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Newarkers honor the fallen with Memorial Day parade, ceremony
Newark honored America’s fallen service members Sunday during a two-part Memorial Day event. The day began with a somber ceremony in front of the University of Delaware's Memorial Hall. Then, the annual Memorial Day parade was held on Main Street, with marching units representing military branches, veterans’ organizations, schools and community organizations. The parade has been a Newark tradition for more nearly 90 years.
Delaware veterans memorial will catch up with history through $5 million renovation
The centerpiece of Veterans Memorial Park in New Castle, Delaware will undergo a $5 million renovation to upgrade its infrastructure and add more names of local soldiers who died in conflicts from post-Korea to the present day.
Elkton High School hosts successful Mental Health Matters event
ELKTON — Cecil County Public Schools partnered with the Live for Thomas Foundation to host the 2nd annual Mental Health Matters Community Event last Friday evening, May 10, 2024. The event proved to be a resounding success, drawing a crowd of 275 residents from Cecil County and beyond, up from the 110 attendees last year. This collaborative effort aimed to shed light on critical issues impacting the community’s mental well-being. Attendees participated in discussions led by mental health and other resource vendors, focusing on topics...
Inside The Circle: Softball tournament preview
The DIAA softball tournament begins Tuesday with eight games as the field of 24 will be chasing top seed and No. 1 ranked Caravel for this year’s title. The Buccaneers have won three consecutive championships and 13 overall. Here are our top 10 teams and how they are seeded: No. 1 Caravel (14-1) The Buccaneers have won 8 straight since ... Read More
NCCo takes another step to curb light pollution
Light pollution was on many Delawareans’ minds in mid-May as they sought dark places to observe the northern lights. And a few days later New Castle County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to reduce light pollution. “Ordinance 23-122 only affects new commercial construction projects (or significant redevelopment projects), and at its most basic simply ensures that light and energy ... Read More
State Softball Roundup: Rising Sun advances to state semis, Bo Manor's season comes to an end
NORTH EAST — The Tigers will make their third straight appearance in the 2A State Semifinals after knocking off Hereford in a 12-0 win on Friday. After a scoreless first inning, Rising Sun scored seven in the home half of the second to take a 7-0 lead. Bases-loaded walks started Sun's seven-run inning. A bases-clearing double by Jordan Lynch drove in three and put Rising Sun up five. A Hereford error, plus an RBI single from Madison Ore, gave Rising Sun its seven-run advantage. ...
Breaking Bread invites everyone for free fellowship, food and fun Saturday
NORTH EAST — Members of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Elkton will hold its annual Breaking Bread, the community outreach held in memory of the founder, Phil Meekins. Amy Hall, wife of The Rev. Sam Hall, pastor of the church in Northside Plaza on North Bridge Street, said Breaking Bread will be held once again in North East Community Park from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and everything is free. ...
Newark Charter grads urged to explore their 'infinite horizon'
Since kindergarten, the members of Newark Charter School's Class of 2024 have spent the last 13 years together, supporting each other, learning from one another and experiencing together the various milestones of high school. Now that the students have received their diplomas it's time to experience what awaits them outside of the comfy confines of Newark Charter, graduating senior Krish Shajpaul said. “There is so much more to us we...
North East mixed doubles team qualifies for tennis states
CAMBRIDGE — For the second straight year, North East's mixed doubles team of Katy Hammer and Greg Kosinski will make an appearance in the Class 2A Tennis State Championships. The North East seniors were crowned region championships in 2A East action after knocking off Queen Anne's Marylee Kline and Nicolas Esper in straight sets. Kosinski and Hammer won the first set 6-3, followed by a 7-5 win in the tournament-deciding set. The mixed doubles team worked its way through the region tournament with straight set...
Man facing 40 years after plea deal in Charlestown home invasion
ELKTON — A man is facing up to 40 years in sentences after accepting a plea bargain relating to his role in a home invasion at a Charlestown residence in August, according to Cecil County Circuit Court records. The defendant — Shamarr Chandler, 26, of Philadelphia — entered Alford pleas to conspiracy to commit home invasion, theft of more than $1,500 and less than $25,000 and two counts of reckless endangerment on May 8, as part of a plea deal in which prosecutors agreed to...
A little rain doesn't stop these 'savages'
KENNEDYVILLE — “It’s a playground for adults. When you’re a kid, you don’t think of it as exercise. It’s play. We’re trying to bring that back,” said pro obstacle course racer, Melia Ochsner. Soaking wet, covered in mud, and exhilarated, she exemplifies what the Savage Race is all about. More than 25 obstacles spanned five to seven miles of terrain at Hopkins Game Farm at Turners Creek Road in Kennedyville on a recent Saturday. ...
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