Government
Nadia Zychal was sworn in Monday to the Ward 2 Milford City Council seat left vacant by the election of Todd Culotta as mayor.
MILFORD – At the Milford City Council meeting in May 13, newly sworn in mayor, Todd Culotta proclaimed May 18 to 24 National Safe Boating Week.
The proclamation was received by National …
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CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High’s softball players know what their record says about them.
At 9-9, the numbers say the Riders are neither good nor bad.
But that doesn’t mean …
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Environment
Utilities
MILFORD -- Residents can expect to see a 2.4% increase in their electric rates beginning in June 2024.
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation will be increasing the Power Cost Adjustment …
Governor’s Agricultural and Urban Conservation Awards
The annual Governor’s Agricultural and Urban Conservation Awards were presented April 30.
Cops and Courts
FELTON — A 57-year-old Felton man died when struck by a vehicle while operating a bicycle Friday, Delaware State Police said.
The Milford Police Department responded to a bomb threat at Planet Fitness on Saturday, an incident that joined dozens of threats to gyms nationwide.
Kent County
HOUSING
DOVER — The state of Delaware was awarded $49.8 million in federal funding to support affordable housing in the state, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced last week.
AGRICULTURE
DOVER — Agricultural resources are available to teachers and classrooms through the Educating through Specialty Crop Crates program, the Delaware Farm Bureaus said.
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LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Route 9 intersection at Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road is now open as of Thursday, May 16.
The intersection includes a …
Sussex County
SCHOOLS
The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare have announced the winners of the annual Louise Jarmon Hopkinson scholarship, based on academic performance.
ENTERTAINMENT
MIDDLETOWN — A sparsely funded production doesn’t necessarily mean a low quality film will result.
Transportation
DART statewide bus service change became effective May 19.
Delaware Transit Corporation received feedback from riders and the public through three public hearing workshops held in January and …
New Castle County
Delawareans throughout the state elected school board members from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Voters in seven Delaware districts will go to the polls Tuesday for school board elections.
The districts with more than one candidate for seats includes Appoquinimink, Colonial, Red Clay …
The Delaware River & Bay Authority's War Memorial Monument at the Veterans Memorial Park, New Castle, will undergo an extensive renovation, beginning around June 1.
Wicomico County
SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury’s new community gathering spot recently held its first official event.
City of Salisbury officials and other dignitaries marked the opening of Unity …
SALISBURY — Maryland State Police investigated a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred early May 19 in Wicomico County.
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Sarah Assali, DO, to TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury.
Dorchester County
CAMBRIDGE - The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it has filed an online complaint with the U.S. Board of Education's Office of Civil Rights on behalf of a 12-year-old Cambridge girl.
Dorchester County
CAMBRIDGE – Maryland State Police are investigating a five-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Dorchester County.
Shortly after 7 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State …
REHOBOTH BEACH — A fin whale, or a finback whale, that beached on Sunday morning south of the Indian River Life-Saving Station in Delaware Seashore State Park did not survive, Nikki LaVoie, …
Somerset County
PRINCESS ANNE — On the night of Feb. 11, 1951 Company K of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Battalion, 9th Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division was operating a task force alongside the Republic of …
To kick off Men’s Health Month, the Worcester County Health Department in collaboration with the City of Pocomoke, is hosting its second Just Walk for Men’s Health event on June 1, at …
PRINCESS ANNE — The former Lower Shore Shelter that closed in late spring 2023 is now under new management after the County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a five-year lease with Catholic …
News
HARRINGTON – For the second year in a row, the teacher of the year from W.T. Chipman Middle School has been awarded Lake Forest School District Teacher of the Year.
Brent Carter has been …
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will meet with the community at its Sunset Business Mixer on May 29 at the newly renovated Hampton Inn Milford (100 Lighthouse Estates Drive).
MILTON – The Delaware Department of Transportation is conducting two planning efforts on Tuesday, June 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Milton Elementary School cafeteria.
Plans include the …
GEORGETOWN – The Blood Bank of Delmarva has scheduled several mobile drives next week in Milton and Georgetown.
Jason Burlew, Marketing Manager/Donor Engagement, announced that the first …
MILFORD -- Milford School District announced Shannon Gronau as the Behavioral Health Professional of the Year for 2024-2025 school year.
Ms. Gronau is a school counselor at …
HARRINGTON -- Things are getting a little sweeter in Harrington.
Dairy Queen offically opened its doors to the public on May 16 serving their signature Blizzard, burgers …
The Parson Thorne Mansion in Milford is a landmark in the city, and upgrades are underway to keep its status as such.
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Pirates will be returning to Bowers Beach for Memorial Day weekend, and they are ready to bash.
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GEORGETOWN – Joy and celebration sprinkled with some relief and a few raindrops punctuated the Delaware Technical Community College Jack Owens Campus’ 56 …
The Food Bank of Delaware in Milford concluded its graduations for this session’s training programs with ceremonies for Culinary School and logistics students Wednesday.