http://www.delaware1059.com/ Delaware 105.9 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:20:01 EDT en-us Copyright 2013 Delmarva Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. delaware1059.com Delaware's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 7.2% in April unchanged from March, but down from April 2012 when it was 7.5%. Sussex County's rate did drop in April down .8 to 7.3%. Kent County also saw a lower rate in April, also 7.3 down from 7.9% in March. According to the Department of Labor non-farm employment was 424,400 down from 300 in the previous month. Sat, 18 May 2013 06:17:39 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2957 A Principal in the Indian River School District has been chosen as Delaware's National Distinguished Principal for 2013. Laurel Schneider of Phillip C. Showell Elementary School in Selbyville was announced Thursday during a special assembly at the school. She is in her fifth year as Principal of Phillip C. Showell which has been rated as a "Superior school in Delaware each year during her tenure. Schneider will be eligible for the National Distinguished Principal Award presented by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:53:56 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2950 http://www.delaware1059.com/features/http://images.dbcmedia.com/1368813150.jpg The Delaware Department of Education is accepting applications for a six-week summer program for promising future leaders who have a passion for education and want to gain hands-on exposure to policy work. The program has been developed specifically for current students, recent graduates and junior teachers as they explore career paths in education and seek exposure to careers in state government. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:25:55 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2953 Delaware officials are accepting applications for projects promoting or enhancing the production of and access to Delaware specialty crops. The Specialty Crop Block Grant program, funded through the federal Farm Bill, covers products including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. A review team will rank applications for a final decision. All applicants must reside in Delaware or have a business or educational affiliation here. For applications, or more details click the link at Delaware1059.com. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:05 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2951 A New York man connected to the East Coast cigarette smuggling ring is being held at SCI after he was stopped by Troopers Wednesday on Rt. 1 near Milford. Adel Abuzahrieh of Staten Island, N.Y., is being held on $12.5 Million cash bail. Police say they found 201 cases of cigarettes in the box truck he was driving and seized between $15,000 and $20,000 in cash. Abuzahrieh is awaiting extradition to New York. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:31:57 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2956 Early Wednesday morning Ocean City Police responded to the 8800 Block of Rusty Anchor Road when a citizen reported three people tampering with parked cars. When Police arrived, they found two men trying door handles to see if the vehicles were unlocked. Officers confronted the two suspects at which time one of the suspects fled from police. 25 year old Harry Gardner Holmes, III of Clarksburg, MD allegedly assaulted an officer. Holmes was subdued and arrested by an officer equipped with a Taser. The second suspect 22 year old Christopher Ryan Holmes of Clarksburg, MD was taken into custody without incident. Officers located several witnesses and victims and determined the suspects had gained entry to at least two vehicles. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:55 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2955 During the next three weeks, weather permitting, DNREC's Division of Fish and Wildlife will be treating six downstate ponds for aquatic nuisance weeds that, left unchecked, can choke the waters, crowd out beneficial plant species, and prevent fishing and boating access. The ponds to be treated are: Abbotts Pond and Tub Mill Pond near Milford; Millsboro Pond; Horseys Pond and Tussock Pond near Laurel; and Concord Pond near Seaford. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:46:34 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2954 It'll be a busy weekend in Delaware. The Fourth annual "Peace, Love, & Horsecrabs" Festival Saturday from 10-4 near Slaughter Beach at the du Pont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve. Also Saturday, both Laurel and Wyoming have Strawberry Festivals, The Lewes Farmers Market opens from 8-12, it's the 30th annual Sidewalk Sale in Rehoboth and Dewey. Georgetown holds it's Spring into Spring Festival from 1-9. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:34:11 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2949 The woman who accuses Sussex County Councilman Vance Phillips in a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and molestation says she "refuses to be a victim anymore." Fri, 17 May 2013 12:38:32 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2948 State Police are investigating an accident on Bay Road in Milford that sent a pedestrian to the hospital. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:18:06 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2947 NY authorities probe money trail in smuggling ring Fri, 17 May 2013 07:17:03 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2944 Ocean City's 23rd annual Cruisin' is underway. The car show features over 3,400 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, boardwalk parades, manufacturers vendor midway and more. Hours: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m through Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m at the Inlet, and 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the OC Convention Center. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:21:07 -0400 http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=2934