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Judge sends 330 Rehoboth Ave. rezoning denial back to city
Rehoboth sued for denying rezoning of 330 Rehoboth Ave. Rehoboth commissioners deny rezoning of 330 Rehoboth Ave. More delays on rezoning request for 330 Rehoboth Ave. Continued delays on rezoning request for 330 Rehoboth Ave. Citing a failure to create a proper record, a Superior Court judge has remanded the...
End of SEC gag rule sought in circuit court appeal
Citing a countless number of people who have been harmed by a federal gag order in what an appeals petition calls a reign of error, the New Civil Liberties Alliance, representing the Cape Gazette and 10 others, is asking a circuit court to put an end to the decades-old silencing tactic.
Delaware’s next tool in overdose battle: vending machines
(Spotlight Delaware is a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Learn more at spotlightdelaware.org) Vending machines are nothing new in the United States. For as long as they’ve been around, they’ve been a quick fix to a small lunch or new pair of headphones before a long flight.
Athletes of the Week July 26
A rising seventh-grader at Fred Thomas Middle School, this Lewes Major League all-star delivered for his team in the District 3 Tournament last week, batting .455 by going 5-for-11 at the plate with two doubles and three RBIs. He knocked in the winning run in extra innings against Milton in the final winner-take-all game to propel Lewes into the state tournament. "Jacoby is an awesome kid," said Lewes manager Jerry Windish. "He always has a smile on his face and does whatever the coaches ask him to do. He is filled with super positive energy." Jacoby plays for the Bagel Bombers travel squad, and when not on the diamond, he likes to play football and go to Orioles games.
Evan Burris wins DBP Rookie of the Year
Dewey Beach Patrol held its annual rookie test July 17 on the beach at Dagsworthy Avenue. Rookies competed in the run-swim-run, one-mile swim, half-mile run, 220-yard sprint, push-ups, 50-yard swim sprint, line charges, buoy charges and 82-foot stand pull. Evan Burris, a rising senior at Cape Henlopen High School, took...
Milton downs Lewes in 8-10 Pat Knight game
In a strong showing for both teams, the Milton 8-10 Pat Knight all-stars downed their Lewes rivals 6-5 July 25 in Georgetown. Lewes got on the board in the bottom of the first inning when Max Bradshaw slammed a single. But Milton took the lead in the top of the second when they scored three. They added another run in the third.
Cape Champions Hockey Camp welcomes 100 young players
Back-to-back Champions Field Hockey Camps – the first week for high school players, the second for middle school and elementary athletes – have closed down, transitioning into a lull in the action before school sports begin in late August. The younger campers numbered 100, as they were grouped...
Joe Biden’s Liked at Home, But Most Support Decision to Quit Race
People in Wilmington, Delaware are Joe Biden fans. It’s been his hometown since he was 10, and a political home base for more than 50 years. But most here also support his decision to get out of the presidential race, writes Steven Kurutz for The New York Times. “As...
State Police Detectives Searching for Bank Robbery and Carjacking Suspect
The Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery and carjacking that occurred this morning at Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union in Bear. On July 27, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., troopers responded to Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, located at 1102 Quintilio Drive in Bear, for a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that a white male suspect, later identified as 53-year-old Timothy Halsey, entered the bank, presented a demand note and ransacked the property of bank employees. The employees complied, and Halsey fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. After the fleeing the bank, Halsey ran across the parking lot near Aha South Indian Cuisine, located at 1247 Quintilio Drive, where he accosted a victim and stole a 2020 gray Honda Odyssey minivan Delaware registration PC340937 and fled the area. Detectives are working to locate Halsey and the minivan.
Ongoing effort to fire superintendent poses 'peril, significant liability,' Christina's lawyer warns
As the Christina school board remains embroiled in controversy, Christina's longtime lawyer is dropping the district as a client and issued a stark warning of legal peril if the board doesn't change course. “Legally, if turmoil is not resolved in very, very short order, I see only peril, significant liability and other legal concerns,” attorney James H. McMackin III wrote in a July 17 email to the board. “I urge the board to cure internal differences in short order.” ...
Older apartments demolished to make way for 190-unit complex on South Chapel Street
A wrecking crew has been busy for the past week demolishing two student housing complexes to make way for the construction of what will be one of the largest apartment buildings in Newark. The demolition includes Continental Court, which is a three-story apartment building on South Chapel Street that contains 41 units, and University Commons, which is a 32-unit townhouse community on Haines Street. In their place, Tsionas Management will...
Diversified LLC Named One of the United States’ top RIAs in the Country
WILMINGTON, DE — Financial Advisor Magazine has announced that Diversified, LLC will be joining their list of “Top RIAs in America.” This announcement comes off the heels of the The Philadelphia Business Journal ranking Diversified as a Finalist for Best Place to Work in Philadelphia for the second year in a row. This announcement follows another recent award from USA Today where Diversified, LLC joined their list of “Best Financial Advisory Firms 2024.”
DELAWARE STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING SHOTS FIRED AT A LINCOLN RESIDENCE
Lincoln, DE - The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night in Lincoln. On July 25, 2024, at approximately 10:37 p.m., troopers responded to a home on the 10000 block of Cedar Creek Road in Lincoln for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown suspect fired several shots that hit an occupied house.
Milton budget features another property tax increase
Milton Town Council heard the first presentation of the fiscal year 2025 budget July 18, and while the town is running a $13,000 surplus, plans once again call for an increase in property taxes. Town Manager Kristy Rogers told council the recommended 3.3% increase – from $0.324 per $100 of...
Sho’men finish 4-2 after winning final 4 swim meets
CHESTERTOWN — Sho’men Aquatics age-group swim team closed out its regular season with four wins in a row, punctuated by a 49-point triumph over Delaware Riptide in the finale July 15. After an 0-2 start, the locals, who swim out of Washington College’s Casey Center pool, finish 4-2....
Man charged with stabbing 12-year-old child in Ellendale
A 12-year-old child is hospitalized with stab wounds in Sussex County, and two adults are facing charges - one for attempted murder, another for endangering the welfare of a child. Delaware State Police said Friday that the child was brought to a hospital by a family member Thursday. Troopers determined...
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