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Delaware home market sees higher sale prices despite increase in listings
According to the Delaware Association of Realtors, the housing market in Delaware saw an increase in listings and a modest decline in sales in June. New listings rose by 5% while units sold declined by 5%.
Big Lots is closing dozens of stores, many near Delaware
Big-box retailer Big Lots recently announced the closure of dozens of locations by the end of the year, and while the lone Big Lots in Milford will remain open, four other Big Lots near Delaware are scheduled to close. Is Big Lots closing in Delaware? ...
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...
No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Across the country, schools are increasingly embracing policies to either ban cell phones or limit their use in the classroom. The new rules aim to reduce distractions and foster the development of student’s social and emotional skills, ultimately creating a more focused and supportive learning environment.
Police trying to ID two suspects in theft at Elkton grocery mart
ELKTON — Two men allegedly stole an unspecified item or items at an Elkton grocery market and now investigators are asking the public to help them identify the suspects, according to the Elkton Police Department. EPD officials have posted photos of the two suspects on the agency’s Facebook page, after gleaning those images from a security camera at the purportedly victimized store — Grocery Mart on East Pulaski Highway (Route 40). The two men allegedly committed the theft at approximately 9 p.m. on Thursday (July 18), police reported. Police officials are asking anyone who knows or is familiar with either or both men to please call the lead investigator, Ofc. J. Farren of the Elkton Police Department, at 410-398-4200, ext. 7078, or email him at jfarren@elktonpd. org.
MOT Senior softball in semis with chance to advance to championship
MOT Senior softball is set to play for a chance to advance to the Senior League Softball semifinal for a chance to advance to the championship. MOT is the Delaware representative in the Senior Softball Eastern Regional in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are set to face Connecticut today at 5:30pm. Connecticut is represented by the Bristol Girls Little League ... Read More
Middletown, DE takes down Keystone 11-0
Dover, DE- Middletown M.O.T. Little League entered the Little League entered the 2024 Intermediate East Region as the host team and they’ve made the most of their chances by remaining the region’s only unbeaten team. Middletown would hold previously unbeaten Keystone to no runs on just two hits...
Delaware leaders, voters react to President Biden dropping out of 2024 race, endorsing Harris
WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) — Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wilmington Monday to meet with President Biden's campaign staff at their downtown headquarters.The visit comes one day after Mr. Biden announced he was no longer seeking re-election and endorsed Harris.Before Harris spoke to staffers Monday, Mr. Biden called into the meeting. "I want to say to the team, embrace her, she's the best," the president said. Earlier in the day, U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, who represents Delaware and is a close friend of Mr. Biden, described to reporters the moment he was giving a speech Sunday when he got a phone call...
Do-not-swim advisory in effect for Lake Como in Smyrna
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources has issued a do-not-swim advisory for Lake Como in Smyrna. The advisory was issued Tuesday. Recent water testing detected high levels of bacteria. The advisory is day-to-day as monitoring continues. For more information please call 1-800-922-WAVE or visit www.de.gov/recrwater.
State fair cancels Sensory Friendly Afternoon after false claims of nonprofit involvement
The Delaware State Fair has canceled its Sensory Friendly Carnival program following criticism from Autism Delaware, which the fair falsely claimed it had partnered with to develop the program. The program, which was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, was canceled on Monday at about 4 p.m. on the state fair's Facebook page. ...
Judge dismisses Nina Jankowicz lawsuit against Fox News
A judge in Delaware tossed a lawsuit filed by Nina Jankowicz, the former head of the short-lived Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disinformation board, against Fox News. The judge granted Fox’s motion on Monday to have the case dismissed, according to court documents, ruling the statements Jankowicz had alleged were defamatory were either about the…
400 Jobs Coming To This New Jersey Area
Good news for job seekers. A new warehouse being built in South Jersey is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. It'll be located way down in Salem County but it's close to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295. Walmart recently announced they're building a nearly 7,000-square-foot...
KCHS to offer marine services course
WORTON — Kent County Public Schools has partnered with Chesapeake College to offer a Marine Services Technician Training program this fall. Open to Kent County High School juniors and seniors, the course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the marine service industry. Classes will be held at Haven Harbour Marina in Rock Hall from 4:30 to 6:10 p.m. throughout the fall semester. ...
Minor Arrested in Smyrna Armed Robbery, Coconspirator At-Large
SMRYNA, DE — A 17-year-old male is in custody following an armed robbery in Smyrna earlier this month. Detectives continue searching for his alleged coconspirator, 19-year-old Terence Smith, who remains at-large. Officers responded to the intersection of Joseph Wick Drive and Willowwood Drive before 9:30 p.m. on July 6...
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