Matt Hall has an idea that is so unusual that Amazon has to create a category for his invention. Yet it’s an idea that might appeal to the 90%-95% of people who bring cellphones into the bathroom. It’s Matt Halls Toilet Table, which ToiletTable.com describes as “the table you didn’t know you needed.” IN THE NEWS: Coolest Thing Made …
Caesar Rodney HS: 5x state culinary competition winners
The young cooks from Caesar Rodney School District are state champs once again. Caesar Rodney High School’s culinary team recently took home its fifth straight state title in the 11th Annual Delaware ProStart Student Invitational, which was hosted at the Chase Center in Wilmington. The Delaware Restaurant Foundation hosts the statewide competition featuring 17 culinary and management teams who were …
Girl Scouts sell Newark headquarters, Camp Sandy Pines
The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay have sold their Newark headquarters and Camp Sandy Pines in Maryland as part of their controversial plan to downsize. The headquarters on Old Baltimore Pike was sold to a limited liability company. Camp Sandy Pines near Fruitland was sold to a former Girl Scout and her husband. The Scouts in August of 2022 …
Dover stays the course to win state championship
Coming of the heels of their upset victory over St. Elizabeth’s in the semi-finals, Salesianum looked to be the more comfortable team early. Good team defense by the No. 6 seed forced Dover High School out of their offense as the basket appeared to have the proverbial lid on it for the Senators. The No. 2 seed from Kent County …
Banks carries Ursuline to state title
After a slow start and a feeling out process by both teams, the girls’ state championship game between the Ursuline Raiders and the Caravel Buccaneers heated up. Larry Banks’ Caravel squad demonstrated patience and strong work on the glass to score in a variety of different ways by multiple players after the first 2 minutes. Coach Noonan of Ursuline on …
Smyrna School District referendum fails
Smyrna School District’s capital and operating referendum to raise local revenue for it school’s has failed. It’s request to raise local funds was rejected at a vote of 820 “yes” and 1,129 “no” (57.9%). The other ballot option – which would authorize the district to issue bonds for capital projects like building a new intermediate school – also failed, with …
Do More 24 breaks donor, donation total records
More than 20,000 donors gave more than $2.3 million to Delaware nonprofits during Do More 24 Delaware, which ran for 24 hours ending at 6 p.m. Friday., The number of donors and the total amount of donations both broker records. Every zip code in Delaware was represented, the organization said Friday evening. Organized jointly by United Way of Delaware and …
Handgun permit, training bill returns to Senate for vote on changes
After hours of wrangling over 11 proposed amendments Thursday, a bill requiring a permit and training to buy a handgun passed the state House in a different form and was sent back to the Senate for consideration. Under Senate Bill 2(S), most Delawareans could obtain a permit to purchase a handgun if they have completed an approved firearm training course …
Delaware’s DNA life sciences conference returns after boffo debut
A wildly successful state biosciences conference returns this year when Delaware’s DNA returns May 9. Sponsored by Delaware BIO, last year’s conference was notable for its energetic vibe, notable speakers and visible networking. “That was the first time we’d ever put on a full day event like that, focused on really highlighting and showcasing the depth and breadth of the …
Year after tire pile helped topple port operator, solution nears
The massive tire piles at the Port of Wilmington’s Edgemoor property that last year stoked fears among neighbors of mosquito infestations and rubber fires may finally be getting removed in the coming month, port officials said during a public meeting Friday. Yet, why tires still remain and how many have been removed to date is not entirely clear. That is, …