Delaware auditor running for re-election despite calls to leave
DOVER — She’s now convicted and still a candidate too. After being found guilty Friday of three misdemeanors related to her time in office, State Auditor Kathy McGuiness was asked by …
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Delaware auditor dodges felony charges, guilty of misconduct
DOVER — Jurors on Friday returned a mixed verdict in the public corruption trial of Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness, acquitting her …
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FEMA releases largest update to its mobile app in a decade
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is releasing the largest update to its mobile application in a decade, the agency announced today. FEMA …
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Some Delaware beaches struggling amidst national lifeguard shortage
Nearly a month after Strohm Edwards was hired as Lewes’ lifeguard captain, a staff of 14 lifeguards are tasked with patrolling the city’s …
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DOVER — Jurors on Friday returned a mixed verdict in the public corruption trial of Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness, acquitting her of felony public corruption charges, but finding her guilty of three misdemeanors.
Local News
CLAYTON - The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate the suspicious death of James Leager, 63, of Clayton.
CAMDEN - A 21-year-old Maryland woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Willow Grove Road at approximately 7:51 a.m. Wednesday, Delaware State Police spokesman Senior Cpl. Leonard DeMalto …
Coronavirus
DOVER — The Delaware State Housing Authority has announced the launch of the Delaware Mortgage Relief Program, designed to assist eligible households who experienced a COVID-19-related …
NEW CASTLE — The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for June to eligible households as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health …
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Opinion
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Question of the Day: What are your Apollo memories?
Here is the Question of the Day: Branding for ILC Dover, which had a star role in NASA’s Apollo space missions in the late 1960s and others …
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Guest Opinion: ‘Counterfact’ Fourth of July to appreciate freedom
An increasingly popular pedagogy in higher education is the use of counterfactuals to learn about events in history. The device became more …
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Letter to the Editor: Delaware NOW decries Supreme Court ruling on abortion
It’s hard to find words to express the profound disappointment and anger I and my fellow members of Delaware’s chapter of the National …
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Business
Chambers combine in Milford
On Wednesday night, the Greater Milford Chamber of Commerce and the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce joined together for a special night of business mixers starting at Fur Baby Pet Resort and …
FELTON — Among the vines at Pizzadili Vineyard & Winery and Felton, the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce celebrated excellence and its accomplishments during its annual gathering on …
The Leadership Central Delaware Class of 2022 officially graduated this past week on the evening of Thursday, June 23, at the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards for Excellence …
HARRINGTON — Harrington-area residents have a new option for their farmers market and entertainment needs. On June 11, Peter and Lynn Robinson, who own Blue Hen Foods next to the Salty Wave …
Sports
Local roundup: CW-Gold wins Deak Deakins baseball title
Camden-Wyoming Gold captured District I Little League’s Deak Deakins baseball tournament title with a 13-4 victory over MOT-Blue on …
Dover serviceman, Chappa, wins Delaware Amateur
SELBYVILLE — The text message that Jacoby Chappa received was actually a good one.
It was from one of his buddies letting the …
Local roundup: Dover Seniors win another close one; Sussex Tech's Mauricette honored
Dover won its second-straight one-run game, edging Felton-Harrington, 1-0, in the Senior League baseball District I tournament on …
Combination of academics, ability earn Milford's Aladuge a Duke scholarship
MILFORD — Just a few years ago, you would have found Desmond Aladuge on Milford’s soccer field, not its football one.
But even …
Local roundup: Dover tops Camden-Wyoming in Senior opener
Dover edged Camden-Wyoming, 8-7, in the opening game of the Senior League baseball District I tournament on Tuesday …
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Tom Wilson lived the high life for a few years in New York and all over the world in the 1970s, becoming an in-demand fashion model photographed by the greats, including Francesco Scavullo, Fred …
FELTON — In January, the First State Model Railroading Club moved into a new home.
And to show its displays off, the club, founded in 1985, will hold an open house Saturday at the site, in the Willow Run Community Center, 624 Horsepen Road.
Kent County
FELTON — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced the closure of Andrews Lake Road between McGinnis Pond Road and SR 12 on July 5.
The roadway will be closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. …
DOVER — Kent County Levy Court on Tuesday issued a warning about a phone scam designed to steal money via $900 money orders.
DOVER — Nonprofits providing economic development and education programs in Kent County can apply for grants from the Roy Klein Education Fund.
The application is available here. The …
New Castle County
DOVER — In light of pushback from the Wilmington City Council and community members throughout the week, state lawmakers halted their push to pass eminent domain legislation for the city on …
NEW CASTLE — A new pilot program from the Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities will seek to support older Delawareans to age safely in their own …
WILMINGTON — Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County’s annual breakfast will be a socially distanced gathering from 8-9 June 2 at the DuPont Country Club.
Sussex County
LEWES — Mike Killmon doesn’t hesitate when he says Dr. Tarek Waked saved his life.
The Salisbury, Maryland native, who now resides in Rehoboth Beach, has been on a journey since 2020 …
GEORGETOWN — Barring any unforeseen roadblocks, Delaware’s new Sussex County Family Courthouse will open for business in late 2024, accommodating growing demand for services in a safer, …
GEORGETOWN — The Delaware Department of Correction announced Tuesday that Kent County Community Corrections warden Scott Ceresini has been named warden of Sussex Correctional Institution. Mr. …