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Virginia man pleads to federal charges in sextortion scheme involving Delaware and Chester county women

A Virginia man pleaded guilty in federal court to all four counts against him for cyberstalking two Pennsylvania women as part of a wider sextortion scheme. Terrell Ashby, 25, pleaded guilty before U. read more

Unmarked burial found at Long Neck Community Bank construction site, state confirms

An unmarked grave has been found at an active construction site in the Long Neck area of Millsboro. Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs spokesperson Dana Behling confirmed her agency received a ... read more

Former fire chief in Delaware County and his wife charged with stealing from volunteer fire department

Police said Douglas and Kerri Firestone allegedly used fire department funds for personal expenses as well as credit card and tuition payments for their son. read more

From Spotlight Delaware – In governor’s race money pours in from personal accounts of 3 candidates

AdvertisementBy Karl Baker This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware, a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Learn more at spotlightdelaware.org  The ... read more

Delaware health officials celebrate bright spots in recent drug overdose data

Statistics released earlier this month reveal a slight decrease in overdose deaths for the first time in 10 years. read more

Is the Bacon Breaking the Bank?

Eating is a necessity, but is today’s society, is feasible? While food cost is going up, appetites are not going down- and not everyone can afford it. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ... read more

40 Delaware county dogs seized in April declared abandoned after owner misses court date

Forty dogs that were seized from a Delaware county home April 7 after abuse allegations were leveled against the owner were declared abandoned Wednesday after their owner did not show up for court ... read more

Delaware County Sheriff’s candidate remains on ballot

The Delaware County Election Board voted unanimously to retain Ray Thomas on the ballot for Delaware County Sheriff. Incumbent Sheriff James Beck and Thomas will square off in the ... read more

Delaware County dogs lived chained outside. Ohio doesn't have a tether law, some cities do

Delaware County officials removed 40 dogs Sunday that were living outside, chained up in a wet and muddy yard north of Sunbury. Although people expressed concerns for several years beginning in ... read more

County councilman met with state investigator on allegations against auditor, commissioner

MUNCIE, Ind. — The call for a forensic audit of two offices in Delaware County government is drawing interest from the Indiana State Board of Accounts. County council member Ryan Webb ... read more

Health and vitality pilot project to start in Manchester, Van Buren County

Manchester and Van Buren County have been selected by the new Iowa Rural Vitality Coalition as the two areas for a pilot program to improve the health and vitality of residents. Manchester Rural ... read more

University of Delaware announces second annual 302 Tour

The University shares a deep connection to the state's past, present and future, and the 302 Tour will help us celebrate and strengthen that bond," University President Dennis Assanis said. "During ... read more