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Down Syndrome Association of Delaware to provide Days of Summer Camp FREE OF CHARGE
The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSA of DE) is thrilled to announce the 14th Annual Days of Summer Camp for individuals with Down syndrome will be held at three locations throughout the state – Milton in Sussex County, Magnolia in Kent County, and Wilmington in New Castle County.
New Holy Cross to become only Catholic high in Kent County
Kent County is getting a Catholic high school. Holy Cross High will open in fall 2025. It is the only Catholic secondary education institution since Dover’s St. Thomas More Academy closed in 2020 because of the pandemic and low enrollment. Supporters include many involved in the old Holy Cross High School that closed down in the 80s, including alumni and ... Read More
DE222 Honoree: Linda Parkowski
Boards: Riverfront Development, Leadership Delaware, State Division of Parks and Recreation, State Division of Fish and Wildlife, Kent County Tourism. Q&A: Best advice for your younger self? “Don’t get comfortable in a job.”. Kent Economic Partnership is focused on attracting and retaining businesses in central Delaware, which boasts...
Smyrna Man Arrested in Kent County for 7th DUI Following Injury Crash
HARTLY, DE - A Smyrna man was arrested for a 7th offense DUI following an injury crash in Kent County on Tuesday. On June 18th, at approximately 12:19pm, Delaware State Police troopers responded to an overturned Isuzu Rodeo on Slaughter Station Road in Hartly, Delaware. DSP report that before their...
Kent County Levy Court approves budget despite father's plea to save daughter's eliminated position
DOVER--The Kent County Levy Court has approved their FY2025 budget after several weeks of discussion and deliberation. Part of that budget is the elimination of a single position, GIS, or ...
DPH Partners with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to Provide Free Health Screenings, Cancer Prevention Education to Kent Co.
By aligning outreach efforts at the Positively Dover African American Festival, DPH and DST aim to improve health outcomes statewide. DOVER, DEL. (June 20, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) Bureau and the Community Health Mobile Unit are partnering with the Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (DST), Inc. to inform the community on all aspects of cancer prevention at the Positively Dover African American Festival on June 22, 2024. This event is sponsored by the Inner-City Cultural League, Inc. to celebrate and honor African American culture and heritage.
Two Arrested After Shoplifting Reports at Kent County Royal Farms
FELTON, DE - Two Kent County men were arrested for separate shoplifting reports at a Royal Farms location in Felton, Delaware. On Friday, June 12th, around 9:12am, the Felton Police Department was alerted to the Felton Royal Farms (11,000 Block of South DuPont Highway), for two late-reported shopliftings. Felton PD...
Garrison Oak Business Park sees growth in Dover
DOVER — Garrison Oak Business and Technology Park in Dover is coming to life as business opportunities such as a new cold-storage facility, recycling fleet service company and more start finalizing details. Commercial Moving Experience Realtor and state Representative Jeffrey Spiegelman said the growth is needed in Kent County.
Delaware Counties Could Impose 'Fire Protection Fee' if Carney Signs Off
House Bill 127 could soon authorize New Castle, Kent, and Sussex County governments to impose a fire tax aimed at bolstering fire companies facing financial challenges. The bill has passed both the House and Senate this session and now awaits Governor John Carney’s approval. Norman "Jay" Jones, executive manager...
Bayhealth Honored with Lt. Governor’s Challenge Wellness Leadership Award
Bayhealth was awarded a 2024 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Wellness Leadership Award for its Hunger Relief Box initiative. This award recognizes Bayhealth’s commitment to improving the quality of life for all Delawareans. The Hunger Relief Box initiative at Bayhealth emphasizes healthy living by providing low sodium, low sugar food...
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