Delawareans looking to strike it big will soon have one additional chance per week to try their luck at the Powerball. Powerball will add an additional drawing every Monday night at 10:59 p.m. beginning Aug. 23, 2021, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. Currently, Powerball drawings are held on Wednesday and Saturday nights at 10:59 p.m. “Since we launched Powerball …
Pike Creek auto center, restaurant exchange punches via funny signs
Campanella’s Auto & Tire Center and Crossroads Restaurant in Pike Creek are waging war via signs. Sign war! What is it good for? Dramatically increasing your profile on social media, if you ask two Pike Creek business owners. Campanella’s Pike Creek Automotive and Crossroads Restaurant near the intersection of Kirkwood Highway and Limestone Road have captivated the state on social …
Mom’s efforts to change law means homeschooled kids get more services
Three years ago, as their daughter was about to enter kindergarten, Megan and Buddy Willey learned young Caroline would no longer qualify for speech therapy through the school district. The Bridgeville family homeschools their children, two of whom require the services of a speech pathologist. State law allows all children to receive federally funded speech therapy through the public school …
Guard offering free medical, dental, eye exams in Dover through Sunday
The National Guard’s Innovative Readiness Training programwill offer medical, dental, optometric and mental health exams for free in Dover. Nearly 250 National Guard service members from several states have been deployed to Dover on a training mission that will simultaneously provide no-cost medical services to residents who are uninsured, underinsured or simply in need of care. Pop-up clinics focusing on …
Medical marijuana company’s fund helps terminally ill pay for products
First State Compassion has launched a program that gives terminal patients $500 toward medical marijuana products. A Delaware medical marijuana distribution center has launched a program to provide terminal patients $500 per month to help pay for their medical marijuana treatment. First State Compassion, Delaware’s first licensed medical marijuana distribution center and largest cannabis growing facility, is naming the program …
Zack Williams cancels Fair show; fireworks moved to Friday night
Zack Williams was forced to cancel his Delaware Fair show set for Saturday. Saturday’s musical act at the Delaware State Fair was abruptly canceled after Tennessee-based artist Zach Williams announced he contracted COVID-19. Williams’ set was to be followed by a fireworks display, which has been rescheduled to Friday, July 3 immediately after “An Evening with 38 Special,” Friday’s musical …
ChristianaCare to require staff vaccinations; only system so far to do it
Christiana Care will require all employees to be vaccinated. Delaware’s largest healthcare network has provided employees an ultimatum: be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be fired. ChristianaCare, which is also the state’s largest private employer, operates hospitals in Newark, Wilmington and Elkton, Maryland, as well as smaller practices throughout Delaware and Pennsylvania. The company will require all employees, residents, students, contracted …
Coalition of business, education groups to study child care needs
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, Rodel and the Delaware Department will study child care needs. Photo by cottonbro/Pexels A coalition of business and education groups have combined forces to better understand and communicate the economic importance of the child care sector in Delaware. The public-private partnership is comprised of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, …
Mama Jugs slakes fairgoers’ thirst by selling tea – with refills
Hundreds of thousands of Delawareans descend on tiny Harrington each year for the Delaware State Fair, but those who travel the furthest often are the food vendors. The cuisine choices range from ordinary to unusual to downright weird. Only at the state fair might one decide what time is right to munch on an octopus taco, a fried spaghetti stick …
New grants will help ready sites to lure commercial, industrial business
Gov. John Carney on Tuesday signed a bill that will allow state organizations to have possible commercial sites ready for quick building or move in. Gov. John Carney signed a bipartisan bill Tuesday aimed at attracting new businesses to Delaware by investing in site readiness. Senate Bill 127 establishes a fund to provide economic assistance to qualified businesses and public …