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Delaware County celebrates agriculture day

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2 years ago

July 15, 2024

Delaware County celebrates agriculture day

SIDNEY (WBNG)– On July 14, The Cullman Center hosted its fourth Agriculture Day in Sidney.

Sunday’s agriculture day at Keith Clark Park in Sidney was put on by the Cullman Center, a non-profit childcare center that currently serves 160 kids.

The director of The Cullman Center, Amy Williams, told 12 News about today’s event. “We got tons of great stations for kids. Lots of different activities, lots of free giveaways, and just fun stuff for kids to do that are very child-directed”, says Williams. She went on to say how everything at the event had an educational component.

Eventgoers were welcomed to Agriculture Day with an abundance of activities and things to do. Maryssa Wilson, one of the members of the planning committee, told us how there were over 32 stations to enjoy for Agriculture Day, ranging from a goat milking demonstration, a mama cow and a baby cow, a hay mound with a slide going down it, and activities where kids can make their ice cream and butter.

The director of the Cullman Center outlined why events like these are important for children, saying “The more you learn, the more you realize what you want to do, or what you might not want to do”. Williams says by attending today’s event, kids can become interested in careers in farming. “Unless you introduce them, they have no idea how many things are out there”, Williams said.

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Body found near Bowers Beach – 47abc

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6 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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19 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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