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New market offering breakfast and barbecue joining pizzeria in Middletown-area community
A new market in Middletown serving breakfast and barbecue is coming soon to the Town of Whitehall, a growing collection of seven villages and hamlets on the banks of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal near the Roth Bridge. Peach Grove Market, owned and operated by chef Chris Galbraith, will be a contemporary provisions...
Highway traffic stop near North East nets 180 pounds of pot, two arrests
NORTH EAST — Two men are facing drug charges after investigators confiscated 180 pounds of suspect marijuana during an Interstate 95 traffic stop near North East, according to Cecil County District Court records. Investigators identified the suspects as Keyang Sun and Yujian Liang, both of whom are 23-year-old residents of Flushing, N.Y. The investigation leading to the arrests and criminal charges against Sun and Liang started at approximately 9:40 p.m....
Delaware 6th-grader publishes storybook about teamwork
Austin R. Davis is only in 6th-grade, but recently became a published author.The story he wrote, 'Dogs vs Bears,' is all about teamwork and setting aside your differences. Davis says it's something he learned from his father.Recently, Davis had the opportunity to return to his former school, Celebree School of Middletown, and read to students. His appearance was part of a month-long effort to promote reading and literacy.In the future, Davis wants to continue writing and potentially become a veterinarian or astronaut.To learn more about Davis and his book, visit his website.RELATED: College student takes a creative stand against bullying
New Route 40 traffic light to be put in service Monday
ELKTON — The Maryland State Highway Administration plans to put a brand new traffic light into service starting Monday at US Route 40 where it intersects with Nottingham and Old Elk Neck Roads. “Starting on Monday the lights will be flashing,” said Charlie Gischlar, SHA spokesman. This is a construction project that started in March of 2023. “It was largely completed two weeks ago.” ...
Plans underway to raise tolls on Delaware Memorial Bridge
The Delaware River and Bay Authority today announced hearings to discuss a proposed toll increase for the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The first phase of the increase, if approved, will affect only those customers who pay with cash, and that toll will go up from $5 to $6 for autos, pickups, vans and motorcycles. “E-ZPass rates and discount rate plans will ... Read More
Traffic headaches likely as right lane of Route 896 south at I-95 closed 'indefinitely'
Traffic headaches at the I-95 and Route 896 interchange will likely continue indefinitely as transportation workers repair a beam on an interstate overpass that was damaged sometime in the last two years. The Delaware Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that the right lane of Route 896 south − on the bridge over I-95...
Police: Father, 80, fatally shot son in Conowingo; investigation continues
CONOWINGO — An 80-year-old man is cooperating with investigators after he retrieved a gun when his adult son attempted to break into his Conowingo residence on Tuesday and then fatally shot him, according to Maryland State Police. As of Thursday, criminal charges had not been filed against the alleged shooter. Investigators identified Joe Berry Jr., 53, of Conowingo, as the victim. ...
Child bicyclist in NJ left with serious injuries after being hit by car
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP — A bike ride took a turn for the worst for a child this week in South Jersey. Officers arrived at a crash scene just before 6 p.m. Wednesday on Chews Landing Road near Little Gloucester Road, according to Gloucester Township Police. The minor was in the...
Girl’s Shocking Reason for Threatening Bridgeton School Shooting
Bridgeton Police went public with details about a school threat at Broad Street Elementary School on Thursday, Sept 19th. A 12-year-old girl wrote the social media post, the latest in a rash of threats being focused on South Jersey schools this year. Student Arrested and Charged for School Threat. In...
The Least Used Amtrak Station In Delaware As Of 2023
NEWARK, DE - In fiscal year 2023, Delaware saw significant Amtrak activity with over 65 trains operating daily through the state. According to Amtrak, these trains served two main stations: Wilmington and Newark, as part of several long-distance, state-supported, and Northeast Corridor routes.
Golden Mule keeps its license; fined by liquor board
ELKTON — The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners on Wednesday agreed to allow The Golden Mule to keep its Class D Liquor License. However, the board fined the Rising Sun tavern’s owners $2,000 for various county and state violations. Larry McElroy, co-owner of the bar and restaurant at 1809 Conowingo Road in Rising Sun, apologized for the course of events but said he has had high staff turnover and “a challenging economy.” He said the manager that was in place has been replaced. ...
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