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        • Delays expected due to Georgetown traffic signal upgrade 4:50 pm
          The Delaware Department of Transportation’s Traffic Signal section will be upgrading the existing signal at the intersection of Route 9 and Race Street in Georgetown to an overhead mast arm design and will upgrade the pedestrian signal to countdown displays.
        • Two pedestrians struck, killed in Fenwick Island 4:39 pm
          Two Maryland men were killed on June 14 after they were struck by a vehicle while walking on Lighthouse Road in Fenwick Island.
        • Georgetown woman arrested after leaving children alone 4:20 pm
          A 28-year-old Georgetown woman was arrested June 12 after she allegedly left her two children alone in an apartment on N. Railroad Avenue.
          Sofia Chilel-Niz
        • Millsboro woman arrested for stealing laptop from Rent-A-Center 4:07 pm
          A 45-year-old Millsboro woman was arrested June 11 for allegedly failing to return a laptop to the Georgetown Rent-A-Center after she had stopped making payments on the device.
          Arlene Belfield
        • Georgetown man arrested for scamming elderly victim 3:58 pm
          A 62-year-old Georgetown man was arrested on June 10 for allegedly stealing and forging a check from an 87-year-old male victim.
          Dennis R. Johnson
        • Delmar woman killed in Pepperbox Road crash 9:56 am
          A 27-year-old Delmar woman was killed and two were injured in a June 15 crash on Pepperbox Road, east of Brittingham Road in Delmar.
        • Two injured in Laurel skydiving accident 9:37 am
          Two men were injured June 16 while skydiving at the Laurel Airport.
        • GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF: Georgetown Town Council, June 12 regular meeting Jun. 13, 2013
          The Georgetown Town Council held its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on June 12 in Town Hall.
        • State police release homeless sex offender notification in Laurel Jun. 13, 2013
          The Delaware State Police have issued a homeless sex offender notification for 30-year-old Paul E. Herman of Laurel.
          Paul E. Herman
        • State police release homeless sex offender notification in Seaford Jun. 13, 2013
          The Delaware State Police have issued a homeless sex offender notification for 20-year-old Antrell D. Smack of Seaford.
          Antrell D. Smack
        • Greenwood man indicted for extortion and theft against Hispanic community members Jun. 12, 2013
          Attorney General Beau Biden announced on June 12 that his office has secured a criminal indictment charging 47-year-old Jose G. Oyola of Greenwood with extortion and theft against members of the Sussex County Hispanic community.
          Jose G. Oyola
        • Milford woman arrested for disorderly conduct at Georgetown Dollar General Jun. 12, 2013
          A 34-year-old Milford woman was arrested on June 10 for alleged disorderly conduct at the Dollar General Store in Georgetown.
          Turkessia E. Jones
        • Sussex County updates building codes to 2012 international standard Jun. 12, 2013
          New homes and commercial buildings are often constructed with the latest materials and state-of-the-art features.
        • One sought, three arrested after crash near Seaford Jun. 10, 2013
          Three suspects were arrested on June 7 following a police pursuit that ended in a crash and injured an 8-year-old girl.
          Brooks J. Cornish
        • Smyrna man killed while walking dogs in Dewey Beach Jun. 10, 2013
          A 55-year-old Smyrna man was killed on June 8 after he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dogs on Coastal Highway just south of Old Bay Road.
        • Frankford man fined for illegal hunting practices Jun. 9, 2013
          A 28-year-old Frankford man was arrested and fined on June 1 by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement.
        • Two arrested in Georgetown on outstanding warrants Jun. 9, 2013
          A 45-year-old Georgetown woman was arrested on June 4 for an outstanding warrant out of the Kent County Court of Common Pleas for failing to appear for an arraignment on traffic charges.
          Sherida Davis
        • Milford man arrested in Georgetown assault Jun. 9, 2013
          A 19-year-old Milford man was arrested on June 3 for allegedly assaulting two victims on Cedar Street in Georgetown.
          Dylan Lane
        • Georgetown woman violates bond by trespassing Jun. 9, 2013
          A 44-year-old Georgetown woman was arrested on June 1 for allegedly trespassing in an abandoned residence on Cedar Street.
          Kimberly Micciche
        • Maryland man faces drug charges after Georgetown traffic stop Jun. 9, 2013
          An 18-year-old Odenton, Md. man was arrested on June 1 following a traffic stop that revealed him to be in possession of suspected marijuana.
        • Georgetown man blocks traffic, charged with DUI Jun. 9, 2013
          A 40-year-old Georgetown man was arrested on May 31 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
          Edwin Garcia
        • Georgetown man observed ingesting cocaine, charged with DUI Jun. 9, 2013
          A 25-year-old Georgetown man was arrested on May 24 after he was allegedly seen ingesting cocaine in the parking lot of Bahar Apartments.
          Cesar Perez
        • State police release Seaford homeless sex offender notification Jun. 9, 2013
          The Delaware State Police has released a homeless sex offender notification for 45-year-old Wade E. Hampton of Seaford.
          Wade E. Hampton
        • NYC police nab suspected Delaware check forger Jun. 7, 2013
          Milford Police have arrested a New York man, identified as Dane A. Williams, in connection with a recent spate of bad checks at Wal-Mart stores in the area.
          Dane A. Williams
        • Free housing workshops with mortgage lenders June 10-11 Jun. 7, 2013
          Attorney General Beau Biden recently announced that there will be free state housing workshops with mortgage lenders on June 10 and 11.
        • Local students make president's list at Delaware Tech Jun. 7, 2013
          Several local students were named to the president's list for the spring semester at the Delaware Technical Community College's Owens Campus.
        • Layton’s Riviera owner ordered to make improvements Jun. 7, 2013
          In response to tenants’ complaints, the Delaware Attorney General’s office has issued an order requiring the owner of a Seaford manufactured home community to make several improvements.
        • DNREC's Division of Water awards King with scholarship Jun. 6, 2013
          DNREC's Division of Water recently awarded its Environmental Studies Scholarship to graduating senior Benjamin Whitener King, a Seaford resident.
          Scholarship recipient Benjamin Whitener King and DNREC Division of Water Environmental Program Manager Jim Cassidy.
        • Recreational crabbers reminded of catch regulations, including turtle excluder Jun. 6, 2013
          The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding recreational crabbers to make sure that a turtle by-catch device is installed in their crab pots before using them.
        • Tips on how to handle' abandoned' fawns, wild animals Jun. 6, 2013
          The DNREC's Division of Fish and Wildlife is giving tips on what residents should or should not do if they find an abandoned fawn or any other young wild animal.
        • Camp Barnes, no longer accepting applications for the season Jun. 6, 2013
          The Delaware State Police Camp Barnes is no longer taking applications for the 2013 season.
        • Beebe Med to hold Prostate Charity Golf Tournament Jun. 6, 2013
          The 10th anniversary of the annual Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club-Beebe Medical Foundation Progress for Prostate Charity Golf Tournament will be held on July 18.
        • Special Olympics Delaware Games affected by weather Jun. 6, 2013
          Special Olympics Delaware's Summer Games is taking place June 7-8 at the University of Delaware in Newark, has been affected by the rainy forecast.
        • Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary to host adoption event Jun. 6, 2013
          Safe Haven No Kill Animal Sanctuary is celebrating its first annual Puppy Love and Moms (and Dads) event on June 15.
        • Delaware Fish and Wildlife to host Youth Fishing Tournament Jun. 6, 2013
          The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold its 27th annual Youth Fishing Tournament June 8 as part of its activities for National Fishing Week which ends June 9.
        • Delaware Tech alumni annual meeting set for June 17 Jun. 6, 2013
          The Delaware Tech Owens Campus Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. June 17 in the executive dining room in the student services center campus, 18800 Seashore Highway, Georgetown.
        • Local artist helps business people at SEDAC networking event Jun. 6, 2013
          The Sussex County Economic Development Action Committee (SEDAC) networking event will be held 4 to 6 p.m. June 13 at Lavender Fields, 18864 Cool Spring Road, Milton
        • Rehoboth Beach man arrested for molesting young boy Jun. 6, 2013
          A 49-year-old Rehoboth Beach man was arrested on June 4 after he allegedly sexually molested a 9-year-old boy in his Center Avenue home last month.
          James O’Connor
        • Three vie for District 1 seat in Millsboro election Jun. 5, 2013
          Millsboro will hold its annual municipal election on June 8 to fill the District 1 seat on the Town Council.
          Incumbent Tim Hodges
        • Slots still available for Adventure Race June 15 Jun. 5, 2013
          The Delaware State Parks Adventure Race Series, Clash with the Creek at Brandywine Creek State Park, has a few slots still available.
        • Millsboro considers renewal of Mediacom franchise agreement Jun. 5, 2013
          Millsboro’s existing 15-year franchise agreement with cable provider Mediacom is at its end, and a renewed agreement is under consideration.
        • Division of Fish and Wildlife to begin annual banding of barn owls Jun. 5, 2013
          The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife biologists will begin banding barn owls this week during its annual checking and cleaning of barn owl nesting boxes.
        • Milford man arrested in Georgetown for 11th DUI Jun. 4, 2013
          A 48-year-old Milford man was arrested on May 31 for driving under the influence of alcohol.
        • Georgetown man pulls woman’s hair, strikes man in chest Jun. 4, 2013
          A 26-year-old Georgetown man was arrested on May 26 after he allegedly assaulted two people at an East Pine Street residence.
          Jose Moreno
        • Safe Haven holds $9 adoption fee special Jun. 3, 2013
          Because June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary is offering a special $9 fee for anyone adopting a cat from its shelter this month.
        • Police Torch Run to begin in Rehoboth Beach Jun. 3, 2013
          The 27th annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware involving over 500 law enforcement officers and spanning 160 miles will be held June 5-7.
        • Tickets on sale for annual Sussex County Prayer Breakfast Jun. 3, 2013
          Tickets are now available for the 36th annual Sussex County Prayer Breakfast, to be held at 6:45 a.m. on June 18 at Crossroad Community Church, located at Del. Route 404 and State Forest Road, west of Georgetown.
        • CHEER acquires new 24-passenger bus Jun. 3, 2013
          CHEER Inc., a Sussex County senior services organization, now has a vehicle to aid in its efforts.
          (From left) Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, Rep. Steve Smyk, and Rep. Ruth Briggs King with the new 24-passenger bus acquired by CHEER through a state administered program.
        • Sussex Academy forms Leo Club Jun. 3, 2013
          Forty students from the Sussex Academy in Georgetown were inducted into the newly formed Sussex Academy Leo Club on May 23.
          (From left) Leo Club officers Colden Fees, Erin Brown, Kyra Cutsail, and Cohen Davis.
        • Schell chosen as director of Milton Historical Society Jun. 3, 2013
          The Board of Trustees of the Milton Historical Society has appointed Allison Schell as its new director.
          Allison Schell
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