The 2024 school board elections in Delaware are Tuesday, May 14, with polls opening at 7 a.m.

Polls open Tuesday for school board elections

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Only 16 candidates will compete for a school board seat this year when the polls open Tuesday at 7 a.m.  In a year that already had fewer races than normal, candidates have been dropping out since qualifying, narrowing the field. Seven of Delaware’s 19 school districts have school board elections, with polls open until 8 p.m.  Preliminary results are expected …

An artist's rendering of plans to renovate and expand the war memorial monument on the approach to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Courtesy of Delaware River & Bay Authority.

War memorial near bridge to be renovated, expanded

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

The war memorial monument next to the approach to the Delaware Memorial Bridge near New Castle is getting a nearly $5 million update and renovation. The work will add the names of servicemen and women from New Jersey and Delaware who died serving the United States in all wars and conflicts from World War II to the present. The massive …

Caravel Academy softball Haley Grygo looks in on a pitch from second base. Photo by Nick Halliday

Inside The Circle: Final week softball Top 10

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

This is the final week of regular season play as teams try to position for seeding in the upcoming tournament. There are many really good matchups this week, and hopefully “mother nature” will allow the games to be played without cancellations.   No. 1 Caravel (11-1) The Buccaneers anticipated a game with No. 2 Appo turned out to be a relatively …

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Hospitals, legislators reach deal on state review board

Betsy PriceHeadlines, Government

State hospitals and legislators have reached a deal that will see House Bill 350, a bill to set up a state board that could review and change hospital budgets, become law. Based on expected amendments, the Delaware Healthcare Association, a hospital trade group, says it will stand neutral on the bill “and will no longer actively oppose the bill at …

A team of four girls from Brandywine High won a national competition for their specially-designed games meant for students, and adults, with disabilities. (All photos courtesy of Brandywine School District)

Students won $125K but say real prize is helping community

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Four Brandywine High School students have won $125,000 for their district by creating computer versions of popular games for students with disabilities. They’ve been surprised and pleased to discover that their team project has been embraced by the wider community. “We’re already getting requests from teachers,” said Isabella Chermak, a senior at Brandywine High School, “and not just teachers, schools …

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Newark

Staff WriterDelaware State Trooper, Police & Fire, RSS

The Delaware State Police has identified 27-year-old Edwin Baawa of Newark, Delaware, as the man who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred in Newark on […]
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Troopers Arrest Frankford Man for 4th Offense DUI Following Serious Crash in Frankford

Staff WriterDelaware State Police, Police & Fire, RSS

Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old Thomas Milligan of Frankford, for 4th offense DUI and related charges following a crash that injured two men last night in Frankford. On May […]
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