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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

 
 

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County seeks to cope with budget crisis sooner than later


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Thanks to the precipitous drop in activity in the real estate market, New Castle County government will come face to face with a budget crisis sooner than had been expected.
Pride is the key word at Mount Pleasant


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Michael Pullig is out to instill pride at Mount Pleasant High. That's a double-entendre -- a goal and an acronym which stands for 'performance, respect, integrity, determination and excellence'.
Police chief appointment draws criticism


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Confirmation of Rick Gregory to be chief of the New Castle County police force appears likely but not perfunctory after his appointment drew both strong endorsement and objection at a hearing before County Council's public safety committee.

Schools trying to steer students to more healthy diets


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Lunchtime will still provide a break from classroom routine in the midst of the school day, but when kids go to the cafeteria they will still be learning; and, if Pam Gouge has anything to do about it, they'll be learning lessons that should stick with them for the rest of their lives.
Council scolds Coons over filling paramedics position


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County Council formally rebuked County Executive Christopher Coons for his apparent reluctance to go outside the present workforce to fill one high-level position in the Department of Public Safety even as the Delaware Supreme Court was agreeing with him that he should be able to do so to fill another one.

Scanlon formally chosen as superintendent

The school board, as expected, unanimously approved hiring James Scanlon to be the fifth superintendent of the Brandywine School District.
Superintendent-to-be gets off on the right foot


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Prospective school superintendent James Scanlon appears to have made a good impression during his first public appearance in the Brandywine School District.

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