Government
The cold formality of the letter is seared in Debra Long’s memory.
It began “Dear Claimant” and said her 24-year-old son, Randy, who was fatally shot in April 2006, was not an …
Overhaul and tweaking of curriculum, school safety and security and addressing the shortage of teachers were among the issues on the minds of voters as they went to the polls Tuesday in board of …
GEORGETOWN — In late January, Jeff Oldham stepped into a role as an armed constable at Georgetown Middle School.
The position gives his Fitbit a good workout.
“It tracks my …
DOVER — The statewide push to hire school constables has been aided by recent work in the General Assembly.
Following a string of mass shootings last May — including one at an …
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Environment
DOVER — During spring and summer, rabies, which is occasionally found in community cats and wildlife, is more likely to be transmitted to humans and pets due to …
WILMINGTON — Aaron Sharp has been named as the executive director of Delaware Interfaith Power & Light, a non-profit partnership to mobilize faith communities toward positive climate …
Cops and Courts
SMYRNA - The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware State Police, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, DelDOT, and numerous …
Severe weather warnings that rang out across southern Delaware Saturday afternoon and evening were joined by periods of high winds, rain, hail, and reports of weather damage and suspected …
Kent County
DOVER — Keyan Williams, 25, of Dover was arrested on DUI and gun charges following an investigation Saturday, authorities said.
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LITTLE CREEK — Fallen veterans were saluted at a Memorial Day ceremony at Little Creek Volunteer Fire Co. Monday.
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DOVER — Many shopping centers, including the Dover Mall, have experienced difficulty retaining businesses, thanks to a combination of online shopping and the pandemic.
However, Lisa Brown …
Sussex County
Memorial Day is a time to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. It also marks the unofficial beginning of summer and leads into graduation season for high school …
NEW CASTLE — Colonial School District presented a check for $12,543.74 to President of the Friends of Delaware Veterans Dave Skocik on May 15 at William Penn High School.
The donation was …
AARP Delaware is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Delawareans aged 50 and older who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich …
New Castle County
Khiry Henderson has been named Christina School District's 2023-2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year.
Mr. Henderson was recently named Christina School District’s …
The Delaware Department of Education will name the Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year at a celebration June 8.
DOVER — Del-One Federal Credit Union’s annual meeting was held April 25 both virtually and in-person at the Modern Maturity Center.
Members were able to view the virtual event, and …
Wicomico County
The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has recovered somewhat from last year’s low ebb, new data show, but not enough to dispel worries about the future of the region’s most …
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The Salisbury Police Department will soon add automated license plate readers to patrol vehicles to assist in investigations and help deter crime.
Using a $99,633 grant through the Maryland …
The Maryland Folk Festival, which is expected to bring 100,000 people to Downtown Salisbury this September, is seeking more than 750 volunteers, and registration is open now.
The Maryland …
Dorchester County
EASTON – ShoreRivers announced last week that not only will its Swimmable ShoreRivers bacteria testing program begin Thursday, but that weekly results from this annual program will be available …
BALTIMORE – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has completed a $1.9 million project to replace a small structure and pipes that carry Otter Pond Branch under …
CAMBRIDGE – Registered voters of Cambridge Wards 1 and 5 who wish to vote by mail were urged in a statement from the city to request absentee ballots as soon as possible for the special …
Somerset County
WESTOVER — For the third year in a row Somerset County Public Schools offers a blended virtual program (BVP) for students entering grades 9-12 this fall.
Applications are now being …
CRISFIELD — The City Council voted this month to leave unchanged the property tax and water and sewer rates as they continue to review Mayor Darlene Taylor’s first budget.
Her …
PRINCESS ANNE — Washington Academy and High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) was named a National Chapter of Merit — a recognition given by the Chief Executive …
News
DOVER — The Dover Century Club donated to the Fisher House for Families of the Fallen at Dover Air Force Base.
The Fisher House provides care, service, and support for families of fallen …
The Kent County chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at 2 p.m. May 29 at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park.
CLAYTON — The Clayton Fire Company named Alison Pedigo as the April Member of the Month.
In April Ms. Pedigo responded to 19 alarms, attended to assist with five fund raising activities, …
The Fund for Women at the Delaware Community Foundation has awarded $249,575 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations, serving women and girls in all three Delaware counties.
This is the largest …
WILMINGTON — Multiplying Good celebrated community volunteerism at the annual Delaware Salute to Service, the organization’s premiere awards ceremony recognizing unsung heroes across the …
FREDERICA — Kent County Chapter 850, Vietnam Veterans of America, will host its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at Frederica Senior Center.
Chapter 850 is active in …
The Delaware Council of Faith-Based Partnerships held an interfaith prayer breakfast May 8 at the Modern Maturity Center, Dover.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Delaware State News and the Dorchester Banner collected six best-of-show design awards and 16 overall first-place awards in the 2022 Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association contest.
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Department of Labor is hosting a series of community job fairs throughout May across the state.
Department of Labor employees from …
DOVER — The Kent County Republicans will meet May 11 at Grotto Pizza.
The social will be at 6 p.m. and meeting at 6:45 p.m.
The keynote speaker for the meeting is Joan Bestpitch, …