News
Thu Jul 09, 2009, 05:26 PM EDT
Smyrna Police arrested two teens following an attempted burglary at Buck Algonquin in Smyrna on June 30. Warrants were obtained for two 14-year-old males, one residing in the unit block of South Union Street in Smyrna, and the other in the 3300 block of Arthursville Road, Hartly. Both teens have been arrested and charged with numerous offenses of burglary, theft, criminal mischief and conspiracy.
Thu Jul 09, 2009, 05:20 PM EDT
On July 5, Smyrna Police charged three juveniles with trespassing and disorderly conduct for swimming across the lake and onto the property of homeowners surrounding the lake.
By Seth Clevenger, Staff writer
Tue Jul 07, 2009, 12:01 AM EDT
The fifth time was a charm for Tony DeFeo. After two months of wrestling with the issue, Smyrna Town Council voted 5-1 on Monday night to appoint DeFeo to the vacant seat on council. At each of the previous four meetings of council, DeFeo was nominated for this open seat, but the motion failed each time, usually by 3-3 votes, and the seat remained vacant. But on Monday night, the stalemate ended.
By Nicole Squittiere, staff writer
Thu Jul 09, 2009, 05:37 PM EDT
The Smyrna School District is undergoing updates and renovations at nearly every building in the district. The major renovation is at Smyrna High School where an addition is being erected. There are also smaller projects going on at three of the four elementary schools and the intermediate school.
By Nicole Squittiere, Staff Writer
Thu Jun 25, 2009, 03:54 PM EDT
At the Monday, June 22 Clayton Town Council meeting, Council approved a higher fee for Clayton police officers on special duty, a $3,000 grant for the July 4th Association, and heard from a citizen concerned about a vacant home.
By Seth Clevenger, Staff writer
Tue Jun 23, 2009, 01:07 PM EDT
A cluster of new homes off of West Commerce Street and the restoration the former Sun-Times building are the central elements of a redevelopment plan that’s currently moving through the approval process in Smyrna. Innovative Realty Investment Services (IRIS), formerly known as the Putnam Group, is the driving force behind this plan, which would reshape a section the downtown area along West Commerce Street.
By Nicole Squittiere, Staff Writer
Thu Jun 18, 2009, 10:00 AM EDT
Four teachers on temporary contracts weren’t guaranteed jobs, but state budget concerns haven't affected any other positions.
Thu Jun 18, 2009, 10:05 AM EDT
Budget cuts have led to a "swim-at-your-own-risk" summer season.
By Seth Clevenger, Staff writer
Sun Jul 05, 2009, 09:15 PM EDT
With newly-renovated space now available for lease, St. Joseph’s Center for Community Service in Clayton is seeking to expand its role as a venue for community service. On June 30, St. Joseph’s held a press conference to introduce improvements to its campus and shine the spotlight on what the non-profit foundation has to offer for future tenants. U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) was among the speakers at the conference.
Tue Jun 30, 2009, 12:11 PM EDT
A severe thunderstorm brought high winds, heavy rains and nickel-sized hail to the Clayton area on the evening of June 9. The storm toppled trees and inflicted property damage in the area between Clayton and Blackiston’s Crossroads.
Mon Jun 29, 2009, 09:20 AM EDT
By Nicole Squittiere, Staff Writer
Fri Jun 19, 2009, 08:55 AM EDT
Board of Education hears about progress in high school building project and also about the plan to implement the new “Clearly Focused” curriculum program to help students meet state standards
Tue Jun 16, 2009, 12:40 PM EDT
As Del-One members celebrated the grand opening of their first solar-powered branch on May 21 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, the Secretary of DNREC, Collin P. O’Mara, commended the credit union for utilizing natural resources while decreasing its dependency on conventional power generation systems. By harnessing the power of the sun to fuel its branch operations in Smyrna, the credit union will realize a savings on its utility bills which equates to a savings for its members, all of whom own a share of the credit union.
By Seth Clevenger, Staff writer
Tue Jun 16, 2009, 10:58 AM EDT
For the past two months, the six sitting members of Smyrna Town Council have remained divided over attempts to appoint a seventh member to the vacant seat on council. But some Smyrna residents are eager to see the issue resolved. Prior to Monday night’s council meeting, a handful of residents stood on the steps of Town Hall and raised signs calling for council to appoint Tony DeFeo to the vacant seat.
Fri Jun 12, 2009, 05:41 PM EDT
By Doug Denison, Dover Post
Fri Jun 12, 2009, 04:29 PM EDT
Just as Gov. Jack Markell was preparing to sign legislation in New Castle that subjects the General Assembly and its committees to most of the same Freedom of Information Act rules that apply to other governing bodies, staff from the Controller General’s office allowed members of the media and labor groups to enter the committee’s session, which historically had been off-limits to all but the panel’s 12 legislators. With no fanfare for the event, the committee then voted to endorse a 2.5% pay cut for all state employees, well below Gov. Jack Markell's proposed 8% cut.
By Seth Clevenger, Staff writer
Tue Jun 09, 2009, 12:06 PM EDT
After months of nighttime road closures, construction workers have wrapped up most of the underground utility improvements under South Main Street in downtown Smyrna. The upgraded water and sewer lines are in place and the most of the electrical work is complete. Now workers are moving forward with the aboveground portion of the downtown project – the stuff that people will see after all the work is finished. Businesses remain open while the construction continues.
By Nicole Squittiere, Staff Writer
Tue Jun 09, 2009, 11:59 AM EDT
Resignation announced at Clayton Town Council meeting Monday. Officer plans to take job with Middletown Police Department. Council also announced a change in the street sweeping schedule.
By Seth Clevenger, Staff writer
Wed Jun 03, 2009, 03:12 PM EDT
Smyrna Town Council members reached no agreements on a number of unresolved appointments at their June 1 meeting. For the third meeting in a row, council considered appointing a seventh member to fill a vacant seat on council. Once again, no new council member was appointed. Council also voted on Mayor Pat Stombaugh’s nominations for three town committees that did not receive council’s approval at the previous meeting. None of the three committees were approved this time, either.
Mon Jun 01, 2009, 10:54 AM EDT
Reservation deadline is June 2 by calling Ilona Gechter, 302-335-4885.
Fri May 29, 2009, 12:46 PM EDT
On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn unveiled Delaware state government’s first official blog, located at http://mattdenn.blogs.delaware.gov/. The subject of the first post was his brief foray into the world of used car sales at the state’s surplus property lot in Delaware City.
By By Jesse Chadderdon, Community News
Thu May 28, 2009, 12:39 PM EDT
After more than two months of deliberations, New Castle County Council quietly approved a $228 million operating budget and 25 percent tax increase Tuesday night. That’s a decrease from the 2009 fiscal year operating budget of $240 million. The average resident's annual tax bill will jump about $100, to $501.