News
MILFORD — Capital District Kiwanis Foundation donated $3,000 to the Nemours Children Hospital March 12 at the Nemours facility in Milford. The donation will support Nemours Department of …
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is excited to meet with its members and potential members for its monthly Sunset Business Mixer on March 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dover (1780 N. Dupont Highway).
DOVER — In a continuing revitalization effort, City Council approved a series of changes to centralized commercial zoning in the downtown area March 11. Much of the Loockerman Street …
LEWES — The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will host its 2024 Online Awesome Annual Auction beginning at 10 a.m. April 27 through 4 p.m. May 4. The auction will be open to …
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Agriculture announces the  Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy  (Council) is accepting grant applications for Cycle 3 of the First State Food …
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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 …
Bayhealth celebrated Match Day on March 15, matching new physicians with its Graduate Medical Education programs. Bayhealth matched with 30 new physicians to join its four programs — …
An 85-year-old Dover woman has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash March 3.
Smyrna
The   Delaware Department of Human Resources is hosting the 3rd Annual State Agency Career Fair March 27 at the Smyrna Readiness Center. High School Session No. 1 will be held from 9-10 …
CLAYTON — The Clayton Fire Company honored members at its March meeting with their years of service awards and total alarms attended. The company also honored the top 10 fire responders in …
Smyrna Town Council members are set to make budgeting decisions for the current year at Monday’s bimonthly meeting.
Milford
MILFORD — Work will begin March 18 on a project to upgrade the Walnut Street Bridge over the Mispillion River. The project consists of raising the bridge deck to provide both a traffic …
MILFORD — The Milford Museum is hosting the premiere screening of "In Due Course: Integrating Milford High School" at 1 p.m. April 6 at the Milford Public Library. Filmmaker Michael Oates …
MILFORD— The Milford Police Department and Milford School District released a joint statement on Monday afternoon about the threats that were made to the school district on Thursday afternoon …
Sports
GIRLS’ SOCCER Wilmington Charter 1, Caesar Rodney 0 Sussex Academy 4, Cape Henlopen 0 Dover 11, ASPIRA 0 Odessa 1, Polytech 1 Delmarva Christian 6, Early College 0 BOYS’ LACROSSE …
Dover Downs Results Monday, March 18, 2024   1st - DSBF LC Trot $10,000 3-Going Platinum (Co Callahan) 3.00 2.10 2.10 1-Platinum Proposal (Ja Morand)   2.10 …
DOVER - Last weekend, Dorell Little, Jr. and Denim Perkins led Dover High to its first DIAA state title in boy's basketball.   Today, the two seniors were rewarded for their …
DOVER - Delaware State's men's basketball players weren't playing like they were ready for their season to be over. So the Hornets were pretty excited to find out that they've got at least one …
Business
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Association of REALTORS announces Renee Parker as the recipient of the 2024 Good Neighbor Award. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate …
Breathing is believing, Charles Ringgold says. Through his own experience inhaling salt-infused air, he knows its benefits for respiratory health.
DOVER – The i.g. Burton Auto Group has announced their acquisition of Dover’s CF Schwartz Toyota, to be renamed i.g. Burton Toyota of Dover. According to a statement released by the …
Neighbors
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Silent no more: DCTC senior welders craft crosses for 1930s Dorchester cemetery

The hidden one-acre tract off Bayly Road was once an African American cemetery known to just a few local residents as Silent Hill. Long overgrown and forgotten, only three gravestones, all denoting veterans, remain from well over 100 original burial sites. But those interred there so long ago will soon be properly memorialized, thanks to the dedicated craftsmanship of Dorchester Career and Technology Center senior welding students, the generosity of C & K Lord, Inc. and Penn Stainless Products, and leadership from the Lower Shore Cemetery Preservation Organization, Inc.

Odyssey of the Mind contest in Townsend sends 69 teams to states

The Odyssey of the Mind organization focuses on creative activities and problem solving, allowing students to expand their thinking.

Harrington 6-year-old gives back to hospitalized kids

HARRINGTON — Even at a young age, Brynlee Hughes knows the importance of giving, especially to sick kids. Six-year-old Brynlee recently began collecting toys to donate to Nemours …
Things to Do

Event honors 35 years of Wor-Wic literary publication

A reading and reception will be held to celebrate the publication’s 35 years...

Attend “Table Talk: The Arts” on April 25

Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council invites you to attend “Table Talk: The Arts”...
Dover Parks and Recreation Department hid five golden eggs amongst its 28 parks on Thursday afternoon. The five lucky winners will win gift certificates to a Dover Parks and Recreation program of their choice. The eggs won’t necessarily be hidden at big parks like Silver Lake (pictured), though it is possible.

Egg-citing idea: Five golden eggs hidden amongst Dover parks

DOVER — While Robin Eaton was walking through Walmart a couple of days ago, he suddenly came up with a golden idea. Mr. Eaton, …
Schools
Chesapeake College Chesapeake College campuses will be closed for Spring Break on Monday, March 18, and Tuesday, March 19. Student services will resume Wednesday, March 20. Thank you for your …
After 22 rounds,  nine of them between  Evan Ponen and Vihaan Jagadeesh only,  Mr. Jagadeesh emerged victorious after spelling "marimba," a musical instrument in the percussion family. …
LEWES — Friday afternoon Cape Henlopen high school played host to a "locals only" career fair, seeking to draw in talent from the surrounding area as the schools expand.  A steady …
Opinion
Sometimes, it’s better to step back and look some things over before taking a big leap. That is exactly what Dover’s Legislative, Finance and Administrative Committee decided to do when it came to awarding a new ambulance service contract to Ambulnz on March 12. Members voted to table any decision on a new provider until further information is gathered. The committee will be scheduling a special meeting to revisit the issue.
As Gov. John Carney delivered the final State of the State address of his tenure March 5, calls for a permanent and immediate cease-fire in Gaza rang through the chamber of the House of Representatives. The governor was interrupted five times as he delivered the annual speech, which took place in front of all 62 members of the General Assembly, his Cabinet members and every statewide elected official.
Voters on March 9 failed to approve two referendum items requested by the Smyrna School District. The roughly $8.6 million capital item was rejected by a vote of 1,079-874. The approximately $5.5 million operating expense item was defeated by a tally of 1,129-820.
Dover High had waited five decades to experience the sheer joy of this moment. And, when it finally — incredibly, remarkably — happened, the moment was every bit as thrilling as the Senators dreamed it would be. Storming back from an 11-point deficit, No. 2 Dover somehow pulled out a memorable 56-53 victory over No. 4 Salesianum to bring home the program’s long-awaited first state title at the Carpenter Center on March 9.
After a near-implementation of Medicare Advantage health coverage for state of Delaware retirees two years ago, as well as a large public outcry against it, the Delaware General Assembly is now considering two bills that seek to rebuild trust among those opponents. House Bill 281 would repeal that health care plan as an option for pensioners, while House Bill 282 would alter the makeup of the State Employee Benefits Committee. What are your thoughts about these proposals? How can the state move forward?
Many of us grew up with the comfort of knowing that there was a neighborhood pharmacy just a short distance from home. Unfortunately, we’re now looking at more and more areas that could be considered pharmacy deserts. A recent Delaware headline tells the story: “At least 11 pharmacies announced closures since October.”
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