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Delaware Farm Bureau names 2023 scholarship winners

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1 year ago

August 26, 2023

Delaware Farm Bureau names 2023 scholarship winners

The Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee, and three county boards announced their 2023 scholarship awardees.

Various activities are held throughout the year to help raise funds for these scholarships. The Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee raises funds through its annual strawberry festival in May and the antique tractor pull traditionally held on the last day of the Delaware State Fair. The women’s committee runs a well-established food booth at the state fair to raise funds for its scholarships and other initiatives.

This year, the following students from Sussex County were awarded scholarships from the Delaware Farm Bureau: Zane Adams, Brayden Hearn, Lauren Hudson, Kaitlyn Johnson and Ruby Phillips.

Zane Adams of Seaford received a $1,000 scholarship from the Sussex County Women’s Committee as he continues his studies in environmental and soil sciences at the University of Tennessee’s Knoxville campus. Adams grew up on a family farm and graduated from Seaford Senior High School in 2021, where he was active in a variety of groups including the FFA. Outside school, Adams participated in the local 4-H club for more than 10 years, acting in treasurer, vice president and president roles, and county-level 4-H, for which he acted as treasurer and earned the Hands Award, given to one person annually for service.

Brayden Hearn of Laurel received a $2,500 scholarship from the statewide Women’s Committee and $1,000 from the Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee to support his plans to study agribusiness at Delaware Valley University. He graduated from Laurel High School and was active in many groups including the National Junior Swine Association and the school’s FFA chapter. Hearn was a member of the Holler N Hooves 4-H Club for seven years. As an FFA chapter member, he served as treasurer and president, and earned the prestigious Greenhand and State Degrees, among other accolades. The Hearn family operates Sandyloam Farm, a small family farm they purchased in 2001 in Laurel, where they have horses, produce and livestock including pigs, sheep and goats.

Lauren Hudson of Lincoln received a $500 scholarship from the Sussex County Farm Bureau. The 2022 Milford High School graduate currently attends the University of Delaware studying elementary education and music. In high school, she was active in groups including FFA and Educators Rising. She is also actively involved with St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Avenue United Methodist Church and the Milford Community Band. In her spare time, Hudson has volunteered at local schools and worked as a substitute teacher, honing her educational skills.

Kaitlyn Johnson of Selbyville was presented with a $1,000 scholarship from the Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee and received a $500 scholarship from the Sussex County Farm Bureau. At the University of Delaware, she plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. She graduated from Indian River High School in 2023. Johnson grew up on the family farm and was very active in school. She was an awardee for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program and a delegate for the Delaware Electric Cooperative’s Rural Electric Washington Youth Tour. Johnson also spent many years as a 4-H club member and volunteer. Through 4-H, she earned many awards and was the Delaware 4-H Pollinator Ambassador. As a Girl Scout, Johnson earned her bronze and silver awards, as well.

Ruby Phillips of Georgetown received a $500 scholarship from the Sussex County Farm Bureau to benefit her elementary education and Spanish studies at Butler University. Phillips graduated from Sussex Academy, where her activities included choir and band. She took music lessons for 12 years, participated in her church youth group, played violin for the worship team and was presented the Overall Spirit Award through the Distinguished Young Women Class of 2023. Phillips spent her youth on the family farm where she worked the produce stand for several summers.

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Burn Ban lifted in Delaware – 47abc

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7 hours ago

November 25, 2024

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DELAWARE – Delaware State Fire Marshals have announced that the statewide Burn Ban has been lifted as of Monday morning.

Residents are encouraged to continue practicing safety when burning fires outside, including keeping a fire at least 50 feet from all structures and never leaving a fire unattended.

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Nov. 24, 2024

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15 hours ago

November 25, 2024

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Nov. 24, 2024

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 results for each game:

Winning Play 3 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

Day: 4-9-0

Night: 1-8-8

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Winning Play 4 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

Day: 2-9-0-8

Night: 5-6-2-2

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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

03-05-09-28-30-32

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

07-11-14-26-48, Lucky Ball: 15

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Play 5 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

Day: 5-9-1-9-2

Night: 9-6-2-2-3

Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

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.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.

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Autumn’s newest tradition: The Delaware Fall Festival at Battery Park

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23 hours ago

November 24, 2024

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Autumn’s newest tradition: The Delaware Fall Festival at Battery Park

Sunday’s autumn weather was perfect for the inaugural Delaware Fall Festival.

The event took place at Battery Park in the historic Old New Castle area of New Castle, providing the ideal setting for a community gathering and a worthy cause.

The free event was organized to raise funds and awareness for the New Castle Outdoor Recreation Coalition’s planned expansion of the park’s playground. Phase 2 of the Battery Park Playground Project will feature a replica of the Kalmar Nyckel, the Swedish flagship that brought settlers who established the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley in 1638.

The festival featured live entertainment, children’s activities, and various food vendors.

Renee Duval, a three-year resident of New Castle, attended the festival with her husband and two children. As regular visitors to Battery Park who often stroll the path near Deemers Beach, they were excited to explore the event after hearing about the food trucks, music, and vendors.

Among the vendors was Theresa Batts, owner of Batts Concessions from Hartford County, Maryland, who learned about the festival through social media. She said the timing was perfect. She and her husband prefer to sell on weekends, but it is very hard to find events on a Sunday. And this weekend, they were celebrating their business’s first anniversary. Batts Concessions offered an array of treats, including kettle corn, homemade peanut brittle, various nuts, and cotton candy. When asked how sales were going, Batts replied, “Fantastic. No complaints. We would definitely do it again next year.”

Delaware Fall Festival organizers hope to make this an annual tradition for the historic waterfront community.

You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com.

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