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Education
SELBYVILLE - The Indian River School District will host three public meetings in the coming weeks to highlight the upcoming current expense referendum scheduled for Thursday, March 20.
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POLICE
MIDDLETOWN — A 58-year-old Bear man died in a head-on crash Saturday night, Delaware State Police said.
According to police, at approximately 8:09 p.m., a Toyota Prius was traveling …
development, growth
GEORGETOWN — In an effort to get onto the same page regarding land use, development and housing needs of Sussex County, the council and planning commission jointly met with the Homebuilders …
Member Exclusive
Judging from the list of development projects on Milford Planning Director Rob Pierce’s plate, it looks as if the city should be filled with construction cranes and cement trucks whizzing by. …
Scenes From Bay To Bay
Gary A. Knox of Dover took this photo on Feb. 2 of a proud eagle near Legislative Hall in downtown Dover.
Scenes From Bay To Bay
Richard L Bryan of Lewes took this photo on Feb. 6 of the southwest view of the Indian River Bridge.
Fishing
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Feb. 13 that the 2025 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 only on Saturday, March 1, …
Youth Sports
Harrington Parks & Recreation officials reminds local residents that the city’s spring soccer sign-up period is open. To ensure their children a spot in the program, parents should download …
Health
SOMERSET, SUSSEX, WICOMICO & WORCESTER COUNTIES — In response to a significant increase in COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza A, and Influenza B cases across the region, …
POLICE
For Townsend Police Chief Robert Longo, the timing was perfect.
On Nov. 1, 2024, the town's force earned state accreditation, exactly three years from its inception.
Health
SEAFORD — TidalHealth will hold a free Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Seminar from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the TidalHealth Training Center.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Schools
DOVER — Delaware State University’s rise among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) continued with the formal announcement Feb. 14 of the 2025 Carnegie Classifications of …
ENTERTAINMENT
The First State Heritage Park are celebrating Women’s History Month with “Truly a Public House: Women and Tavern Keeping on the Green.” The event will take place March 1st.
Schools
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Academy Leo Club raised $894 for childhood cancer research as part of International Childhood Cancer Day on Feb. 13.
Club members organized, advertised and then …
COMMUNITY
The City of Dover has canceled this year's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade due to a lack of volunteers. The cancellation was announced in a social media post from the City of Dover's Facebook …
Things to Do
The Milford Museum’s American History Series will celebrate Women’s History Month with a program about the “Secret Rosies of World War II” on Saturday, March 8, at 1 p.m. at …
Energy Saving
Colder-than-average temperatures this winter likely have caused a major spike in residents’ electric bills, Milford officials said. This January’s average temperature was just 28 degrees …
POLICE
Hearts have been heavy with the news of the passing of Barry Wheatley II, a retired Millsboro police sergeant whose compassion and volunteerism epitomized the role of public servant.
GOVERNMENT
DOVER – Kevin R. Sipple is the new Kent County Administrator, effective immediately.
Mr. Sipple has been the Acting County Administrator for Kent County since September 23, 2024. He also …
GOVERNMENT
DOVER – The Historic District Commission will meet at the City Council Chambers on February 20, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting is also available virtually.
The agenda includes a public …
HOUSING
While just a concept at present, Georgetown is teaming with a housing organization and a manufacturer of small homes to address a growing need.
Things to Do
WILMINGTON — First State Ballet Theatre will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” from April 5-6 in Copeland Hall at The Grand Opera House.
Tickets are available via The …
COMMUNITY
SEAFORD — A man was seriously injured in a residential fire Thursday, the Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal said.
Health
WILMINGTON — The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) recognizes Black History Month by highlighting the disproportionate impact of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) on Black women.
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Community
Special Olympics Delaware announces Delaware State Police Major Pete Sawyer, Retired Captain Danny Hall, and Captain Kris Thompson have been chosen to join the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg for …
POLICE
WILMINGTON — The former Chief and Captain of the Bethany Beach Police Department, pleaded guilty Thursday to wire fraud related to their theft of overtime funds from the Department.
Development
Sussex County Council had a discussion Tuesday about a proposed workgroup to address land use concerns, based upon an outline provided by county staff.
Community
DOVER — The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Colonel John Haslet Chapter in Dover honored veterans with a Valentine's Day luncheon at Dover Place senior living community.
The …
spending
GEORGETOWN — With the flow of grant applications never stopping but most of the discretionary council funding spent by previous incumbents, the Sussex Council will discuss replenishing $5,000 …
roads
GEORGETOWN — Every two years, the county submits major transportation projects to the Delaware Department of Transportation for review, and is seeking public ideas to include in the 2027-2032 …
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