Holy Cross infuses patriotism into Catholic Schools Week

Holy Cross School students dressed in red, white and blue performed a mix of patriotic and sacred songs in honor of a handful of visiting veterans Wednesday as part of their celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

Banking veteran opens up consignment shop off So. Governors Avenue

A&B Plus Consignment Shoppe opens on Friday, as part of the Downtown Dover Partnership’s First Friday marketing initiative. Owner Diane Avery has more than 30 years experience in banking and picked up some retail sales experience along the way, all while raising three children by herself. But, she wanted to try something different.

Cars speed through flashing lights in front of Booker T. Washington School

Linda Allbee always gets dirty looks from other drivers as she passes Booker T. Washington Elementary School on Forrest Street. Allbee never lets them intimidate her as she drives to pick up two of her grandchildren at Academy of Dover. When the yellow lights are flashing, everyone is supposed to go 20 miles per hour in a school zone. That’s what she does.

Former Camden Town Manager James Plumley arrested for fraud

Former Camden Town Manager James O. Plumley III and Smyrna contractor Mark A. Moore were arrested Thursday for fraudulently charging the town of Camden for repairs that never took place, the Camden Police Department said.

DSU’s Bryant “Tee” Bell honored by American Lung Association

Delaware State University Director of Development Bryant “Tee” Bell was recently recognized for his work to help ensure the success of the recent Delaware Fight For Air Walk held by the American Lung Association.

Follow Up: Parking boot brings early returns to Dover

In the first week of January, police booted five vehicles, and all the people who came out and saw the boots paid their fines immediately. To date, Dover Police have collected more than $4,000 from seven vehicles that have been booted.

State Senate votes to lengthen terms of Dover mayor and City Council

The Delaware Senate voted unanimously to extend the term limits in office for Dover’s mayor and City Council members beginning after the April elections.Senate Bill 165, which passed 21-0  with all present, will now go to the state House of Representatives.

City of Dover’s revenues to fall short by $270,000

Dover City Council learned Monday night that revenues for the 2012 fiscal year will be about $270,000 less than anticipated, according to updated projections presented by Controller Donna Mitchell.

Delaware's sister state in Japan, Miyagi Prefecture, thanks Diamond State for help

Miyagi Prefecture, Delaware’s sister state in Japan, made visits to Dover and Wilmington Monday to thank Diamond State residents for their support after the devastating earthquake and the tsunami that ensued in March 2011.

Secretary of Education approves Dover High and other school improvement plans

Secretary of Education Dr. Lillian M. Lowery has approved Dover High School’s plan to have two principals as well as four other Race to the Top improvement plans crafted locally under federal guidelines for underperforming schools in the state.

Members of the U.S. Military common target for consumer fraud

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden and U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Assistant Director Holly Petraeus held a town hall meeting at Dover Air Force Base Friday to advise airmen of the consumer fraud that lurks for them.

City, construction officials unveil progress at new Dover Public Library

The new Dover Library’s structure has pretty much taken shape as the rust colored steel beams are just about all in place and things like the steel structure of the library director’s office have materialized.

Capital Board of Education to reconsider illegal pay raises for administrators

The Capital School District Board of Education will reconsider illegal pay raises for administrators at its February meeting. The school board voted unanimously, 5-0, Wednesday night at North Dover Elementary School to notify the Delaware Office of the Attorney General that it has placed the matter on its Feb. 8 agenda.

Hundreds of Delaware public housing residents celebrate self-sufficiency

When Dover resident Sirena Young, 25, moved into public housing with her two young daughters back in 2006 she knew she did not want to stay there forever. So, as soon as Young turned 18, she enrolled in the Delaware State Housing Authority’s Moving to Work program as a tool to realize her dream of home ownership.

Tea for Two coming to downtown Dover’s historic district

Retired businesswoman Paula Kinsey has a love for teatime as part of America’s English heritage and as part of high society. Tea time is common occurrence where she spent most of her life in Culpeper, Va.

Wyoming Police Chief Willey is the logical choice to lead small town force

The Wyoming Town Council knew it had the right man for the job already under its employment when it came to naming its new police chief. Police Chief Martin Willey has been with the Wyoming Police Department for more than six years, rising from the rank of corporal to lieutenant/officer in charge.

Dover City Councilman Bill McGlumphy ready to move on

Dover City Councilman William P. McGlumphy will not seek reelection this spring after 10 years representing the 2nd District.

People can follow Dr. King’s example with a legacy of their own

People can decide to make their mark in the world the same way that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King with his legacy of civil rights  long after his death or President John F. Kennedy did with America’s space program before his death. That was one of the messages keynote speaker Dr. Josetta McCullough, a Delaware State University alumna, gave at Del State’s celebration of the 27th anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday Monday.

Polytech High School community mourns death of student Tegan Deanna Penney

Students and staff at Polytech High School have spent the last two days mourning the death of senior Tegan Deanna Penney of Dover on Wednesday.

Kent County Levy Court sends wetlands waiver for Nobles Pond back for review

Kent County Levy Court has instructed the Regional Planning Commission to reconsider a wetlands restriction for the proposed Noble’s Pond expansion as well as engineering site work the commission believes is needed for an area known to have a lot of water in the ground.

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