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On a cold, snowy, wintry night about 20 years ago, shortly after moving to my home in western Sussex County, I awoke to the sound of what seemed to be an injured dog howling in pain.
Throwing on …
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold three large drive-thru mobile pantries this month.
Members of the Dover Downtown Rotary and Polytech High School Interact clubs fundraised for The Salvation Army on Dec. 7.
This is the day 235 years ago that forever dubbed Delaware as the First State.
Dec. 7 is Delaware Day, marking the date in 1787 when it became the first state to ratify the Constitution.
A …
La Vida Hospitality’s beINVOLVED initiative is hosting a bike drive for coastal Delaware children.
Delaware nonprofits are invited to apply for the Delaware Community Foundation’s Specific Interest Grants by 5 p.m. Jan. 6, 2023.
WYOMING – The story of how Wyoming resident Donna Storan came to create the Fostering Wishes Foundation to bring wishes to foster children is one wild ride.
Ms. Storan, 58, an avid fan of …
The Potpourri Garden Club visited Woodburn, the governor’s mansion, to decorate for the holidays Dec. 1.
Mariners Bethel United Methodist Church will present its annual live Nativity from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 16 at the church grounds, 81 Central Ave., Ocean View.
Reformation Lutheran Church in Milford will be offering a Blue Christmas Service at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14.
The Presbyterian Church of Dover will hold its worship at 11 a.m. Sunday, with the theme of “See Hope.”
Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Lewes announces “Navigating Cultural Detours With a Perfect Compass,” an teaching series to be held on Wednesdays during Advent.
An “Opening to Joy” service will be held in person and online at 10 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalists of Central Delaware, 340 N. Queen St., Dover.
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold “Mindful Joy,” an online and in-person service, at 10 a.m. Sunday in Lewes.
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“Compassion Street The Musical” will be performed by Paul Mast at 4 p.m. Saturday at People’s Church of Dover.
The St. George’s Chapel Christmas Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the hall, 20271 Beaver Dam Road, Harbeson.
The Milford Police Department and Take My Hand Ministry will be holding their annual Christmas toy drive next week.
James Malloy of Dover could always tell a good story, whether at family gatherings or holiday get-togethers with friends.
That translates well now that he’s an author, too.
Dover Motor Speedway is combining its inaugural Gift of Lights display with charity by hosting “Speedway S’mores” events this month near the Monster Monument.
Staff from Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity and 150 individuals from other organizations gathered Nov. 21 at Solid Rock Baptist Church to participate in the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Dover and Vicinity’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.
SMYRNA — Helen’s Famous Sausage House has been a haven for hunters, truck drivers and other early risers ever since it first opened its doors in 1983.
Nowadays, it is Clifford Murphy …
Some workers do not have the luxury of a day off on Thanksgiving to be with family and friends.
First responders are typically on that list.
But, on Thursday, thanks to community and business support, 865 hot meals were delivered to such employees in Kent and Sussex counties through Blessings for Badges, a nonprofit founded five years ago by Harbeson resident Cindi Susi.
Police within the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are teaming up with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to provide gifts for children.
While the weather was brisk, the result was heartwarming, as several hundred volunteers of all ages assembled Monday at Mountaire Farms’ Thanksgiving for Thousands packing day in Selbyville.
Masonic Charities of Delaware continued its support for local civic groups by contributing $53,500 to nine nonprofit, volunteer-run organizations that benefit youth, bereaved families, first responders and veterans across the state.
The CenDel Foundation has announced that early-education programs will be the primary recipients of its Community Impact Fund this year.
LEIPSIC — Blessings for Badges will deliver a homemade hot meal to every first responder working on Thanksgiving Day in Kent and Sussex counties.
The group is seeking donations of food and …
GEORGETOWN — The CHEER annual Holiday Feast will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Warren L. and Charles C. Allen Jr. CHEER Community Center.
The feast will feature the …
SELBYVILLE — Mountaire Farms will be a busy place on Monday as it will host its annual Thanksgiving for Thousands event on Delmarva starting at 8 a.m.
More than 300 employees and volunteers …