Police: Millsboro man arrested after driving stolen car

FRANKFORD — Sheldon Harrison, 19, of Millsboro, was arrested Sunday after he was found driving a stolen car, Delaware State Police spokesman Senior Cpl. Leonard DeMalto said.

A 43-year-old Millsboro man was arrested Wednesday on drug-dealing charges after a lengthy investigation, Delaware State Police said.
A 30-year-old Millsboro man was arrested on gun charges following a traffic stop Friday in Delmar, Delaware State Police said.
Outdoor entertainment and socializing has arrived at AMVETS Post 2 in Millsboro, just in time for summer. On Sunday, a ribbon cutting marked the grand opening of the patio bar, a 40-by-60-foot addition to the post, at 32692 Long Neck Road.
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Millsboro
MILLSBORO — A Millsboro police sergeant has been indicted after investigation determined that he allegedly tampered with and used drugs stored in the department’s evidence locker, the Delaware Department of Justice announced on Monday.
Smaller does not necessarily mean less. Such was the case for the 22nd edition of the North East Rally Club’s Pumpkin Run, which reached a plateau in fundraising for the Millsboro Fire Co. over the weekend.
Contested races for two of three Millsboro Town Council seats are coming up in the municipal election June 10.
To improve its connection to constituents, Millsboro officials plan to modify a public comment policy.
Georgetown
Delaware State Police are conducting a criminal investigation related to an incident at Sussex Central High School that resulted in staff members being placed on administrative leave by the Indian River School District.
Sussex County’s tax rate remains unchanged. And its prudent financial approach continues. Officials unveiled a proposed fiscal year 2024 budget at Tuesday’s County Council meeting. It’s a $278.6 million plan that shows a $15.6 million decrease from 2023.
A literacy program for infants and toddlers will continue at an elementary school in the Indian River School District.
Sussex County’s traditional Memorial Day Service will be staged on The Circle in Georgetown on Sunday.
Sports
Local roundup: Cape Henlopen, Sussex Central, Sussex Tech advance in DIAA baseball

Sixth-seeded Cape Henlopen High scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning en route to a 12-2 win over No. 22 Lake Forest in the second round of the DIAA baseball state tournament Saturday …

MIDDLETOWN — Noon isn’t exactly an early morning start time. But for a Caesar Rodney High boys’ lacrosse team that’s used to playing its games at night, maybe the Riders …
DOVER — After a busy day in the DIAA state tournament action on Thursday, here’s the update schedule for another busy day on Saturday. There’s state tournament games scheduled …
WOODSIDE — Polytech High softball player Rachel Carey was voted the State News’ Athlete of the Week. A junior, Carey batted 8-for-13 (.615 average) with one home run, four doubles, …
Business
DOVER — Many shopping centers, including the Dover Mall, have experienced difficulty retaining businesses, thanks to a combination of online shopping and the pandemic. However, Lisa Brown …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Kent County for the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC). Almost rivaling the holiday season, the CDCC is very excited for their yearly …
On her day off, Kelley Coleman of Milford made it a point to stop in for the opening of Brimming Horn Meadery’s downtown Seaford site Friday. “Everyone is very excited to see this here,” she said of the 106 Spring St. location. It joins the meadery’s Milton spot, which is celebrating its sixth year.
LONG NECK — Matt Patton, vice president of Surf Bagel, announces the management team opening Surf Bagel's fourth location in Long Neck. Gail Banks will head the team as general manager, …
Neighbors
Delaware native writes of love in Lewes during World War II

LEWES — Rusty Allen has had a long history with Lewes. So it made all the sense in the world that he would write a book surrounding the city’s background. “My family’s …

It’s an image that has been entrenched in Kimheang Vance’s mind since she was a 14-year-old growing up in poverty-stricken, war-torn Cambodia. Though she could not read the words on the red, white and green shoebox, there was a logo signifying that it was part of the annual Operation Christmas Child gift drive conducted by the nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse organization.
POCOMOKE CITY — The Pocomoke Indian Nation is planning special events in June to demonstrate traditions of Native Americans who lived here before the colonists. On Saturday, June 3 …
DOVER — The YMCA of Delaware is offering teenagers a pass this summer that promises to keep them plenty busy until it is time for them to head back to school again in the fall. The Dover …
Schools
Memorial Day is a time to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. It also marks the unofficial beginning of summer and leads into graduation season for high school …
DOVER — The CenDel Foundation announces Milford High School senior Sofia Lopez the Dr. C. Edward Graybeal Scholarship recipient.  Ms. Lopez was awarded a $20,000 scholarship through …
Khiry Henderson has been named Christina School District's 2023-2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year.  Mr. Henderson was recently named Christina School District’s …
DOVER — The U.S. Department of Defense has provided support to Dr. Aristides Marcano and his ongoing singlet oxygen research through an award of a four-year $750,000 grant. The grant …
Things To Do
Delaware Friends of Folk pays tribute to John Prine

HARTLY — On June 17, Delaware Friends of Folk will hold a special day of John Prine-focused stories and songs. Over about six hours, eight Delmarva-based acts will explore Mr. Prine’s …

Residents are invited to spend part of their holiday weekends at Kiwanis Park in Seaford on Monday, when a Memorial Day observance will be held.
MILTON — A classic vehicles cruise-in will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 in the parking lot of the Milton CHEER Center. The Cruise-In is a sneak peek at what is to come at …
The Milford Garden Club will be unveiling a tribute to all who have served in the United States Armed Services at the Delaware Veterans Home on Tuesday.
Opinion
Memorial Day commemorates those in the military who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of America. The original tribute began as Decoration Day ...
On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who traded their tomorrows for our todays. We remember and pay tribute not only to those who return to Dover Air Force Base on their way home to their …
Republicans and Democrats are again playing a game of chicken over the U.S. debt ceiling — with the nation’s financial stability at stake. ...
The United States military is one of the largest employers in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty personnel and millions more veterans and their families. It is important that military personnel, who bravely have served the country, have access ...,
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