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Beloved Cape May carriage horse suddenly dies in front of NJ tourists
CAPE MAY — An 18-year-old horse that suddenly collapsed and died while pulling a carriage of tourists in Cape May last Thursday, died from an “unexpected medical event,” according to the necropsy released by the carriage company’s owner. According to the necropsy report released from the...
A local mother is asking for help with transportation after her car was totaled in a police stand off last month
SALISBURY, Md- A local mother is asking for the community’s help after she was caught in the middle of a barricade situation last month in Salisbury. Kelly Mcgrath’s life took a traumatic turn on June 18th when her ex-fiancé was involved in a 9-hour stand-off with police.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Pays off Mortgage for Late Cpl. Hilliard’s Family
BERLIN, MD - The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage on the home of Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy Glenn Hilliard in honor of July 4th. According to the Foundation, Hilliard and his family chose the home in Berlin before Hilliard’s murder two years ago. On June 12th, 2022, Hilliard was in pursuit of convicted felon Austin Davidson when Davidson turned and fatally shot the Sheriff’s Deputy.
Delaware transplant recipient joins Philadelphia team for Transplant Games in Alabama
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The world's largest celebration of life will happen this weekend in Alabama at the Transplant Games. A big group from the Philadelphia Gift of Life program will be there.The Transplant Games aim to help increase awareness about the need for more organ donors and celebrate life for transplant recipients.One of the competitors from Delaware will be part of the Philadelphia team.Onyi Kenine is back at Nemours Children's Hospital, the place that saved her life."When I was 10 months old in 2005, I got a liver transplant done here," Kenine said.She's 20 now, interning at the hospital and...
At state fair: competitions, concerts, carnival, corn dogs
For 10 days at the end of July, the Harrington area booms with the Delaware State Fair. Attendance topped 308,000 in 2023, and it takes hundreds of volunteers and employees to entertain, feed and inform them. “It sure does” take a lot of hands, said Audrey Gary, who as superintendent of the flowers competitive department counts on eight assistant superintendent ... Read More
Local governments group leader attends final legislative session in Dover
With the last strike of the gavel, Delaware's 152nd General Assembly adjourned June 30, and representatives from the Delaware League of Local Governments culminated their work at Legislative Hall in Dover. Since January, league members have lobbied for and against legislation that influences local government and home rule. Among the...
2 children trapped in car fire saved by group of workers in Delaware
WILMINGTON, DE - A Delaware family was saved from a car fire in Wilmington Monday thanks in part to the heroic actions of a group of men working near the scene. On Monday at around 7:30 p.m. the Wilmington Fire Department responded to the intersection of A Street and South Walnut Street for a report of a car fire.
Seaford PD Junior Academy Cadets graduate
SEAFORD, Del. – The 2024 Seaford Police Department Junior Academy Cadets recently graduated. They graduated from a week-long academy, where they had a chance to experience law enforcement and learn new life saving skills. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
674 more houses are proposed north of Middletown
What's Going There in Delaware is Delaware Online/The News Journal's development newsletter, tracking what's coming to the First State. If you like what you’re reading, tell your friends it’s free to sign up here. Email tips, questions and brilliant story ideas to Matthew Korfhage at mkorfhage@delawareonline.com. 🏘674...
Laurel Superintendent Reinstated Following DUI Charge
LAUREL, DE - The Laurel School District has announced the reinstatement of Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore following a DUI charge in May. On May 11th, Laurel Police say Larrimore showed multiple indicators of impairment and refused a chemical test after being pulled over just before 11:30 p.m. In response to the DUI charge, the Laurel School District announced Larrimore would be away from his duties as Superintendent for an indefinite amount of time.
Delaware renters in need rescued by this premier team
Sheila B. Dobson had long desired to leave her mouse-infested apartment complex in Wilmington. She was one of many low- to moderate-income renters struggling to find affordable housing. "It was a horrible place," Dobson said of her last apartment. ...
Don't blame Salesianum for recent competitive gulf in high school sports: Tresolini
This is not Salesianum’s fault. As hard as that may be for some to accept, it’s true. The all-boys Catholic high school in Wilmington won nine state titles in 13 possible sports in 2023-24. That has cast Salesianum as somewhat of a villain in the recent spate of debate and discussion involving First State...
Racing through history: The greatest jockeys to ever ride at Delaware Park
The biggest weekend of Delaware Park’s live thoroughbred racing season is right around the corner, with the Grade III $300,000 Delaware Oaks to be held Saturday and the Grade II $500,000 Delaware Handicap highlighting Sunday’s card. Those big purses annually attract top horses from around the country, conditioned by some of the sport’s...
HBCU Week Awards Gala Continues to Bridge Gaps For The Next Generation
With appearances from Brian Michael Cox, Stephen A. Smith, and more, the fifth annual gala honored HBCU advocates with a goal of driving enrollment. Black Excellence is everywhere, but, according to Ashley Christopher, Esq. it starts at HBCU Week. Christopher, President, CEO and Founder of HBCU Week, set out in...
UD researchers warn of disease-carrying 'kissing bugs' found in New Castle County
As if mosquitos and ticks aren't enough to worry about this summer, another disease-carrying insect has been found in New Castle County, according to researchers at the University of Delaware. Triatomine bugs – commonly called kissing bugs due to their proclivity for biting people's faces – can spread Chagas disease, a parasitic infection characterized by flu-like symptoms shortly after infection followed by a years-long phase where the parasite quietly reproduces in its hosts’ tissues, according to UD. ...
Ursuline picked for international grant for global cookbook project
A Wilmington Catholic school has been awarded an international grant after developing and releasing a book reflective of its dedication to global education. Ursuline Academy‘s Global Education Program was picked for the 2023-2024 Moulton Student Grant for Global Citizenship by the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS). One golden goose of that program the Ursuline Global Cookbook, which features recipes ... Read More
Smyrna future educators bring home second consecutive national win
Smyrna High School was named the national champion at this year’s Educators Rising conference – the second consecutive national win and the first time any team has won two years in a row. Also for the second year in a row, 36 percent of the individuals/teams from Delaware...
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