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Delaware News The News Journal Delaware's top seniors recognized by Bunting Secretary of Education Susan Bunting will recognize top public school students from the Class of 2017 at the annual Secretary of Education Scholars banquet at 6 p.m. April 25 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Dover. Governor John Carney and other state leaders will be...

Delaware News The News Journal Colonial takes another shot at referendum, warns of cuts If a second referendum — to be held June 6 — fails, Colonial School District will be forced to make massive cuts and layoffs, administrators say. A previous referendum in February was voted down. Middle school and freshman sports, field trips, concerts and...

Delaware News Coastal Point Families urge IRSD not to cut extracurricular pay Indian River School District officials have said from the beginning of recent financial concerns that budget cuts are needed. The recently-passed current-expense referendum, which will bring in an additional $7.35 million annually in local property taxes, simply...

Delaware News The News Journal Everett named principal of Stokes Elementary Daria Everett has been named the new principal of Nellie H. Stokes Elementary School in Camden. Everett has been assistant principal at the school since 2012. Under her co-leadership, Stokes has been the recipient of four State Recognition Awards in the last 5 years. Her...