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CHEER Inc. will celebrate its 55th anniversary with a mixer on May 5.

CHEER extending VIP invitation for 55th anniversary mixer

GEORGETOWN — CHEER Inc. will celebrate 55 years serving Sussex County’s senior population with a mixer on May 5. With a Cinco De Mayo theme, the 55th anniversary event will run from 4 p.m. … more

Daily State News | 4/22/26

Karen Smiga of Frederica examines a Civil War era weapon, part of the display by Jeff Plummer, commander of the Delaware Grays Camp 2086, during a previous living history event at the Georgetown Historical Society. at left is Ms. Smiga's husband, Fred Smiga.

Civil War Days at Georgetown Historical Society May 16

GEORGETOWN — The Georgetown Historical Society will host Civil War Days at the Museum on Saturday, May 16. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature camps and accoutrements of … more

Daily State News | 4/22/26

Gas prices slide downward, still up about $1 from 2025

DOVER — Diesel buyers are the biggest beneficiaries of a slide in overall fuel prices this week, according to Delaware AAA, featuring a drop of about $.13 per gallon to a statewide average of … more

By Brian Gilliland | 4/22/26

Sussex County cuts ribbon on new bookmobile

GEORGETOWN — County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new bookmobile on April 21, replacing the 1988 Thompson-built bus that has served the county for years. While beloved, … more

By Brian Gilliland | 4/22/26

Frankford Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters, including Matt Gajdos, simulate a mock rescue with new grain bin equipment in October 2025.

Equipment, training paramount in grain bin emergencies

While the regional response to a grain bin entrapment in Bridgeville on Friday, April 10, ended in the death of a 66-year-old man, a 20-year old was rescued. more

By Glenn Rolfe | 4/22/26

Equipment, training paramount in grain bin emergencies

While the regional response to a grain bin entrapment in Bridgeville on Friday, April 10, ended in the death of a 66-year-old man, a 20-year old was rescued. more

By Glenn Rolfe | 4/22/26

The parking lot next to the Customs House is being considered for improvement as green space with three schematics proposed. This could also be the site for a waterman's park.

Green space next to Customs House could be first step for waterman's park

CRISFIELD — Interest in a waterman’s park for Crisfield has been around for a generation or more but now there are draft renderings for landscaping to be the foundation for such a park — … more

Somerset County Times | 4/22/26

Smyrna police share details on councilman’s DUI arrest

SMYRNA — According to a Smyrna Police report, Dover City Councilman Roy Sudler Jr. registered a blood-alcohol concentration test above the legal limit when he was stopped for a possible traffic violation in early November. more

Daily State News | 4/22/26

Teackle Mansion in Princess Anne is home to the Somerset County Historical Society and will be site for its annual meeting.

Student applicants wanted for Time Traveler History Camp at Teackle Mansion

PRINCESS ANNE — Somerset County students entering the fifth and sixth grades this fall can step back in time this summer at historic Teackle Mansion. Applications are now being accepted for … more

4/21/26

County Executive Giordano has issued a burn ban due to current drought conditions in the county.

Wicomico County under burn ban due to drought conditions

SALISBURY — Due to drought conditions, County Executive Julie Giordano has issued a burn ban order for Wicomico County effective April 20. Giordano said she took the action on the advice of … more

Salisbury Independent | 4/21/26

DNREC relaxes Black Sea Bass recreational fishing regulations

DOVER — Though most of the annual take on Black Sea Bass occurs in federal waters, between 3-200 miles offshore, state regulations on Black Sea Bass harvested fewer than three miles offshore have … more

By Brian Gilliland | 4/21/26

A discarded mesh bag injured this gray seal pup, who was rescued by the Marine Education, Rehabilitation and Rescue Institute on April 20. The animal, named "Wing Ding Verdana" in keeping with the annual theme of fonts, was transferred to the National Aquarium's triage facility on Ocean City.

Entangled gray seal pup rescued at Cape Henlopen State Park

LEWES — A concerned beachgoer spotted a distressed seal pup on the shores of Cape Henlopen State Park and reported it to the Marine Education, Research and Rescue Institute on April 20 — the … more

By Brian Gilliland | 4/21/26

From left, Nick Marvel of Richard Y. Johnson & Son, Mayor F. Todd Culotta, Milford Museum executive director Tom Summers and Milford Public Library director Lea Rosell on Wednesday, April 15, visit the museum's future central exhibit room in the former police station on Northeast Front Street.

Renovations progressing at future Milford Museum, chamber site

It’s still a construction zone, but the former police station on Northeast Front Street is shaping up as the new home of the Milford Museum and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford. more

By Brian Trompeter | 4/21/26

Former Georgia lawmaker Stacey Abrams sits down for a chat with UMES President Heidi M. Anderson during the April event on campus.

Stacey Abrams brings voice to UMES lecture series

Voting rights activist Stacey Abrams delivered a powerful message to more than 500 event attendees at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore earlier this month April as part of President Heidi M. … more

University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 4/21/26

Amy Hedger, Home Care Specialist, was on hand representing Coastal Home Care of Salisbury, which sponsored Thrive Salisbury.

Thrive Senior Expo highlights Salisbury resources - Photo Gallery

An array of vendors offering services geared to helping the 55 + community flourish filled the Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center at 301 S. Tilghman Road Friday, April 17, 9 a.m. to noon. more

By Debra Messick | 4/20/26

Mike Seidel recently made a donation to his alma mater. PROVIDED PHOTO

FOX Weather’s Mike Seidel donates WeatherSTEM to his alma mater

SALISBURY — Salisbury University students exploring careers in meteorology, geosciences, and climatology will the latest technology at their disposal after FOX Weather meteorologist and storm … more

Salisbury Independent | 4/20/26

From left, Seaford Mayor Matt MacCoy, who was unchallenged in the 2026 election, and Councilmen Michael Bradley and Dan Henderson, who retained their seats on the council in the Saturday, April 18 election.

Seaford council incumbents Bradley, Henderson retain their seats

SEAFORD — Incumbents Michael Bradley and Dan Henderson retained their seats on city council in the 2026 municipal election on Saturday, April 18. Mr. Bradley, first elected in 2023, earned a … more

By Glenn Rolfe | 4/20/26

FOX Weather’s Mike Seidel donates WeatherSTEM to his alma mater

SALISBURY — Salisbury University students exploring careers in meteorology, geosciences, and climatology will the latest technology at their disposal after FOX Weather meteorologist and storm … more

Salisbury Independent | 4/20/26

Daniel McDonald of Rehoboth Beach rides the crest of a wave at sunset Friday, April 17, at the city's beach. The weather turned decidedly chillier over the weekend and forecasters predict more of the same until early May.

Getting some sunset surfing in before chilly weather arrives

4/20/26

Delaware secretary of transportation Shanté Hastings launches Work Zone Safety Awareness Week at the Minos Conaway Road work site, outside of Lewes, on Monday, April 20.

DelDOT launches Work Zone Awareness Safety Week in Lewes

The reality for hundreds of Delaware highway workers is not only performing their duties but doing so while possibly thousands of vehicles stream through their project locations. more

By Brian Gilliland | 4/20/26