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Fenwick Island to Possibly Join Ocean City in Legal Action to Stop Maryland Offshore Wind Project
FENWICK ISLAND, DE -- On Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council is scheduled to discuss and vote to decide if the town will join Ocean City as a co-plaintiff in legal action to vacate and set aside federal approval of the Maryland Offshore Wind Project. In a recent meeting, Ocean...
Hoyer doesn’t let a stroke keep him from joining his fellow Maryland Democrats in Chicago
CHICAGO – Just nine days after suffering a minor stroke, Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, addressed the Maryland delegation’s breakfast at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. The longtime Maryland politician and former House majority leader approached the stage in the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel in front of...
67-acre property man bought to be refuge for autistic son threatened by powerline proposal
ADAMSTOWN, Md. — Tariq Alvi says he dreamed for 50 years of owning land that would serve as a sanctuary and refuge for his family. The dream took on more significance as Alvi's autistic son grew into a 22-year-old who will need lifetime protection and care. In 2022, when...
2024 Football Previews: Laurel Bulldogs
LAUREL, Del. – Laurel is ready to take on their second season in class 2A – as head Coach Joey Jones is looking to replace Owen Chaffinch, Xavier Limehouse, and Brandon Rife. Jones gives credit for the improving culture to the players buying in to the program –...
2024 Football Previews: Seaford Blue Jays
SEAFORD, Del. – Seaford High’s football team is feeling ready to take the 1A title. Head coach Austin Perry says the players feel like there’s been a commitment made to the football program by the school by making the practice field available to the players at least four days a week during the offseason.
SU Holds Summer Student Research Showcase
SALISBURY, Md – Salisbury University students display results from their summer research projects during the Summer Student Research Showcase 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, August 29, in the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons Assembly Hall. Attendees learn about student research and creative activities during the poster session. Admission is free and...
One Arrest Made; Detectives Seek Public’s Help to Locate Additional Suspect in Irrigation Copper Wire Thefts
Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Dorothy Wooleyhand of Greenwood, Delaware, for multiple felony thefts and are searching for 39-year-old Michael Plummer for theft of copper wire from irrigation systems in Kent and Sussex Counties. Between April 12, 2024, and August 16, 2024, detectives from Troop 3 and Troop 4...
This is when Thomas Berry III's funeral will be held and today's expected traffic impacts
Funeral services for Thomas Berry III, the Sussex County firefighter who died last week while aiding a motorist who had crashed, will be held Thursday afternoon. A fourth-generation Ellendale firefighter who also volunteered with Georgetown's fire department and was a county EMS technician, Berry will receive full firefighter honors. Line of Duty Death services...
Ocean City is Reeling From the Death of a Two Year Old who was hit by a City Tram
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- Just before 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, a tram collided with a toddler on the boardwalk. According to the Ocean City Police Department, the two year old was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident happened around Dorchester Street, and the heartache felt throughout the town...
Paws in the Park set for Sept. 14
NORTH EAST — Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Paws in the Park Fundraiser to benefit House Of Hope Animal Rescue. This is a family friendly event — including your canine members — to enjoy a day of fun and activities in North East Community Park. Register by Aug. 25 at https://tinyurl.com/4yd67dun to take part in the Pet Parade around the park and get a commemorative T-shirt. Use the...
Drug Free Cecil Youth Coalition to host teen event
PERRYVILLE — Drug Free Cecil Youth Coalition invites all incoming Cecil County students in grades 8 through 12 to the Teen Summer Send Off Aug. 25 from 2 until 5 p.m. at Perryville Community Park. Families of these students are also invited to this free event where there will be food games and fun. “We’ll have hot dogs and burgers, sack races Giant Jenga, corn hole ... like an old...
Governor candidates offer sharply different strategies to improve Delaware
Delaware’s dire need for affordable housing and its struggling schools were two of the hottest topics at an Aug. 15 debate between six candidates aspiring to be Delaware’s next governor. The debate at the Dover Public Library was hosted by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative, a group of more than 20 news outlets around the state that provided panelists who quizzed the candidates on issues affecting everyday residents. Current Gov. John...
Area roller derby team to end season Aug. 25 in Dover
Southern Delaware Roller Derby will wrap up its 2024 season Sunday, Aug. 25, when amazing skaters from across the state will compete at the Dover Skating Center, a hub for family fun entertainment in the community for more than 40 years. SODEL will be celebrating the home game debut of four skaters: Chasing Dopamine, doctorED, TastyQuake and Trailer ThRash.
Bump, set, spike - Sussex Academy volleyball ready to fight
Sussex Academy volleyball is hoping an influx of underclassmen combined with experienced winners will propel their 2024 season to 2023 levels and beyond. “We're a growing program – we're a young team with only two seniors – so we just want to show that we are capable and we can do big things, too,” said senior libero Savannah Montgomery.
Frantic Frets to host Play Music on the Porch Day acts Aug. 31
Frantic Music Project will be a participating host for Play Music on the Porch Day from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at Frantic Frets, 26370 Broadkill Road, Milton. The live-music event, featuring 12 different acts, is free to attend. Food, refreshments, raffles and activities will be available for purchase.
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