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Smyrna High quarterback Drew Marks drops back to throw during the first practice of the season Thursday, August 13.
Smyrna High kicks off season with practice at stadium
The Smyrna High football team kicked off its season with a practice at Charles V. Williams Stadium Thursday, Aug. 13. more
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The Smyrna High School team that created murals for the Duck Creek Regional Library's Children's Wing included, from left, student painter Lailah Coleman, art teacher Shari Dierkes and student painter Amelia Isaac. Not pictured is student principal artist Imani Kettler and student painter Amiyah Ellerbe.
Duck Creek library in Smyrna reopens Children’s Wing
The Friends of Duck Creek Regional Library in Smyrna welcomed the community back to the facility’s Children’s Wing on Saturday, Aug. 8, with a ceremony showcasing its new murals. more
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Smyrna intersection closed through Sept. 4
SMYRNA — The Delaware Department of Transportation and local officials announced Thursday, Aug. 6  the temporary closure of the intersection of Sunnyside Road and Rabbit Chase Lane. more
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As the first customer of PrimoHoagies' new Middletown location July 28, Kyle Tucker of Townsend receives two sandwiches. He waited overnight to be one of the first 100 patrons, who received free subs for a year.
PrimoHoagies in Middletown worth the wait
For its owners and customers alike, patience has been a key factor, as PrimoHoagies opened at 1615 Lake Seymour Drive in Middletown on July 28. more
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The third annual Food Truck War, pictured in 2025, is set for Saturday, Aug. 8, in Clayton.
For third year, food trucks going to battle in Clayton
The third annual Food Truck War is back in Clayton, with plenty of decisions to make for the eaters in attendance. more
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Townsend Police Chief Earl McCloskey, pictured in 2024, was sworn in June 3.
Townsend’s new police chief ready for growth
There’s plenty of development coming to town in the next couple years, and recently named Police Chief Earl McCloskey is sticking around for it. more
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Brenna Vendrick swims at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis in June. She earned three gold medals at the event.
Townsend swimmer hits Special Olympics’ national level
Turns out, Brenna Vendrick of Townsend knows herself well. She long believed she could be a talented swimmer and now has national-level confirmation it’s true. more
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Member of the Smyrna Police Department's Junior Police Academy practice making an apprehension at Smyrna Middle School on July 22.
Junior Police Academy is time well spent for Smryna youth
For Emma Papillo, the two-week Smyrna Police Department Junior Police Academy was well worth her time and effort. more
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Bright Side Roofing employees help out with a roof donation for a disabled veteran in Smyrna on Monday, July 27.
Free roof brightens home of disabled Smyrna vet
In May 2025, while home alone, Air Force veteran Howard “Mike” Jones of Smyrna suffered a stroke that paralyzed one side of his body. more
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Smyrna Police Department's bicycle patrol unit members, from left, Sgt. Matthew Sarkissian, Officer/1 Joseph Russillo and Cpl. Miles Little ride together June 23.
Smyrna police pedaling to protect
Sgt. Matthew Sarkissian is a town police officer on a recently revived bicycle patrol unit — and a nostalgic one at that. more
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Dr. Shari Wallace co-founded SOMA Skin & Sculpt in Middletown with her sister, Megan Harris. The business earned an Encouraging Development, Growth & Expansion Grant in the spring.
SOMA’S EDGE Grant moving its mission forward in Middletown
SOMA Skin & Sculpt’s goal has been infused with funding that will flow into the Middletown community. more
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Ashlee Woods is assisting special needs patrons in gaining digital literacy as part of the AmeriCorps' VISTA program at Delaware Libraries this summer.
High time for high tech at Delaware’s libraries
Through Thursday, July 23, more than 100 patrons had utilized free summer expertise to build their digital literacy through Delaware Libraries and AmeriCorps. more
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Attending the June 2 award presentation were, from left, G. Peter DiSabatino’s sister, Caroline DiSabatino; his mother, Angela Herman; Appoquinimink High boys' lacrosse coach Lenny Johnson; scholarship recipient Donovan McMullen; and his father, Curt McMullen.
14th annual DiSabatino lacrosse scholarship awarded to Appo High grad
Appoquinimink High graduate Donovan McMullen received the 14th annual G. Peter DiSabatino Memorial Lacrosse Scholarship on June 2. more
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Police investigating shots fired incident in Smyrna
SMYRNA — Investigation into a shots fired incident Saturday, July 25 is ongoing, Delaware State Police said. more
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Smyrna man charged with aggravated menacing
MIDDLETOWN — A 31-year-old Smyrna man was charged with aggravated menacing following a road rage incident involving a firearm Wednesday, July 22 on Del. 1, Delaware State Police said. more
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The Delaware Small Business Chamber held a ribbon cutting at the African Craft Market in Smyrna on Tuesday, July 21.
Smyrna welcomes African Craft Market
Every African Craft Market product is “made with love” by artisans on that continent, co-owner Ida Mariani said, as her Smyrna store held a Delaware Small Business Chamber ribbon cutting Tuesday, July 21. more
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On Wednesday, July 22, the price of regular gas at the Valero at 308 W. Main St. in Middletown was $4.18.
As summer continues, gas prices soar in Delaware, nation
Regular gas in Delaware is costing, on average, $1.05 per gallon extra than at this time last year. more
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The Kent County recorder of deeds has utilized a system to alert residents about potential property fraud for three years.
Property fraud alerts protecting Kent Countians
They’ve been in use about three years now, and Kent County’s property fraud notifications continue to safeguard the public. more
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Lucas Pointer of the Phillies gets a close look at the baseball as Gwenn Derr helps guide his bat at an MOT Little League Challenger Division game May 7 at Silver Lake Park in Middletown.
Law enforcement joins MOT Challenger Division in game at Silver Lake Park
 Law enforcement officers joined with Phillies and Braves players during a MOT Little League game at May 7 at Silver Lake Park in Middletown. more
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Middletown High graduate Zamir Miller is committed to the Rutgers track and field program.
Middletown High’s committed athletes honored
Five Middletown High seniors committed to compete in collegiate sports were honored May 20 during a ceremony at the school. more
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