In the early years of their marriage, Mary Perkins saw her role in her marriage as a wife and partner, supporting her husband throughout their marriage. When he was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2019, she found herself also serving as his caregiver. Initially, the couple visited Penn Memory Center (PMC) for neurology consults as well as supportive programs …
New school entryways may be required to use ballistic resistant glass
The state legislature is looking for more ways to increase the safety and security of school buildings. In Wednesday’s Senate Education Committee meeting, a look at the entryways of buildings and how schools – especially new ones or those making upgrades – could be safer was the heart of a new bill. Senate Bill 279, sponsored by Sen. Jack Walsh, …
Got (raw) milk? Senators, farmers push to legalize sale
While the sale of raw milk in America is either illegal, restricted to on-farm purchases, or other limitations, a handful of states have it completely legal for retail sale, and a new bill could add Delaware to that group. Some concerns of possible diseases and health defects might put that in jeopardy, although a couple legislators swore by the unpasteurized …
*Update – Missing Person Found* State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Smyrna Man
The Gold Alert issued on May 10, 2024, by Delaware State Police Troop 9 for Zakhary Damron has been canceled. Zakhary has been located.
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DIAA Announces Scholar Athlete Awards
The DIAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 DIAA/Harry Roberts-Senior Scholar Athlete awards. There were fifteen applications this year, nine from female students and six from males. The Award is named in recognition and memory of Dr. Harry Roberts, former Superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District who served DIAA on several committees, most …
DNREC-Sponsored Poetry Contest Seeks Entries Focused on ‘What I Love About the Ocean’
In celebration of National Ocean Month coming up in June, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with libraries in each county, is conducting a haiku poetry contest.
2024 Delaware school board election results
The preliminary results for the 2024 Delaware school board elections are in, and there will be five new faces sworn into their seats this summer. Across state’s 19 school districts, 16 candidates campaigned for seven open seats in seven districts. Here are this year’s winners: New Castle County Appoquinimink School District — Incumbent Norman A. Abrams Jr. Colonial School …
State Police Investigating Robbery in Wilmington
The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night on Maryland Avenue in Wilmington. On May 13, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m., troopers responded to a report […]
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DNREC Announces Fees, Passes for Use of Deauville Beach
DNREC’s proposed user fees for Deauville Beach have been approved by the Parks and Recreation Council and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. A daily entrance fee or a Deauville annual pass will be required for use of the beach from Memorial Day weekend though Nov. 30 in 2024. Deauville Beach annual passes will be available for sale starting Wednesday, May …
Detectives Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery at New Castle Area Bowlerama
The Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon in the parking lot of a New Castle area Bowlerama. On May 13, 2024, at approximately […]
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