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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.
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.
Summer isn't over yet, but it almost is. Info on the last day of summer, start of fall
Many people consider August the end of summer, and the influx of back-to-school advertising is adding fuel to the claim, but summer is far from over. Whether you want to squeeze in a last-minute vacation or need to calculate how many summer Fridays you have left, here’s what you need to know...
DNREC upgrades Delaware State Fair showing
Toward the rear of the Delaware State Fair, at the corner of Holloway Avenue and East Rider Road, lies a building with a rustic wooden entrance. For 10 days each July, it houses exhibits from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
Hunter Biden asks judge to toss conviction, citing Aileen Cannon's ruling on special counsels
Hunter Biden is trying to pull a Trump card and have his criminal conviction on gun charges thrown out and another case of tax evasion dismissed, citing a recent controversial ruling that declared special counsels to be unconstitutional. Special counsel David Weiss secured Biden’s conviction in Delaware federal court last...
MOT needs extra innings to advance to state championship
MOT LIttle League and Camden Wyoming LIttle League faced off in the District 1 Majors division championship Thursday night at MOT Little League Duke field. The two teams had already played once in the double elimination tournament with MOT defeating Camden 10-0. However this game was not a remake of the first game. It took extra innings in this ... Read More
Add This To Your Delaware Is Out Of Control Bingo Card
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that resulted in a vehicle crash on Friday night. Officials said on July 19, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers were dispatched to Railroad Avenue in Townsend for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that two young victims, a 19-year-old man from Middletown, and an 18-year-old woman from Newark, had arranged to sell vape pens to an unknown individual they had met through social media.
Drug Dealing Investigation Leads to Four Arrests in Laurel
LAUREL, DE - The Laurel Police Department arrested four people on felony charges following a drug dealing investigation. On Friday, July 19th, Laurel Police Department issued a public notice of increased police activity in the area of Hollybrook Farms Apartment Complex and Grazing Court in Laurel. LPD now report that this announcement was in reference to two simultaneous residential search warrants for two multi-month drug dealing investigations.
Grain in Wilmington's Trolley Square closing doors Aug. 4, getting new concept
Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen in Wilmington's Trolley Square is closing its doors on Aug. 4 after a 2-year run and owners plan to change the concept. The 1709 Delaware Ave. restaurant, a part of the city's Forty Acres neighborhood, is best known as the location of the former Scratch MaGoo's. It became...
Butterflies & Blooms Class at DBG
Ray Sander, President of the Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG), announced the 37-acre gardens are in full peak summer bloom, and starting on Thursday, July 25 and running Thursday August 8th and August 15th at 9:30 a.m. is the Butterflies & Blooms Class. Sander said, “This Butterflies & Blooms class is a family-friendly class that is both fun and educational. All are welcome.”
Let’s Get Sharky: Crooked Hammock Lewes Announces Plans for VIP Shark Party
Lewes, DE — Crooked Hammock Brewery is proud to invite all good vibe seekers to take a bite out of summer at their first-ever Shark Party extravaganza on Thursday, July 25 at their Lewes brewpub. Starting at 5 p.m., guests who purchase tickets for the Shark Party VIP Experience can skip the line and walk right up to The Porch Bar where people showing their VIP bracelets get exclusive access to an open bar until 8 p.m. Meanwhile, Chef Ted Deptula has prepared a special “Shark Feast Buffet” featuring droolworthy items like Shrimp Skewers, Meatloaf Sliders, Honey BBQ Riblets, plus a slew of summertime cookout favorites.
Georgetown Pallet Village Faces Funding Struggles, Organizer Says It Will Not Close Down
GEORGETOWN, DE -- Participants in the Springboard Village Program are expressing concerns for the future amidst a funding shortage. A village of 40 pallet cabins and other facilities have housed and served close to 130 homeless individuals since January 2023 when it opened. Nearly 30 people have moved on to permanent housing.
Seaford community is coming together through celebration
DELAWARE – The second annual Community Unite Day is set to take place this Saturday, July 20 in Seaford, Delaware. The Community Unite Day was originally started by Meshell Applewhite. The death of her son led her to want to help people in pain everywhere. She told reporters that House for Pride- an organization that helps feed the homeless, is collaborating with Community Unite to help host the event. She says even though in her own personal life, she is currently still in need, she says helping others and putting similes on children’s faces makes her struggles not seem so bad.
1st ever Chinatown Summer Festival in Philadelphia features local food, artists, more
Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood was transformed into a street festival on Saturday.The event was the first Chinatown Summer Festival. It featured local restaurants, food trucks, artists, and more.Organizers said they wanted the festival to draw in crowds and keep them coming back.Action News' Katie Katro has more on the festivities in the video above.
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