Just days after a fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman on Delaware State University’s campus, the state General Assembly moved on with a bill creating felonies for people with guns in Safe School Zones. House Bill 311, sponsored by Rep. Cyndie Romer, D-Newark, adds post-secondary colleges and universities to the Safe School Zone criminal offense. That means any person who …
Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Newark
The Delaware State Police continues to investigate a Newark area hit-and-run crash that occurred last week after the 53-year-old pedestrian died from injuries sustained in the crash. On April 16, 2024, […]
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Appo school board candidates meet public; one no-show
Another night of get-to-know school board candidate forums, another missing participant. The trend of office-hopefuls not showing up to public meetings continues, as just three of the four of Appoquinimink School District’s school board candidates for this year’s election attended Tuesday night’s meeting. In the second installment of a four-district virtual series, candidate Timothy Johns declined to participate in the …
Appo’s referendum successful on second attempt
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Take two — Appoquinimink School District‘s second stab at a referendum has passed. The district will raise about $77.8 million in local revenue: $11,126,000 for operating costs and $66,663,550 for capital costs. The average homeowner will see an increase of $435 per year on their tax bill. The influx of …
Dela-brity Chef Robbie Jester is back on TV
If you peruse the list of upcoming Food Network programs, you might see a familiar name on the list of “Chopped” contestants. Wearing a red chef’s coat, Robbie Jester of Pizzeria Mariana in Newark stands behind the signature basket of mystery ingredients. Jester is one of the 16 chefs competing on “Chopped Battle Italiano,” which will debut on Tuesday, May 28. Chefs Scott Conant, …
Home delivery of wine, beer, cocktails clears another hurdle
A Delaware Senate bill that will allow state residents to have home delivery of alcohol in the form of wine, beer and mixed cocktails from restaurants, brewpubs and taverns is one step closer to becoming a law, despite opposition from Delaware’s liquor stores. Senate Bill 166, sponsored by Sen. Jack Walsh, D-Wilmington, blew through the House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce …
Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash Near Bethany Beach
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred near Bethany Beach on Friday night. On April 19, 2024, at approximately 6:58 p.m., a Ford F-350 pick-up truck, pulling […]
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Tow companies with predatory practices under heat
A bill aimed at cracking down on predatory practices from towing companies flew through the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee meeting Tuesday. House Bill 351, sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Newark, creates the following requirements for the towing and storage of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator: Photographic evidence must be taken to document the …
State Police Detectives Arrest Lincoln Man for Georgetown Burglary
The Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Frank Montgomery of Lincoln, Delaware for a burglary and theft in Georgetown last month. On April 9, 2024, troopers were called to a home […]
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State Police Detectives Arrest Lincoln Man for Georgetown Burglary
The Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Frank Montgomery of Lincoln, Delaware for a burglary and theft in Georgetown last month. On April 9, 2024, troopers were called to a home […]
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