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WBBJ TV It’s in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Almae Chappell is a woman who knows about hard work. From raising ten children to working multiple jobs, the 89-year-old says family and work go hand in hand. It’s a lesson she says was taught by her father. “His name was Ermett Clifford Ray, but everybody called him Cliff Ray or E.C. Ray,” Chappell mentioned. In 1924, Ermett Ray along with a group of other men, started an insurance called Sand Hill Burial Association to service the...

Luigi Gargano of Troop 584 completes service project Ellen Driscoll May 13, 2021 Sussex Tech senior Luigi Gargano of Troop 584 in Seaford has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Luigi Gargano’s service project entailed cooking and delivering 50 meals, and assembling 50 care packages for those in need. Scoutmaster Dennis Redington, left, and Luigi Gargano delivered meals and packages to Seaford Ace Peer Resource Center. Helping Luigi Gargano assemble packages are (l-r)...

Sussex Tech blood drive attracts over 50 donors Superintendent Kevin Carson is one of the first donors at the Sussex Tech blood drive to benefit the Blood Bank of Delmarva. May 6, 2021 More than 50 donors rolled up their sleeves to donate blood at Sussex Technical High School’s recent blood drive to support the Blood Bank of Delmarva, helping up to 150 people. The event was organized by Sussex Tech seniors Sadie Davis, a Health Professions student, and Ensar Arslan, president of the...

Photo: Ben Petchel Natalie Bencivenga If there was a party going on in Pittsburgh, chances are likely Natalie Bencivenga was there taking notes. As the writer and editor of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s SEEN column, Bencivenga was the eyes and ears of the city’s social scene for over six years. But life isnt always a party for Bencivenga. For one,...

Delaware News Journal EDITORS NOTE: This article has been updated to correct the name of William Gays wife, Diane.  Across Delaware, citizens are doing good for the state and for each other. As part of the Delaware Salute to Service with Multiplying Good, five Delawareans have been chosen for their outstanding service benefiting local communities. Delaware Online/The News Journal is a co-sponsor of the event. All five finalists have been a “driving force” behind meaningful local change, a...

WBBJ TV “If he sees somebody have car trouble he’ll stop and help them… if you need money he’s got you… whatever you need he can be there. If I call him and be like, ‘hey man I’m stuck in a ditch’ at 3 o’clock in the morning… he’ll come,” said Caleb Thomas. When west Tennessean Jason Moore isn’t at his full time job, or helping to save lives as a volunteer fighter, he’s giving back in other ways. For example, setting up a blessing box outside of a local fire station ...

These Delaware residents are changing the state. Meet our 5 local Jefferson Award finalists Joy Ashford, Delaware News Journal Biden touts successes, faces tests in 1st 100 days Replay Video UP NEXT EDITORS NOTE: This article has been updated to correct the name of William Gays wife, Diane.  Across Delaware, citizens are doing good for the state and for each other. As part of the Delaware Salute to Service with Multiplying Good, five Delawareans have been chosen for their out...

April 5, 2021 A limited number of spaces are open for an April 16 blood drive being organized by two Sussex Technical High School students to benefit the Blood Bank of Delmarva. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Friday, April 16, at the CHEER Center, 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown. To register in advance, go to donate.bbd.org. “Every drop counts, and in this pandemic, we all need to do our part,” said senior Sadie Davis, a health professions student who is planni...

Who are the amazing people in our community who are making a difference every day? KOAA5 wants to celebrate the unsung heroes who selflessly serve those in need.

WBBJ TV “She is probably one of the most loving, kind, generous people that you will ever meet,” said Whitney Owens. Angela Spann is a Lexington resident working to better her community and the people who live there, by turning a devastating situation into motivation to help others. “The Tyler Spann foundation was started immediately after Tyler’s drowning in the riptide June 19, 2018,” explained Angela Spann. Angela says the Lexington community donated money to help with expenses aft...