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Another Delaware school system is bringing security systems to football: Education roundup

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September 3, 2024

Another Delaware school system is bringing security systems to football: Education roundup

That’s it. No more summer days away from school.

After a long Labor Day weekend, maybe on the beach or maybe spent preparing for the classroom, another chunk of Delaware students are back in session. With that said, some teachers in your area may still be looking for more resources for their classes through online wishlists.

With students returning, that means heightened security for some school districts.

Cape Henlopen just announced weapons detection systems for football games, a move mirrored by Appoquinimink and Sussex Technical schools. Seaford School District not only has such a system, but is testing its first year of requiring clear backpacks for students from sixth grade through high school.

In this weekly roundup, we’ll catch you up on these and other education updates you may have missed.

[Did we miss another good education story? Tell me about it: kepowers@gannett.com.]

Another Delaware school system brings security systems to football games

Starting with a home football game Sept. 20, Cape Henlopen School District will be launching a weapons detection system.

That system, called EVOLV, will help identify any potential weapons like guns and knives that could be entering the Cape Henlopen High School’s stadium, according to the district. This joins the school resource officer, constables and other Delaware State Police officers at each football game.

In an email to family and staff, the district explained what to expect:

Two lines of spectators can walk through the system at once.
If an alert is identified, an administrator will stop the line and review the images, while the spectator is asked to step aside and to remove the alerted item.
If the alert is dismissed as a non-threat, the item will be tagged and the spectator will continue into the stadium.
If the person refuses to openly identify the possible threat, a search will be required.
If the search is refused, the spectator will be asked to leave the premises.
If the alert is identified and found to be a threat, the police will “take the appropriate next steps,” per the school district.
In cases of a health or safety concern – say, an implanted device or pregnancy – an alternative screening approach may be performed using a hand-held wand.
Once the alert is identified and tagged, the line will resume.

“The safety of our students, staff and community members during attendance of our events is of the utmost importance to us, so please be patient as these new safety measures are implemented,” the district wrote. “And you may see longer wait times in line than expected.”

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Delaware Technical to show off its new Healthcare Center of Excellence building in Dover

Delaware Technical Community College is cutting the ribbon on its newly renovated Highmark Healthcare Center of Excellence on Tuesday morning.

The $3.4 million project includes $1 million from Highmark Delaware’s “BluePrints for the Community” grant program, according to a press release from DelTech. And now, the new center will look to support Delaware’s health care industry by training students for jobs in the sector.

With final touches finished this year, all 8.700 square feet will see classrooms, labs and other collaborative spaces. This will host training for short-term certification programs, such as certified nursing assistants, EKG technicians, community health workers, patient care technicians and more.

The center will be at 100 Campus Drive, on the Terry Campus in Dover. A ribbon cutting is set for 11 a.m., Sept. 3.

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Indian River School District announces adult education offerings for the fall

Indian River School District announced its course offerings in adult education for this fall, with programs for both youth and adults. Course dates, times and costs can be found online, per the district, where participants can also register and pay.

At a glance:

Youth Safe Sitter Course – Oct. 16 to 17 at Indian River High School Library
Youth Co-Ed Beginner’s Volleyball Academy – Grades three to six, Tuesdays from Sept. 17 to Oct. 29 at Southern Delaware School of the Arts gym.
Youth Co-Ed Intermediate’s Volleyball Academy – Grades five to eight, Tuesdays from Sept. 17 to Oct. 29 at Southern Delaware School of the Arts gym.
Youth Outdoor Boys Lacrosse Clinic – Grades five to eight, Mondays from Sept. 16 to Oct. 21 at Indian River High School.
Youth Co-Ed Basketball Clinic by Factory Sports – Separate clinics for Grades 2-5 and Grades 6-8, Tuesdays from Sept. 17 to Oct. 15 at Millsboro Middle School gym.
Adult Dance Exercise Class – Two sessions, Mondays at East Millsboro Elementary School and Thursdays at Lord Baltimore Elementary School through December.
Adult Yoga Class – Thursdays from Sept. 12 to Dec. 5 at East Millsboro Elementary School gym.
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball – Wednesdays from Sept. 11 to Dec. 11 at Millsboro Middle School gym.
Adult Financial Planning Workshop Seminars – Multiple free sessions in September and October at Millsboro Middle School.
Adult Health Planning Workshop Seminar – Two free sessions, Nov. 19 at Millsboro Middle School and Nov. 20 at Lord Baltimore Elementary School.

For more information about any of these courses, the district told community members to contact Matt Schifano at 302-436-1000 or via email.

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Got a story? Kelly Powers covers race, culture and equity for Delaware Online/The News Journal and USA TODAY Network Northeast, with a focus on education. Contact her at kepowers@gannett.com or (231) 622-2191, and follow her on X @kpowers01.

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Delaware woman dies after crash involving EMS vehicle, police say

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June 7, 2025

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Delaware woman dies after crash involving EMS vehicle, police say

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving an EMS vehicle in Milton.

A Ford Bronco travelling north on Mulberry Street was approaching Milton-Ellendale Highway at the same time that a Sussex County EMS Chevrolet Suburban, which was responding to an emergency call with its emergency equipment activated, was approaching the same intersection on Milton-Ellendale Highway, police said.

The preliminary investigation showed the Bronco going past a stop sign and into the path of the EMS vehicle, causing a collision on the passenger side of the Bronco. The Bronco struck a tree after the collision.

The driver of the Bronco was a 74-year-old woman from Ellendale, who was taken to the hospital, where she died. Police are withholding her name until family is notified.

The driver of the EMS vehicle was a 38-year-old woman who is a Sussex County Paramedic. She went to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

The investigation into the collision continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to Delaware State Police or Delaware Crime Stoppers.

Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@delawareonline.com.

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Delaware City residents angry over repeated emissions from refinery

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June 6, 2025

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Delaware City residents angry over repeated emissions from refinery

Residents want harsher penalties for the Delaware City Refinery

More than 86,000 people live within a 5-mile radius of the refinery, more than half of whom are people of color, and 20% live in low-income households, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency data.

George X has lived 2 miles from the refinery for decades, and is worried about health concerns reported by his neighbors over the years.

“We talked about a lot of things this evening, but they didn’t talk about when they’re going to stop the pollution,” he said. “We already know we’re being poisoned. We just want to know when you’re gonna stop.”

Residents and environmentalists for years have urged DNREC to direct harsher penalties on the refinery.

The refinery has historically been one of the region’s top polluters — releasing more than 4.6 million pounds of pollutants in 2023, according to EPA data.

The facility also has a history of violations, including three in just the past year.

In 2019, the refinery paid DNREC $950,000 to resolve a backlog of air quality violations. That same year, a fire that led to mechanical failures caused the emission of more than 842 pounds of hydrocarbons, 592 pounds of sulfur dioxide, 438 pounds of carbon monoxide, 80 pounds of nitrogen oxides and 4,300 pounds of sulfur dioxide, as well as an additional 4,300 pounds of sulfur dioxide from flaring.

According to the National Emissions Inventory, the refinery released more than 430,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide in 2020.

However, a spokesperson for the refinery said that since PBF acquired the facility from Valero Energy in 2010, there has been about an 83% reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions since 2022 compared to the last three years that Valero owned and operated it.

On Thursday, General Manager Michael Capone said he was regretful about the mechanical failure and aftermath, and promised to better communicate with the public in the future.

“We are working this thing around the clock to make sure that we get the unit complete, the work complete and the unit back online as quickly as possible,” he said.

“I want to assure all of the residents that we take each and every incident seriously. We do a detailed root cause … analysis to understand what that issue was and then we work to understand how to apply those learnings.”

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for June 5, 2025

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June 6, 2025

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for June 5, 2025

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Thursday, June 5, 2025 results for each game:

Winning Play 3 numbers from June 5 drawing

Day: 2-4-5

Night: 3-9-7

Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Play 4 numbers from June 5 drawing

Day: 6-1-2-4

Night: 5-2-1-8

Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from June 5 drawing

01-04-09-21-22-35

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from June 5 drawing

01-14-19-28-41, Lucky Ball: 07

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Winning Play 5 numbers from June 5 drawing

Day: 7-8-6-8-1

Night: 1-6-6-1-1

Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.

Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?

Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.

How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?

Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.

When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

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