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Johnson Orthodontics awards scholarships to local grads
Dr. Jonathan Johnson recently presented two $500 college scholarships from Johnson Orthodontics to Alexi Nowakowski of Cape Henlopen High School and Gracie Maughan of Sussex Academy. The Extraordinary Smiles Scholarship was established in 2018 to recognize outstanding students in the Cape Region and help them offset the cost of higher...
NJ man admits to decapitating seagull after it attempted to take fries from daughter: Affidavit
A South Jersey man is facing charges after authorities say he decapitated a seagull.Officers responded on July 6 to a report of animal cruelty at Morey's Piers located at 2501 Boardwalk Avenue.According to court documents obtained by Action News, Franklin Zeigler, 29, of Cape May, admitted to killing the seagull after it attempted to take french fries from his daughter.He then reportedly asked Morey's Piers staff for a trash bag while holding the dead seagull.Zeigler allegedly became irate and uncooperative with officers on an unrelated investigation, which led to his arrest on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.On July 18, he was charged with third-degree animal cruelty after officers obtained witness statements and photos, investigators said.He was released on a summons pending a future court date.If you have any information related to this case or any other criminal activities, please contact the North Wildwood Police Department Detective Division at (609) 522-2411.
Church members spread love through gifts of food
To show appreciation for Bayhealth professionals, Dawn Hastings and her fellow congregation members at House of Praise for All People in Greenwood deliver gifts of food one day every month for Sussex campus emergency department team members. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals saw a tremendous uptick...
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Wilmington University
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. All seven standards were met with no requirements and no recommendations. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of...
DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – July 21, 2024
This Week’s Review Includes: Music in sewers unexpected topic at State of the County Friends 5K run/walk returns to ChristianaCare campus Bardea team to open Italian eatery in DE.CO food hall NCCo. Fire creates group to improve vetting process for applicants 15 Del. students make top 10 in national STEM competition Brandywine, Naamans get walk off wins to advance Click ... Read More
Delaware Historical Society: 'America’s 250th: For all, for once'
Learning from our history has never been more important than it is today. The Delaware Historical Society promotes and amplifies relevant and inclusive histories that inspire deep engagement with the entirety of our past. Viewing contemporary issues through the lens of history reveals complexities, reminds us of important lessons, and helps us explore different perspectives resulting in greater capacity for compassion and understanding.
Berlin celebrates 25th anniversary of Runaway Bride, the movie that made the town famous
The small town of Berlin, Maryland, was once known by another name. That is, of course, when filming was underway for the classic 1999 romantic-comedy film Runaway Bride, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. That's right — in 1998, the town of Berlin became the fictional town of Hale, Md., where the film's main female character resides. This...
Judge dismisses disinformation expert's defamation suit against Fox News
Disinformation expert Nina Jankowicz's defamation lawsuit against Fox News was dismissed by a Delaware judge on Monday. The big picture: Nina Jankowicz alleged she resigned as executive director of the Biden administration's since-disbanded Disinformation Governance Board "as a result of Fox's false statements and the ensuing harassment." But Colm Connolly,...
Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters who depend on affordable housing
BALTIMORE - In Maryland, the dream of finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly out of reach for many residents, as rent prices continue to skyrocket. A recent report by "Out of Reach" highlights the severity of the situation, placing Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters.According to the report, Maryland now ranks as one of the most challenging places to secure affordable housing. This revelation underscores a growing crisis that is affecting thousands across the state, from urban centers to suburban communities.Diana Lyles, a longtime Howard County resident who is facing imminent displacement due to staggering rent...
Sussex P&Z affirms Tower Hill amenities plan
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission has clarified a condition of approval and amended another condition at the request of developer Carl M. Freeman Companies of the 134-acre Tower Hill cluster subdivision on New Road near Lewes during its July 10 meeting. The developer wanted to clarify a condition...
VP Kamala Harris gives first address in Wilmington, with Joe Biden joining by phone
Vice President Kamala Harris, whom President Joe Biden endorsed Sunday after announcing he will no longer seek reelection, addressed the public from the Biden headquarters Monday − but not before the president himself spoke to both his staffers and the public for the first time since his decision. "I think we made the...
DNREC Sinks Two Vintage Vessels on Delaware Reef Site 11, ‘The Redbird Reef,’ to Enhance Recreational Opportunities
Ex-City of Baltimore fireboat Mayor J. Harold Grady (left photo) and World War II-era US Maritime Administration tugboat TD-21 were deployed today by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife on Reef Site 11 of Delaware’s acclaimed artificial reef system. /DNREC photos. WWII-era U.S. Maritime Administration Tugboat TD-21 and...
Pennsylvania man faces strangulation charge
A Pennsylvania man was charged with assault and strangulation July 18, after police say he argued with his girlfriend in a Rehoboth Beach hotel. Rehoboth Beach police were called to a hotel in the ocean block of Olive Avenue at 10:18 a.m. after a couple had been arguing for hours, police said. The argument became physical when, police said, Joseph Milano, 45, of Columbia, Pa., hit his girlfriend, 34, also of Pennsylvania, in the face, choked her and then tried to smother her with a pillow.
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