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Troopers seek suspect in bank robbery and carjacking in Bear
An alleged bank robber and carjacker is walking free, and Delaware State Police hope you can help them change that. 53-year-old Timothy Halsey gave a note demanding cash to a teller at the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union on Quintillo Drive in Bear Saturday morning, ransacked some employees' property and ran with the money he stole to a nearby Indian restaurant, where he carjacked a gray 2020 Honda Odyssey minivan and drove off, police said.
Forensic review finds improprieties in Delaware gubernatorial candidate's campaign finances
A forensic review commissioned by the state Department of Elections has uncovered significant improprieties in the campaign finances of Delaware's lieutenant governor, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.The elections department hired Pennsylvania-based Forensic Litigation Consultants in January amid widespread scrutiny of Bethany Hall-Long's campaign finances. Jeffrey Lampinski, a certified fraud examiner, found among other things that Hall-Long and her husband had received payments totaling $33,000 more than what she purportedly loaned to her campaign.Lampinski, a retired FBI senior executive, also found that Hall-Long's husband and former campaign treasurer, Dana Long, wrote four campaign checks to himself but falsely...
DSU launches program to train elder care workforce
Delaware State University will establish a program that could expand the available workforce to take care of the growing aging population in Kent and Sussex Counties. Under an initiative announced Friday, DSU's Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences will work with Education, Health and Research International in creating a "Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program."
Lewes chamber cuts ribbon for Hiatus 24 wellness studio
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce recently facilitated a ribbon cutting for its new member Hiatus 24, located at 17515 Nassau Commons Blvd., Lewes. Classes include infrared hot yoga and mat pilates. Its nourish bar serves locally roasted organic coffee and a variety of teas. For more information, call 302-291-2753. Hiatus...
Cape Gazette travelers visit Costa Rica
Meg Rice and DeAnna Poling of Lewes took a break from their busy Costa Rican adventures to read the Cape Gazette. The Jungle Crocodile Safari is a must if you ever make it there. Meg and DeAnna had a difficult time finding postage to send postcards home. Costa Ricans don't use snail mail - it's even illegal to send junk mail!
Cambridge Woman Arrested for Assault on Federalsburg Police Officer
FEDERALSBURG, MD– The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Cambridge woman for allegedly assaulting a Federalsburg Police Department officer Wednesday. Federalsburg officers were reportedly assisting sheriff’s deputies responding to a domestic disturbance in the 3400 block of Laurel Grove Road on July 24. During the investigation, deputies...
Milton ad hoc committee hears from affordable housing developers
As part of its mission to examine ways to increase affordable housing in town, the Milton Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee has begun hearing from those who develop lower-priced units as it works toward crafting a recommendation for town council. At its July 11 meeting, the committee heard from Kevin...
Duffle Bags and More raises $1,000 to support youth in foster care
Local nonprofit Duffle Bags and More Inc. held its second annual fundraiser July 3 at G. & E. Hocker’s Supermarket in Bethany Beach. Fundraising chairperson Vivian Goodman said she and her daughter Carla were overjoyed with the response of shoppers stopping by the display table. Many shoppers bought more than one of the variety of handmade toiletry bags that can be used for school, cosmetics or beach supplies.
Man wanted for allegedly robbing bank, carjacking someone in New Castle County
Delaware State Police are searching for the man who allegedly robbed a bank and then carjacked someone on Saturday.It happened at approximately 10 a.m. at the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union on Quintilio Drive in Bear, New Castle County.The suspect was identified by authorities as 53-year-old Timothy Halsey.He allegedly got away with an undetermined amount of money and then stole a gray Honda Odyssey minivan to get away.Anyone with information on Halsey is asked to contact state police immediately.
Recovery Cafe to open in Dover
Dover’s new Recovery Cafe opens to the public this Friday after hosting a soft open last week for community members to see the space. Recovery cafes are community spaces that are safe and drug- and alcohol-free. Once the cafe in Dover opens, people will be able to visit up to three times as a guest.
Another fine golf biography by John Riley
John Riley of Wilmington won awards for his recent biography of Ed “Porky” Oliver, a great Delaware golfer. The positive reaction to the book led folks to contact him about another potential worthy subject – William Hyndman III, a talented amateur from the Philadelphia area. Riley had...
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.
Blue Hens at Summer Games, Brandywine therapist investigation, OC Air Show returns
Hello there, Delaware. Hope your weekend is giving you all the right kind of summer vibes. The weather should be conducive to lots of outdoor fun today. We can expect a high of 88 degrees in the Wilmington area, with mostly sunny skies. ...
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