Part of three-school change, with high school Associate Principal Elise Baerga going to JBM Intermediate School, and JBM Associate Principal Pat Grant moving to North Elementary, starting Jan. 5.

The Town of Smyrna will head into the new year with a $23.5 million budget and no changes to its property tax rate. Smyrna Town Council approved the 2009 budget and voted to leave the property tax at its current rate on December 15 at the final council meeting of the calendar year.

The country’s economic hardships are hitting home in Clayton. Eagle Group, the second largest company and fifth-largest employer in the Smyrna-Clayton area, has reduced its workforce by 35 employees.

Workshop Jan. 17 for families interested in applying for next homes

Smyrna Council to vote on 2009 budget, property tax rate at tonight's meeting at 7:30 p.m. A legislative fact finding hearing is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

The construction on the new Providence Creek Academy charter school campus in Clayton is closing in on its last several months of work, and one of the three planned buildings is close to completion.

The Town of Smyrna has made some changes to its utility policies – changes that will affect residents who are late paying their town utility bills or have their service disconnected. Beginning in March, the late fee to go from $15 to 10 percent. Also, the town's $50 reconnection fee and promissory note will be eliminated.

The assessment is open to epidemiologists, first responders, health care providers, clinicians, educators, environmental professionals in water, food and air surveillance, as well as clinical, agricultural, environmental and veterinary laboratories and other partners.

Governor-elect Markell seeks cost-cutting ideas from Delawareans; says growing budget shortfall requires bold, innovative money-saving solutions

Governor Ruth Ann Minner announced today that December 26 will be an additional holiday for state government, and most government offices will be closed that day.

Daybreak United Methodist Church is offering low-cost food for everyone through the Angel Food Ministries program with orders taken this week at the Smyrna Public Library, 107 South Main Street.

Sponsored by AMVets at Lake Como

Artesian Water Company has installed a solar power system at its Big Oak Water Treatment Plant as part of a company-wide effort to improve energy efficiency and cut costs by reducing electric consumption.

Property tax increase of 19.8 percent proposed with offsetting reduction in electric costs

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