DOVER — Bringing history to life in downtown Dover has been a longtime passion for Tom Welch, a historical interpreter for the state of Delaware. Mr. Welch said the city is oozing with …
DOVER – There are many ways to describe Tetra Shockley. She’s a family lawyer and part owner at Benton & Shockley. She’s an adjunct professor at Wilmington University. And now, …
DOVER — If it is true that the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world, then Juliette Williams wields a ton of power. Ms. Williams, 82, has taken care of hundreds of …
DOVER — When children graduate from eighth grade at Holy Cross School, they and their parents have a tough decision to make regarding the future. The reason for that is there is currently …
In the midst of the Muslim holy month Ramadan, some may pray in makeshift worship centers. Other Delawareans acknowledge it by visiting full-fledged mosques.
DOVER — There are several things that combined to inspire Charlotte Phillips to start the “Books in The Barbershops and More” program, which is administered by the Education …
CLAYTON — Homelessness is a broad-reaching issue that stretches across the entire United States. Six months living as a homeless person gave Paul Mast, an ordained Catholic priest, a …
DOVER — Capt. Jack holds a special place in Shirley Domino-Donovan’s heart because he came into her life the day her husband left it. John P. Donovan Jr. was a lifelong and …
The Delaware contingent of the National FFA Organization held its annual convention Tuesday and Wednesday at Delaware State University in Dover, drawing dozens of young agriculture enthusiasts.
Warner Schlaupitz squeezed as much life as he possibly could into his 100 years. The U.S. Army veteran fought in World War II as an infantryman, earning a Silver Star and a Bronze Star. He was also awarded a Purple Heart after being struck by a mortar round, while pulling a comrade from a cave in the Philippines.
DOVER — Writing books together for Dover-based authors Dan Shortridge and Rachel Kipp is a lot like their marriage, a partnership where both sides work to make it successful. They recently …
DOVER — Robin Agar has done the unthinkable. The longtime Kent County Library clerk has gotten children and adults to put aside their cellular devices and helped develop a burgeoning …
For many, the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have always come out of a TV or radio. There’s one man, though, that can bring Dr. King almost back to life.
DOVER — Noah Dixon topped off his FFA journey with a once in a lifetime trip. He is the president for the Delaware FFA association and will be finishing up his final year of service in …
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There were nine lawmakers in Delaware’s Legislative Black Caucus in 2018, and since then, the coalition has grown to 15. For caucus leader Rep. Kendra Johnson, D-Bear, that’s Black history.
DOVER — The homeless issue facing the capital city is one that heats up from time to time, then is moved to the back burner. But City Councilman Roy Sudler Jr. brought the discussion back …
DOVER—Delaware has had its handful of celebrities and famous figures. Karisma Brown is on her way to becoming one of these few Delawareans. The Air Force Veteran released her first country …
Anyone who wants to pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of selflessness should invest their time and effort into service to others. That was the message delivered by the Rev. Dr. Meredith L. Griffin Jr. at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast, organized by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Zeta Rho Lambda chapter at the Modern Maturity Center on Monday.
DOVER – Friends of Old Dover, Dover’s Historical Society, put a Gilded Age of Dover exhibit on display at their museum on S. State Street last Saturday. The exhibit depicted …
Those who listen closely around west Dover might hear an occasional ‘Ho, ho, ho!’ or Christmas bells jingling in the night. Or they might smell freshly baked cookies wafting through the cold air. Most might not realize it, but Santa Claus and his Mrs. have recently moved to the capital city. They go by the names “Kris & Holly,” and wherever they travel, holiday spirit is never far behind.
Councilman Brian Lewis, who represents the city of Dover’s 2nd District, presented certificates of recognition to volunteers who participated in a Community Cleanup Project that he organized on …
The holiday season is here, and with it comes kids dreaming of what they may receive as gifts. For children in struggling families, though, whether they will get any presents at all is a legitimate question.
Will Grimes, president of the Dover Downtown Rotary Club, recently exchanged club flags with Rotarian Jerry Bilton of the Newark group, joining a clean-water project for Kenya.
Don’t tell Tessa Gaylord that she can’t do something because that’s when she will, rising to the challenge, no matter the obstacles.
Marijuana means a great deal to Mike Jones. After severely injuring his back at a landscaping job 18 years ago, cannabis helped him manage the lasting pain. And, while he struggled to find a job during recovery, it inspired him to open First State Vape with his wife, Julie Jones.
Bringing “History on Stage” to the annual Dover Days Festival has been a passion for Tom Welch for several years now. However, the pandemic called off his idea of bringing historical reenactors to the downtown celebration in 2020. Until now.
CLAYTON — Just hearing those chilling words, “You have been diagnosed with breast cancer,” can leave a person with thoughts of helplessness and a feeling of defeat. However, …
DOVER — Esosa Iriowen calls it “my triangular journey” that led him to his now adopted home of Dover. Dr. Iriowen, 50, was born and raised in the ancient city of Benin (The …
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