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Dept. of Justice to monitor Christina SD Board for 1 year
The Delaware Department of Justice will monitor the meetings of Christina School District’s board of education for the next year. Every year, the General Assembly creates a grants-in-aid bill, which outlines the state’s investments in government agencies and nonprofits, like senior centers, veterans organizations and fire companies, for example. The bill appeared to be business-as-usual, but the penultimate section of ... Read More
Marijuana commissioner warns of scam to help people secure social equity cannabis license
State officials are investigating attempts by out-of-state entities to offer help securing social equity licenses for Delaware's recreational marijuana program. The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner warned that out-of-state entities may be trying to trick Delawareans into paying for help to secure social equity licenses through the state's future recreational marijuana program.
Family-run food pantry aims to help those in need
ELKTON — At the end of a long driveway tucked up against Tonys Road is an unassuming set of grey shelves obviously constructed from pallets. “It used to be a produce stand,” said Megan Esper. Now it’s the Free Little Pantry, where hungry neighbors can stop by and find free food. “My mommy was cleaning...
Elkton man charged after gun-related incident spurs raid
ELKTON — A man remained jailed on Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a firearm at a visitor outside an Elkton residence over the weekend and threatened to shoot, leading to a police raid in which investigators confiscated more than two and a half ounces of suspect methamphetamine, two loaded handguns and other evidence, according to Cecil County District Court records. Investigators identified the suspect as 34-year-old Lance Poppiti, whose address is listed in court records as 200 Hollingsworth Manor in Elkton, where the incident leading...
Everything to know about Fourth of July weekend at the Delaware beaches
The theme at the Delaware beaches this weekend is red, white and traffic. That's right, it's the Fourth of July, the busiest week of the year in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. Multiple towns will host free, not-to-miss firework shows you can watch from the beach, but you've...
Back from the dead: Babies R Us will open 3 Delaware stores
You can't keep a good baby store down. A year after big-box tot store buybuy Baby came back from the dead in Delaware, another baby brand will also be making a return after closing all of its stores. Babies R Us, which closed all its stores in 2018 alongside parent...
Crash on Route 13 leaves 54-year-old motorcyclist dead; police investigating
A 54-year-old Dover man died Tuesday afternoon after his motorcycle was hit by a car near Smyrna, according to Delaware State Police. His name will be released once his family is notified. Police said the 54-year-old was riding a 2002 Yamaha YZFR1 motorcycle south in the left lane of Route...
Delaware nonprofit finds new life providing free Shoes That Fit to students
Earlier this year, Joanne Glauser didn't know if her organization would have a future. "Without getting some more support in Delaware, it could die with me," Glauser told Delaware Online/The News Journal around the winter holidays. She was describing her chapter of Shoes That Fit — a nonprofit that has provided free shoes...
Why this Delaware nonprofit is under investigation for fraud, misuse of government funds
Delaware state attorneys are investigating a Dover nonprofit for potential fraud and misuse of government funds after the state auditor “encountered significant challenges” with auditing Code Purple Kent County earlier this year. State Auditor of Accounts Lydia York on June 12 alerted Attorney General Kathy Jennings to the “urgent concern” about Code...
Fire causes $1M in damage to commercial building near Elkton
ELKTON — An investigation is continuing after a blaze broke out in a section of a commercial building housing several businesses near Elkton on Tuesday, causing an estimated $1 million in damage, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The owner of Iberia Holdings — one of the establishments that occupies the building at 555 Blue Ball Rd., north of Elkton, called 911 at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday after discovering the fire at that business, which is a used auto parts distributor, fire...
Study shows Delaware’s art stirs $210 million in economic activity
Walking through town and seeing murals, statues and other art isn’t just fun to look at — it also generates a substantial amount of economic and social growth. According to a release by the Delaware Division of the Arts, the First State’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $209.5 million in economic activity in 2022. The data comes from the Arts ... Read More
July 4 beach goers might be quiet vacationing; what it is and why it happens
As summer hits its stride, the beaches of Delaware and the Jersey Shore are teeming with sun-and-fun seekers. Tucked in among the sand-covered babies and tanning teens are members of a subtle new trend: quiet vacationers. ...
Delaware General Assembly passes SCR 192
Delaware Center for the Inland Bays staff gathered at Legislative Hall in Dover June 25 as the Delaware General Assembly considered and passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 192, commemorating the center's 30th anniversary. CIB board Secretary Aimee Isaac addressed Delaware senators, stressing the importance of preserving, protecting and restoring the Inland...
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