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Early Morning Critical Shooting Outside Milton
State troopers are investigating a shooting that was reported around 4:45 a.m. Monday in the 14300 block of Collins Street. That’s just north of Route 16, Milton-Ellendale Highway, near the Milton town limits. That’s where officials found a man, approximately 20, shot in the torso and arm. He lapsed...
Spotted lanternflies spotted in Lewes
The City of Lewes has identified spotted lanternflies on two parcels of public property and on private property. Parks and Marina Manager Janet Reeves said the invasive insects have been found in Great Marsh Park and another city-owned parcel. Reeves said the Department of Agriculture treated Great Marsh Park July...
Johnson Orthodontics awards scholarships to local grads
Dr. Jonathan Johnson recently presented two $500 college scholarships from Johnson Orthodontics to Alexi Nowakowski of Cape Henlopen High School and Gracie Maughan of Sussex Academy. The Extraordinary Smiles Scholarship was established in 2018 to recognize outstanding students in the Cape Region and help them offset the cost of higher...
Historic Nassau School renovation update set July 25
The Nassau School Coalition, comprising the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, the Greater Lewes Foundation, and the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, will host a public session about the ongoing renovations on the historic Nassau School building. The event is set for 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 25, at the Lewes Senior Activity Center, 32083 Janice Road, Lewes.
Davenport returns to lead H.O. Brittingham Elementary
A familiar face has returned to Milton, with the announcement of Yvette Davenport as the new principal of H.O. Brittingham Elementary School. Previously, Davenport served as HOB assistant principal from December 2018 through June 2021, when she accepted a position as principal of Hartly Elementary in the Capital School District. She takes over for Kyle Bentley, who was named head of school at Sussex Academy.
Youth sailboat racing team on the road again
Going back through the history of the Lewes Yacht Club, sailboat racing has been a central part of the club’s existence. On weekends and during the week, boats compete in Delaware Bay throughout the summer. LYC’s commitment to youth sailing is among its most important activities. With the...
Cape May-Lewes Ferry garners Travelers’ Choice Award
Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials announced the popular Delaware Bay attraction recently earned the coveted TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. The award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to accommodations, eateries and attractions all over the world that have continually delivered a superior customer experience and consistently achieve great customer reviews on TripAdvisor. The ferry service has been recognized with this award for 12 years now.
GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club installs new officers
At its June meeting, the GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club installed board members for 2024-26, and Lynn Barberi, outgoing president, passed the gavel to incoming President Joyce Skrobot. A North Wilmington native, Skrobot relocated in 2021 to Lewes, where she and her late husband John and their family had vacationed...
St. John the Apostle members donate gift cards to veterans
In recognition of Memorial Day and in honor of the men and women who died while serving in the military, parishioners of St. John the Apostle Church in Milford donated gift cards to veterans residing at the Home of the Brave in Milford. Church representatives delivered gift cards totaling $2,195...
Church members spread love through gifts of food
To show appreciation for Bayhealth professionals, Dawn Hastings and her fellow congregation members at House of Praise for All People in Greenwood deliver gifts of food one day every month for Sussex campus emergency department team members. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals saw a tremendous uptick...
Delaware dominates Canton Juniors in East Region debut
Two Laurel, Delaware pitchers limited the Canton Junior Division (ages 13-14) Little League All-Star team to just one hit and struck out five as the Delaware state champions dominated Canton, 14-2 at the East Regional baseball championships on Sunday in Dubois, Pennsylvania. With its second win in two days, Delaware...
States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation
As congressional sessions have passed without any new federal artificial intelligence laws, state legislators are striking out on their own to regulate the technologies in the meantime. Colorado just signed into effect one of the most sweeping regulatory laws in the country, which sets guardrails for companies that develop and use AI. Its focus is […] The post States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation appeared first on Stateline.
Delaware reacts to Biden's withdrawal from race, Sussex development, swimming champs
I’m sure I don’t need to alert you to the biggest news of the last 24 hours. You can look forward to plenty of updates and analysis from us in the days after President Joe Biden announced yesterday that he will not seek reelection, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his party’s nominee:
Making rent in Delaware, Sixers arena update, National Ice Cream Day
Welcome to Sunday morning, Delaware. What does the weather have in store for us today? Looks like 89 degree high and lots of sunshine in the Wilmington region. Headed to the beaches? Don’t go without reading this. Today is National Ice Cream Day. Indulge if that’s your thing. (I...
Corvette club celebrates 50 years of cars and camaraderie in Delaware
The Corvette Club of Northern Delaware first roared its engines in 1973. Since then, they have been hosting meetings, shows, contests, and cruises across the country.Today, they held a show and contest at Diver Chevrolet. Funds were raised at the event to support The Ministry of Caring in Wilmington.This morning's show also welcomed members of Living the Dream Corvette Club, which has been a close partner.To learn more about the Corvette Club of Northern Delaware, visit their website.RELATED: Students respond to emergencies on and off campus at University of DelawareWhen they're not studying or taking classes, these college students are jumping in an ambulance and helping to save lives as part of the UD Emergency Care Unit.
Little League East Regional 13s All-Star baseball: Gritty Snug Harbor falters in opener
DOVER, Del. - Snug Harbor failed to protect a 7-4 lead and dropped a heartbreaking 8-7 decision to Keystone LL (Pa.) in opening-round play at the Little League 13-year-old Intermediate division (50/70) East Regional Saturday at Dover LL. Manager Danny Lee’s squad will once again have to run the table...
Milton Arts Guild to host artists reception July 28
Milton Arts Guild will unveil its newest exhibit, Black & White, Thursday, July 25, featuring artists’ use of two colors to tell compelling stories. The public is invited to join the guild and its artists at a reception from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at 107 Federal St., Milton.
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