Posts Tagged ‘2019’
Two Indicted in Smyrna Child Remains Case
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that two people have been charged with multiple felonies over the abuse and eventual death of Emma Cole, a child whose remains were found at a Smyrna softball field. Brandon Haas, 39, and Kristie Haas, 28, were indicted Monday afternoon on charges including First Degree Child Abuse and Endangering…
Read MoreIncumbents Win in Close Dewey Beach Commissioner Race!
Another hotly contested Dewey Beach municipal campaign season came to an end today when the polls closed at 6 p.m. Ironically, the United Nations had declared Sept. 21 as the International Day of Peace. The winners in Dewey Beach are: Comm. Dale Cooke, Mayor TJ Redefer and Comm. Paul Bauer. Comm. Cooke was the top…
Read MoreCongratulations to DSU Class of 2019
Saturday is graduation day at Delaware State University. The 134th Commencement Ceremony begins at 10am at Alumni Stadium – the keynote speaker is US Representative of North Carolina, Alma Adams. Among the approximately 750 graduates are seven 4.0 graduates – including Stephanie Lynn of Felton, who is attained a 4.0 GPA – but completed her…
Read More2019 BETHANY BEACH BANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT
The Return of Punkin’ Chunkin’ – Needs Your Help!
It’s been 2 years since pumpkins officially flew in Sussex County but according to the Punkin’ Chunkin’ website the board remains committed and the membership is still intact.  As far as the litigation after the 2016 incident – the case has been resolved with no admission or finding of liability on the Punkin’ Chunkin’ Association’s…
Read MoreText of Gov. John Carney’s State of the State Address
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF GOV CARNEY’S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Lt. Governor Hall – Long, Mister President Pro Tem, Mister Speaker, Members of the 150th General Assembly, Members of the Cabinet, Distinguished members of the Judiciary, invited guests, and my fellow Delawareans: Thank you for inviting me into the chamber today. I…
Read MorePictures from the First Snow of 2019
Sussex County Council Reorganizes
Doug Hudson and John Rieley have been sworn in as member of the Sussex County Council to represent the 4th and 5th Councilmanic districts. The Sussex County Council has elected council officers for 2019. Mike Vincent has been re-elected as the council president. IG Burton has been elected as the council vice president.  With Hudson’s…
Read MoreDelaware’s Teacher of the Year to be Announced Tonight
Delaware’s 2019 Teacher of the Year will be announced tonight. The annual awards banquet will be held at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. There are 20 public and charter school teachers who have been chose as the outstanding teacher for their district because of their superior ability to inspire students with a love of…
Read MoreDE Teachers of the Year Candidates
Twenty teachers in Delaware will be vying for the title of Teacher of the Year in October. The twenty finalists were chosen from over 9000 public and charter school teachers in the First State and nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter School Network because of their ability to inspire students and their devotion…
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