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27-year-old arrested tied to Harbor House homicide in Claymont
An arrest has been made by New Castle County police in the fatal shooting at Harbor House Apartments in Claymont on Friday morning. New Castle County police were called to the 100 block of Harbor Drive after a shooting was reported on the morning of Aug. 23. A 35-year-old man was found...
The warehouse boom cools off
The warehouse/logistics center boom in New Castle County, fueled by the expansison of Amazon.com fulfillment sites and a near-zero vacancy rate led to “spec” construction that included this complex next to Wilmington (New Castle Airport). So far, no tenants have been announced for the sprawling structure as signs...
New Castle County Executive candidates face off at Wilmington Rotary Club
Democratic candidates for New Castle County Executive discussed various issues at the Wilmington Rotary Club Thursday. Education, land use and government accountability and trust were among the issues discussed by County Council President Karen Hartley-Nagle and Marcus Henry. Business and economic development were also among the issues addressed. Henry –...
Pritchett Academy opening rocks Wilmington with celebration
Hundreds of Wilmingtonians screamed the last name of a local legend in a “call and response” rhythm on the corner of East 7th and North Lombard streets Friday afternoon. Speakers screamed “Maur-ice” as the crowd howled “Pritch-ett” back to celebrate the opening of the first school in the city of Wilmington in five decades. Longtime Wilmington educator Maurice Pritchett Sr., ... Read More
Wilson Joins Men's Basketball and T&F
The VTSU Johnson Men's Basketball and Track & Field programs welcome Eli Wilson as the fall semester and seasons quickly approach. Wilson most recently comes from Harcum College, where he created success for himself in the high jump, securing 2x NJCAA All-American and NJCAA Academy All-American honors in the event. Prior to his time at Harcum, the Wilmington, DE native was a 3x Delaware State Champion and 2019 USATF Junior National Champion. Wilson's explosive talents span beyond the track, as he looks to be a prominent member of the basketball program in the coming year too.
Graham Motion has two Stakes winners
WILMINGTON, Del.--Graham Motion had two Stakes winners along with an Allowance winner and three maiden Special Weight winners. in the past 10 days. The Grey Wizard, owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and the Estate of Albert Frassetto, won the $200,000, 1 1/2 miles Cape Henloped Stakes on the turf by 2 1/4 lengths at Delaware Park on Aug. 21.
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, a shooting survivor, honors Biden and praises Harris in convention speech
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., on Thursday honored President Joe Biden, whom she called "a decent man" from Delaware, before she urged Americans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November. "On Jan. 8, 2011, a man tried to assassinate me. ... I almost died, but I fought for...
Officer Bill Donahue Joins Avon Grove School District as New School Police Officer
From left to right: Director of Safety and Security Chrissy Simpkins, School Board President Bonnie Wolff, School Police Officer Bill Donahue, the Honorable Anthony T. Verwey, and Superintendent Dr. M. Christopher Marchese /Submitted Image. WEST GROVE, PA — Officer Bill Donahue was officially sworn in as the school police officer...
Voting technology firm, conservative outlet seek favorable ruling in 2020 election defamation case
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for an electronic voting company targeted by allies of former President Donald Trump with accusations of manipulating the 2020 presidential election asked a Delaware judge Thursday to rule in their favor in a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outlet. Florida-based Smartmatic sued Newsmax...
200 E. Market St. Port Penn, DE. 19731
Located in historic Port Penn this would make the perfect starter or retirement home. Completely remodeled interior with granite countertops, soft close cabinets, subway tile, pot filler faucet, vinyl plank flooring... move in ready. Spacious yard on a dead end street complete with outbuilding. Walk to Kelly's for shrimp or crabs or take a bike ride to the boat ramp and bay front park. Port Penn is in close proximity to Middletown, New Castle and Dover but without all the traffic and congestion. Come home and relax or take a drive down Rt. 9 to enjoy the scenery. For more info. Call Beth Foster @ 302-562-6909. $265,000.
Delco parents fight for safer streets for students ahead of new school year
The face of Damien Hocker on a sign at the intersection of MacDade Boulevard and Fairview Road serves as a reminder of what happened earlier this year. The high school junior was killed in April while walking home. His family is calling for action ahead of the school year. It's...
Delaware County Student Earns 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship
DCCC student Michelle Stover of Spring City has been awarded a $5,000 Dunkin' Scholarship. /Submitted Image. DELAWARE AND CHESTER COUNTIES, PA — Michelle Stover, a dedicated student at Delaware County Community College, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Stover, a mother of four and owner of a successful hair salon in Phoenixville, is one of 20 recipients selected from a competitive pool of over 1,260 applicants. The scholarship provides $5,000 to support her pursuit of higher education.
The Vineyards using PooPrints to prevent unsightly piles
While I am pretty much always on the lookout for column ideas, sometimes they fall into my lap. That's what happened here, when a reader shared a photo of a sign that had been posted by the property management company in the apartment hallways of The Vineyards development off Route 9 west of Lewes.
13040 Millstone, Bridgeville, DE.19933
You will love this beautiful brand new-construction home from a quality local builder on a spacious, nearly one acre lot in a quiet, conveniently-located community. The home features a desirable open floor plan with stainless steel kitchen appliances (that include 2 year extended warranties) and luxury vinyl plank flooring in the living areas and both bathrooms. Master bedroom has an attached full bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. There are two additional bedrooms and an additional full bathroom. The interior of the home feature's a large kitchen pantry and a cathedral ceiling in the great room. The home features a side-entry garage with natural light from two windows. Perfect for nature-lovers, the wooded community is just off Collins Mill Pond and the lot borders a nature trail designated as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The community's two walking trails are under permanent conservation easement with the Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy. Incredibly peaceful and quiet but conveniently located close to Georgetown, Bridgeville, and Seaford and a half-hour drive to the beach. One-year builder's warranty included with home. For more information call Ron Massengill @ 302-227-8146. $410,000.
Peninsula Gallery to host opening reception Aug. 31
The Peninsula Gallery is going abstract with its Cutting Edge exhibition, on display from Saturday, Aug. 31 to Sunday, Sept. 29. Visitors will see a mixture of nonrepresentational paintings and sculptures that accentuate where geometry and organic imagery come together. Cutting Edge features work from Linda Celestian, Paul Daniel, Karen...
Havrilla to rock Rehoboth library after dark Aug. 28
Guitarist and singer Christine Havrilla will rock the Rehoboth Beach Public Library with a special solo performance at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 226 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Readers don’t need to worry; Havrilla will crank up the volume after the library is closed for the night. Admission...
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