Because the state ended its COVID leave mandate, Delaware teachers will now have to tap into their 10 sick days if they have COVID.

Teachers no longer granted 10-day COVID leave

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

For the first time since fall 2020, Delaware teachers will not be granted paid COVID-19 leave.  That means they have to use their normal sick leave if they or a family member gets sick. “The argument can be made that we’re further away from the craziness of COVID, so I get it,” said Jennifer Saunders, who’s taught in Red Clay …

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4 seek House seat moved from Wilmington to Sussex 

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Now that the Route 24 corridor from Millsboro to Angola has its own state House District, four candidates have emerged to represent the area. The legislative seat was moved from Wilmington to Sussex County during last year’s redistricting process, reflecting population growth in the southern end of Delaware. Republican candidates include Dr. Jeff Hilovsky, co-founder of Sussex Eye Center, and …

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Sallies uses air attack to defeat Central

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Salesianum celebrates after their victory over Sussex Central Conor Campbell threw five touchdown passes as the new-look offense and a suffocating defense led Salesianum to a 42-13 victory over Sussex Central on Friday night at Abessinio Stadium. With the win, the Sals improved to 2-0. The defending state champion Golden Knights – who posted a shutout win in week 0 …

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Delaware Live week 1 football streaming schedule

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Delaware Live week 1 streaming schedule LINK This Wednesday we are going to have our first show with guests in over 2 years. Delaware Live Weekly is our weekly show that covers all of Delaware high school sports with game recaps, scores, top rankings & everyone’s favorite top 10 plays. This week we have Red Lion Christian Academy football team …

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Final 4 set for state softball tournament

Betsy PriceSports

  Dominating pitchers threw the top four seeds into Thursday’s semifinals in the state high school softball tournament. .   No. 1 Sussex Central 6 –  No. 9 Appoquinimink 1  Madge Layfield continues to impress as she allowed just one hit and struck out 13 batters to send the top-seeded Golden Knights into the semifinals. Layfield has allowed just seven …