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4-H 'like a family' for youth at Cecil County Fair
FAIR HILL — 4-H is much more than just agriculture focused, members are also involved in community service, mentorship, public speaking, leadership, arts and crafts, engineering, and countless other learning opportunities. Many people think you need to have an animal to join 4-H, but 4-H offers so many outlets for growth outside of livestock. “It was an agricultural focus when it was started, but it’s not just agricultural focused now,...
Indoor pickleball courts coming to The Grove at Newark
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, and soon a new facility will offer Newarkers a place to play indoors. On Monday night, city council approved a special-use permit allowing The Picklr to open in the former Kmart building in The Grove at Newark. “We’re really excited to be bringing a really cool, just different industry of sport and recreation to the Delaware tri-state area,” said James Maguire, a...
Police: Man claiming to be leader of the free world arrested in North East
NORTH EAST — An officer filed several criminal charges against a man claiming to be “president of the United States of America” after the suspect allegedly resisted arrest in North East during a prolonged incident, according to Cecil County District Court records. Court records allege that the accused, John Roy Hardiman, 31, of Elkton, also maintained that he was an undercover Maryland State Police trooper at one point while interacting with the arresting officer and that the officer had broken his spine — a claim...
CACC to Celebrate 20th Anniversary as Active NCAA Division II Conference in 2024-25
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - - The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) officially began its 20th Anniversary as an active NCAA Division II Conference on July 1. The conference will celebrate the 20th anniversary during the 2024-25 season and feature a commemorative logo. "This is a very exciting anniversary in the...
BizBeat: Vendors sought for Car Show, Fall Fest; NE Chamber benches arrive
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Elkton Alliance is taking applications for vendors for its Kick Off Car Show and Fall Fest to be held Sept. 13 and 14. The Kick Off Car Show happens Sept. 13 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The next day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. is the Fall Fest. ...
Authorities identify 19-year-old who drowned in South Jersey lake
Authorities have identified the 19-year-old who drowned in a South Jersey lake over the weekend.Video in the player above is from a previous report.Elk Township police were called to the Lake Garrison Recreational Area around 2 p.m. on Saturday for reports of a missing person last seen in the water.Shortly after their arrival, an unresponsive man was located in the water, police say.He has since been identified as Daniel Miranda of San Marcos, Guatemala.Miranda was transported to Inspira Hospital in Mullica Hill, where he was later pronounced dead.Gloucester County officials have determined his cause of death to be an accidental drowning.
Cape Henlopen State Park Community Workshop to be Held July 31
The Cape Henlopen State Park Community Workshop will give the public a glimpse of the park’s future. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a community workshop at the Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP) Officer’s Club Wednesday, July 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to give community members and park visitors the opportunity to share feedback about the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation’s planned capital projects in the park.
Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber welcomes Delaware Professional Organizers
REHOBOTH BEACH — Delaware Professional Organizers, experts in decluttering and space organization, was welcomed into the Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce last week with a ribbon
Delaware State Fair July 24th Guide
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware State Fair on July 24th continues the fun with events for everyone! Head to Harrington for food, concerts, and the circus! DETV brings you a guide organized by type of activity listed as: 00:00 AM/PM Event Title (location). For the daily schedule based on times, check out this itinerary.
Legendary comedian, epic rock shows keep beach stages hot during peak season
Anyone who has driven through coastal Sussex County or Ocean City in recent days can tell you that area beaches are in the midst of peak season. Thus, it is only fitting that local concert venues are currently hosting some of their highest-profile shows of the year. Freeman has its biggest show of the year with a comedy legend ...
Crooked Hammock’s Shark Party Brings Summer Vibes to Lewes
If you’re a shark enthusiast or a sour beer lover, you won’t want to miss this summer event at Crooked Hammock’s Lewes location. The annual Shark Party is this week, promising an evening of coastal fun and summer vibes. Brewmaster Larry Horwitz has turned up the volume...
Newly Listed: 28815 Sandy Banks Way Milton, DE | River Rock Run
Nestled in the River Rock Run Community of Milton, Delaware, you will fall in love with this upgraded Crestwood model, which is situated on a one-acre scenic lot with plenty of privacy and a fully fenced yard. Plenty of room for a pool! If you love gardening, there is an Amish-made greenhouse with running water, electricity, shelving, and plenty of windows to absorb the sunshine. Adjoining the greenhouse is a fenced vegetable garden surrounded by pristine landscaping. Flower beds have been filled with river rocks, and there is no need to mulch again. Paver walkways and a private paver patio feature a beautiful wood-burning stone fireplace for those cool nights. There is a lovely oversized shed to store all your outside treasures and beach toys. Never run out of propane while cooking outside! There's a permanent gas line for year-round grilling. A calming water fountain is located next to the fire pit. Attached to the house is a double-wide private outdoor shower for a quick rinse after gardening or a day at the beach. Enjoy every part of the day on the covered rear porch with a custom winterization enclosure. On the main level is a significant primary bedroom featuring a double recessed ceiling, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, two walk-in closets, and a beautiful bathroom. The bathroom features a large shower with a frameless glass door, floor-to-ceiling subway tiles, dual shower heads, a double bowl vanity, and a private commode. Also on the main level are two more bedrooms and a full bathroom separated from the main living area by a sliding barn door for added privacy. Also, on this side of the home are custom-tiled stairs leading up to the fourth bedroom with a large walk-in closet. Need a home office? A spacious office space sits on the corner of the first floor and features hardwood floors, recessed light, and custom window treatments. The kitchen...Wow, the kitchen! Upgraded Kenmore Pro and Kenmore Elite appliance package, six-burner range, kettle faucet and stainless-steel exhaust hood, beautiful white subway tile backsplash, complete granite countertops and breakfast bar, and soft-close cabinets are just some of the stunning features of this kitchen designed for anyone who loves to entertain. The custom laundry room and walk-in pantry are off the kitchen and to the garage. The living room features a cathedral ceiling, a pellet stove, and a cost-effective way to heat your home on those cool winter nights. It is flanked by two built-in display cabinets and double glass French doors that open up to the sunroom/sitting room. The formal dining room is anchored with columns and features a double-recessed ceiling. The three-car garage includes generous storage, a private and secured entry, two ceiling fans, permanent overhead storage shelving, a UV and reverse-osmosis water treatment system, and a central vacuum system. The third bay of the garage is closed off and temperature-controlled. Perfect for a workshop or classic car storage. The garage floor has gray and black interlocking tiles and is easy to clean. The driveway can accommodate ten cars! The home's heating system includes a heat pump with two units, one for upstairs and one for down, controlled by two smart thermostats. All windows have LED candle lights. Hardwood floors and ceramic tile throughout. Custom paint, seven ceiling fans, four wall-mounted TVs, recessed lights, custom crown molding, and trim moldings. Low HOA fee of only $590 per year. There are no water and sewer bills with the private well and septic. De Co-op Electric is one of the least expensive in the country. The propane tank is owned and not leased, allowing you to shop for the best prices. Some furnishings are available as a separate bill of sale. River Rock Run is located on the east side of Milton near Coastal Highway in a peaceful country setting. Yet, just a few miles from Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy miles of outlet shopping. Delaware boasts no sales tax and low property taxes.
European judges tour Lewes in Bloom gardens
Alain Cappelle and Andrea Bocsi spent July 19 touring Lewes, like so many other summer visitors. But, the pair were no ordinary tourists. Cappelle and Bocsi were in the First Town in the First State to dig into what makes Lewes in Bloom thrive. Cappelle, who is from Belgium, and...
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