In 1975, the sheriff’s department was populated solely by men, a time when few women would dare to consider applying for a job there.

Virginia “Ginger” Biasotto still gets emotional when she recalls the time her young son – the middle child – was tested by the school psychologist because of his inability to read by the sixth grade. Biasotto and her son’s journey led her to document their experience in the book, “Educating Andrew: A Promise Fulfilled.”

Nicole Wilson, of New Castle, recently had a “Short and Sweet” appearance in the limelight along with high school friend Dana Herbert.

The Theology on Tap series is observing the “Year for Priests” by featuring four priests and one bishop as this year’s Advent presenters. The Diocese of Wilmington’s Office for Catholic Youth Ministry offers the free program for young adults in their 20s and 30s, married or single.

Sheldon Edwards has been a member of Freemasonry since 1959. Last month, the 50-year member earned the title 33° of Scottish Rite Freemason by election.

Greenville resident Justin Hugelen is spending time in the Togo, a West African country, volunteering with the Peace Corps. The Community News caught up with him via e-mail to ask about his experiences in a foreign country.

Red Clay schools 2009-2010 Teachers of the Year
 

Newark residents Kathy and Robert Cappiello were unable to get their fill of homemade freshly baked Great Harvest Bread, until one month ago when they rose to the occasion bringing that straight-from-the-oven taste to Delaware.

Making ends meet as an artist is a tall order, which is why a group of Delaware's artisans banded together to form Delaware by Hand and help each other market and sell artworks.

After spending 12 years at the St. Edmond’s Academy, the past six as headmaster, Michael Marinelli has accepted a new headmaster position at Archmere Academy starting in July. It’s a homecoming for the 1976 Archmere grad. As he reflects on leaving St. Edmonds, Marinelli shared some of his goals and motivations with the Community News.

Meet Traci Manza Murphy and Patrick Callahan, founders of the Brandywine Family Buzz - an electronic bulletin board of what's happening for families in the region. What started in 2007 as an e-mail to a few dozen friends has blossomed into a popular listserv for thousands in the Brandywine Valley and beyond.

Nearly 50 years ago, teenage brothers John and Tim Bishop hunted pheasant together on a plot of land across the street from their Old Kennett Road home.

Last Saturday, the Bishops spent the afternoon admiring the rolling, rural scenery of the same plot of land, now protected as part of the Kennett Township Land Trust’s Stateline Woods Nature Preserve.

Joe Barbieri, a KISS fanatic has been impersonating band member Gene Simmons for years as a part time gig. He has performed at many local hotspots. Barbieri’s stage name is Johnny Smoke.

Gov. Jack Markell will honor Anne Chaffin, of Hockessin, Chip Rankin, of Newport, and Erin Walters and Diane Rogerson, of Wilmington along with more than 30 other individuals and groups by presenting the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards at 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, at a dinner at Dover Downs.

Graffiti brigade volunteer R.J. Miles on his crime prevention efforts and civic involvement.

Brett Saddler, Claymont's Renaissance leader.

A citizen-led town watch group has honored New Castle County Councilman David Tackett (D-Christiana) for his support for public safety efforts.

Kristen Margiotta has always had a love for art. She volunteers at local Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and teaches at the Center for the Creative Arts in Yorklyn. She has artwork being shown in Wilmington, Elsmere and New Mexico.

One of her paintings is featured in a book released last month, “Max and the Siamese Twins,” and now, at 26, she’s promoting her first illustrated book, “Better Haunted Homes and Gardens.” It’s a big accomplishment for someone her age, she says.
 

Rev. Joseph McLaughlin

Centreville's John Danzeisen has been elected to serve as president of the Kennett Pike Association. He sat down with the Community News to share some of his plans for the busy civic umbrella group.