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Wilkerson appeals life sentence in Heacook murder

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Wilkerson appeals life sentence in Heacook murder

The man found guilty of killing Delmar police officer Cpl. Keith Heacook in April 2021 is appealing his conviction on 16 charges, including first-degree murder, to Delaware Supreme Court. Randon Wilkerson, 32, was given two life sentences plus 212 years in prison in December after he was found guilty of Heacook’s murder. An appeal was always part of the legal strategy of Wilkerson’s attorney, Patrick Collins. In October, Wilkerson elected […]

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Colleen Davis ends campaign for Congress

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Colleen Davis ends campaign for Congress

State Treasurer Colleen Davis has ended her bid for the U.S. Congress seat to be vacated by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, who is vying for the seat of retiring Sen. Tom Carper.  “In recent weeks and months, my family and I have gone through a great deal of difficulty, including my father's ongoing illness, learning that I carry a genetic mutation that poses a risk for cancer, and my decision […]

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Trio Zimbalist album makes Gramophone Editor’s Choice list

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Trio Zimbalist album makes Gramophone Editor’s Choice list

Trio Zimbalist’s debut album, “Piano Trios of Weinberg, Auerbach and Dvořák,” has been selected as an Editor’s Choice in Gramophone’s March 2024 issue and hailed as “an astonishingly accomplished debut.” Gramophone is the world’s leading classical music magazine. Hosted by Coastal Concerts, the trio will perform locally at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Bethel United Methodist Church in Lewes.  Tickets can be purchased at the door the afternoon of the concert or […]

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Raffish to lead DCF communications and marketing

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Raffish to lead DCF communications and marketing

The Delaware Community Foundation has named Robbie Tarpley Raffish as its vice president of communications and marketing. As a member of the leadership team, Raffish will work directly with Stuart Comstock-Gay, DCF president and CEO. She will oversee external and internal communications for the organization, including brand strategy, development and implementation of marketing plans, public relations, crisis communications, advertising and design. Raffish, an integrated marketing industry veteran, joins the foundation […]

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Silver jewelry-making classes continue March 7

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Silver jewelry-making classes continue March 7

To give people opportunities to make their own silver jewelry pieces, Heidi Lowe Gallery offers classes for stacker rings, intention necklaces with a stone, rings of intention and mantra bracelets. Students will learn various metalworking techniques to make a wearable piece of personalized silver jewelry from start to finish in one session of about two-and-a-half to three hours. During intention necklace with a stone and rings of intention classes, each student […]

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Baked onboard: Pretzel truck ready to hit the road

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Baked onboard: Pretzel truck ready to hit the road

, If you see a truck painted like a giant soft pretzel in your rearview mirror, it can only be the Philly Pretzel Factory. The Rehoboth Beach favorite put a lot of dough into a food truck to bring a new twist, with a little mustard, to events around the region. “This is one of only two trucks in the company. The other is owned by corporate in Philadelphia,” said […]

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Milton Farmers Market seeks vendors for May 10 opening

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Milton Farmers Market seeks vendors for May 10 opening

The Milton Farmers Market will open for the season from 3:30 to 6 p.m., Friday, May 10, at its new and larger location on the grounds of Grace Church, 514 Union St., Milton. For the second year, the market is presented by the Cape Community Fund, a local nonprofit that helps Cape graduates and people who live in the Cape Henlopen School District by providing financial support, referrals and in-kind […]

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Robert Lore joins County Bank leadership

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Robert Lore joins County Bank leadership

County Bank recently announced Robert Lore has been named vice president and commercial loan officer. With a proven track record of excellence, Lore’s transition to this leadership role comes after serving Hebron Savings Bank as business development officer. Lore’s professional journey showcases his dedication to growth and development. His career began with Sussex Trust Company, where he wore all the hats of a banker, moving to Wilmington Trust as its […]

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Attorney General announces intention to appeal early voting decision

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Attorney General announces intention to appeal early voting decision

Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings announced Feb. 27 that she intends to appeal the recent Superior Court decision that threw out early voting in the general election, and also ended permanent absentee voting. Jennings said the recent decision disenfranchises 56,000 people who voted through early voting the last election, and 21,000 who voted using a permanent absentee status, and she will appeal to Delaware Supreme Court.  “We respectfully but fundamentally […]

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Student charged in shooting outside Sussex Central basketball playoff game

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Student charged in shooting outside Sussex Central basketball playoff game

A 15-year-old Sussex Central student faces charges in connection with firing a gun outside the school during a DIAA tournament basketball game Feb. 27. Troopers on duty for the first-round state tournament playoff game between Sussex Central and Cape Henlopen were notified at 8:53 p.m. of gunfire in the parking lot, police said. Police found multiple shell casings, but there were no reported injuries. Using video surveillance footage, police said, […]

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City of Rehoboth

Join the Rehoboth Beach Patrol ‘family’

Join the Rehoboth Beach Patrol 'family' lcoan Wed, 02/28/2024 - 09:30 Tryouts for Rehoboth Beach Patrol lifeguards will be held in three locations over the next several weeks. Tryouts are required for new applicants and include swimming, running, pushups, and sit-ups. Tryouts will be held on the following Saturdays: March 9 – 10:30 am at Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences, 21150 Airport Road, Georgetown March 16 – 10 am at Sussex County YMCA, 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach April […]

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‘Jungle Book’ children’s stage auditions set March 3-4

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‘Jungle Book’ children’s stage auditions set March 3-4

Second Street Players announced upcoming auditions for its second children’s stage production of 2024, “The Jungle Book,” adapted by Monica Flory. Director Lauren David and Assistant Director Julie Gleason will host open auditions at 6:30 p.m., Sunday and Monday, March 3 and 4, at Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford. The cast will comprise a blend of 22 performers with prospective cast members being ages 8 and older. All roles are […]

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