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Delaware educator survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction over unaddressed student behavioral challenges
DOVER — Widespread student behavior challenges are leading to a loss of instruction time and exacerbating Delaware’s ongoing teacher …
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State auditor’s report shows Delaware colleges violated dual-employment law
DOVER — State Auditor Lydia York issued the state’s first Dual Employment Performance Audit Report since 2017 on Tuesday, which includes …
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Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Convention returns to Rehoboth, Dewey beaches
DOVER — For the first time since 1997, the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association is holding its annual convention in both the …
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Local News
Member Exclusive
LEWES - The Fort Miles Historical Association will resume its historical lecture series at the Fort Miles Museum in Cape Henlopen State Park with a Saturday, Oct. 5 presentation entitled “A …
DVFA 2024
DEWEY BEACH — Noting it had been the late 1990s when the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association last held its annual conference in the beach areas, Governor John Carney closed out a …
Health
DOVER — Delaware workers will have several choices for paid family medical leave insurance plans as part of the Healthy Delaware Families Act.
Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro …
POLICE
A 33-year-old Harrington man was arrested for felony gun and drug charges following a search warrant at a Harrington residence Wednesday, Delaware State Police said.
Things to Do
Oh, my gourd. The first day of fall is Sunday.
And that means festival season is upon us.
COMMUNITY
Linda Shockley typically works out four days a week and says she enjoys each of them.
It’s because she’s a member of the Middletown Family YMCA, she added, “a very friendly, social place where you feel welcomed by the front desk, the members, the staff.”
Things to Do
GEORGETOWN – Wings & Wheels, the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s regionally popular event that showcases entertainment, history and education on land and in the air returns …
Member Exclusive
DOVER — Nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations are able to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from …
Member Exclusive
LEWES — Tickets are available for the second Beebe Goes Pink event on Oct. 3 from 6-9 p.m. at Dogfish Head Brewings and Eats on Rehoboth Ave., and includes an open bar and small bites with the …
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REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth – Dewey Chamber of Commerce welcomed Good Vibes Tiki Cruises with a ribbon cutting in late August, it announced.
Good Vibes offers public and private …
Member Exclusive
GEORGETOWN – Connecting with the community is the mission of the Indian River School District’s first-ever We Are IRSD Community Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 5 on the grounds of the …
Sussex County
GEORGETOWN - Sussex County has a new jewel in its fiscal crown.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, based in Chicago, in August awarded Sussex County the …
BUSINESS
REHOBOTH BEACH—Barnes & Noble has opened its fourth store in Delaware at the Seaside Tanger Outlets after a ribbon-cutting event that took place Wednesday morning.
The store, …
GOVERNMENT
Dagsboro leaders postponed action Monday on a proposed ordinance that would reduce the allowable hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the commercial district.
MARIJUANA
DOVER—The theme of the 2024 Central Delaware Economic Summit, which took place Tuesday at the Delaware Tech Terry Campus, was Delaware’s Recreational Marijuana Industry and Local …
GOVERNMENT
DOVER — State Auditor Lydia York issued the state’s first Dual Employment Performance Audit Report since 2017 on Tuesday, which includes evaluations of employers for compliance with state …
Health
DOVER — The Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace is touting “stability” in its plans for 2025 enrollment.
After welcoming new carriers the last two years, the marketplace …
Health
DOVER — Bayhealth’s Madison Kelley, a registered nurse at Kent Campus Birthing Center, has earned a DAISY Award for her sensitive and tender care of a pregnant patient.
The DAISY …
POLICE
A 14-year-old Felton male died in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Felton, Delaware State Police said in a news release.
Things to Do
MILFORD – It’s time to celebrate freedom in Downtown.
The 24th annual Riverwalk Freedom Festival will be on Sept. 21 with activities beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding with the …
Remembrance
Sussex Countians, as well as residents statewide, are mourning the passing of Diaz Bonville, an ambassador of goodwill, an activist and a pioneer for civil liberties.
Member Exclusive
GEORGETOWN - Partners for Wellbeing, United Way of Delaware, and the Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities are bringing the globally-renowned Blue Zones to …
Bay to the Beach
Cooking a delicious meal is like a piece of art. Watch this cheese bubble and brown and caramelize, the chef says, pointing to a blazing hot oven at Touch of Italy restaurant in Rehoboth Beach.
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book sale
LEWES — On Sept. 20 from 3-5 p.m. and Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., is cracking open its archives and offering more than 2,000 book for sales, …
Member Exclusive
LEWES — Local nonprofit Paul Kares announced it had awarded twins Darius and Adonest Weldon $2,500 to continue private music lessons it announced on Sept. 16.
The siblings have already …
medical waste 2024
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control issued a Recreational Water Advisory from Cape Henlopen State Park and all oceanside points south to the state …
delaware volunteer firefighter convention 2024
DOVER — For the first time since 1997, the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association is holding its annual convention in both the Rehoboth and Dewey beach resort areas bringing trucks, …
Veterans’ Stand Down
DOVER — For those whose military careers are coming to an end, there may be some difficulties.
For instance, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that there are …
POLICE
An 85-year-old New Castle man died in a crash involving a tractor and a school bus on Monday in New Castle, Delaware State Police said.
Beach Closure
REHOBOTH BEACH — Rough surf, riptide danger and the ongoing effects of medical waste washing up on beaches from an unidentified source have forced officials to close access to the ocean in …
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Opinion
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Schulz: Health care, Harris versus Trump
Health care is a defining issue in the 2024 election — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump …
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Case: Dems can’t count on abortion issue for votes
Ten states will vote on ballot initiatives on abortion this November: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New …
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Wu: Jet stream, climate change affected hot summer
Summer 2024 was officially the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest on record. In the United States, fierce heat waves seemed to hit somewhere almost …
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Business
MILLSBORO — Harry Caswell LLC, a plumbing, mechanical and utility contractor serving Delaware and Maryland since 1989, has been acquired by George & Lynch Inc., the company announced.
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In case you donut know, there are four bakeries in downtown Milford, each with their own particular specialties.
On Sept. 28, they will be partnering for the second annual Downtown Milford Bakery Tour, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MILFORD – The Milford Riverwalk has a story to tell.
The Culture Club PR in Milford celebrated the opening of the Riverwalk Storywalk on Sept. 6. It is a set of signs down the Riverwalk of …
BUSINESS
DOVER — Donnell Fears has a personality that fills up the room. He’s intense, but it’s also immediately clear that he pours himself — and his faith — into everything he …
Business Insights
shoulder season
REHOBOTH BEACH — The end of the summer season is upon us as Rehoboth Beach once again made its streets available for free parking and its Boardwalk available for 24-hour access to bicycles, …
Member Exclusive
DOVER — The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays’ 18th Annual Decked Out fundraiser on Sept. 12 raised over $10,000 to support projects that preserve, protect, and restore …
Sports
Thursday's scores: Caesar Rodney boys edge Sussex Academy
CAMDEN — Landon Roberson’s goal in the 50th minute lifted Caesar Rodney High to a 1-0 win over Sussex Academy in a Henlopen …
Pigskin Picks: Class 1A teams open district schedules
DOWNSTATE — It’s not that all the high school football played by Delaware schools over the last few weeks haven’t mattered.
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Football notes: Polytech's Valcin likes playing bigger role
WOODSIDE — Kenny Valcin admits it.
The Polytech High senior gets a little more pumped up when he knows he might get his hands …
Callahan earns seven wins at Harrington
HARRINGTON – Dr iver Corey Callahan had seven wins on the Wednesday card at Harrington Raceway, including Speed Away ($8.80) in the …
Getting back on track won't be easy for Delaware State football team
DOVER — A confident team is a good thing.
A comfortable one often ends up in trouble.
Delaware State football coach Lee …
More Sports
DOVER — A two-day photography contest at the James Farm Ecological Preserve, 30048 Cedar Neck Rd., has been scheduled for Sept. 20-21 by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.
This is …
LEWES — The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park announced its annual Bird Seed Sale is now open for orders through Sept. 30.
This year, the group is offering a wide selection of …
Kent County
WILMINGTON — Marking the advances women in Delaware have made over the past seven years since its establishment, the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA) has released a …
CLAYTON — Clayton Fire Company will host its fall craft and vendor fair Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DOVER—Dover City Councilman for the 2 nd District Brian Lewis hosted a community meeting for constituents Saturday afternoon at the Pitts Recreation Center.
According to Councilman …
New Castle County
REHOBOTH BEACH — The medical waste washing ashore on Delmarva beaches forcing closures, reports of which began surfacing this past weekend, has been confirmed to reach Rehoboth Beach as city …
DOVER — Widespread student behavior challenges are leading to a loss of instruction time and exacerbating Delaware’s ongoing teacher shortage, according to the results of a new educator …
Gov. John Carney and Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long have proclaimed Sept. 23-27 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week, and the Delaware Coalition for Injury Prevention is asking Delawareans to be mindful.
Sussex County
BRIDGEVILLE – Safety and self-defense doubled in the crosshairs Saturday during the National Shooting Sports Foundation Family Day at the Range, an event presented by BKK Firearms and Defense …
SEAFORD — TidalHealth announces Samir Ahmed, MD, has joined TidalHealth Endocrinology in Seaford.
Dr. Ahmed earned his medical degree from the University of Medical Sciences & …
The Delaware State Police are investigating skimming devices found on the self-checkout kiosks at several Wawa locations in Sussex County, authorities said Monday.