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Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – July 24, 2022

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines GOP chair sues Department of Elections over new voting laws Senate to convene Monday to start removal of state auditor Carney to sign mail-in voting bill Friday, GOP to sue McGuiness asks judge to overrule verdict, grant new trial Kowalko: House Speaker killed inspector …

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Butter sculpting among new fun at 2022 state fair

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

More than 2,000 pounds of butter that will become art, a Wild West show and a BMX stunt show are some of this year’s additions to the Delaware State Fair. The 103rd edition of the fair runs July 21-30 at the state fairgrounds in Harrington. “We’re chock full of entertainment,” said Danny Aguilar, assistant general manager and director of marketing. …

Trace Adkins, Frank Reyes top off 2022 State Fair concert lineup

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

Photo courtesy of Delaware State Fair. The Delaware State Fair has announced its final two headline acts for the 2022 Delaware Lottery Summer Concert Series at the M&T Bank Grandstand. Country music star Trace Adkins and Dominican bachata artist Frank Reyes will top off the star-studded list of acts that already includes Hank Williams Jr., Sam Hunt, Nelly, Toby Mac, …

Halestorm, Hank Williams Jr. join 2022 State Fair concert lineup

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

The Delaware State Fair says Sam Hunt, Hank Williams Jr., Halestorm, Nelly, Toby Mac and ZZ Top will headline the 2022 event. Photo by Scott Evers The Delaware State Fair has announced two additional headline acts for its 2022 Delaware Lottery Summer Concert Series at the M&T Bank Grandstand. Hard rock band Halestorm and country music star Hank Williams Jr. …

Delaware State Fair announces headline entertainment for 2022

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

The Delaware State Fair says Sam Hunt, Nelly, Toby Mac and ZZ Top will headline the 2022 event. Photo by Scott Evers   The 2022 Delaware State Fair’s concert lineup will feature such big names as Sam Hunt, Nelly, Toby Mac and ZZ Top.  And don’t worry — the beloved annual demolition derby will be back, too.  The State Fair …

Zack Williams cancels Fair show; fireworks moved to Friday night

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

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 …

Mama Jugs slakes fairgoers’ thirst by selling tea – with refills

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

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 …

Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – July 25, 2021

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

Hover over the image below and a gray bar pops up at the bottom. From here, you can scroll through the pdf, forward and backward, zoom in or out in 10% increments, download the PDF, or view in full-screen mode. [pdf-embedder url=”/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DelawareLive-July-25.pdf” title=”DelawareLive-July 25″] This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines New daily COVID-19 cases more than double in last four …

Student activist convinces State Fair to build more accessible bathroom

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

A Thursday’s dedication of a handcap-accessible restroom at the Delaware State Fair are, from left, fair Treasurer Doug Crouse, Janet Butler, fair vice president Clark, student activist Jarrett Butler and State Sen. Dave Wilson.   One Delaware student appears to have a jump on a career as a lobbyist, as evidenced by his successful efforts to make the Delaware State …

Delaware State Police seek help naming VW Beetle recruit

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Sgt. Dan has retired from his safety program duties, and State Troopers want fairgoers to help name his replacement.   After wearing out two Volkswagen Beetles as safety education vehicles, the Delaware State Police fleet has been joined by a turbo-charged 2019 Beetle that needs a name. You can submit your suggestion at the Delaware State Fair, which starts today. …