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Delaware woman wins $150,000 in lottery scratch-off game
A Newark woman is a big winner after claiming a $150,000 prize after playing the Platinum Payout Bucks Blowout scratch-off game. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at Boyd's Corner Liquors in Middletown, according to the Delaware Lottery. She claimed her prize July 31. ...
Italy’s Frecce Tricolori headline 2024 Ocean City Airshow
OCEAN CITY, Md. – Residents had wait to deeper into summer than they’re used to, but Saturday finally brought the return of the Ocean City Air Show. “The thing that caught me by surprise the most has definitely been the noise. In your head you think gonna be like a ‘zoom’, but really it’s more of a ‘woosh.'” For the first time since he was eight, Daniel–an Eagles fan–came to the beach to cheer on some different birds. “The show’s been phenomenal,” he said.
Jeep Fest continues for day 3 of the event
OCEAN CITY, Md – Car fanatics continued to make their way to the Ocean City Convention Center for the annual Ocean City Jeep Fest. Eventgoers are enjoying the many festivities, like vendors, live music, and food, as well as customized jeep vehicles on display. Beach crawls and sand courses...
Delaware election officials communicated with lieutenant governor's office amid finance scandal
Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that Delaware election officials communicated with one or more aides in Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's office last year amid a scandal involving her
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
Sussex Conservation District, University of Delaware to host stormwater seminar series
GEORGETOWN -- The Sussex Conservation District in partnership with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension announces a series of seminars aimed at improving water quality through ...
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy opens for classes this week
A crowd gathered outside Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy Friday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a block party. Students in grades one through eight start classes at the new school building this week. It replaces the old Bancroft School. Pritchett, who died last year, was a student at the Bancroft School...
State Police Detectives Investigating Attempted Kidnapping in Smyrna
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a child that occurred last night in Smyrna. On August 24, 2024, at approximately 8:41 p.m., troopers responded to Spruce Court in Holly Hills Estates in Smyrna for a suspicious person. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown white male suspect approached a 12-year-old and began to ask the child questions. While the suspect was asking questions, he grabbed the child by the arm. The child was able to get away and call for help. Troopers and detectives searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him. The child was not hurt during the incident.
Chestertown man attending music festival charged with punching, biting EMTs
DOVER, Del. — A 26-year-old Chestertown man attending the Phish Mondegreen Festival here on Aug. 16 is accused of assaulting emergency medical personnel. Delaware State Police charged William Sky Urspruch with second-degree assault/injuring of an Emergency Medical Technician, which is a felony, and offensive touching of an EMT. He was released after posting $3,000 secured bond, police reported. According to a news release from the DSP, at about 10:30 p.m. troopers on duty at the music festival at The Woodlands in Dover were notified that an attendee, identified as Urspruch, was “under the influence” and “acting erratically.” While medical personnel were treating Urspruch, he allegedly punched one EMT and bit another. Urspruch was ultimately taken to an area hospital. The EMTs suffered minor injuries, according to the news release. After Urspruch was released from the hospital, he was taken to Troop 3 of the Delaware State Police in Camden, where he was charged, and then arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7. He was released after posting a $3,000 secured bond, according to the news release.
First Baptist Church of Salisbury holds back-to-school bash
SALISBURY, Md. – As kids and families are gearing up to head back to the classroom, the First Baptist Church of Salisbury hosted a back-to-school bash for the community. With games, live music, and free food, it was a great opportunity for families and kids to get out and have some fun before the start of the school year.
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