Category — Wilmington, Delaware

SALISBURY , Md.- People without jobs will get some help from the Maryland State Senate.

DOVER, Del.- The Obama Administration has a new plan to ease the foreclosure crisis.

Gov. Jack Markell announced the effort to continue the historical preservation program Tuesday in front of Wilmington’s historic Queen Theater, which is undergoing a $25 million renovation.

ANNAPOLIS , Md. (AP)- People under 18 would no longer be allowed to use tanning beds in Maryland under legislation being considered by the state General Assembly.

SNOW HILL , Md. (AP)- Worcester County’s tourism director wants the county to keep the money it usually gives Ocean City to market the resort.

SALISBURY , Md.- Students attending public school in Wicomico County will have to abide by a new dress code next year.

WILMINGTON , Del.- Delaware’s Division of Public Health says a 47-year-old man has become the state’s seventh victim of H1N1 flu.

NEW YORK (AP)- Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they have in the accounts linked to their debit cards. It’s a step that may become a common move ahead of new regulations limiting overdraft fees.

Town Departments Reorganized in O.C. OCEAN CITY , Md.- City Manager Dennis Dare on Wednesday announced the reorganization of some Town of Ocean City departments.

DOVER , Del.- Authorities have arrested a man and woman accused of robbing a man whom the woman met at Dover Downs casino.

MIAMI (AP)- Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant $3 billion or more, according to an Associated Press review of cases, legal precedent and interviews with experts.

BALTIMORE (AP)- Want a piece of the evidence that brought down former Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon? Check out eBay.

SALISBURY , Md.- Salisbury police are looking for two suspects wanted for passing counterfeit $100 bills at several businesses located along the city’s northern shopping corridor and even up in Seaford, Del.

ANNAPOLIS , Md. (AP)- Changes to Maryland’s unemployment insurance system have been approved by the state Senate.

PRINCESS ANNE , Md.- Authorities say a woman suffered smoke inhalation as the result of a fire that occurred Monday at a Princess Anne apartment.

ANNAPOLIS , Md. (AP)- Guidelines used to set child support payments would be changed for the first time in 21 years under legislation approved by the Maryland Senate.

SALISBURY , Md.- A 17-year-old Salisbury male is facing attempted murder and related charges after being accused of shooting his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend in the face with a BB gun.

ANNAPOLIS , Md. (AP)- Students in six Maryland counties will not go to school for 180 days this year, thanks to last month’s record-breaking snowstorms.

The Indian River School District is offering a replay service for automated telephone messages sent through its AlertNow rapid notification system.

Two Indian River School District teams captured state championships at the Delaware Odyssey of the Mind competition at the University of Delaware on March 6.

I find it interesting that when oil prices go up, gas prices spike. However, when a barrel drops in price, gas prices stay the same. I know there are more factors than just barrel prices, but come on, guys, you’re not fooling anyone.

LEWES — Jamie Koslow was always comfortable with a camera in his hand, but he knew from an early age that it would take hard work to turn his hobby into a career.

LEWES — A Rehoboth woman was recently arrested and charged with her fourth felony driving under the influence offense following a traffic stop near Route 9, police said.

FENWICK ISLAND — Pat Griffiths is gearing up for her store’s biggest holiday.

Don’t burn bridges. If you lost your job, it’s understandable to not feel positive about your former boss. You’re angry and you tell friends and others that you were mistreated, that you were in a rotten environment and staying there so long was a mistake.

LEWES — Cape Henlopen High School has newly crowned state champions walking through its halls, and they’re all filled with pep and school spirit.

Attention tennis players: if you want to improve your game, take time to catalog and make an inventory of your shots.

NEWARK — Meg Bartley anxiously asked Johnesha Warren a simple question.

The boys and girls basketball state tournaments are off and running, and by this weekend new champions will be crowned.

GEORGETOWN — Behind 19 points from junior Johnesha Warren, the ninth-seeded Cape Henlopen High School basketball team produced a mild upset 43-36 over No. 8 Sussex Central in the second round of the Delaware High School Girls Basketball Tournament.