Post-crisis student/parent reunification focus of Sussex Tech drill

GEORGETOWN – Friday, March 24 was an in-service day for Sussex Technical School District, so there were no classes. There was some activity at the school and far more at Crossroad Community …

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The Bug & Bud Festival is fluttering back to town next month. The event, which combines Arbor Day with Milford’s particular love of ladybugs, will have food vendors and a slew of activities for all ages, including the popular spring costume parade.

HARRINGTON - President and general manager Charles Penns hopes this isn’t the Delaware Thunder’s last season at the Centre Ice Arena.
Making history often leads to shaping the future. That sentiment is inspiring for Delaware State Police Master Cpl. Carol Parton.
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MILLSBORO – The American Legion Post 28 family is teaming up to support a Unit 28 Auxiliary member and Post 28 employee. Sunday, April 16 is the date for the benefit for Teresa Ziegler …
DOVER – Octavio Lopez-Hernandez, a 27-year-old from Dover, is facing felony driving under the influence charges after a traffic stop early Saturday morning in Dover, according to Senior Cpl. …
DOVER – Yoel Baez-Marte, 36, and Jonathan Rojas-Pena, 27, both from Wilmington, were arrested and are facing drug-dealing charges following a traffic stop early Friday morning in Dover, said …

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Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce holds La Baguette Bakery & Catering ribbon cutting

DOVER – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for La Baguette Bakery & Catering on March 24 at 323 S. Governor’s Ave. Chamber members and …

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Dagsboro leaders offered several suggestions Monday during a presentation on a potential 250-residence neighborhood, representing about one-quarter of the town's size.
March 20, marked the official first day of spring for Delawareans. It’s an exciting time to renew, regrow, and reemerge in all aspects of our lives as the daffodils bring sparks of joy and the …
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MILFORD — In 2010, Cindy Collins first started tinkering with herbs in her kitchen. She made teas and salves, simply looking to satisfy her own needs as a mother, as well as those of a …

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Local college notes: Hillman going into Del. Hall of Fame; DSU slugger has a big day

Local college notesHillman togo intostate ‘Hall’ By Andy WalterDelaware State NewsChristina Hillman’s ability to throw the …
Cape’s Timothy Hitchcock gets caught trying to steal third with his hand inches from the bag as sophomore Caden Heritage of CR puts on the tag. Gary Emeigh/Special To The Delaware State News

Local roundup: Cape Henlopen outduels Caesar Rodney; Milford tops Smyrna in softball

Brady Kosc’s two-run single in the top of the sixth inning lifted Cape Henlopen High to a 3-0 win over Caesar Rodney in the baseball …
Caesar Rodney’s Peyton Shields pitches to a Wm. Penn batter in the fourth inning during the DIAA Softball playoff game at CR on Thursday.

Riders' goal is to go farther in the softball state tournament this time

CAMDEN — The difference between a great pitch and a bad one might only be an inch or two. Peyton Shields knows that. But …
Dover’s Kyleigh Dill runs past Caesar Rodney defenders in the first half of action at CR on Wednesday.

Local roundup: Caesar Rodney girls improve to 2-0, Dover falls to Caravel in OT

Eleven players scored goals as Caesar Rodney High rolled to a 19-1 win over Mount Pleasant in girls’ lacrosse on Wednesday …
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Polk no longer executive director for DIAA

DOVER — Donna Polk is no longer the executive director of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association.No reason was given for …

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Milford First Presbyterian to hold installation service for new minister Sunday

The Milford Museum has a new exhibit on a prominent old-time figure: Gen. Alfred T.A. Torbert. Born in Georgetown on July 1, 1833, Gen. Torbert fought for the Union during the Civil War and later served in several diplomatic posts.
SMYRNA — It will be quite a homecoming for Matt Rothenberg Friday night at the Smyrna Opera House. His father, Irv, taught music for elementary schools in the Smyrna School District for 30 …

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Kent County
FREDERICA - Charles Drummond III, 55, of New Castle, was arrested on felony gun charges following a traffic stop Friday morning.
DOVER - Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has announced the appointment of Matthew Ritter as director of the DNREC Division of Community Affairs.
WILMINGTON – Delaware’s grassroots leader on mental health issues is marking its 40th anniversary this year with a powerful schedule of events and a special campaign to reduce stigma and …

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New Castle County
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the U.S. This is one of the few cancers with effective tests for screening. Many people shy away from colorectal cancer …
DOVER — Delaware State University hosted the 2023 FIRST Lego League Delaware State Championship on March 18, a robotic competition between 10 teams mostly from Delaware, but also from Maryland …
WILMINGTON — Wilmington Veterans Affairs police and social workers created a first-of-its-kind partnership with Delaware law enforcement to study the effects of Veteran-specific police …

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Sussex County
GEORGETOWN – A manufacturer that began operations in Sussex County’s Delaware Coastal Business Park last November plans to expand. With that, County Council March 21 approved a second …
DAGSBORO – Dagsboro Town Administrator Cindi Brought is locked into the town’s highest administrative position for another year. Mayor and Council at its March 20 meeting unanimously …
MILTON - A 30-year-old Clayton woman died from injuries suffered in a three-vehicle accident early Thursday, Delaware State Police said.

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