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Athletes of the Week July 19
A rising freshman at Cape Henlopen High School, this honor roll student led the Lewes Yacht Club/Sussex Family YMCA swim team to a 485-127 victory over the Rehoboth Beach Country Club squad this week. Jack earned wins in the 100 individual medley and the 50 backstroke. He also swam to second for the 50 free in a blazing 25 seconds. Jack was a state finalist this winter season as an eighth-grader at Sussex Academy in the grueling 500 freestyle. He also swims for Sussex Family YMCA during the winter season, when he was a district champion in the 200 fly. Last summer, he was the summer league champ in the 50 back. "Jack is primed to have another great Delmarva Swim Association summer championships meet next week," said coach Mike Vansant. "He's a great swimmer and a great kid."
Catholic Byzantine Mass set July 28, Aug. 25
The Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka, pastor of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilmington, will once again come to Lewes to celebrate the divine liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, the Catholic Byzantine rite Eucharistic liturgy, at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 28, and Sunday, Aug. 25, at St. Jude the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, off northbound Route 1 just past the Five Points intersection.
FSE launches another free training for school board members
The president of the tumultuous Christina School District Board of Education said a new – and free – training program from a state education group is much needed and very beneficial. “I’ve had this conversation with other legislators about bringing in organizations like School Board Partners to train our board members, and I think if you look at what’s going ... Read More
Delaware: Bally’s Dover hires 140 employees amid expanding hours
Delaware: Bally’s Dover hires 140 employees amid expanding hours. Bally’s Dover Casino and Resort has returned to 24/7 operations after a hiatus, hiring several new employees to meet the demand. Story continues below. Delaware’s largest casino announced it returned to all-day opening hours earlier this month. Right now,...
Naamans advances to Majors division state championship
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — Brady Bell slammed a two-out home run in the top of the first inning, staking Naamans Little League to a lead it would never relinquish in a 7-2 win over Canal Little League on Thursday at Naamans. With the win, Naamans captured the District II Major Little League championship and advanced to the state tournament next ... Read More
Bethesda Game Studios workers unionize under Communications Workers of America
Bethesda Game Studios workers have voted to join the Communications Workers of America, forming the first wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft video game studio. The workers, consisting of 241 developers, artists, engineers, programmers and designers have either signed a union authorization card or indicated that they wanted union representation via an online portal. Microsoft has recognized the union.
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California, Maryland and Virginia
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Friday (July 19) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. Three tickets were sold matching five numbers in California, Maryland and Virginia. The ticket sold in California was sold at a grocery store in the...
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Two search warrants lead to four arrests in drug dealing investigation
LAUREL, Del. – Friday, the Laurel Police Department executed two search warrants in the Hollybrook Farms Apartment Complex, leading to four felony arrests. This was the culmination of two separate long-term drug dealing investigations, according to police. In their searches, they recovered a loaded firearm and hundreds of doses of heroin.
FSE launches another free training for school board members
The president of the tumultuous Christina School District Board of Education said a new – and free – training program from a state education group is much needed and very beneficial. “I’ve had this conversation with other legislators about bringing in organizations like School Board Partners to train our board members, and I think if you look at what’s going ... Read More
Jake Tapper Compares Biden to Famous Movie Character Who Doesn’t Know He’s Dead: ‘Unaware of His Grim Fate’
CNN's Jake Tapper dropped a brutal movie reference on President Joe Biden while discussing the drama threatening to upend the presidential race. The post Jake Tapper Compares Biden to Famous Movie Character Who Doesn’t Know He’s Dead: ‘Unaware of His Grim Fate’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Massett: Merger would expand credit access for charter families
Access to credit is a cornerstone for economic empowerment and community growth. As the executive director of the Delaware Charter Schools Network, I understand the impact financial stability has on our families' success and, by extension, our students'.
Colonial schools to expand access to AP for students with disabilities after federal probe
U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has resolved a compliance review of Colonial School District. The resolution agreement announced Thursday stems from allegations the Delaware district was not providing students with disabilities equal access to Advanced Placement courses. The agreement now looks to ensure ongoing compliance with Section 504 and Title II, the office said in a press release, following its investigation.
Delaware State Fair cleaning crews sweep guests off their feet
The Delaware State Fair, continuing through Saturday, is filled with people, animals, food and more. That combination could make for a big mess, but the fairgrounds' maintenance staffers work hard to keep all areas clean, according to George Scuse, the fair's facilities manager.
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