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Black bear sightings in Delaware has New Castle County homeowners on alert
NEWARK, Del. (CBS) — People who live in New Castle County, Delaware, are on the alert after a black bear was spotted in several neighborhoods.Surveillance video from a house on Julie Lane in Newark shows a bear biting a carpet that was draped over the railing around 8 p.m. Saturday.Homeowner Rachael DeFilippis said she was watching TV inside and had no idea the bear was on her back deck."If I had seen it in person, I think it would have been even scarier," DeFilippis said.Her son, Gio DeFilippis, 8, said his friends have been asking about the furry intruder."I never really...
New Dover Air Force Base Joint-Use Agreement closer than ever with City of Dover
DOVER--Ten years in the making, the City of Dover is closer than ever to a joint-use agreement with Dover Air Force Base that would allow for commercial flights to and from the base's ...
Biz Beat: Gallorette Boutique goes mobile, Walgreen's in Elkton and North East to offer free HIV testing
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Gallorette Boutique in Chesapeake City is going mobile and closing its shop on Bohemia Avenue July 7. Joanne Lund, who opened the shop in November 2022, told customers through her Facebook page that this is a new beginning for the store, which will become a traveling shop, participating in regional equestrian events. ...
Dover councilman censured for questioning employee about her duties
Dover Council has voted in favor of the city ethics commission’s resolution to censure Councilman William Hare for allegedly questioning a city employee about her duties and going to her home. In a 5-2 decision, council members Tricia Arndt, Brian Lewis, Julia Pillsbury, Gerald Rocha and Roy Sudler Jr....
Bond bill: 5 school districts will share $160 million for projects
The state will invest $160 million for school projects in six districts and $100 million in deferred maintenance and capital improvements in state buildings, according to the $1.1 billion capital budget introduced Monday. The $160 million for school construction projects is the largest amount of money designated and will go to Smyrna, Red Clay, Colonial, New Castle County Vo-Tech, Polytech ... Read More
Leatherwood retires after practicing dentistry in Cecil County for 48 years
NORTH EAST — Suzanne Leffew has been working at the Indian Falls Dental Center in North East for only three months. But even so, the newest dental assistant on the close-knit staff already knows full well how respected and adored Dr. Dave Leatherwood is. “I have never seen so many patients cry saying their goodbyes,” Leffew marveled. The tears are because Leatherwood, 74, is retiring after serving as a dentist...
Neil: Hope that GA finally gets housing right
Not one single member of the Delaware legislature knows the aggregate total of annual rents that are sucked out of the state's economy, expenses claimed or income tax paid. Don't believe me? Ask your state senator or representative. The amount of money is staggering.
DSU welcomes new BOT members
The Delaware State University Board of Trustees has appointed two new members to its board. James Collins is a former Chief Information Officer for the State of Delaware and currently serves as a General Manager at Microsoft. Collins served from 2014 to 2020 under governors Markell and Carney. The board...
New Indoor track and pickleball facilities among Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund awards
Four Delaware sports facilities are awarded money from the state’s Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. The Delaware Tourism Office is awarding four grants totaling just over 11 million dollars to facilities in all three counties. Wilmington Sports, LLC receives $6 million to construct a new indoor track facility adjacent...
Congratulations, central Delaware Excellence in Business Award winners
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards for Excellence Celebration on Thursday at Bally's Dover, brought to attendees by the signature sponsor, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management-Connell & Associates.
Delaware Council To Consider Noise Ordinance Changes And Income Tax Levy
Residents can attend the meeting in person or stream it live online. At Monday night’s meeting, the Delaware City Council will be addressing several key issues that will shape the future of the city. Here’s a breakdown of the public hearings, ordinance readings, and resolutions that will be considered. Residents can attend the meeting in person or stream it live online.
Historic 232-year-old home destroyed in Cecil County 2-alarm fire
CHARLESTOWN, Md. — The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that destroyed an historic home Monday in Cecil County. According to officials, a two-alarm fire struck a home at 125 Conestoga St. in Charlestown around 2:30 p.m. The historic home was built in 1792 and overlooked the North East River.
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