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‘Outrageous’: Open government group blasts Carney officials’ plan to limit embezzlement probe report to top lawmakers
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Delaware Director of Finance Rick Geisenberger said his department and the Department of...
Turnpike Troubadours to close out State Fair, Food & Brew Fest, new art show & more fun
If it feels like summer is slipping through your fingers like the sands of Rehoboth Beach, you're not alone. That's why you have to cherish the cool Delaware events on tap this weekend. Hello there, I'm Andre Lamar, your guide showing you how to take advantage of summer entertainment in the First State. Welcome to the latest DO Delaware newsletter, where you’ll find fun ways to dive into this weekend, and beyond. ...
Literacy Delaware awarded grant to create classroom framework for adults
As the state continues to grapple with the sharp decline in reading scores in schools, one literacy group just received a grant to help Delawareans outside of the K-12 system. Literacy Delaware, which focuses on teaching First State adults how to speak English and read, has been granted $8,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, a national group that has ... Read More
TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – July 25, 2024
This Week’s Top Stories Include State Fair cancels sensory-friendly day after Autism Delaware’s concerns AirJoule, water harvesting company, picks Del. for main office and more St. Mary Magdalen teacher arrested for sending sexual pics to 14-year-old Naamans advances to Majors division state championship Click on the image below to view the PDF
Clear bookbags, weapon detectors, more coming to Delaware schools
Nationally, there were more than 300 school shootings last year and Delaware has seen several reported cases of weapons on campuses. Many of the state’s school districts are now implementing new security measures to protect their students this coming school year. The reality of school shootings has plagued the...
Artesian presents plans for Chandler Street facility
Artesian Wastewater Company has shed a bit more light on its plans for transferring Milton’s wastewater treatment plant on Front Street to Artesian’s Sussex Regional Recharge Facility on Gravel Hill Road. Both Dave Spacht, Artesian’s chief financial officer, and engineer Dave Kostanski anticipate construction to ramp up after...
Personnel File, July 25, 2024
Matthew Rubino was named chair of the Department of Surgery and physician executive for Surgical Services for ChristianaCare, the state’s largest healthcare system. Rubino has served as interim in these roles since September 2023. Rubino has held several clinical and academic leadership roles at ChristianaCare, including most recently serving...
Mark Gratton’s musical journey continues at Goshen UMC in Milton
Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. “If you want to sing out, sing out and if you want to be free, be free ‘cause there’s a million things to be,” are the lyrics that start Cat Stevens’ song, titled by the first eight words. The new musical director at Goshen United Methodist Church in Milton, Mark Gratton discovered at a young age that he wanted to sing out and become someone who could teach others to do the same.
Delaware certified bogus ‘doctorate degree’ in psychology for school counselor charged with raping 5-year-old girl
This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. When Delaware’s Brandywine School District hired John Ervin Arnold as a trauma counselor for K–5 students in October 2021, officials were impressed by his master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology from Ohio University.
School's out, but data is in: See which districts, charter schools paid educators the most
Editor's note: This story has been updated to accurately reflect LaRetha Odumosu's roles, which were not fully listed in public records request data. Public school districts and charter schools across Delaware vary greatly in what they pay their educators. State data provided by the Department of Education shows a difference of over...
More Delaware opioid grant recipients to be audited as commission members cry foul
Eleven nonprofits that have received grants through Delaware’s Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission are slated for state audits, according to a letter from state Auditor of Accounts Lydia York. The Department of Justice in January enlisted York to review opioid grant recipients, and with the assistance of commission and Behavioral Health Consortium staff,...
Delaware DOJ files complaint against adviser suspected of investment fraud
A former Delaware investment adviser and his firm are being pursued by the Delaware Department of Justice for fraud. The attorney general announced that an administrative complaint was filed against the investment adviser and his firm for engaging in dishonest and unethical practices. The complaint alleges that the adviser withdrew registration from the state but continues to operate in Delaware. ...
Breed Sheep Show draws attention at Delaware State Fair
DELAWARE – While some people may count sheep to sleep, participants at the Delaware State Fair count sheep to show off! The Breed Sheep shows at the Fair had many come from all over to show off their precious stock. Jennifer Bernard who works in the Dover building, came...
Delaware Establishes Office to Aid Long-Term Care Insurance Consumers
DOVER, DE — Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has unveiled a new Office of Long-Term Care Insurance within the Department of Insurance. This initiative aims to provide dedicated support and advocacy for residents navigating the intricate landscape of long-term care insurance. “Long-term care insurance is an increasingly confusing...
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