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UPDATE | Suspect now caught for gas station robberies
Delaware State Police have arrested a man in connection with a run of robberies this week at area gas stations. 38-year old Joshua Liebal was stopped by a Delaware State trooper Wednesday night, August 28, 2024, near Marshallton, after allegedly robbing the Star Gas Station on Kirkwood Highway at Dunlinden Acres.
McClements: What the Phish festival meant to me
A quarter-mile from the Phish festival named "Mondegreen" outside The Woodlands in Dover: I am surrounded by green, riveting trees; clear, blue waves of sky like an ocean; and the thundering hiss of cars rolling by on Del. 1 and U.S. 13. I am inside the shadows of my maroon tent.
School climate group stresses engagement, funding
As Delaware students head back to school, a state task force dedicated to keeping their environment positive had a major focus on family engagement and funding. The 24-member Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force, made of government and educational officials as well as school behavioral specialists and resource officers, first heard a presentation from Kendall Massett, executive director of ... Read More
Retailing is twice as nice for this Kent County business owner
QUEENSTOWN — Building on her eight-plus years of retail experience as owner of the unique gift and upcycled vintage furniture store, Bee Crafty Collectibles on High Street in Chestertown, Helen Cowley has expanded her enterprise to include a second location on the high-profile Outlet Center Drive of Queenstown Premium Outlets in Queenstown. The well-crafted Bee Crafty Collectibles sign created by her husband’s enterprise, Bee Crafty Metals, was affixed atop Cowley’s suite number 17 in early August in anticipation of the soft opening which occurred on...
Lawmakers: Labor Day comes with improvements for Del. workers
As we mark the 130th Labor Day in our nation's history, it is important to recognize and reflect on the importance of labor and union rights here in Delaware. As chairs and vice chairs of the House and Senate labor committees, we have been and will forever be committed to delivering progress and improving rights that all Delawareans should have.
SUV slams into Havertown, Delaware County pharmacy after crash
A pharmacy in Havertown, Delaware County was heavily damaged after an SUV crashed into the building on Wednesday morning.It happened at Katz Pharmacy on East Eagle Road around 7 a.m.According to police, the SUV was involved in a crash at the nearby intersection before it slammed into the pharmacy.Haverford Township police say both drivers claim they had the green light at the time of the collision.Pharmacy employees say no one was inside at the time of the crash and they've been able to open for business as restoration crews clean up the mess left behind.Haverford Township police say they won't be filing charges in this crash.One driver was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Man Arrested On Firearm Charges After Fleeing Police
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 8:31 p.m. Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer. Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us. Narrative: The Dover Police Department has arrested John Lassiter, 23, of Dover, following an incident Wednesday evening. The investigation began at 8:31 p.m., when members of the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit, Street Crimes, and Delaware Probation and Parole, were in the 400 Block of Barrister Place assisting with a shooting complaint that had occurred earlier in the evening. (Click Here for details of the shooting).
Tulsi Gabbard slams Biden’s and Harris’s lack of honoring Abbey Gate victims on anniversary
Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard blasted President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’s absences on the third anniversary of the Abbey Gate attack, arguing former President Donald Trump took the action they should have. Biden is in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on vacation after spending almost a week in California, while Harris is campaigning for […]
18-year-old woman, freshman at UD killed by motorcyclist
Update (Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at 9:12 a.m.): Newark Police announced the identity of the motorcyclist. 27-year-old Brian Briddle of Newark was released from Christiana Hospital and is now being held at Howard Young Correctional Institution on $362,005 cash bail. He’s charged with second degree murder and a number of traffic offenses. The day after the University of Delaware welcomed the ... Read More
Slingers Pizza and Grill Receives Permits To Begin Repairs
SEAFORD, DE- Slingers Pizza and Grill has received its permitting and will begin repairing the restaurant this week. Back in March, a car crashed through the front wall of the restaurant just before lunchtime. Slingers Pizza and Grill was left completely destroyed, but fortunately, nobody was injured. Sheena Andrew, one...
Harrington Police Investigating Case of Potential Fraud After Skimming Device Found on ATM
Harrington Police are investigating a case involving possible fraudulent activity. Police say that on Tuesday, August 27th, Harrington PD was made aware of a possible skimming device located on the ATM at the Royal Farms located at 7250 Milford-Harrington Highway in Harrington. They believe this device was put into place on Monday, August 26th at 5:16 a.m. If you used the ATM during this time, they ask that you contact your bank and advise them of possible fraudulent activity. If there has been fraudulent activity on your account, please contact Corporal Hacker at (302) 398-4493 x 13.
Georgetown Council defers vote on new police station and public works facility
Georgetown Town Council defers voting on a resolution to authorize a referendum on building a new police station and public works facility until its first October meeting. The council could form a committee at its next meeting to further investigate potential issues and other locations for both facilities. Most public...
atTAcK Addiction to honor victims of fatal overdoses Tuesday night on Georgetown Circle
GEORGETOWN, Del. – Tuesday is a night for remembrance in Georgetown. The Sussex County chapter of atTAcK Addiction will be holding an event on the Circle to commemorate those who have died from overdoses. The event starts at 7 p.m. “Our main purpose is to bring people together, put...
10 kids from Philadelphia recently went missing — see their pictures
Authorities in Philadelphia are asking for your help as they search for 10 missing children. These kids, some as young as 11 years old, have all gone missing since the middle of July. If you have seen any of the juveniles shown below, contact the Philadelphia Police Department immediately. Call...
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