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BLACK HISTORY MONTH- Governor John Carney signed a proclamation Feb. 17 declaring February Black History Month for the State of Delaware. The proclamation was signed at the exhibit honoring the historic black sorority, the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founded Jan.13,1913, an organization of college educated women were very instrumental with participating in the Women’s Suffrage Movement which will celebrate its 100th year of the enactment of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. Shown (l to r) with Governor Carney are local chapter members Sherita Belle, President, Wanda Hyland-Isler and Alonna Berry. Submitted photo
Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce hosts special Business and Economic Development Forum
The Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce held a special Business and Economic Development Forum last Thursday at Heritage Shores with Governor John Carney, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, House Minority Leader Dan Short, and Sussex County Council President Mike Vincent serving as panelists. The chamber holds monthly Business and Economic Development Forums at Stargate Diner in Seaford. Carney answered the first question of the day, about economic development opportunities in Sussex County. Carney spoke about the Delaware Prosperity Partnership, a public/private partnership that looks to retain and attract businesses. He added that there are 60 projects in the pipeline including five active projects in county. “It’s a much better [...]
Town of Laurel adopts new out of town pre-annexation water, sewer agreement
It has been customary for the past 30 years or more for [...]
Town of Bethel plans to celebrate 225th anniversary
While still in the planning stages, the town of Bethel is planning [...]
Owners of missing dogs suspect dognappings
On Paula Carroll’s Facebook page is a video she posted of her [...]
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Gerry Lee Foskey, 58
Gerry Lee Foskey of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Gerry was born on June 18, 1961 in Fairmont W.V., the daughter of the [...]
Alan D. Price, 59
Alan D. Price of Seaford died on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at home. He was born on Aug. 20, 1960, in Seaford, Delaware, to Thomas Price and Sandra Price. Alan was a licensed electrician in [...]
David James Gilmore, 73
David James Gilmore -- On Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, Air Force veteran David James Gilmore went home to his Lord and Savior after a long battle with cancer. David was born Dec. 19, 1946, in [...]
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