LEWES, Del. - The Overfalls Foundation celebrated Veterans Day by offering free tours of the Overfalls Lightship in Lewes.
The lightship was manned by the Coast Guard. Veterans of all branches were able to tour it from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday.
Members of the foundation were on on hand to discuss the lightship's history and functions. During World War II it was stationed off of Old Saybrook, Conn., near Martha’s Vineyard just south of Cape Cod, and at the entrance to Boston Harbor. It was one of six lightships that stayed on duty during the war.
The lightship was built in 1938 in Maine and it stayed on duty until 1973.
"The Overfalls Foundation took over the ship in 1999 and in the last 20 years we have turned a rust bucket into a very pristine restoration," says Al Klineburger with the Overfalls Foundation.
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"She was floored by the idea that she could lose her home and so quickly," says Sheri Ewing, Family Services Manager with Wicomico County Habitat For Humanity.More
"She was floored by the idea that she could lose her home and so quickly," says Sheri Ewing, Family Services Manager with Wicomico County Habitat For Humanity.More
An elderly Wicomico County resident almost lost her home in a tax sale, after she failed to pay a $268 tax bill.
Sheri Ewing, Family Services Manager with Wicomico County Habitat For Humanity, received the call from Miss. Edna, a 74-year-old homeowner, who was asking for help with her well. After investigating, Ewing realized that Miss Edna was about to lose her home and they took action.
An elderly Wicomico County resident almost lost her home in a tax sale, after she failed to pay a $268 tax bill.
Sheri Ewing, Family Services Manager with Wicomico County Habitat For Humanity, received the call from Miss. Edna, a 74-year-old homeowner, who was asking for help with her well. After investigating, Ewing realized that Miss Edna was about to lose her home and they took action.
On time and on budget: that's the status report from the Army Corps of Engineers on its dredging project of the Wicomico River.
The Army Corps started the dredging in December and already, crews have dredged 22,000 feet of the upper portion of the Wicomico River with only 6,000 more feet to go.
On time and on budget: that's the status report from the Army Corps of Engineers on its dredging project of the Wicomico River.
The Army Corps started the dredging in December and already, crews have dredged 22,000 feet of the upper portion of the Wicomico River with only 6,000 more feet to go.
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A judge is holding a final case review in advance of the second trial of a former University of Delaware baseball player accused of sexually assaulting six women.More
A judge is holding a final case review in advance of the second trial of a former University of Delaware baseball player accused of sexually assaulting six women.More
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Gov. John Carney announces a plan to create a trust fund for clean water projects in the first state.
Gov. John Carney announces a plan to create a trust fund for clean water projects in the first state.
Gov. John Carney, House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride joined advocates and members of the General Assembly on Tuesday to announce significant new investments in clean water across Delaware.More
Gov. John Carney, House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride joined advocates and members of the General Assembly on Tuesday to announce significant new investments in clean water across Delaware.More
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Rescued dogs at the Humane Society (Photo: WBOC)
Rescued dogs at the Humane Society (Photo: WBOC)
DOVER, Del.- Delaware's House has again approved and amended a bill expanding when most dog owners must keep their canines inside because of weather. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 139 would bar many dog owners from allowing their dog to stay outsideMore
DOVER, Del.- Delaware's House has again approved and amended a bill expanding when most dog owners must keep their canines inside because of weather. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 139 would bar many dog owners from allowing their dog to stay outsideMore
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Gun sales, minimum wage hike and death penalty. Three issues on legislators' minds as they gavel back into session Tuesday. (Photo: WBOC)
Gun sales, minimum wage hike and death penalty. Three issues on legislators' minds as they gavel back into session Tuesday. (Photo: WBOC)
A state representative sponsoring legislation to restore Delaware's ability to use capital punishment said he is hopeful the legislation will gain traction and has requested a committee meeting on the legislation. Rep. Steve Smyk (R-MiltonMore
A state representative sponsoring legislation to restore Delaware's ability to use capital punishment said he is hopeful the legislation will gain traction and has requested a committee meeting on the legislation. Rep. Steve Smyk (R-MiltonMore
