Caesar Rodney School Board election held May 13
The Caesar Rodney School Board of Education election will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. The candidates are Peter L. DeMarreau, David Henderson and Robert John King.
Zimmerman selling Loockerman sites
Conflicts with city cited
Dover developer Mike Zimmerman has put his properties on Loockerman Street on the market, accusing the city of Dover of thwarting his efforts to construct three buildings downtown.
Farmers want property rights left alone
As the Kent County planning staff works on the fourth draft of its comprehensive land use plan, area farmers are wondering how their properties will fare in the latest rewrite.
Local schools brace for rise in food costs
As schools throughout the state face impending budget cuts for fiscal year 2009, they also must find ways to pay for rising food costs.
City council committee discusses fee increases
Dover City Council members were updated on the proposed fee increases and new fees relevant to the fiscal year 2009 budget at Monday’s special Legislative, Financial and Administrative committee meeting. Committee members voted to move the proposal on to regular council without any recommendation.
Dealership seeks permission for signs along Route 13
The Kent County Regional Planning Commission heard testimony regarding new signs for the Price Honda-Acura dealership at its May 1 public hearing.
Statewide education budget cuts in works
Districts still looking at making some staff reductions
Although a tentative plan has been drafted to make some of the $30 million in education cuts at the state level, some districts still will be sending out reduction-in-force (RIF) letters this week.
Symphony Orchestra returns to Schwartz Center
Differences have been worked out, dates have been set and the Dover Symphony Orchestra is awaiting its return to the Schwartz Center for the Arts.
Student success program rolling along at Capital
Capital School District officials are embarking on a plan to increase student achievement. Coined “Facilitating Student Success,” the idea is to scrutinize and improve instructional curriculum, assessments and the grading practices throughout the district, said Pamela Herrera, director of elementary instruction.
Camden proposes tax increase
The years of surplus are over, costs are up and so may follow Camden’s property tax rate. “We’re feeling the strain,” said Town Manager Donald Mulrine before Monday night’s meeting, referring to the decrease in revenues felt throughout municipal and state government
Sixth and final arrest made in Wild Quail robbery
New Jersey man taken in custody pending extradition
A sixth man has been arrested in connection with the Feb. 22 armed robbery at the Wild Quail Country Club.
Foursome face charges in armed robberies
The arrest of a Dover man and three alleged accomplices has helped Dover Police and the Delaware State Police close the books on at least four armed robberies committed last month.
Harlem Wizards to play in Dover May 17
The Harlem Wizards will bring their bag full of basketball antics to Dover Saturday, May 17. The traveling squad will face off against a contingent of teachers and staff from William Henry and Central Middle School, including principals Darren Guido and Eric Niebrzydowski.
Orona named Young Entrepreneur of the Year
John Orona doesn’t enjoy cutting grass and has bad allergies. Yet the 22-year-old owns Shortcutz, a lawn and landscape company, and recently won the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Energy grants offer incentives to go green
In the nearly two years since the city of Dover began collecting money on utility bills for the Green Energy Rate, more than $100,000 has been used or reserved for green energy grants. And the city itself has even gotten in on the act.
Parking brochure available by the end of the month
Dover Parking Authority members hope a printed brochure will help visitors and residents alike navigate the downtown vicinity.
Castle: country needs ‘complete’ energy policy
Congressman disagrees with calls for gas tax holiday
Delaware’s lone Congressman said he does not agree with fellow party member John McCain’s call for a summer-long suspension of the federal gasoline tax.
