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Village Volunteers gather to celebrate service to older adults
A group of 40 Village Volunteers who help older community members remain in their own homes as they age gathered for a recent event at the Wheelhouse in Lewes to celebrate their efforts and service. Organizers extend thanks to Waves Car Wash for donating gift cards that were raffled to...
Spoon races, barrel rolls and more on Lewes’ Second Street
Second Street in downtown Lewes was closed to traffic early July 4 for the Old-Fashioned Children’s Games as part of Lewes’ Independence Day festivities. Sponsored by the City of Lewes and coordinated by Ron Krajewski, the games have taken place for generations. The coins used for prizes were donated by the Improved Order of Red Men.
Cape Henlopen Elks hold annual Flag Day ceremony
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes held a combined Flag Day/Americanism ceremony June 15 that included a well-attended luncheon. The outdoor service was held to honor and celebrate the history of the flag of the United States of America, and instill a renewed sense of patriotism. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is the first and only fraternal organization to require formal observance of Flag Day.
Lewes 8-10 baseball all-stars win thriller over Laurel 18-17
Literal and figurative fireworks showered the grass and dirt of Laurel Little League July 3, as Lewes and Laurel locked horns and teeth in an epic elimination game. Jumping out to a 7-2 lead in the first inning, the Lewes 8-10 baseball all-stars continued to tack on runs to make it 15-5 with two outs in the bottom of the fourth. One more out and the game would have been over, but Laurel staged a nine-run, two-out rally to get within one at 15-14. Tied 16-16 in the bottom of the fifth, Brody Fazio came up big for his teammates and drove in two runs to provide the security needed for an 18-17 victory.
Family program set at Lightship Overfalls July 10
In partnership with the Zwaanendael Museum, the Lightship Overfalls will offer its second family program of the season at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 10. The program is free and open to children 5-12 years of age. Levers, Pulleys and Wedges: Oh My! Simple Machines Making Work Easier on the Lightship...
UD researchers warn of disease-carrying 'kissing bugs' found in north Delaware
NEWARK, Del. — 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. ...
Milton leaps over Lewes in District 3 8-10 all-star opener
Whether by Route 9 or Route 24, the two Cape Region teams in the District 3 8-10 all-star tournament, Milton and Lewes, went opposite the beach traffic July 2 to battle one another in Laurel. Following their 11-1 victory in four innings, the Milton players and supporters not only enjoyed their ride home a bit more, but also staked their claim to bragging rights, for now.
Passerby noticed the sinkhole that formed on Ocean City Expressway bridge
OCEAN CITY, Md. — A passerby noticed asinkhole on an Ocean City Expressway bridge Wednesday night, as travelers were arriving for the holiday weekend, 11 News has learned. Since then, the Maryland State Highway Administration has put metal plates over the hole and across Maryland Route 90's travel lanes as a temporary fix while crews continue to monitor.
NJ lifeguards start shift early to rescue 9 beachgoers at once
OCEAN CITY — Another close call over the weekend is a reminder to not go near water unless a lifeguard is present. 6 ABC in Philadelphia reported nine beachgoers had to be rescued from the ocean after falling off the 9th Street jetty Saturday morning. The outlet said the...
Ocean City Delays Beach Fireworks Display Due to 'Unexpected High Tide'
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Town of Ocean City has announced the downtown fireworks show for this July 4th has been delayed due to an "unexpected high tide." Officials said the display is now scheduled for 10 p.m. Thursday evening. The town says the tide created an unexpected interruption during the show's set-up. They went on to say crews are working hard to make sure the show is ready for this evening's celebration.
Crews Respond to Millsboro Trailer Fire
MILLSBORO, DE– The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company (IRVFC) responded to a trailer fire near Oak Orchard Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived at 28532 Cerulean Lane at approximately 4:44 p.m. on July 3 to find a demolished trailer on fire. Delaware State Fire Police directed traffic as River Road was closed for access throughout the response.
National Weather Service warns of excessive heat through Saturday
Effective until 8 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service has declared a heat advisory for the whole of Delaware. The heat index is expected to reach and sustain more than 100 degrees, especially in urban areas, forecasters said.
Sussex man faces 10th home improvement fraud charge
Ocean View Police Department officers arrested Jeremy Bowen, 45, of Ocean View on charges of Home Improvement Fraud. Bowen was taken into custody on July 2. According to Police, Bowen contracted with a local homeowner to install a fence. The homeowner paid Bowen $3,550 upfront for the project. However, Bowen never showed up to perform the work.
Sussex Preservation Coalition to meet Tuesday
The Sussex Preservation Coalition plans to preview the July 17 Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission hearing on the Northstar development during its Tuesday meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave.
Rehoboth Beach man faces felony charges after early morning traffic stop
DEWEY BEACH, Del. – A Rehoboth Beach man is facing felony charges following a traffic stop early Friday morning. Dewey Beach Police say they stopped 21-year-old Kyle Kilgo for motor vehicle violations in the area of Coastal Highway and Scarborough Avenue Extended in Rehoboth Beach just after 2AM. During the stop officers say they found a large fixed-blade knife concealed in the glove compartment, plus marijuana, suspected promethazine and drug packaging paraphernalia in the car.
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