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GEORGETOWN - The affordable housing fight is going another round. Sussex County’s Community Development & Housing office on April 3 will begin taking applications from individuals and …
DOVER — Delaware’s Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 in the Senate Hearing Room, 2nd floor, Legislative Hall. For general …
DOVER — Kent County’s Veterans Memorial Park will be a stop on the Honor Walk 2023 of former Marine Danny Garcia and his wife Jackie, a retired Air Force Lt. Col., at noon on …
DOVER - Christopher Houck, 25, of Dover, and Ontia Lofland, 25, of Laurel, were arrested on several charges following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle Monday night, authorities.
CAMDEN - David McAdams, 55, of Felton, was arrested for felony following a traffic stop at 2:01 p.m. Monday afternoon, Delaware State Police said.
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DOVER — Delaware State University’s College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences celebrates the return to live theater by bringing a classic board game and motion picture to life …
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After surviving a fire in 2018, felines Fealty and Zeus are enjoying the tunnels, ramps and perches of their 'catio' at John Kays' Dover home.
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DOVER—The state’s existing Medicfill Supplement Plan, the previously proposed Medicare Advantage Plan and additional methods of coverage were examined by the Retiree Healthcare Benefits …
Smyrna
SMYRNA – Smyrna Police detectives are investigating a non-fatal shooting that took place late Saturday night, according to Lt. Brian M. Donner, spokesman for the police department. Lt. …
A Smyrna man was charged for felony driving under the influence following a traffic stop Sunday, Delaware State Police said.
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CLAYTON - His name is engraved in a granite memorial, placed in a prominent spot in front of the Clayton Fire Co. 
Milford
The Bug & Bud Festival is fluttering back to town next month. The April 29 gathering, which combines Arbor Day with Milford’s particular love for ladybugs, will be the second to come after two years off due to the pandemic in 2020 and ‘21. It will include food vendors and a slew of activities for all ages, including the popular spring costume parade.
New Castle Presbytery and the First Presbyterian Church of Milford joyfully invite you to celebrate the Service of Installation for the Rev. Rick Upchurch.
Part of Airport Road, between Bowman Road and Delaware Veterans Boulevard in Milford, will be closed Thursday for cleanup and repairs caused by an accident.
Sports
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Madge Layfield pitched a no-hitter as Sussex Central High downed Milford, 7-1, in Henlopen North softball on Tuesday afternoon. The Golden Knights broke open a 2-0 game with four runs in the …
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Delaware Thunder president and general manager Charles Pens hopes this isn’t the squad’s last season at The Centre Ice Arena. Even though Delaware State Fair officials say there’s no lease renewal for the 2023-24 ice hockey campaign, he says, “You hold out hope (for a return) because, without hope, you have nothing.”
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CAMDEN — Chrys Roscoe didn’t know where the baseball landed. He only knew it looked like a sure hit when it sailed past him at second base and his coach, Jeff Gravatt, was waving him …
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Delaware State rallied from an eight-run deficit to edge Wagner, 14-13, in the second game of an NEC baseball doubleheader on Sunday. The Seahawks won the opener, 14-6. In the top of the ninth …
Business
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President and General Manager Charlie Pens urged the Delaware State Fair to reconsider its decision not to renew the ice hockey team’s lease of The Centre Ice Arena in Harrington, all but saying the group would be forced to leave Delaware should it not be reversed.
MILFORD – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Red-E-Bins Sussex, LLC March 28 at 1795 Milford Harrington Highway. Chamber members and friends joined …
ATTENTION: All of Central Delaware and beyond. YOU are invited to attend the CDCC’s 22nd Annual FREE 55+ Expo next Tuesday, April 4, at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort-Rollins Center from …
Neighbors
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April 5 is packing day for Mountaire’s Easter for Thousands

For many, Easter means sunrise services, egg hunts, chocolate bunnies and ham dinners. For Mountaire, it’s about partnering with hundreds of churches and nonprofits in Delaware and three other states to provide meals for families.

At 87, community icon Roger Marino planning a comeback

Roger Marino is ready to make a comeback. The 87-year-old, known for awarding scholarships to athletes and recognizing anyone who “did the right thing in the places they live, work, play and …

Today In Salisbury's History: Sunday, March 29, 1970

Sunday, March 29, 1970 -- The Maryland State Roads Commission has approved an extension of Beaglin Park Drive in east Salisbury that will connect College Avenue with Route 50. The most-expensive …
Things to Do

League of Women Voters to host Candidates Night at Modern Maturity Center

DOVER — League of Women Voters of Kent County will hold a Candidates Night debate from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5 at Modern …
An eventgoer examines the Homestead Garden's display at the 2023 Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce Home & Garden Show held at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington.

Duck Creek Gardeners will hold plant, yard sale

SMYRNA — Duck Creek Gardeners will hold a Plant and Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at First Presbyterian …
State of the Rivers events are free presentations held each spring to inform the public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways. Visit shorerivers.org/events to learn more.

Riverkeepers to host annual State of the Rivers events

ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated State of the Rivers events — a series of free presentations …
Schools
Delmarva Christian High School hosted a Career Day on March 17 for students to meet over 30 professionals from different fields.
It’s Teacher of the Year time, when Dorchester County Public Schools and the community join to celebrate the best of the best.This year, the county schools will honor a Teacher of the Year …
PRINCESS ANNE — A Westover resident who has crunched financial and test score data for Somerset County Public Schools has concluded the academic proficiency here “is next to last or last …
Opinion
Reid K. Beveridge has covered politics in Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Delaware and Washington, D.C. He now resides near Georgetown. It appears Delaware has become California’s poodle. Thanks to …
Editor’s note: The following was sent to Anthony Coscia, chair of the National Railroad Passenger Corp. on March 21. On Jan. 4, 2023, AmeriStarRail’s senior adviser, Paul Reistrup …
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is beginning its annual spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes this week, starting in Sussex County, …
Here is the Question of the Day: There will be no No. 1 seed at the men’s Final Four this year. The semifinal games will feature San Diego State vs. Florida Atlantic and UConn vs. …
It’s everywhere we look — on every screen, on billboards, on the radio and our streaming services. Advertisements for gambling apps and online gaming have popped up in every nook and cranny of our existence. ...
With great pleasure, this letter comes to go on record as an endorsement for Mr. Brian Lewis for City Council. Mr. Lewis has worked effectively in the community in an official capacity and as a …
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