Government
There were a couple humorous roasts, but mostly, it was heartfelt toasts. On Thursday, city of Seaford staff and the community at large recognized David Genshaw, whose faith, values and perseverance personified his 10-year tenure as mayor.
MIDDLETOWN — An in-person public workshop regarding proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Middletown area will be held at the Appoquinimink Public Library on Wednesday. The …
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DOVER — In Dover High’s indoor baseball practice room, the years of the Senators’ state tournament teams are listed on the wall. The players on this year’s squad were …
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Environment
Education
Delaware Interfaith Power & Light announces the winners of its 3rd annual RENEW Essay Contest. RENEW — Reflective Essays on Nature, Earth, and their Wonders is a platform for high …
ENVIRONMENT
Gov. John Carney has declared May 20-24 as Flood Awareness Week.
Cops and Courts
Dagsboro officials are in search mode for a chief of police. Current Chief Steven Flood has announced plans to retire this summer, ending his five-year tenure in that role and after 25 years in law enforcement.
The Kent County Levy Court Department of Public Safety will honor survivors of cardiac arrests at a ceremony on Wednesday.   It begins at 6 p.m. in the Levy Court Chamber.   The …
Kent County
HOUSING
DOVER — The state of Delaware was awarded $49.8 million in federal funding to support affordable housing in the state, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced last week.
AGRICULTURE
DOVER — Agricultural resources are available to teachers and classrooms through the Educating through Specialty Crop Crates program, the Delaware Farm Bureaus said.
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LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Route 9 intersection at Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road is now open as of Thursday, May 16. The intersection includes a …
Sussex County
Community
Greenwood Day is planned for Sept. 21, with a rain date of Sept. 22.
Health
Armed with a sizable grant, atTAcK addiction has launched a campaign to reduce the impact of the opioid crisis by connecting Delawareans suffering from substance use disorder and their families to helpful supports.
DEVELOPMENT
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will once again look at accessory dwelling unit and perimeter buffer legislation during its regular meeting Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Sussex County Administrative Office Building.
New Castle County
US Wind has announced a partnership with both Delaware State University and University of Delaware to perform work related to the decommissioning of US Wind’s meteorological and oceanographic …
MIDDLETOWN — A sparsely funded production doesn’t necessarily mean a low quality film will result.
DART statewide bus service change became effective May 19. Delaware Transit Corporation received feedback from riders and the public through three public hearing workshops held in January and …
Wicomico County
SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury’s new community gathering spot recently held its first official event. City of Salisbury officials and other dignitaries marked the opening of Unity …
SALISBURY — Maryland State Police investigated a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred early May 19 in Wicomico County.
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Sarah Assali, DO, to TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury.
Dorchester County
CAMBRIDGE - The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it has filed an online complaint with the U.S. Board of Education's Office of Civil Rights on behalf of a 12-year-old Cambridge girl.
Dorchester County
CAMBRIDGE – Maryland State Police are investigating a five-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Dorchester County. Shortly after 7 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State …
REHOBOTH BEACH — A fin whale, or a finback whale, that beached on Sunday morning south of the Indian River Life-Saving Station in Delaware Seashore State Park did not survive, Nikki LaVoie, …
Somerset County
PRINCESS ANNE — Farmers and owners of forested land on the Eastern Shore are increasingly witnessing effects attributed to climate change. Across the country, climate-related disasters …
PRINCESS ANNE — On the night of Feb. 11, 1951 Company K of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Battalion, 9th Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division was operating a task force alongside the Republic of …
To kick off Men’s Health Month, the Worcester County Health Department in collaboration with the City of Pocomoke, is hosting its second Just Walk for Men’s Health event on June 1, at …
News
HARRINGTON -- The Harrington Fire Company will be hosting their Crab & Shrimp Feast on June 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The tickets include all you can eat crabs, shrimp, corn on the cob, hot …
MILFORD -- The Memorial Day service is back in Milford. In 2023, Dee Davis and her husband went to the Memorial Day service at the Milford Senior Center that they had attended many years before. …
Barratt’s Chapel in Frederica will present its Summer Worship Series at 7 p.m. each Thursday, beginning June 13.
GEORGETOWN — Former state Rep. Ruth Briggs King has launched a bid to become Delaware’s next lieutenant governor. The Georgetown Republican officially filed her candidacy with the …
HARRINGTON – For the second year in a row, the teacher of the year from W.T. Chipman Middle School has been awarded Lake Forest School District Teacher of the Year. Brent Carter has been …
The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare have announced the winners of the annual Louise Jarmon Hopkinson scholarship, based on academic performance.
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 850 will be holding its Memorial Day ceremony on May 27 at 2 p.m. at Kent County Veterans Memorial Park.   The keynote speaker is Lt. Col. Crystal A. …
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will meet with the community at its Sunset Business Mixer on May 29 at the newly renovated Hampton Inn Milford (100 Lighthouse Estates Drive).
SEAFORD — TidalHealth Nanticoke announces Chelester Serant, CST, of the Clinical Decision Unit has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for May 2024. Ms. Serant was nominated not …
Antiques aren’t getting any younger. So, it’s convenient for the Millsboro Fire Co. and its vintage equipment to receive funding from the annual Pumpkin Run, an event that draws road rally enthusiasts from across the country for a weekend of fun, camaraderie and precision navigation.
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