Ocean City Employee Honored after 50 Years on the Job

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James Purnell has been on the job in Ocean City for 50 years! Purnell began working with the town in May of 1971 and has spent his entire career as an employee of the Public Works Department – he is currently the Town of Ocean City’s Solid Waste Supervisor. “As a Society, we have transitioned…

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Former DE Governor Pete DuPont Dies at 86

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Former Delaware Governor Pete DuPont has died after battling a long illness according to his former chief of staff, Bob Perkins – DuPont was 86. DuPont, a Republican, started his political career in 1969 as a Representative in the Delaware House and then just a year later he went to Washington as Delaware’s lone Congressman.…

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Remembering Wayne Cannon

Photo of Wayne Cannon courtesy of his family
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Wayne Cannon’s family, friends and the many listeners and fans he had across Delmarva are offering fond memories of the longtime radio personality. According to Cannon’s family, he passed away Monday following an illness that developed in February. He was 72. Wayne Cannon spent 20 years at 92.7 WGMD as a host, personality and salesman.…

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Retired Judge Honored With Portrait At Courthouse

Retired Court of Common Pleas Judge Rosemary Betts Beauregard (photo courtesy of Delaware Courts)
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Retired Judge Rosemary Betts Beauregard has been honored with a portrait, unveiled in Courtroom A of the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown. Judge Beauregard was the first woman to serve as a judge in the Court of Common Pleas. She served two terms and retired last year. The ceremony was held in the courtroom where…

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DE Governor Dale Wolf Dies at 96

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Governor John Carney at the start of this week’s coronavirus update announced the passing for former Governor Dale Wolf. Wolf died last Saturday, March 20 – he was 96. Wolf was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Republican Party, who served for three weeks as the 70th governor of Delaware.…

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Howard T. Ennis School Principal Passes Away

Kristina Perfetti, seen at a groundbreaking for the new Howard T. Ennis School. Photo provided by IRSD.
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The Principal of Howard T. Ennis School since 2009 has passed away, according to the Indian River School District. Kristina Perfetti died Tuesday, February 2nd. “We are heartbroken by the passing of Kris Perfetti,” IRSD Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens said. “Words cannot describe the profound impact she had on the Howard T. Ennis community. Under…

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Local Principal Receives National Recognition

Frederick Douglass Elementary School, Seaford (photo courtesy, U.S. Department of Education)
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A school principal in Sussex County is one of ten to receive national recognition for outstanding school leadership. U.S. Education Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos bestowed the honor upon Carol Leveilee, Principal of Frederick Douglass Elementary School in Seaford. The principals were chosen from the group of 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools that were recognized…

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Former WGMD Newsman, Henry Evans, Dies

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Former WGMD reporter and news anchor, Henry Evans died on Valentine’s Day.  Henry worked for WGMD for several years – leaving the station in 1999.  He also worked for several of the Delaware newspapers – including the Cape Gazette and Delaware Coast Press.  Henry was 64 – a celebration of his life will be held…

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IRSD Middle Schooler Semifinalist in NASA’s “Name the Rover” Contest

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A student from the Southern Delaware School of the Arts has been selected as a semifinalist for the Mars 2020 “Name the Rover” contest being held by NASA.  An essay by Indian River School District middle schooler Hailey Mack of Ocean View, suggested the name “Ingenuity” and her entry was selected as the Delaware middle…

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DSP Honor Cpl Stephen Ballard with New Street Name at Troop 2

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Delaware State Police honored Cpl Stephen Ballard at Troop 2 in Newark yesterday with a sign dedication ceremony.  The signs will change the street name where the troop is located – as well as Keene Elementary School and Glasgow Park from LaGrange Avenue to Cpl Stephen Ballard Way.  Ballard was killed in 2017 when he…

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Bayhealth Hospitals in Sussex & Kent County Have New Year’s Bundles of Joy

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Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford welcomed their first New Year’s Baby with the birth of Kemper Lynch to Courtney Wisniewski and Tim Lynch.  Kemper was born at 12:20am New Year’s day and weighed in a 6 pounds 13.4 ounces.  She joins an older brother and sister.  Six hours later at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus,…

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First Baby of 2020 at Beebe Healthcare – Twins!

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The first baby of 2020 for Beebe Healthcare – are TWINS!  And they were an early surprise for Mom and Dad too.  Olga and Eric Tsavdar of Millville weren’t expecting Levi and Eliza to arrive for a couple more weeks!  The twins arrived just after 1am on New Years Day.   

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UPDATED: MSP LOCATE Salisbury Woman

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UPDATED – 12:30PM – Maryland State Police have located Danie’l Jester Stevens. ========================== Maryland State Police are looking for a missing person.  Police say 40 year old Danie’l Jester Stevens left her Maple Way home in Salisbury sometime Friday morning – leaving behind her infant son.  Stevens’s roommate contacted police – and said that Stevens…

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Millsboro man announces run for U.S. Senate

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An entrepreneur and consultant from Millsboro has announced a run for U.S. Senate. Mark Turley, president and owner of Projected Energy, a renewable energy marketing and consulting firm, filed with the Department of Elections last week to run as a candidate with the Independent Party for the seat currently held by U.S. Senator Chris Coons…

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DSP Issue Gold Alert for Missing Millsboro Man

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Delaware State Police have issues a Gold Alert for 38 year-old Irfan Mall of Selbyville, who was last seen in the Millsboro area on Friday, August 16. Mall is 5’10” tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Attempts to locate or communicate with Mall have been unsuccessful and there is concern for his…

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Dewey Beach Campaign Season Heats Up!

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It is still not too late to run for commissioner or register to vote in Dewey Beach! The deadline for both candidate filing and voter registration is this Thursday at 5 p.m. The election is Saturday, September 21. Here is the election calendar with more info. Joyce Pool said on Saturday that so far, only four candidates…

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MSP Looking for Missing 20 Year Old Salisbury Man

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State Police in Salisbury are looking for a missing 20 year old man.  Police say a friend of Tyson Ferguson received several text messages last evening and became concerned and contacted them to check on his welfare.  When police arrived at Ferguson’s home they found the door unlocked and evidence inside that led Troopers to…

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Two Named Worcester Correctional Officers of the Year

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Two men have been named the 2019 Worcester County Correctional Officers of the Year.   Sgt Tyrone Douglas and Cpl Phillip Littleton work at the Worcester County Jail and Wardon Donna Bounds says they perform their duties with integrity, honesty and the highest level of commitment to serving their fellow officers and inmates alike.  The honors…

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UPDATED: MD Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of R. Clayton Mitchell, Former Speaker of MD House

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Governor Larry Hogan has ordered Maryland Flags to half-staff in honor of R. Clayton Mitchell, the former Speaker of the Maryland House, who died Thursday at the age of 83.  Speaker Mitchell leaves an indelible mark on Maryland through his countless contributions which include fighting to modernize Maryland’s transportation infrastructure.  Last year Governor Hogan dedicated…

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UPDATED: MSP LOCATE Missing Salisbury Teen

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UPDATED – 6/14/19 – Maryland State Police say Michael Foskey has been located unharmed. ================================== Maryland State Police are looking for a missing Salisbury teen. Police say 16 year old Michael Foskey was reported missing by his father Tuesday night around 10:45 at their Parker Road home. Foskey is white, 6 feet tall and 180…

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Funeral Arrangements for Former DSU President William B. DeLauder

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Delaware State University mourns the May 21 passing of Dr. William B. DeLauder, the eighth President of the Delaware State University, and celebrates his life and achievement, which figured prominently in the significant of the institution during his 1987-2003 tenure. At the time of his passing, he and wife Vermell resided in Jamestown, N.C. He…

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