Faithful Friends Animal Society on Tuesday welcomed 36 dogs from overcrowded rescues in New Mexico. Chapo, Rocko, Lilo, Mammas, Bandit, Bo Peep, Pluto, Cindy, Percy, Lil Bear, Rico, Ghost, Nymeria, Lady, Shaggydog, Greywind and Summer are among the fuzzy transplants who are expected to be put up for adoption soon. The drive took two days in total from Animal Services …
Caesar Rodney’s 5x state culinary winners win national title
Just a few minutes of talking to the Caesar Rodney High School culinary team makes it clear why they are state champs for the fifth straight year and now winners of the 2024 National ProStart Invitational. The sense of family within the team mixed with a strong, experienced leader and a passion for the art of cooking brings the group …
Quick Stick: Week 7 boys lacrosse top 10
The boys’ lacrosse season is winding down as we have 2 full weeks left in the season and a lot more showdowns involving the top 5 teams in the ranking. Coming up on Friday night the No. 3 Archmere Auks will travel to Lewes Delaware to take on No. Cape Henlopen. Both are playing the best they have all …
On the Pitch: Week 7 girls soccer top 10
The weather looks wet this week with some more rain in the forecast. There are a lot of good matches as the regular season ends on May 15th. The No.1 team in Division 1 Middletown is 10-0 on the season after a 3-1 win over No. 2 Appoquinimink last week. This season the Cavs have outscored their 65-2. That …
DHSS Releases Fourth Annual Health Care Benchmark Trend Report
NEW CASTLE (May 7, 2024) – Per capita health care spending in Delaware increased 6.3% in 2022 to $9,657, outpacing a 3% growth rate benchmark, according to the State of Delaware’s fourth annual Benchmark Trend Report presented Thursday May 2 to the Delaware Health Care Commission (DHCC) by Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) […] Staff WriterThis post was …
87 pledge to teach during Educators Rising signing day
The impact and caring role of teachers during a troubling childhood has sparked a career path for high schooler Leilani Carrera, who solidified that path Tuesday during the Educators Rising National Day of Signing. The senior at Sussex Central High School in the Indian River School District signed her letter of intent at the Old State House in Dover to …
Business, nonprofit leaders warn hospital board is bad idea
Business and nonprofit leaders have joined hospital and health groups in an effort to stop the state from creating a board that would control hospital budgets, but it might be too little too late. The issue will come up again today at 4 p.m. in the Senate Executive Committee, which has a hearing House Bill 350. It’s the last …
State Champion alumni return for 3rd youth football clinic
WILMINGTON- It was a star-studded afternoon at the St. E Center for St. Elizabeth High School’s 3rd annual youth football clinic. Over 40 campers, current members of the high school coaching staff and players, and an impressive list of alumni players from three generations of Viking football as special coaches were in attendance for the event. Campers were …
Inside The Circle: Week 6 softball top 10
Caravel holds on to the top spot and hasn’t played since April 26. Congrats to Lake for winning the Henlopen-South with a walk-off against Laurel. There are only a handful of games left in the regular season and 302 Sports will broadcast Tuesday night’s game under the lights as No. 1 meets No. 2. No. 1 Caravel (9-1) The Buccaneers …
GOP Chair Murray decides against bid for governor
The leader of Delaware’s Republican Party has decided against a run for governor. Julianne Murray, chair of the Delaware GOP announced Monday that she will forego the gubernatorial race to help strengthen her party. “I cannot sit idly by as our party faces the prospect of division and distraction,” Murray said in a statement. “Now, more than ever, unity is …