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Delaware State Fair features nightly parade
HARRINGTON — Each night of the Delaware State Fair, there is a parade of tractors, kids in 4-H floats and marching bands. This gallery shows highlights of Saturday night's parade, … more
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Family Promise of Southern Delaware's sleepover event on the grounds of American Legion Post 28 in early October will serve as a fundraiser and offer a one-night opportunity for participants to experience homelessness.
Delaware homelessness the focus of Family Promise overnight event
MILLSBORO — Have you ever slept overnight in your vehicle, or roughed it out in the woods on the ground in a tent? For many of those who are homeless, it’s an everyday way of life. … more
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Shupe hopes to bring back Milford Memorial Day event
There was no Memorial Day ceremony in the city this year. State Rep. Bryan Shupe wants to make sure that doesn’t happen again in 2024. To that end, Rep. Shupe will host a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Milford Public Library to bring back the event. more
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Jay Ferrel's horses Rex and Rex pull 7,000 pounds at the Billy Ray Collison Memorial Horse Pull at the Delaware State Fair on Friday.
Horse pulling at the Delaware State Fair is a family thing for many
Horse pulling tends to run in the family if the Billy Ray Collison Memorial Horse Pull at the Delaware State Fair was anything to go by. more
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Community members gathered at Legislative Mall in Dover for the We Demand: The People's Rally Saturday afternoon.
Community members rally for justice at Legislative Mall
DOVER — They chanted “No justice, No peace.” Also, “Education is everyone’s business.” more
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Mikayla Paul, marketing coordinator for the Delaware Farm Bureau, shows off one of the prizes that fairgoers can win if they get five questions right in a trivia game at the information booth inside the Farm Bureau’s building.
Delaware State Fair remains true to agricultural roots
HARRINGTON — Every year, Jim Minner sees a glitzy new attraction or another national recording act coming to the Delaware State Fair. Those kinds of things can serve as nice little side … more
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James Webster, from Dover, gets a haircut from stylist Debbie Lardieri in one of the four chairs at Buck’s Barber Shop in west Dover last Wednesday.
The final cut: Buck's Barber Shop in Dover closes after 65-year run
DOVER — Michele Bowers looked around the cozy confines of Buck’s Barber Shop in west Dover on Wednesday, leaned back, laughed and said, “Wow, if these walls could talk.” … more
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The Milford High School will host a ceremony to dedicate the auditorium after longtime band director and music teacher Dr. Gerald Thompson on July 29 at 10 a.m. Dr. Thompson, a Vietnam War veteran, was an active member of the Blue Hen Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Post 6483.
Milford High to rename auditorium for Thompson
Dr. Gerald Thompson is affectionately remembered by many of his former students for giving them the freedom to explore their interests, and the inspiration to pursue them. The Milford School District will honor Dr. Thompson’s lasting impact on the community by renaming the high school auditorium in his honor. more
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John Messick works on the Lillian Smith Senior Center extension project Thursday in Clayton.
Lillian Smith Senior Center extension ongoing in Clayton
CLAYTON — Come November, there should be more reason than ever to visit the Lillian Smith Senior Center. more
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Sharon, left, and Larry Larimore of Triple J Farm prepare one of their animals to exhibit at the Delaware State Fair on Thursday. See more about the opening day of the 2023 fair inside and online at www.BaytoBayNews.com/delaware-state-fair.
Photo Gallery: Opening Day of the 2023 Delaware State Fair
On Thursday, fair exhibitors finalized their entries and judges got to work handing out ribbons while food vendors and midway ride operators got busy for the 2023 Delaware State Fair.  Part … more
Anna Holloway, of Middletown, shows her cow during the 2022 Delaware State Fair.
Around the Delaware State Fair from A to Z
HARRINGTON — With the theme of “Farmlands to Fair Fans,” the Delaware State Fair is back for its 104th year. It started Thursday and lasts through July 29. With its annual … more
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Kevin Sipple became Kent County Levy Court's new Public Safety Director effective July 1.
New Kent Public Safety Director Sipple follows family path
DOVER — Kevin Sipple’s recent ascension comes with a significant tinge of predestiny to it. more
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Milford Planning Commission members at the meeting in Milford on Tuesday. Commissioners voted to recommend the City Council approve changes to city rules meant to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for developers and allow new housing options.
Milford proposals would allow new housing options, streamline process for developments
Changes to city rules meant to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for developers and allow new housing options are up for potential votes in front of the City Council on Monday. more
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Jackson Dean, a Maryland native, performs Sunday night at the Delaware State Fair.
‘Greenbroke’ album fits Jackson Dean’s country spirit
This time, Jackson Dean will be rolling into the Delaware State Fair as the headliner. And, for an hour-and-a-half show Sunday night, the country singer plans to be less constrained than he was four years ago as a teenager when he was the fair’s opening act for Brothers Osborne. more
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Located on the St. Jones River in Dover, Gunn Island serves many purposes.
Gunn Island on St. Jones River clearly a getaway spot
DOVER — Its owner describes Gunn Island as a “Clear your head spot.” more
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Delaware Comprehensive School Safety Plan updated
SMYRNA — Several new measures designed to increase school safety are now in place, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency announced July 13. more
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Sussex County Council by 4-1 vote Tuesday approved the appointment of Bridgeville resident Brian Butler to fill the District 2 vacancy on the county planning commission.
With one objection, Sussex Council fills planning commission vacancy
GEORGETOWN — By majority vote, the Sussex County Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Bridgeville resident Brian Butler to fill the last Planning & Zoning Commission vacancy. The … more
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As the start to the Delaware State Fair on Thursday nears, temporary traffic lights are in place at the intersection of U.S. and Tower Hill Road in Harrington.
Enhanced security set for Delaware State Fair this year
HARRINGTON — More surveillance cameras, metal detectors and police officers are part of the plan to keep patrons safe during this year’s Delaware State Fair that begins Thursday and concludes July 29. more
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Buck's Barbershop in west Dover will close its doors on Friday afternoon after 65 years in business.
Buck’s Barbershop nears end of amazing 65-year run in Dover
DOVER — Buck’s Barbershop, a staple in the Dover community for more than 60 years, announced on its Facebook page on Monday that it will be closing its doors for good at 2296 Forrest Ave. … more
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Scott Harris, owner of Kiss My Axe in Milford, said, “It's ... a rush for me to go out and be in the entertainment industry."
Ax-throwing and foam parties: Greenwood man in the business of fun
Greenwood resident Scott Harris takes great joy in maximizing fun for his customers of his ax-throwing service, Kiss My Axe, and Delaware Foam Party. The former features shurikens he made himself; the latter has a foam blaster used by Hollywood studios. more
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