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Lawmakers mull reforms to prop up Delaware medical marijuana industry
DOVER, Del. — Senior citizens in Delaware will be able to get medical marijuana without a prescription or referral from a doctor under a bill heading to Democratic Gov. John Carney. Legislation approved by the state Senate on Thursday also eliminates a requirement that a person must have a...
Find out where Powerball tickets worth $50,000 were sold in Delaware. Are you a winner?
The First State has a Powerball winner. The lucky ticket holder didn't win the $865 million prize from Wednesday night – no one did – but they did match four numbers and the Powerball for $50,000. The winning numbers from Wednesday's drawing were 37-46-57-60-66 and the Powerball was 08. The Power Play was 2X.
Endeavoring to become a pilot at Delaware State
Delaware State University (DSU) has finalized an agreement with Endeavor Air to provide students in its Department of Aviation with a career path to the pilots seat. The program, Students to Endeavor Pilots (STEP), allows students to join while they are still finishing their undergraduate requirements. "This partnership is yet...
Newark woman aims to give every homeless child in Delaware a new pair of shoes
In 1998, Joanne Glauser read a magazine article about a nonprofit that provides shoes to homeless kids. Looking for something to do that would provide more gratification that her corporate banking job, she contacted the organizer and agreed to start a Delaware chapter. Thus began Glauser's 26-year association with Shoes that Fit. Glauser estimates she has provided nearly 40,000 Delaware children with shoes over the years, all while balancing her nonprofit work with her full-time day job and raising her kids. ...
Tishler: Is Delaware on right track with medical cannabis?
Recently, the Delaware House of Representatives, following ideas from Washington, D.C., passed a law to do two things: (1.) remove the list of qualifying conditions from its medical cannabis laws and (2.) allow people over age 65 to "self-certify" that they need marijuana for medical purposes.
Sussex Central High School Graduation Rescheduled for Safety
GEORGETOWN, DE -- Sussex Central High School's Class of 2024 will walk the stage later than expected now that the district has rescheduled graduation for safety reasons. The graduation ceremony, initially scheduled to take place Wednesday, May 29th at 7 p.m., will now take place on Saturday, June 1st at 10 a.m.
Multiple Suspects Assault and Rob Man in Dover Motel Parking Lot
DOVER, DE - The Dover Police Department is searching for four suspects who allegedly punched and robbed a man in the parking lot of Capital Inn. Police say they were called to Capital Inn on North DuPont Highway just after 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning on reports of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with the 53-year-old victim who told them he was in the motel’s parking lot when he was approached by four men.
Biden visits left Delaware police with $400K bill
President Joe Biden’s frequent trips back to his home state have become routine to most Delawareans more than three years into his term, but the scores of trips have also become a drain on state coffers and the downtime of troopers. Last year, Biden returned to Delaware 30 times, or nearly three times the number of visits as those to ... Read More
Dollar Dogs returns!
Georgetown, Del.- The Brandywine Valley SPCA is bringing back a vert special promotion in honor of opening week for the baseball season. Dollar Dogs will be returning to their shelter and the initial promotion will run from from Tueday the 26th until Satuday the 30th. During the event the BVSPCA...
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