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This chart, released Tuesday by the Delaware Department of Education, shows how some school districts' four-year graduation rates have fluctuated over five years.
Education Dept. touts gains in language scores, graduation rates
DOVER — Delaware schools’ multilingual learners made progress in their English-language goals during the past year and the state’s four-year graduation rate has continued its upward climb since … more
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From left, state Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris, Delaware Sierra Club environmental justice organizer Marissa McClenton and Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Jody Sweeney address a town hall about the county's data center regulations Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Possible amendments to Kent County data center rules shared
Kent County Levy Court approved regulations for potential data centers in July — with the promise of further protections to come — but no amendments have been added. more
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From left, Dr. William Doran of the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, TidalHealth Nanticoke president Penny Short, Dr. Michal Klek of the institute and Jill Stone, the senior director of TidalHealth Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, cut a ribbon at the new site in the Nylon Capital Center in Seaford on Friday, Oct. 2.
TidalHealth christens Nylon Capital Center base in Seaford
A major step in healthcare and Seaford’s revitalization was taken Friday, Oct. 2, at the Nylon Capital Center. more
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The price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas was $4.39 at the Royal Farms in Laurel on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Gas prices decline in Delaware after record-setting September
After records were broken last month, gas prices dropped nationwide and in Delaware as October arrived. more
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A large pack of cyclists pedals toward pies during the 38th annual Amish Country Bike Tour in Dover in 2024.
Marking 40th birthday, Dover bike tour comes full cycle
The Amish Country Bike Tour in Kent County, coming up Oct. 10, has been the reason for an abnormally large demand for pie each fall since 1986. more
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Fifer’s corn maze in Wyoming is ready to greet visitors this fall.
BEST BETS: OCT 2-10
Here are some fun events coming up in the area: more
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Nick Acord Sr., left, was a speaker at the Veteran Suicide Awareness Community Candlelight Vigil. He shared the story of his son, U.S. Marine veteran Nick Acord Jr., who took his life in February of this year.
Vigil shines light on darkness of veteran suicide
GEORGETOWN — Upon graduating from Sussex Central High School, Nick Acord Jr. proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 2017 to 2021. On Feb. 6 of this year, he took his … more
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At right colored in green are the five lot pad sites in the Isaac's Farm commercial subdivision.
Georgetown approves Isaac’s Farm project subdivision
GEORGETOWN — By 4-0 vote, mayor and council Monday night approved the preliminary subdivision application for property on the west side of Dupont Boulevard between the US 113 intersections with US … more
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A crowd gathers, as Panchito, a B-25 Mitchell bomber, fires up for takeoff during a previous Wings & Wheels Fall Festival at the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown.
Land and air attractions abound at Georgetown’s Wings & Wheels
This weekend marks the 17th edition of the Wings & Wheels Fall Festival, a Georgetown Chamber of Commerce venture staged at the Delaware Coastal Airport. more
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Delaware measles cases remain at 23 in Kent County
Delaware Health Care Commission chair and surgeon general Dr. Neil Hockstein said Thursday that the number of measles cases in Delaware has stabilized at 23, all in Kent County. more
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On Tuesday, members of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration committee spoke about the 21st Century Policing Solutions investigation recommendations.
Dover Council committee delays approval of 21CP Solutions investigation recommendations
DOVER — What started as a vote to approve recommendations provided by 21st Century Policing Solutions became a debate on transparency at the Tuesday Council Committee of the Whole meeting. On … more
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DelTech-Terry Campus receives grants from Metallica Scholars Initiative
DOVER — Delaware Technical Community College, Terry Campus, recently received $25,000 in grant funding that will be used to support six Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) … more
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This proposed 1,387-unit development on 228.7 acres of land outside of Milton is called Coastal Passage. It was reviewed by the state's Preliminary Land Use Service on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
1,387-dwelling proposal concerns nearby Milton residents
A 1,387-unit neighborhood proposed on 228.7 acres of land north of Del. 16, near Milton, is leading nearby residents to worry that infrastructure can’t keep up with such growth. more
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Smyrna man charged with retail theft after absconding from DOC
NEW CASTLE — A 40-year-old Smyrna man was arrested on felony retail theft and related charges after he failed to return to Department of Correction supervision and committed more than 25 thefts from retailers throughout New Castle County, Delaware State Police said. more
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The Indian River School District is seeking to fill a District 1 vacancy on its Board of Education.
Indian River School Board still seeking District 1 member
With no candidates in the first month, the Indian River School District has extended the application period for its Board of Education’s District 1 vacancy. more
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On Monday, police conducted several stops of large trucks in the downtown Georgetown area, a location where they are prohibited unless making local deliveries.
Georgetown initiative targets rigs not delivering locally
GEORGETOWN — Police worked together Monday for the first in a series of endeavors to target large trucks not making deliveries on downtown roads. Georgetown Police Chief Ralph “Rusty” Holm … more
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The family of Foster Trader, who died in a fatal shooting outside of CAVA in Dover on Sept. 4, are continuing to celebrate his life. From left are his father, Unique Trader; his mother, Tabitha Trader; and his girlfriend, Saniyya Bordley.
‘My son was a beautiful soul’: Man slain outside of CAVA remembered by loved ones
Eighteen-year-old Foster Trader left his house Sept. 4 looking forward to his shift at the CAVA restaurant on North Dupont Highway in Dover, his father said Monday, Sept. 28. more
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Bethany Beach Mayor Ron Calef, center, discusses the recent storm's damage during a visit to Bethany Beach Tuesday by Gov. Matt Meyer and other state officials.
Officials: Dune, flood-mitigation investments paid off in storm
BETHANY BEACH — Beach access has been curtailed following last week’s nor’easter, some dunes have suffered erosion and a wooden staircase lies broken on the sand. But Bethany Beach otherwise … more
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Linda Hollis holds the proclamation presented by Seaford Mayor Matt MacCoy, marking John and Linda Hollis Day on Monday, Sept. 28, in a ceremony at Gateway Park. Joining her are, from left, her daughter-in-law, Missy Hollis; her son, Jack Hollis; and her grandson, Tanner Hollis.
Coach, wife earn namesake day in Seaford
John Hollis of Seaford died in May at age 82, after blazing trails with numerous organizations and educational initiatives throughout Delaware. more
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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer and Department of Transportation Sec. Shantae Hastings are pictured arriving via bicycles for the North Millsboro Bypass ribbon cutting ceremony in September 2025. DelDOT celebrated the one-year anniversary of the bypass on Sept. 25.
DelDOT celebration highlights Millsboro bypass impact
MILLSBORO — The Delaware Department of Transportation on Friday, Sept. 25 celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of the North Millboro Bypass, recently named the Sen. Richard Cordrey … more
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