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Wilmington Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Traffic Stop in Dewey Beach
DEWEY BEACH, DE - A Wilmington man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop in Sussex County. On Friday, July 19th, at approximately 11:30pm, Dewey Beach Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2020 Hyundai Sonata with a New York registration. Officers stopped the vehicle after they observed it cross over the solid "white fog line" on the right side of Coastal Highway. Dewey Police also say that the driver was improperly wearing his seat belt.
Easton Velocity connects 1,500th Talbot County customer
EASTON — Easton Velocity, a service of Easton Utilities, has connected its 1,500th customer in Talbot County through the Connect Talbot rural broadband project. “Our ongoing partnership continues to flourish, and I am proud to say that our residents and businesses are reaping the benefits from the unlimited possibilities that broadband provides,” said Talbot County Council President Chuck Callahan. The project’s impact can be seen and felt across Talbot County...
Hundreds compete in Quick Draw
EASTON — Downtown was filled with art and people Saturday for the Plein Air Easton’s quickest event. The annual Quick Draw, in which around 200 artists were given two hours to create a painting of a scene around downtown Easton, has become a fan-favorite event of Plein Air since it was first held 20 years ago. Tourists flocked with their dogs to get a look at the creative process. Neil...
Town passes ordinance cracking down on illicit discharges
EASTON — An ordinance that will crack down on the dumping and spillage of certain discharges in Easton is set to take effect in early August. The Easton Town Council unanimously passed an illicit discharge ordinance on Monday following discussions of the item at three public meetings. Town Engineer Rick Van Emburgh worked to put the ordinance together, emphasizing that the only discharge that should end up in the street is rainwater. ...
Ribbon cutting celebrates the reconstruction of historic building in Easton
EASTON — Abandoned historic buildings across Maryland are getting a second chance through Olde School Builders, a home reconstruction and improvement business reforming historic structures across Maryland and Pennsylvania. A ribbon cutting for a newly turned apartment building was held on July 11. The former abandoned doctor’s office in Easton has been renovated into two apartment units with modern appliances. Craig Postlewait, president of Olde School Builders, said he is...
Historic inn hosts experiential dining event
CHESTERTOWN — Historic Brampton 1860 will host the next in a series of ‘Dining Under the Stars’ upscale dining events using the exquisite grounds and confines of the inn as an experiential and unique backdrop. The ‘By Land & Sea’ -themed dinner will be hosted by the Inn’s proprietors, Hilari and David Rinehart, who have partnered with several local businesses to provide noteworthy cuisine, wine pairings, and entertainment. Guests can make reservations now for the Tuesday, July 30 event beginning at 6 p.m. ...
New Day on Eastern Bay
* A Recently Sold Home * Primary Structure Built: 1981 Sold For: $2,895,000 Original List Price: $2,895,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Full, 3 Half Living Space: 4,500 Sq. Ft. The Eastern Bay is the playground for this gorgeous home’s new owners who will enjoy a wealth of great waterfront views and a lifestyle designed to inspire.
Diakonia hosts Christmas in July event
OCEAN CITY, Md – The Diakonia thrift store hosted its 15th annual Christmas in July event, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the event. Diakonia is Greek for ‘in service to others’ and Staff member John Liddi said it’s important to be self-aware of where you come from, “We live out here, we have good lives and don’t have trouble putting food on our table, or a roof over our heads, but that’s not the case for everybody.” said Liddi.
Sewage Spills into Bay Street Ponds in Easton
EASTON, MD. - People are being asked to take caution near several waterways in Easton after a sewage spill. The Easton Utilities Commission says about 6,000 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into the ponds on Bay Street. They say the spill was contained within the ponds and a majority of the ponds' contents were pumped out.
New Castle County Man Charged with Solicitation of Minor in Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DE– The Millsboro Police Department arrested a New Castle County man for alleged solicitation of a minor Saturday. Millsboro Police requested the public’s help to locate David Dellorse on July 18 in order to serve two active warrants. Officials say Dellorse is believed to be homeless in...
Cape May-Lewes Ferry garners Travelers’ Choice Award
Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials announced the popular Delaware Bay attraction recently earned the coveted TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. The award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to accommodations, eateries and attractions all over the world that have continually delivered a superior customer experience and consistently achieve great customer reviews on TripAdvisor. The ferry service has been recognized with this award for 12 years now.
Goshen church gets green light to replace four windows
The Milton Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a plan for Goshen United Methodist Church to replace four aluminum windows with new vinyl windows at its Federal Street church. The windows would be located on the western wall of the building, the side facing Wagamons Pond. Aaron Rogers, Goshen’s contractor on...
First responders rescue Delaware woman after boat flips over while family goes crabbing
A family from Delaware is thanking first responders for their quick action in saving a woman's life on Saturday.The family had reportedly been crabbing just south of Augustine Beach when their crab lines tangled with the propellers.The winds shifted, the tide began to come in, and the boat started taking on water, the family said.It was too quick for Donna Wallace, who found herself trapped after the family's boat flipped over.She says she was stuck for about 40 minutes."I was underwater, there was a pocket of air inside the cabin, so I remained calm," Wallace told Action News. "You know it's survival, you know, you have to do what you gotta do."Wallace said thankfully, she could hear her husband talking, so she knew help was coming.Rescue teams used a chainsaw to cut the boat and free Wallace, authorities say.Everyone was OK after the incident.
He's back: Jackson Holliday's return to second base is a warning for rest of Orioles
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles, Jackson Holliday put on a show on Friday after returning to second base for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. Holliday had spent three weeks as a designated hitter to treat left elbow inflammation. Jackson Holliday is naturally...
Corvette club celebrates 50 years of cars and camaraderie in Delaware
The Corvette Club of Northern Delaware first roared its engines in 1973. Since then, they have been hosting meetings, shows, contests, and cruises across the country.Today, they held a show and contest at Diver Chevrolet. Funds were raised at the event to support The Ministry of Caring in Wilmington.This morning's show also welcomed members of Living the Dream Corvette Club, which has been a close partner.To learn more about the Corvette Club of Northern Delaware, visit their website.RELATED: Students respond to emergencies on and off campus at University of DelawareWhen they're not studying or taking classes, these college students are jumping in an ambulance and helping to save lives as part of the UD Emergency Care Unit.
Former Delaware postal worker sentenced to probation for workers' compensation fraud
A former U.S. Postal Service employee in Delaware who defrauded taxpayers of almost $100,000 in workers' compensation benefits has been sentenced to probation.Lakisha Hines was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty in March to one count of federal employee compensation fraud, which is punishable by up to five years in prison.Hines, 46, was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay almost $94,000 in restitution.Federal prosecutors said a sentence of probation would allow Hines to keep working at her current jobs and to "chip away" at the restitution she owes.They acknowledged, however, that Hines may not be able to fully repay what she owes.According to court records, Hines was injured at work in 2006 and began receiving workers' compensation benefits, which were her only source of income for many years.Prosecutors say Hines resumed working in 2016 but never told the U.S. Department of Labor, falsely claiming for the next six years that she had no source of income other than her workers' compensation benefits.
REPORT: Lamar Jackson And Troy Aikman Are Set For A Serious Court Battle Over The Strangest Conflict
Lamar Jackson and Troy Aikman are involved in a surprising legal dispute and could face each other in court soon. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback owns several trademarks for his No. 8 and has filed for more. However, the former Dallas Cowboys QB is looking to use “EIGHT” on merchandise, which does not sit well with Jackson.
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday. Stop by one of these Eastern Shore spots to celebrate
Sunday, July 21, is surely a day to celebrate: National Ice Cream Day. The Eastern Shore of Maryland is no stranger to the summer heat. Now, with temperatures slowly ticking up, beachgoers are in search of an air-conditioned place to escape the sweltering sun and enjoy a tasty treat. ...
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