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        • Autism Delaware awards Cook with scholarship Jun. 17, 2013
          David Lee Cook Jr. of Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, will receive the Autism Delaware Adult with Autism Scholarship.
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        • Carper, Coons, Carney to attend Kent County job fair June 24 Jun. 17, 2013
          U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Representative John Carney announced Monday that more than 50 area employers have already signed up for the Kent County job fair.
        • Bayhealth to hold health education events in June Jun. 17, 2013
          Bayhealth has released its health education events for June.
        • Atlantic City Bus Trip scheduled for June 22 is canceled Jun. 17, 2013
          The Atlantic City Bus Trip offered by City of Dover Parks and Recreation June 22 is canceled.
        • Golf tournament to benefit Dover AFB Museum Jun. 17, 2013
          The Air Mobility Command Museum Foundation at Dover Air Force Base will host its annual AMC Museum Foundation Fundraiser Golf Tournament on June 21.
        • DPH urge men who have sex with men to discuss meningococcal vaccination Jun. 17, 2013
          The Delaware Division of Public Health is encouraging men who have sex with men (MSM) and who may have had intimate contact with a man who was known to be from NYC, to discuss the need for meningococcal vaccination with their physician.
        • Free screening for seniors during Seniors Tell Diabetes Not Me week Jun. 17, 2013
          The YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program will hold a free diabetes screening event for seniors June 19 during Seniors Tell Diabetes Not Me week, June 17-22.
        • Seven year old donates funds from lemonade stand to Easter Seals Jun. 17, 2013
          A 7-year-old boy, named Philip, donated more than $50 from his lemonade stand to benefit his Aunt Arlissa and her friends at Easter Seals."It was Philip's idea to donate to Easter Seals 'because that is where Aunt Arlissa goes'," Philips mom, Leslie, says, quoting her son. "He said he wanted to 'help her friends that are...
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        • Kent County Young Republicans to meet June 20 Jun. 14, 2013
          The Kent County Young Republicans will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 20 at W.T. Smithers Restaurant and Bar, 140 S. State St., Dover.
        • Today in the News: Syria says US lying about chemical weapons Jun. 14, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Boy cries after meeting Robert Downey Jr. Jun. 14, 2013
          An 18-month-old boy who was told he was going to meet Iron Man cried after meeting Robert Downey Jr., the man behind the mask. Jaxson Denno was "confused because I kept telling him it was Iron Man and he knew it wasn't. Well, not Iron...
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        • Markell recognized with Energy Leadership Award Jun. 14, 2013
          Governor Jack Markell recently received the Governor's Award at the 24th annual North American Energy Efficiency Forum in Washington, D.C.
        • MPO, PAC to hold annual workshop on June 25 Jun. 14, 2013
          The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) Public Advisory Committee (PAC) will hold its annual workshop at 6:30 p.m. June 25 at the Festival Buffet of Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, 1131 N. DuPont Highway, Dover.
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        • Morning Jolt: Rare two-faced kitten born Jun. 13, 2013
          A rare two-faced kitten was born this week in Oregon, news reports said. The kitten, named Deucy, meows “loudly from both mouths” and appears to be in good health. The mother of Deucy rejected the kitten, but her owner has been feeding...
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        • Governor Markell signs bill to improve teacher preparation Jun. 12, 2013
          Governor Jack Markell signed legislation June 12 that raises the bar for entering the teaching profession.
        • Governor Markell signs bill requiring reporting lost, stolen guns Jun. 12, 2013
          Governor Jack Markell signed legislation June 11 making Delaware the eighth state to require that gun owners report lost or stolen weapons to police.
        • Governor's Council recognizes healthy communities Jun. 12, 2013
          Governor Jack Markell's Council on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention recognized Dover as one of seven municipalities June 11 for championing the health and well-being of its communities.
        • Delaware Division of Cultural Affairs to offer programs in July Jun. 12, 2013
          The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering 16 programs at the six museums that it operates across the state.
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        • What to Watch: Jodi Arias movie trailer debuts Jun. 12, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Stanley Cup Finals begin tonight Jun. 12, 2013
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        • Mosquito Control gives residents tips to reduce numbers in mosquito breeding Jun. 11, 2013
          Due to heavy rainfall Delaware has received in the last week, the DNREC Mosquito Control staff is encouraging homeowners to eliminate as much standing water found in containers from their property as quickly as possible to reduce mosquito breeding habitat in their yards.
        • Million Hearts Delaware initiative prevents heart disease Jun. 11, 2013
          Million Hearts® Delaware will hold an event announcing its formation on June 13.
        • DSU president receives Distinguished Alumnus Award Jun. 11, 2013
          Dr. Harry L. Williams, the 10th president of Delaware State University, has received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Appalachian State University.
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        • DSU's Dr. Harrington receives SMART Woman of the Year Award Jun. 11, 2013
          Delaware State University's Dr. Melissa Harrington has received the 2013 Woman of the Year Award from the Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) organization.
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        • What to Watch: Terrifying drunken-driving PSA goes viral Jun. 11, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: How will Patriots use Tim Tebow? Jun. 11, 2013
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        • DNREC's Shad Hatchery aids restoration of species in Nanticoke River Jun. 10, 2013
          The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife recently announced that DNREC's Nanticoke Shad Hatchery produced and stocked more than 500,000 American shad fry this spring.
        • First State Ballet Theatre hires development director Jun. 10, 2013
          Giovanna Saffos has recently joined First State Ballet Theatre as the company's first paid, full-time development director..
        • RPAC to hold meeting on June 27 Jun. 10, 2013
          The Recycling Public Advisory Council (RPAC) will meet from 10 a.m. to noon June 27 at the DelDot Felton/Farmington room, 800 Bay Road, Dover.
        • Take a Kid Fishing program on June 15, July 13 Jun. 10, 2013
          The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife's Take a Kid Fishing program will be held on June 15 and July 13.
        • DPA celebrates donation of the Caley Postcard Collection Jun. 10, 2013
          The Delaware Public Archives (DPA) celebrated the donation of the George and Irene Caley Postcard Collection with a ceremony and the official unveiling of an exhibit showcasing the collection on June 5.
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        • Bayhealth to sponsor annual health fair on June 20 Jun. 10, 2013
          Bayhealth will sponsor this year's annual Community Education and Health Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 20 at the Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Ave., Dover.
        • You-Front and Center Career Fair set for June 24 Jun. 10, 2013
          The You-Front and Center Career Fair and Empowerment Seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24 at the Dover Sheraton, 1570 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover.
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