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Why are we seeing an uptick of COVID-19 cases across Delaware Valley? Expert weighs in
Amid summer fun, COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the Delaware Valley region, according to the CDC."My mother is elderly and her nursing aids have had to cancel," said Rachelle Omenson from Runnemede, New Jersey.In addition to taking precautions for her mother, Omenson is also a teacher.She knows it won't be long before back-to-school season brings even more germs."There's a lot that we don't encounter over the summer and then all of a sudden just all the germs come flooding back immediately," said Omenson.So why are we seeing this summer surge of COVID-19?Doctors are seeing it at Virtua Health...
Milton 8-10 All-Stars splits games to open state tournament
The traffic may have been a struggle, but the result made the trip worth it for some Cape families. Trekking up to Newark to do battle against the Middletown-Odessa-Townsend in the first game of the 2024 Delaware 8-10 Baseball All-Star Tournament, the fellas from Milton needed to battle back from down two runs late in the game to secure the victory.
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...
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...
'His heart was always on the farm.' Claymont High teacher killed in farming accident
A Claymont High School teacher died in a farming accident on Tuesday afternoon in rural Carroll County. Luke S. Logan, 44, was run over by a wagon at a farm in the 1100 block of Aster Road SE in Perry Township, authorities said. The incident was reported at 5:07 p.m. A deputy sheriff arrived...
Two Chester County Breweries Ranked as Fastest Growing in the U.S.
Two Chester County establishments are on the top 25 fastest-growing breweries list for Next Glass. They were ranked on number of check-ins and percentage growth. Four other breweries throughout the Keystone State were also on the list, according to Breweries in PA. Exton’s Iron Hill Brewery ranked at no. 12...
Number of Delaware state legislative incumbents facing primary challengers near average from 2010-2022
Delaware has 13 contested state legislative primaries this year, one less than in 2022 when 14 state legislative primaries were contested. Of the 13 contested primaries, 10 are for Democrats and three are for Republicans. For Democrats, this is one less than in 2022 when there were 11 Democratic primaries. The three Republican primaries are the same number as in 2022.
Delaware’s next tool in overdose battle: vending machines
Delaware experienced a significant increase in overdose deaths on a per-capita basis in 2022, but has since made progressed in fighting the battle against addiction. New approaches to getting naloxone into the hands of people battling addiction may further curb those numbers. Vending machines are nothing new in the United...
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