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          The First State Community Action Agency’s Adult Culinary Arts Training program graduated seven students on May 14 who completed 16 weeks of rigorous training.
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          Rep. Ruth Briggs King (R-Georgetown) announced she has received confirmation from the Delaware Department of Transportation that an agreement has been reached to repair a list of railroad crossings throughout the state, including four in Georgetown.
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          The Georgetown Town Council will hold its regular meeting on May 22 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall, located at 39 The Circle.
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          Beginning in July, the Indian River School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meetings on the fourth Monday of each month.
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