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Speed Camera Installed in Berlin Records 1,000 Violations in First Two Months
BERLIN, Md. -- People continue to fly by a speed camera on Flower Street. The camera was activated back in May, but despite the jarring numbers two months in, police officials told us the technology is working. Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said they have seen less speeding in the...
The Firehouse Yak: James Jester – Survival for the New Fire Company Officer
Peter Matthews talks with Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Chief James “Jay” Jester about how to survive the promotion to company officer. They talk about the common and surprising challenges news officers face and how to prepare for the new rank, where their responsibility grows as they supervise crews.
Calling novice photographers: Annual Ocean City photo contest underway
Through Sept 1, anyone with a camera is eligible to snap to snap photos in Ocean City and enter the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum’s Louis Parsons III Memorial Annual Photo Contest for cash prizes. The contest, which kicked off in mid-July and honors the life and legacy of...
Review finds discrepancies in Bethany Hall-Long’s campaign finances
A forensic review found discrepancies in campaign finances for lieutenant governor Bethany Hall-Long, who is currently running for governor of Delaware. The Delaware Department of Elections commissioned the review and found that Hall-Long and her husband received payments totaling $33,000 more than what she allegedly loaned to her campaign. The report also said Hall-Long’s husband, […]
Semra’s Mediterranean Grill expanding bar area
Semra's Mediterranean Grill in Rehoboth Beach has received permission from city commissioners to increase the number of bar seats from four to eight. Commissioners unanimously approved the request during a permit-of-compliance hearing July 19. City Building Official Matt Janis said the hearing was triggered because of a relocation and expansion...
Western wildfires bringing vibrant sunsets to Delaware. Here's why.
The sunset will seem a little more spectacular tonight, but the reason for it isn't good. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Delaware is seeing a haziness in the sky. The haze is from smoke going over the region from fires in...
Most welcoming towns, Little League shutout, high-speed crash
Good morning, Small Wonder. Welcome to another brand-new, still wet-behind-the-ears workweek. Unless you are lucky enough to be off, in which case be sure to check out our Summer Guide for suggestions of things to do. ...
Kent County Man Arrested Following Shooting Incident in Dover
DOVER, DE - A Kent County man was arrested after a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday in Dover. On Saturday, July 27th, at approximately 7:23am, Delaware State Police say troopers responded to North Bay Drive in Dover for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation found that two...
Runaway pony found trotting down Wilmington road returned home
WILMINGTON, Del. - "Bolt" is back where he belongs after an eventful day out!. New Castle County police say they found the playful pony making its way down Lynthwaite Farm Lane near the Village of Rocky Run in Wilmington. It was safely captured by police around 6:45 a.m. Monday, and...
New Castle County police investigate incidents of attempted theft along popular trail
New Castle County Police are warning visitors that they're investigating several thefts and attempted thefts along a popular trail.David Munion, 76, said that on June 1, he raced along the Jack A. Markell Trail in New Castle to escape two teenagers who tried to steal his bike."I said, 'You're not getting my bike,'" Munion recalled. "And I kept pedaling.""He followed me all the way down," Munion added. "He was chasing me, and I was pedaling, and he came through the gate."Once Munion arrived home, he called the police immediately.Officers found the two teenage boys responsible, and Munion walked away with...
Troopers Arrest Smyrna Man for 7th DUI Offense in Townsend
Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Linwood Sample of Smyrna, Delaware, for a 7th offense felony DUI early this morning. On July 28, 2024, at approximately 12:34 a.m., a trooper on patrol saw a gray Dodge Magnum with a fictitious Pennsylvania license plate weaving left and right while driving southbound on US Route 13 near Fieldsboro Road in Townsend. The trooper saw the car make additional traffic violations and pulled it over on Fieldsboro Road. The driver, identified as Linwood Sample, showed signs of impairment and the trooper administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. After the tests, Sample was arrested for driving under the influence. A computer check showed that Sample had six prior DUI-related convictions.
LOOK! See Trailer for ‘A Complete Unknown’ Starring Timothée Chalamet Filmed in New Jersey!
Glimpses of New Jersey are about to hit the big screen in a brand new movie starring one of Hollywood's most prominent stars. The official trailer for 'A Complete Unknown', a bio pic focusing on the comeuppance of legendary folk singer Bob Dylan, just dropped today. The film, directed by James Mangold stars the incredible, Oscar-nominated Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan.
Blackwater Apothecary hosts fundraising event for PFLAG
SALISBURY, Md. – To show support for Salisbury PFLAG, Nicole Blackwater, owner of Blackwater Apothecary, took it back to the 80s and held a fabulous fundraiser. Amid controversy surrounding the cancellation of the Pride Flag raising ceremony and the possible removal of the rainbow crosswalk in downtown Salisbury, Blackwater wanted to bring a little light to Salisbury PFLAG, with her throwback photoshoot event.
Sen. Carper announces $5 million in federal funding for healthcare workforce training program
Senator Tom Carper announced $5 million in federal funding today to support Delaware State University’s Geriatric Workforce Education Program. The program is a partnership between DSU and Education, Health, Research International, Inc. and will be based at the Milford Wellness Village. Its goal is to build a curriculum that trains workers to care for the First State’s aging population, addressing a gap in the healthcare workforce.
Delaware transportation center wins NASTO award
The Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO), a group of representatives from the state transportation departments of the Northeastern United States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, recently awarded the Harris B. McDowell, III Transportation Center in Claymont, Del., with the best Quality of Life/Community Development Award for a medium size project. […] The post Delaware transportation center wins NASTO award appeared first on Transportation Today.
Possum Point Players Announce Cast for Fall Musical SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Stage Director, Jim Hartzell, Music Director, Diane Trautman, and Choreographer Bliss Soucek have announced the cast for the Players Fall production of the hilarious Broadway musical comedy “Something Rotten!”. The cast will include Autumn Birney as Portia, Pete Cuesta as Nick Bottom, Chris Ennis as Nostradamus, Kaelyn Ennis as...
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