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Delaware Local
POLICE
A 46-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Magnolia on June 16, Delaware State Police said.
LEVY COURT
The Kent County Levy Court offices, library and recreated center will be closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Trash collection and other vital services will continue without …
FLAG DAY
A U.S. flag — when tattered and no longer serviceable — deserves a dignified disposal. So, on June 14, also known as Flag Day, American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 in Seaford presented a retirement opportunity for such worn banners.
Maryland Local
Wicomico County Public Schools
SALISBURY — Progression on a new Fruitland Primary School has hit another gear, with construction underway to replace the 70-year-old facility located in Wicomico County. A June 13 …
HEALTHCARE
SALISBURY – TidalHealth announced in a press release that Epic, the country’s leading provider of electronic medical records systems, has named the Delmarva health system to its …
Business
SALISBURY — Salisbury-based Piedmont Airlines recently announced that it plans to expand its aircraft fleet in three years. Officials said the airline — beginning in early 2028 …
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Environment
ENVIRONMENT
The Biden Environmental Center at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes is showcasing its newly renovated facility and its benefits to the community.
COMMUNITY
Bally’s CREW, an employee volunteer group for Bally’s Dover, recently participated in a weeklong service project for the betterment of the community. The project began …
Cops and Courts
A spate of shootings in Dover continued Wednesday when a man was struck by gunfire.
The Dover Police Department is hiring, with a deadline to apply for June 25 at 3 p.m. The starting salary is $70,000 shift differential, with the top out salary being over …
Kent County
SMYRNA — More manpower is coming to meet the public safety challenges that come with the Town of Smyrna’s rapidly growing population in northernmost Kent County. Mayor Robert C. …
Sussex County
government
GEORGETOWN — For council members Matt Lloyd, Steve McCarron and Jane Gruenebaum, it will be their first county budget as members of the board, and for Sussex County residents, it’s the …
GOVERNMENT
After a 14-year run, with five city managers and four mayors — as well as more than 600 night meetings — Milford's city solicitor David Rutt is ready to pass the torch.
Fatal collision
MILFORD — A 34-year-old Greenwood man died May 2 after his motorcycle collided with a car in Milford, Milford police said. The collision occurred at about 6 p.m. that day when a motorist …
New Castle County
DOVER — The Spazmatics and Mike Hines and the Look, two musical favorites who have rocked regional and national venues for decades, will perform free concerts at Dover Motor Speedway during the …
BEST BETS MAY 2-8 MEMORIAL DAY HONORING HEROES Carry The Load, a monthlong event honoring military veterans, first responders and their families, will take place today at Smyrna’s VFW Post …
Recent hate crime allegations in Sussex County have spurred some intense feedback.
Wicomico County
Dorchester County
North Dorchester High School in Hurlock celebrated the graduation of 111 seniors in a ceremony held at the school Thursday, June 1. In a special message to graduates, Principal David P. Stofa …
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School held its 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 31, at the school. The graduating class totaled 118 seniors. Deven Beck was the commencement speaker, with …
Employed for 16 years with a state social service agency, Rhodesia Jackson could have been given a pass on devoting her free time to helping others. So, too, could Joyce Opher and Lynnette …
Somerset County
The Crisfield High School Pride of Somerset Marching Band under the direction of Heather McHenry stepped off Friday morning to practice for the 76th National Hard Crab Derby parade. Leaving the …
News
A 46-year-old man was arrested in connection with the murder of a relative June 15, Delaware State Police said.
Citing tariffs and inflation, Dover City Council voted 5-2 on June 9 to approve the first reading of a budget ordinance that would increase electric and water rates for fiscal year 2026.
MIDDLETOWN — As school doors closed for the summer last week, ground was soon broken for more to open soon after.
Two shootings since June 13 have left one man dead and five wounded in Dover. According to Dover police, a 50-year-old Dover man was shot in the shoulder just before 11:41 p.m. June 13 on Stevenson Drive.
HARRINGTON — Harrington officials welcome city residents to dispose of bulk trash items and yard waste during two community cleanup days this week. Residents, who must bring photo …
DOVER — When Mike Tatoian moved to the capital city in 2007, he expected to be around lots of horsepower, since Dover Motor Speedway has hosted NASCAR races every year since 1969. However, …
A 25-year-old man was arrested after a fatal shooting early on June 14 in Millsboro, Delaware State Police said.
MILFORD — The Milford City Council June 9 unanimously authorized $125,000 in matching funds for Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Trails (ORPT) Program grants, obtained from the Delaware Land and …
According to ConsumerAffairs, there are significant risks for Delaware teens as they begin their journeys behind the wheel.
LEWES — Capping off a two-and-a-half-year effort, the Fourth Street Preserve Open Space Alliance campaign announced it had met its $8 million funding goal early, and purchased the largest …
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