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        • Today in the news: Toronto mayor denies crack-smoking allegations May. 17, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Mom chases down accused kidnapper May. 17, 2013
          A woman chased down a man who she said kidnapped her child. The Albuquerque woman’s 5-year-old daughter was abducted by the man, and the mom gave chase, police said. The kidnapper shoved the girl out of the car at some point,...
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        • OBITUARY: Beth-Ann Biro, 46 May. 17, 2013
          Beth-Ann Biro, of Smyrna, DE passed away on May 13, 2013. She was 46.
          Beth-Ann Biro
        • Today in the news: Kabul suicide bombing kills 6 Americans May. 16, 2013
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        • 4th Annual State BBQ Competition fires up this weekend May. 16, 2013
          The 4th Annual State BBQ Competition will get underway Friday night for three days of meat-cooking and meat-eating good times. The winner of the event, sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society, will go on to compete for top national honors in Tennessee.
          Last year
        • Kent County Volunteer Firefighter's Association holds Past President's Night May. 16, 2013
          The Kent County Volunteer Firefighter's Association held their monthly meeting May 15 at American Legion Ambulance Post 14.President John Pridemore, of Clayton, recognized former past presidents in attendance for their past work on behalf...
          The Kent County Volunteer Firefighter
        • Lloyd excited to be part of Smyrna School Board team May. 16, 2013
          Four candidates vied for the open Smyrna Board of Education seat in the May 14 election, but Smyrna High graduate Kristi L. Lloyd walked away the victor with 55.24 percent of the vote.The seat is a five-year term; board president...
          Smyrna resident Kristi L. Lloyd was elected to the Smyrna Board of Education Tuesday night with 55 percent of the vote. Lloyd will fill the lone open seat, which is a five-year term.
        • Clayton to look into extending polling hours May. 15, 2013
          The topic of polling hours was discussed at the Clayton Town Council meeting Monday night.Resident Howard Blackstone, who lost in the April 30 election, requested the town look into extending election polling hours from 2 to 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
        • Today in the news: Abortion doctor receives third life sentence May. 15, 2013
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        • What to Watch: 'CSI' wraps up Season 13 May. 15, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Cop rescued from tree May. 15, 2013
          A New York City police officer who climbed a tree to try to rescue a cat got stuck himself and had to be rescued by firefighters. The officer initially climbed up a short way into the tree, but the cat climbed even...
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        • Vendors, parade participants needed for Clayton Railroad Days May. 15, 2013
          The Clayton Historical Society will be hosting the 3rd Annual Clayton Railroad Days Festival on Saturday, June 8. The festival runs from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.The day will begin with an old fashion parade down Main Street. Immediately after the...
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        • Q&A with an educator: Tracie Bruno, Smyrna Elementary associate principal May. 15, 2013
          Smyrna Elementary students have been getting acquainted with a new face since March with the hiring of new Associate Principal Tracie Bruno, who took over for retired Associate Principal Crystal Brown.Bruno's career in education saw its beginnings in...
          Smyrna Elementary Associate Principal Tracie Bruno.
        • Smyrna boys lacrosse loses 9-4 Tuesday to Tower Hill in state tournament May. 15, 2013
          The Smyrna High School boys lacrosse team lost 9-4 Tuesday night to No. 4 seed Tower Hill in the first round of the state tournament. The game marked the first tournament berth for the Eagles, who were the No.
          The Smyrna High School boys lacrosse team lost Tuesday 9-4 to Tower Hill in the first round of the state tournament. Pictured here is Jacob Stoner (No. 44) as he runs down field with the lacrosse ball in the game.
        • Lloyd wins Smyrna School Board election May. 14, 2013
          Four candidates were vying for the open seat in Tuesday's Smyrna Board of Education election, but only one could come out on top and that person was Kristi Lloyd with 55.24 percent of the vote.The seat is a five-year term; board...
          Smyrna resident Kristi L. Lloyd was elected to the Smyrna Board of Education Tuesday night with 55 percent of the vote. Lloyd will fill the lone open seat, which is a five-year term.
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        • Morning Jolt: Moving ice destroys homes May. 14, 2013
          “Ice tsunamis” destroyed some homes in Canada and Minnesota recently, and YouTube footage of the moving ice is going viral. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources told CNN that what happens...
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        • Smyrna/Clayton Memorial Day Parade May 27; flags needed for Veterans Monument May. 14, 2013
          The Smyrna/Clayton Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 27, followed by a ceremony at George C. Wright Jr. Municipal Park (formerly Smyrna Municipal Park). Donations of flags are needed for the Veterans Monument at the park.
        • Clayton Council swears in returning, new council members May. 13, 2013
          Returning council member Tom Horn and newly elected member William "Skip" Carrow were sworn in Monday night at the Clayton Town Council meeting.Re-elected Councilman Alex Dias wasn't sworn in because he had an excused absence from the meeting.
          Clayton Town Council swore in one returning and one new council member Monday night at their council meeting. Mayor Tom Horn (left) and Councilman William “Skip” Carrow (right) are pictured here being sworn in at the meeting by town lawyer Scott Chambers; re-elected Councilman Alex Dias had an excused absence from the meeting.
        • Carter Road to reopen at Wheatley's Pond Road in Smyrna Thursday May. 13, 2013
          The intersection of Carter Road and Wheatley's Pond Road (Route 300) is scheduled to reopen Thursday, according to DelDOT, but then another section of Carter Road is scheduled to close, from South Street to Dettinger Road.
          This intersection – Carter Road and Wheatley
        • Today in the news: Obama condemns IRS targeting of conservative groups May. 13, 2013
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        • Morning Minutes: May 13 May. 13, 2013
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        • Smyrna boys lacrosse gets state tourney bid, plays Tower Hill Tuesday May. 12, 2013
          The Smyrna High School boys lacrosse team is headed to the state tournament for the first time in their two years as a varsity program.With the No. 13 seed in the DIAA State...
          Smyrna lacrosse player Joseph Russillo (left) scoops up the lacrosse ball in the Eagles
        • Smyrna Police release two Megan's Law notifications May. 12, 2013
          The Smyrna Police Department has issued two Megan's Law community advisories for men who have registered their place of residency within the Town of Smyrna.This is a community advisory;...
          Miguel Feliciano.
        • Clayton Town Council agenda for Monday, May 13 meeting May. 12, 2013
          Clayton Town Council will hold their May council meeting on Monday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.; the meeting will also consist of the town's yearly reorganization, which takes place at the first meeting after the town council election.The meetings are held in...
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        • Morning Minutes: May 11 May. 11, 2013
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        • New traffic signal to be turned on at Wheatley's Pond Road and Carter Road May 13 May. 10, 2013
          DelDOT is scheduled to activate the new traffic signal at Wheatley's Pond Road (Route 300) and Carter Road in Smyrna on Monday, May 13.
        • Today in the news: Criminal investigation launched in Texas plant explosion May. 10, 2013
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        • What to Watch: Olympic medal-winning sailor killed after boat flips May. 10, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Would you try a lion meat taco? May. 10, 2013
          A restaurant in Florida is in the news because it’s offering a lion meat taco. The taco sells for $35 at Taco Fusion in Tampa. Some groups want the lion listed as an endangered species and hence illegal to...
        • Morning Minutes: May 10 May. 10, 2013
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        • DNREC releases ‘Eco-Explorers’ YouTube video May. 9, 2013
          The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has posted on its website a YouTube video that takes viewers out on the march with young “Eco-Explorers” at the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Aquatic Resources Education Center along the edge of the Delaware Bay east of Smyrna.
        • Marriage equality passes Delaware Senate; Gov. immediately signs into law May. 9, 2013
          VOTE TOTALHouse Bill 75 Senate Vote:Yes:Patricia BlevinsBrian BushwellerCatherine CloutierBethany Hall-LongMargaret Rose HenryRobert MarshallDavid McBrideHarris McDowellKaren PetersonNicole PooreDavid SakolaBryan TownsendNO:Colin BoniniBruce EnnisGerald HockerGregory LavelleDavid Lawson
          The balcony and stairwell of Legislative Hall
        • Today in the news: Judiciary Committee begins immigration law debates May. 9, 2013
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