes at the beach is something many people, including kids do for fun. But experts warn that in a flash, it could become deadly when these sand holes suddenly collapse with no warning. Since February, one child has died from a sand hole collapse and two other children had to be rescued when the sand holes they were digging fell. It's panic and pain that Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin, hopes no family ever has to feel. Abrin describes what's it like when someone gets trapped in a sand hole.
Sunday Post 637 On the East Coast
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Anglers Cast Their Lines at the 3rd Annual Nanticoke River Invasive Fishing Derby
WICOMICO COUNTY, MD - Fishers cast their lines at the 3rd annual Nanticoke River Invasive Fishing Derby at Cherry Beach Park in Sharptown on Saturday. The free annual event, presented by Salisbury University, looks to combat invasive species in local waterways. During the derby, fishing hobbyists and professionals alike caught blue catfish and northern snakeheads.
Georgetown Pallet Village Faces Funding Struggles, Organizer Says It Will Not Close Down
GEORGETOWN, DE -- Participants in the Springboard Village Program are expressing concerns for the future amidst a funding shortage. A village of 40 pallet cabins and other facilities have housed and served close to 130 homeless individuals since January 2023 when it opened. Nearly 30 people have moved on to permanent housing.
Butterflies & Blooms Class at DBG
Ray Sander, President of the Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG), announced the 37-acre gardens are in full peak summer bloom, and starting on Thursday, July 25 and running Thursday August 8th and August 15th at 9:30 a.m. is the Butterflies & Blooms Class. Sander said, “This Butterflies & Blooms class is a family-friendly class that is both fun and educational. All are welcome.”
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