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State Rep. Paul Baumbach announces his retirement

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2 years ago

June 13, 2024

State Rep. Paul Baumbach announces his retirement

State Rep. Paul Baumbach (D-Newark) announces his retirement after representing House District 23 for 12 years.

Baumbach was elected in 2012 to represent part of Newark and has touted himself as a supporter of women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, abortion rights and reducing discrimination and gun violence.

He announced his retirement in front of the full House chamber Thursday, receiving praise from both sides of the aisle on his tenure.

“I offer my very best wishes to the individual whom the voters of the 23rd House District choose to represent them going forward – The individual who will be the most fortunate elected official in Delaware next term,” Baumbach said.

Baumbach is chair of the House Revenue and Finance Committee and currently sits on five other bodies in the House.

This year, Baumbach has championed bills advocating for state retiree healthcare benefits.

He has also led efforts to add medical aid-in-dying as an end of life option since 2015 — the latest version of that bill advanced to the state Senate Wednesday.

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Body found near Bowers Beach – 47abc

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11 hours ago

April 23, 2026

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BOWERS BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police say a body was found near Bowers Beach on Tuesday.

Around 12:40 p.m. on April 21, Delaware State Police, Delaware Natural Resources Police and local fire companies responded to the Delaware Bay, about a mile offshore from the Bowers Beach area after commercial watermen discovered an unknown deceased man in the water.

The victim was recovered and turned over to the Office of Forensic Science for identification and to determine the cause of death.

The investigation remains active and on-going.

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Humane Society of Delaware County picks new CEO

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23 hours ago

April 22, 2026

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Humane Society of Delaware County picks new CEO

The Humane Society of Delaware County has appointed a new leader as the organization’s longtime director moves toward retirement.

The animal rescue group’s board appointed Amanda Wampler as its new CEO, effective May 11, the organization posted on Facebook April 21.

Jana Cassidy, the humane society’s executive director for nearly a decade, is transitioning toward retirement and will now serve as chief operating officer in the near term to ensure a smooth transition.

The post from society Board President Megan Ricci says the board is confident Cassidy’s and Wampler’s experience, dedication and talents will elevate the humane society as it strives to build a new 22,000-square-foot facility that will be a go-to destination for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming.

“HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women,” the post reads.

Wampler is a proven nonprofit executive with experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive, according to the humane society’s post.

Wampler currently is the national operations director for Siemer Institute, a Columbus-based organization that helps families across the U.S. achieve housing stability and enhance their children’s educational prospects, according to Wampler’s LinkedIn page. She also worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department from 2016 to 2023.

Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X

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