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Geroge P. Fisher, who was Delaware's at-large member of the U.S. House of Representatives early in the Civil War, attempted to advance President Abraham Lincoln's proposal for compensated emancipation, which did not succeed.
Milford historian's speech to cover Delaware’s Civil War politics
MILFORD — Although it remained in the Union during the Civil War, Delaware voted against Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 and 1864 elections and bristled at the president’s bringing in troops for … more
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The Milford City Council read a proclamation Monday honoring the 50th anniversary of the city's Parks and Recreation Department. Pictured from left are Councilmember Danny Perez, Parks and Recreation director Brad Dennehy, Mayor F. Todd Culotta, Councilmember Katrina Wilson, former Parks and Recreation director Gary Emory, Councilmembers Nadia Zychal and Daniel Marabello, Vice Mayor Jason James Sr. and Councilmembers D. Madula Kalesis and Marianina Pletcher.
Milford Parks and Recreation Department celebrating 50 years
MILFORD — “Make a difference and have fun doing it” is Milford Parks and Recreation Department’s motto and the agency has spent 50 years living up to it. “We believe that the work we do not … more
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The Milford Police Department soon will receive four new vehicles for its fleet and is applying for $435,000 in federal grant funds to pay for a rescue or SWAT vehicle.
Milford council OKs purchase of 4 new SUVs for police department
MILFORD — Four 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles soon will be in the Milford Police Department’s fleet. The City Council Monday night unanimously agreed to spend a total of $345,969, … 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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Jailed Felton man, 46, charged after allegedly contacting victim
FELTON — A 46-year-old Felton man has been charged with two felonies for allegedly violating a no-contact order. The Felton Police Department on Friday at around 4 p.m. was contacted by a victim … more
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State police: No one injured after shots fired at Lincoln home
LINCOLN — Delaware State Police are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred early Saturday morning in Lincoln. Troopers responded around 1:30 a.m. to a report of shots fired at a … more
Delaware Food is Medicine
Statewide ‘Food is Medicine’ proposal to be outlined at fair
HARRINGTON — The Delaware Food is Medicine Committee, during a special public meeting next Tuesday at the Delaware State Fairgrounds, will unveil the path toward a statewide “Food is Medicine” … more
The Milford Planning Commission has approved Masten Trade Yards, a set of five commercial buildings at 975 E. Masten Circle.
Milford planners OK 5-building commercial site
Milford's Planning Commission voted 4-0 on Tuesday, July 21, to approve Masten Trade Yards, a project that will build 203,690 square feet of commercial space on 20.47 acres at 975 E. Masten Circle. more
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Milford housing organization receives $940,000 federal grant
MILFORD — A $940,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant has been awarded to Milford Housing Development Corp., U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride and U.S. Sens. Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt … more
Attendees of Kent County Levy Court's Tuesday, July 21, meeting raise their hands after being asked who opposes data centers.
Kent County Levy Court OKs data center regulations, with amendments to come
After over two hours of testimony in front of about 200 people Tuesday, July 21, Kent County Levy Court voted unanimously for an ordinance that will set regulations for potential data centers. 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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This diagram shows the layout of Masten Trade Yards, a proposed set of five commercial buildings that Jack Lingo Asset Management hopes to build on 20.47 acres at 975 E. Masten Circle in Milford.
Milford Planning Commission set to review 5-building proposal
MILFORD — The city’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening on Masten Trade Yards, a proposal to construct 203,690 square feet of building space on a 20.47-acre site at … more
Delaware State Police have identified Jimmy Burgess as the 62-year-old Harrington man who was killed by a pickup truck July 13 while he was lying in the 1500 block of Whiteleysburg Road west of Harrington.
UPDATE: Police ID Harrington man killed while lying in road
HARRINGTON — Delaware State Police on Wednesday identified a 62-year-old Harrington man who was killed Monday after being struck by a pickup truck while he was lying on Whiteleysburg Road west of … more
While property owners are responsible for water service lines, Milford officials are trying to find pre-1987 properties that may have lines containing lead.
Milford tracking down remaining water lines made of lead
Milford officials have made good strides in complying with the 2021 Environmental Protection Agency regulation to root out lead water service pipes but are still looking for remaining older properties to determine if their lines contain the material. more
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A 62-year-old Harrington man who was lying in the 1500 block of Whiteleysburg Road west of Harrington July 13 died after being struck by a pickup truck.
Harrington man, 62, fatally struck by pickup while lying in road
HARRINGTON — A 62-year-old Harrington man was killed Monday after he was struck by a pickup truck while lying in the roadway on Whiteleysburg Road west of Harrington, Delaware State Police said. … more
On Monday, July 13, Milford City Council gave conditional approval for Rogers Sign Co. to construct a freestanding sign with a 12-square-foot electronic messaging center at Beach Babies Child Care.
Milford council OKs freestanding sign at Beach Babies
What will be nearly 10 feet tall, lighted and have a smiling sun jutting out from a top corner? A new freestanding sign for Beach Babies Child Care, approved Monday, July 13, by Milford City Council. more
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Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe shared with City Council on Monday, July 13, that a multifaceted approach by the city's police department has resulted in a lack of firearm-related incidents and deaths over the past year.
Milford police celebrate year without shootings, gun deaths
Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe got to deliver the kind of news to City Council on Monday, July 13, that gladdens residents and brings relief to public officials. more
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Felton police arrest Dover man on threatening, vehicular charges
FELTON — A 39-year-old Dover man has been arrested in connection with a June 29 domestic incident in Felton, town police said. On June 29 at about 12:21 p.m., Felton dispatched officers to the 100 … more
Felton Town Hall, located at 24 E. Sewell St., also houses the town's police department.
Felton police arrest woman on terroristic-threatening charge
FELTON — The Felton Police Department announced Friday it had arrested a Smyrna woman in connection with a terroristic-threatening incident last summer. On Aug. 29, 2025, at about 2:32 p.m., Felton … more
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