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        • Come and kick up your heels at Barbara's Dance Academy 12:01 am
          Barbara's Dance Academy offers lessons in ballet, tap, jazz --- and much more.
          Barbara McDonald opened Barbara
        • Grotto Pizza celebrates the opening of central Kent County restaurant Jun. 18, 2013
          Grotto Pizza fans no longer have to travel to Milford or New Castle County to get their favorite pizza or pasta dish.
          Aided by Gov. Jack Markell, Grotto Pizza founder Dominic Pulieri cuts the ribbon during Grand Opening celebrations at the chain
        • Camden-Wyoming man charged in 2008 rape case Jun. 18, 2013
          Delaware State Police detectives have arrested a Camden-Wyoming man, identified as Jason S. Anker, 32, in connection with an alleged rape.
          Jason S. Anker
        • Dover man charged with intent to deliver cocaine Jun. 18, 2013
          Members of the Delaware State Police Kent County Governor's Task Force have arrested a Dover man, identified as Jason D. Robinson, 37, after a month-long investigation into illegal drug sales.
          Jason D. Robinson
        • Barricaded Dover woman surrenders to Delaware State Police Jun. 17, 2013
          Delaware State Police have peacefully resolved a three-and-a-half hour standoff between a Dover woman and troopers. It was the second such incident in 24 hours in Dover.
        • 'Giddy Up' for a good cause Jun. 17, 2013
          Cancer Support Community Delaware presents “Giddy Up” on Thursday at the Cowboy Up Saloon in Dover, form 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
        • Wyoming woman killed in Milford crash Jun. 16, 2013
          A crash that occurred east of Milford Sunday afternoon left a Wyoming woman dead and a Dover man injured.
        • Witnesses detain driver after vehicle accident Jun. 16, 2013
          A spokesman for the Harrington Police Department said witnesses to an alleged hit and run incident followed and then stopped the driver, holding him until police arrived.
          Virgil D. Heath Jr.
        • DSU to lease Sheraton Dover Hotel for 15 years Jun. 14, 2013
          Delaware State University has inked a deal with K.W. Lands, LLC. to lease the Sheraton Dover Hotel for 15 years. The university will use the hotel for additional residential space for students as the college begins its plan to renovate and upgrade the existing residential halls on campus.
          Trustees with Delaware State University have reached a tentative agreement to lease the Sheraton Dover hotel as residential space.
        • Cutbacks now affecting military funeral honors Jun. 14, 2013
          Budget reductions have forced Air Force officials to cut back on support for military funerals.
          Dover AFB Honor Guard personnel train constantly to keep up their finely-honed skills.
        • New construction may be necessary to relieve CR district overcrowding Jun. 14, 2013
          Members of a citizen's committee formed to study the future of the Caesar Rodney School District told school board members they see a problem with overcrowding in the district's middle and high schools.
          CR District School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald discusses the future of the district with school board President Kathleen Haynes.
        • Levy Court finalizes Safe Haven animal control contract Jun. 14, 2013
          Levy Court members on Tuesday selected Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary as the county's animal control service provider.
          The family of the late Conlyn L. Hart received a memorial tribute from members of the Kent County Levy Court during its Tuesday meeting. From left are County Administrator Mike Petit de Mange, Commissioner Jody Sweeney, Hart
        • Homeless sex offender in Dover Jun. 13, 2013
          Delaware State Police are advising Dover residents of a homeless sex offender, identified as Steven T. Gargalas, 41, who is living somewhere in the area.
          Steven T. Gargalas
        • State Police investigate drive by shooting Jun. 13, 2013
          Delaware State Police Troopers and EMS responded to a call at a residence in the 100 block of Presidents Drive, in the Capitol Park neighborhood of Dover early Wednesday night, after receiving a call stating that two subjects had been shot.
        • Camden council releases town deputy police chief Jun. 13, 2013
          Members of Camden's town council have decided not to renew the employment contract for the town's deputy police chief, Capt. Gary Melvin.
          Town Manager L. Aaron Chaffinch
        • Council finalizes committee, chaplain appointments Jun. 12, 2013
          Dover City Council members held a short, 23-minute session the night of June 10, where they heard the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 budget and attended to several other matters.
        • Council agrees on balanced budget for Fiscal 2013/2014; City Manager Koenig warns of approaching $7 million deficit Jun. 12, 2013
          The City of Dover has a balanced budget, but deficits loom over the future.
        • Ceremony restores gravesite of Dover minister and wife Jun. 11, 2013
          Two tombstones from a Dover cemetery were found under a Kenton-area bridge in February. Here's what happened after they were turned over researchers with the state of Delaware.
          The Rev. Henry J. Marshall
        • Stolen car recovered, thieves sought Jun. 10, 2013
          Dover Police are looking for suspects involved in a home break-in and automobile theft.
        • Burglary suspect arrested in Dover Jun. 10, 2013
          Dover Police have arrested a Clayton man, identified as Anthony Nix, 19, after he allegedly stole a woman's purse from inside an apartment.
        • Bayhealth to sponosor health fair Jun. 10, 2013
          Bayhealth will be part of this year’s Community Education and Health Fair on June 20 at the Modern Maturity Center, in Dover. The educational fair is free and open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
        • Dover Police charge home break-in suspect Jun. 9, 2013
          Dover Police have arrested a local man, identified as Franklin L. Burris, 34, on suspicion of having committed at least seven attempted break-ins and two burglaries.
        • Smyrna man dies after being struck by vehicle Jun. 9, 2013
          Members of the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident involving a Smyrna man, identified as Garabed D. Zakarian, 55. The driver was identified as R. Brandon Jones, 68, of Smyrna.
        • ON THE HORIZON: Visitors get a bit of Hands-on History at the Dickinson Plantation Jun. 8, 2013
          Learn do-it-yourself Colonial-style decorating projects in June at the John Dickinson Plantation, Dover.
          Barbara Carrow shows examples of the old art of quilling, created by prior guests to the Dickinson Plantation. Visitors will get to try quilling themselves on Thursday, June 20.
        • NYC police nab suspected Delaware check forger Jun. 7, 2013
          Milford Police have arrested a New York man, identified as Dane A. Williams, in connection with a recent spate of bad checks at Wal-Mart stores in the area.
          Dane A. Williams
        • Amici's brings the neighborhood grocery back to downtown Dover Jun. 7, 2013
          If you're looking for a good neighborhood grocery in downtown Dover, Amici's is looking to fill the bill.
          Manager Becky Haas keeps the coffeepot fresh throughout the day.
        • Division of Fish and Wildlife announce change in summer flounder regulations Jun. 7, 2013
          The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that anglers catching summer flounder in the state waters will be able to keep smaller fish this season when regulation changes start on June 11.
        • Free housing workshops with mortgage lenders June 10-11 Jun. 7, 2013
          Attorney General Beau Biden recently announced that there will be free state housing workshops with mortgage lenders on June 10 and 11.
        • Adkins, Robinson receive Del Vets Scholarship Jun. 7, 2013
          The Delaware Veterans Post 2 has announced its recipients for this year's $1000 scholarship.
        • More than 20 students earn certificates at Polytech Adult Education Jun. 7, 2013
          More than 20 students participated in the Polytech Adult Education Trade and Apprentice Graduation May 23 in the Woodside.
          Plumbing: Joshua Bell, James Defillipis, Clifford Drummond, Donald Elliot, Stephen Figiel, Benjamin Reed, Chad  Wright
        • Friends have many fond memories of fallen Dover soldier Jun. 6, 2013
          Sean Mullen was Delaware's third casualty in Afghanistan campaign.
          U.S. Army Warrant Officer Sean William Mullen
        • Cheswold police arrest North Carolina man on drug charges Jun. 6, 2013
          Cheswold Police on Wednesday arrested a North Carolina man, identified as Jarmal Williams, 35, on drug charges after he was pulled over for speeding.
          Jarmal Williams
        • Recreational crabbers reminded of catch regulations, including turtle excluder Jun. 6, 2013
          The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding recreational crabbers to make sure that a turtle by-catch device is installed in their crab pots before using them.
        • Tips on how to handle' abandoned' fawns, wild animals Jun. 6, 2013
          The DNREC's Division of Fish and Wildlife is giving tips on what residents should or should not do if they find an abandoned fawn or any other young wild animal.
        • Brothers jailed after Magnolia assault Jun. 6, 2013
          Delaware State Police troopers have arrested two brothers, Christopher Purnell, 23, and Kiernan Purnell, 18, in connection with a May 23 home invasion.
          Christopher Purnell (left), and Kiernan Purnell
        • State Police investigate single vechicle fatal crash west of Harrington Jun. 6, 2013
          At around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday May 6 Daniel Richardson was driving his 2006 Ford F250 pick-up truck south on Fox Hunters Road in Harrington. Richardson lost control of the truck while trying to navigate a curve in the road. The truck spun out of control, struck an electrical pole, a cement culvert and then rolling and coming to a stop in a...
        • Ballroom dance at Modern Maturity Center Jun. 5, 2013
          The Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Ave., Dover, will hold a ballroom dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on June 21.
        • Slots still available for Adventure Race June 15 Jun. 5, 2013
          The Delaware State Parks Adventure Race Series, Clash with the Creek at Brandywine Creek State Park, has a few slots still available.
        • Division of Fish and Wildlife to begin annual banding of barn owls Jun. 5, 2013
          The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife biologists will begin banding barn owls this week during its annual checking and cleaning of barn owl nesting boxes.
        • AmeriCorps, Habitat for Humanity to frame new house June 6 Jun. 5, 2013
          Delaware AmeriCorps members will join participants from Habitat for Humanity's three Delaware affiliates to frame a house for a new homeowner in Kent County on Legislative Mall on June 6.
        • Delaware soldier killed in Afghanistan Jun. 4, 2013
          U.S. Army officials are reporting the death of Warrant Officer Sean Mullen, killed June 2 in Afghanistan.
          Warrant Officer Sean Mullen
        • Dover man arrested for fifth DUI Jun. 3, 2013
          Delaware State Police have arrested a Dover man, identified as Raymond W. Warncke, 33, on his fifth offense for driving under the influence.
          Raymond L. Warncke
        • Two charged after dog is beaten to death with baseball bat May. 31, 2013
          Two men were arrested Wednesday for their involvement in an incident in which a small dog was beaten to death with a baseball bat and then buried in a yard in Felton earlier this week.
        • Kyle Busch wins “Lucas Oil 200” NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race May. 31, 2013
          Kyle Busch has run eight NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races at Dover International Speedway, which adds up to 1,604 possible laps [the 2006 race ran four extra laps]. Consider that he's led 761 of those laps – 47.4 percent – and it gives an idea of how dominant Busch has been in this series at the Monster Mile.
        • 'Art, Wine and Chocolate' theme of plein air art show May. 31, 2013
          The public is invited to the "Art, Wine and Chocolate" exhibition and reception on June 7.
          Taylor Collins, of Dover, will be among the exhibitors at the First Friday, June 7 “Art, Wine and Chocolate” reception at the CenDel Building on Loockerman Street. Collins won third place in the Dover Days Quick Draw competition.
        • Council committee considers changes to Human Relations Commission May. 31, 2013
          Dover City Council's Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee is considering changes to the city's Human Relations Commission.
          Dover Mayor Carleton E. Carey Sr., and Councilman James Hutchison confer during Tuesday
        • Construction work at new Dover High School moving forward May. 31, 2013
          Members of the Capital School District Board of Education received a briefing May 28 on the status of construction of the new Dover High School.
          Work on the new Dover High School on Route 8 is expected to be complete by May 2014.
        • Anglers’ photos wanted for Fishing Guide contest May. 30, 2013
          Your photo of an angler enjoying the outdoors could soon grace the pages of the 2014 Delaware Fishing Guide.
          Townsend resident Ruth Reynolds earned honorable mention in DNREC’s 2012 Fishing Photo Contest with this photo, titled “Lessons Learned,” taken at Noxontown Pond near Middletown.
        • Dover Council moves to settle sex offender lawsuit May. 30, 2013
          Dover's City Council has taken action its members hope will end a lawsuit brought against the city brought by a convicted sex offender.
        • Fugitive rape suspect arrested May. 30, 2013
          Troopers with the Delaware State Police Major Crimes have arrested a man, identified as Kaleb C. Zadroga, 21, who is suspected of having committed a rape in Harrington.
          Kaleb C. Zadroga
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