Kent County Levy Court ponders future of quarterly newsletter

Every quarter, Kent County Levy Court mails a newsletter to every county resident, and it costs over $200,000 a year to do so. And, in a year with a deficit of several million dollars in the county, officials are looking at every available option to cut costs, training their sights on the mailer during Levy Court’s Wednesday budget workshop.

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GREENWOOD — Just as sure as the weather is going to change, the challenge of maintaining an affordable electric bill is a certainty as well.

Cpl. Demetrius Stevenson says his 12th year as Dover High School’s school resource officer has been the most trying of his career.
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The story will be updated. MILLSBORO – The streets of Millsboro and roadways across parts of Delmarva in mid-May will serve as the staging ground for a rather unique fundraiser supporting …
A 52-year-old Delaware man died when struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in Camden on Wednesday, Delaware State Police said.
DOVER — Bayhealth announced at 11:15 a.m. that incoming and outgoing landline call capacity had been restored.

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Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce holds spring luncheon

The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Luncheon was held Wednesday at Middletown Memorial Hall.

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There is just something about mini golf that makes everyone relax, smile, bond and feel like a winner. Pair those positive feelings with sunshine, ice cream, door prizes, networking, music and more …
Hoteliers erupted during a Kent County Levy Court meeting last month, after commissioners adopted a resolution that asks the state for a county lodging tax that would stack on top of municipal lodging taxes, without a public hearing.
DOVER— Republican lawmakers opposed a bill requiring Delaware employers to offer earned sick time and safety leave, though it received enough support to be released from committee on Tuesday. …

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Delaware State’s Deywilk Tavarez weaves through the Eagle defense on a fast break in the first half. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

College notes: Delaware State basketball team loses another standout but adds three transfers

DOVER — The NCAA Transfer Portal continues to be a revolving door for the state’s men’s basketball programs. On Monday, …
Isabella DiMondi (left) of Caesar Rodney celebrates with her teammates after she scored a goal late in the first half against Smyrna. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Downstate Delaware high school scores

BOYS’ LACROSSE Sussex Academy 9 , Delmar 8 Milford 12, Dover 5 Polytech 14, Sussex Tech 5 BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Cape Henlopen 3, …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Harrington Raceway harness racing results

Harrington Raceway Results Wednesday, April 17, 2024   1st - NW2PMLT Trot $8,000 8-A One A (Co Poliseno) 27.60 …
Evan Burris of the Vikings put his team on the board with a first period goal that hit the top left corner of the net above goalkeeper Dylan Bennett. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Cape Henlopen vs. Caesar Rodney boys' lacrosse

CAMDEN — Cape Henlopen High netted the game’s first five goals and the last eight in registering a 17-6 win over Caesar Rodney in …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Harrington Raceway harness racing results, entries

Harrington  Raceway Results Tuesday, April 16, 2024   1st - FMNW2PMLT Pace $8,000 7-Yvonnes Lucky Rose (Ro …

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Craft and vendor show is Saturday in Milford

Sean Chambers’ musical career has been a series of pinch-me moments. After playing with blues and rock greats such as Hubert Sumlin, Kim Simmonds, Robert Cray, James Cotton, Pinetop Perkins and Pat Travers, Mr. Chambers sits back in amazement sometimes.
For Volunteer Brewing Company co-owner Kevin Schatz, the choice was clear: Participating in the third annual Brewing for a Better Community fundraiser is a must.

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Kent County
GEORGETOWN — Delaware JobLink, the state’s internet arm of the division of labor, is hosting a job fair tonight at Sussex Central High School, 26026 Patriot’s Way, Georgetown, …
Investigation into a shots fired incident in the Capital Green neighborhood Monday is ongoing, Dover Police said.
GEORGETOWN – NASCAR Hall of Famer Donnie Allison, a 10-time winner in stock car racing’s top series who may be best remembered for his final lap, backstretch brawl with Cale Yarborough in …

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Voters will decide whether an Appoquinimink School District referendum passes the grade Tuesday.
WILMINGTON — U.S. Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., a 23-year veteran of the Navy and the last Vietnam veteran serving in the Senate, announces his office is accepting applications from students …
CLAYTON — The Clayton Fire Company honored Daquan Taylor as the March Member of the Month. The honoree does not have to attend the most fires, functions or obtain the most points, it is …

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Sussex County
LEWES — While admitting the new proposal is different, but maybe not exactly what the schools are looking for, Mr. Bob Fulton, superintendent of schools, launched the effort to promote the …
GEORGETOWN — As the county builds out, new methods of maintaining service levels are coming online as Sussex moves away from discrete emergency services stovepipes into a unified public safety …
Even with less parking and shifting entrance and exit points for the next year or so, representatives from federal and state agencies agree that the repairs on the Indian River Inlet and Bay, starting later this month, will be worth it.

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