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        • Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled for Monday in Dover 12:01 am
          Honor America's military personnel at special Memorial Day observances Monday, May 27.
          Military veterans pay tribute during Memorial Day services at the Triangle in Dover.
        • Homeless sex offender in Dover May. 21, 2013
          Delaware State Police are advising Dover residents about William R. Abbott, a homeless sex offender who is living somewhere in the metropolitan area.
          William R. Abbott
        • State Representative Jeff Spiegelman to hold constituent meetings in June May. 21, 2013
          State Representative Jeff Spiegelman (R-Clayton) will be holding another round of constituent meetings beginning in June.
        • Young People's Scholarship Art Exhibit on display May. 20, 2013
          The Dover Public Library recently hosted its inaugural Artistic Excellence Young People's Scholarship Art Exhibit ceremony, in which artists were awarded scholarships, cash and their work was hung at the library.
        • Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization to host Golf Classic May. 20, 2013
          The Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization is hosting the Miss Delaware Golf Classic IV on June 24.
        • Salvation Army now taking applications for summer camp May. 20, 2013
          The Salvation Army is taking applications for its overnight residential summer camp located in Pennsylvania.
        • Kansas, Maryland men arrested on drug charges May. 20, 2013
          Officers with the Harrington Police Department say they located 18 bags of heroin in a vehicle following a traffic stop May 10.
        • Traffic stop leads to drug charges May. 20, 2013
          Police in Harrington arrested a local man May 19 after he allegedly was found with drugs in his car following a traffic stop.
        • Milford woman facing fifth DUI arrest May. 20, 2013
          Officers with the Harrington Police Department have arrested a Milford woman on suspicion of drunk driving for the fifth time.
          Ramona M . Vinyard
        • Residents encouraged to help Kent County SPCA receive Purina Cat Chow donation May. 20, 2013
          The Purina Cat Chow recently announced the launch of its new program the Purina Cat Chow 50 years, 50 shelters, to mark its anniversary.
        • Girl Scout Troop 10 holds drive for Shepherd Place May. 20, 2013
          The Girl Scout Troop 10 from Camden recently held a food and clothing drive for the Shepherd Place, a homeless shelter for women and children.
          Pictured: Troop leader –Tammy Crawford, left Elizabeth Belanger(brownie)  left of the sign: Kenzie Crawford, Front row Noelle Ruggiero, Kyleigh Witter, Calysta Echus, Corrine Gumpman, Savey Coleman, Meghan McKilligan, Shannon Hignutt. Standing right of the sign: Madison Tulloch,  Becca Belanger Troop Leader Shannon Eachus.
        • DNREC dismisses wildlife trafficking charges May. 19, 2013
          State Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control officials have dismissed charges against John Arment, provided he makes a special donation.
        • African American Festival planned for June 22 May. 19, 2013
          Dover's annual African American Festival will be held on Legislative Mall June 22.
        • Cheswold Police crack Laundromat burglary May. 17, 2013
          Cheswold Police believe they have solved the burglary of a local business with the arrest of three Kent County men.
          Cheswold burglarly suspect, later identified as Joseph M. Simms, 23, of Harrington.
        • Bayhealth-Kent General Junior Board to hold handbag sale May. 17, 2013
          The Junior Board of Bayhealh-Kent General Hospital invites the community to its spring handbag sale.
        • Wanted homeless sex offender arrested May. 17, 2013
          Delaware State Police have arrested a wanted sex offender.
          Julius L. Minus
        • School board seeks input on updated Codes of Conduct May. 17, 2013
          The Capital School District Board of Education is seeking parental and community input for its School Year 2013-2014 Code of Conduct for students.
          Felicia Seybold (center), a student at the William Henry Middle School, was recognized Wednesday night at the Capital School Board meeting for her winning essay in the national “Be Kind” writing contest. At the ceremony were (back row, from left) board member Dr. Raymond Paylor and Superintendent Dr. Michael Thomas, (front row, from left) assistant principals Lurleen Bryant and Melissa Voshell, teacher Bonnie Reidy, Board President Kay Deitz-Sass and Vice President Phillip Martino Jr., board members Brian Lewis and Matthew Lindell, and Principal Toriano Giddens.
        • Homeless sex offender in Dover May. 17, 2013
          Delaware State Police are advising Dover residents of a homeless sex offender who is living somewhere in the metropolitan area.
          Tykeme T. Robinson
        • White named principal at Fairview Elementary May. 16, 2013
          Capital School District mathematics specialist Melissa M. White has been appointed as principal of Fairview Elementary School.
          Melissa M. White
        • Alleged Harrington check thief arrested May. 16, 2013
          Harrington police have taken into custody a second person wanted in a case involving stolen checks.
          Steven Schaffer
        • After debate, City Council supports videoconferencing legislation May. 15, 2013
          Dover City Council supports a move that would allow military personnel deployed overseas to attend meetings via video conferencing.
          City councilmen Sean Lynn (left), and Adam Perza (right), consult over the wording of a letter to the state General Assembly supporting planned legislation that ultimately would allow military personnel overseas who also are elected officials to take part in meetings via video conferencing. Looking on are Dave Skocik, Kent County Levy Court member Allan Angel and state Rep. Charles “Trey” Paradee (D-Dover).
        • Georgetown AARP chapter presents fashion show for good cause May. 15, 2013
          As a way to raise money for its scholarship fund to local students, the Georgetown AARP chapter will hold a mother-daughter luncheon and fashion show at the Improved Order of Red Man & Pocahontas Lodge in Nassau on Saturday.
          Georgetown AARP chapter members and their granddaughters will don fashions from boutiques Tiger Lili in Rehoboth Beach and Treasure Island Fashions in Bethany Beach at the local chapter
        • House passes lost, stolen firearms reporting bill May. 14, 2013
          The Delaware House of Representatives passes Senate Bill 16, requiring the reporting of lost or stolen firearms.
        • Biggs Museum of American Arts' 2013 Gala: An Affair with the Arts May. 13, 2013
          The Biggs Museum of American Arts will launch its 21st anniversary Gala: Affair with the Arts on Saturday.
          Guests Kate Rohrer (left) and Annie Coons, wife of U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), are pictured at the 20th anniversary for the Biggs Museum of American Arts
        • Harrington burglary suspect an apparent suicide May. 12, 2013
          A 45-year-old Greenwood man, suspected in the burglary of a Harrington home, apparently committed suicide while police conducted a search for him
        • Dover man arrested on crack cocaine charges May. 11, 2013
          Dover Police have arrested a local man on drug possession charges after he allegedly tried to run away from officers.
          Henry J. Fordham Jr.
        • DelDOT worker charged with taking credit card May. 11, 2013
          Capitol Police have charged a DelDOT employee with using a fellow employee's credit card to take approximately $500 from area ATMs.
          Aron Johnson
        • Camden residents hear first reading of FY 2014 municipal budget May. 10, 2013
          Camden residents hear first reading of FY 2014 municipal budget and council members weigh new contract for town's deputy police chief
          W.B. Simpson Elementary School student Dallas Glass leads Camden Town Council
        • Cell phone use nets DUI arrest May. 10, 2013
          A Dover man stopped for talking on a cell phone while driving has been arrested for driving under the influence
          Takoi A. Morris
        • Delaware State Police notify public of homeless sex offender May. 9, 2013
          Delaware State Police authorities are using the media to notify Dover residents of a homeless sex offender in the area.
          Alvie R. Wertz
        • Domestic dispute leads to arrest May. 9, 2013
          Harrington Police, responding to a domestic dispute call Tuesday, arrested a local man after he became disorderly and cursed at the officers.
        • Greenwood man charged in Harrington theft investigation May. 9, 2013
          A Greenwood resident was arrested Wednesday after police determined he had illegally used a Harrington business' credit card.
        • Man mugged on Pennsylvania Avenue May. 3, 2013
          Dover Police are looking for three men who held up another man on Pennsylvania Avenue.
        • Citizens asked to support Early Childhood Advocacy Day May 8 in Dover May. 3, 2013
          The Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children, member organization of early childhood professionals, announces the annual Early Childhood Advocacy Day will take place at Legislative Hall in Dover, from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8.
        • NASCAR's Clean Air Tree Planting Program and Dover International Speedway to plant trees at CDSA Park May. 2, 2013
          Dover International Speedway staff and volunteers will take part in NASCAR Green's Clean Air Tree Planting Program at the Central Delaware Soccer Association (CDSA) on Friday.
        • Dover man shot in hand during attempted robbery May. 1, 2013
          A Dover man was shot in the hand during an attempted robbery in Felton, Delaware State Police said.
        • Dover Air Force base to conduct expolosives training May. 1, 2013
          Members of the 512th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight is scheduled to conduct demolitions training Saturday, May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dover Air Force Base.
        • Dover Post experiencing delivery delay on May 1 issue May. 1, 2013
          Due to a production issue, there may be a delay in the delivery of today's May 1 issue of the Dover Post. Our crew is working to get the paper on your doorsteps as soon as possible. We apologize for the...
        • Dover Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Dover Days' 80th birthday Apr. 30, 2013
          In conjunction with the 80th Dover Days Festival, the Dover Symphony Orchestra will perform a special concert at Calvary Assembly of God on Saturday evening.
          The Dover Symphony Orchestra in concert.
        • DNREC seeks nominations for 2013 Young Environmentalist Awards Apr. 30, 2013
          Do you know a Delaware student who is working to make a difference for the environment?
        • Harrington man jailed on sexual contact charges Apr. 30, 2013
          Willie L. Spruance, 49, a convicted Tier III sex offender, was arrested April 23 on charges he had unlawful sexual contact with two young children.
        • Five robbed in two separate incidents Apr. 30, 2013
          Delaware State Police are looking into a case in which five people were robbed in separate incidents only minutes apart. No one was hurt in either incident.
        • Harrington man robbed after giving ride to two men Apr. 30, 2013
          Delaware State Police are investigating a complaint from a man who said he was held up by two strangers.
        • Dover Police probe Friday home burglary Apr. 28, 2013
          Dover Police are investigating a home break-in that took place Friday.
        • Kent County Levy Court passes balanced budget with no tax increase Apr. 26, 2013
          Kent County Levy Court unanimously passed a balanced FY 2014 budget at its business meeting on Tuesday. The total budget came in at $59,902,750.
        • DNREC TrashStoppers prove effective in catching perpetrators of illegal dumping Apr. 26, 2013
          DNREC's TrashStoppers program to stop illegal trash dumping in Delaware has thrived on violators convicting themselves by breaking the law on camera and costing themselves thousands of dollars in fines.
        • Disharmony over personnel transfer action sparks school board walk-out Apr. 26, 2013
          A protracted debate over a school administrator's transfer led to one member of the Capital School Board angrily leaving the Wednesday's board meeting.
        • Wesley College announces commencement speaker Apr. 25, 2013
          Wesley College announced that the speaker for its spring commencement ceremony will be David W. Devonshire. A 1966 graduate from Wesley, Devonshire currently serves on four public company boards: Roper Industries, Arbitron, Meritor and Career Education.
        • Dover Police to host drug take-back day Apr. 24, 2013
          Dover Police will be collecting old medications so they may be safely disposed of.
        • Brewing up tasty tunes and drinks at R2Hop2 2013 Apr. 23, 2013
          Fordham and Old Dominion Brewing Company's second R2Hop2 Beer and Music Festival will wet your whistle for entertainment in more ways than one outside the brewery this Saturday.
          Bear-based band The Splashing Pearls features (from left) Peter Scobell (drums, vocals, ukulele, guitar, banjo, percussion and harmonica), Larkin Salemi (frontwoman, steel drums and percussion) and Cooke Harvey (upright bass and vocals).
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