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DOVER – A half century after adopting its first set of zoning laws, Kent County leaders are in the homestretch of a major update to its planning and building codes.
Zoning codes are …
Kent County Levy Court has committed $1.5 million to the building of Food Bank of Delaware’s new Milford facility, the agency announced Tuesday.
A plan to build two storage facilities on East Masten Circle — without the normally required bicycle parking — and the city’s fire company fund were just two of the items on the Milford City Council’s agenda Monday night.
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Environment
FRANKFORD —The Sussex Conservation District recently held the biennial tax ditch breakfast at the Frankford Volunteer Fire Hall.
The event, following a four-year hiatus, brought together …
The Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. reminds beachgoers and boaters that seals are once again in the area.
Delaware experiences four different species of seals that …
Cops and Courts
Kent County
Member Exclusive
MILLSBORO – The Indian River Education Association is seeking both donation and patron support for its annual social fundraiser supporting college scholarships.
IREA’s 7th Annual …
SMYRNA - The Delaware Department of Justice on Tuesday announced the indictment of a former Delaware Correctional Officer and K9 handler on three charges, including a felony, for allegedly recklessly confining and causing the death of a 4-year-old law enforcement animal named Lux.
Member Exclusive
Members of Gov. John Carney’s Cabinet presented budget requests for fiscal year 2024 during the first Joint Finance Committee meeting of the legislative session Tuesday.
Sussex County
A transition to clean, zero-emission vehicles would have a dramatic impact on the air quality and health of Delaware residents, according to a report by the American Lung Association released Wednesday.
The state has lowered hurdles to entice participation in solar.
WILMINGTON — The American Cancer Society is proud to announce that Michael Marquardt, CEO of Global Kompass Strategies Inc., has been named the chairman of the American Cancer Society’s …
New Castle County
SUN Behavioral Delaware will host its next virtual Professional Education Series seminar April 14 from 10-11 a.m.
LAUREL — Faedra Parker, 36, of Laurel, was arrested on burglary and related charges following an incident on Sunday, authorities said.
According to Delaware State Police spokesman Senior …
DOVER — Delaware State Police have identified Bruce E. Wright, 33, of Dover, as the person who died as a result of a shooting incident March 24 in the Capitol Park community.
Authorities …
Wicomico County
Congressman Andy Harris is calling for an immediate moratorium on underwater testing and windmill construction, in the wake of a dead, 20-foot humpback whale washing ashore on Assateague Island in …
Judith Stribling has kept a watchful eye on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the better part of the last 30 years. She has sat across the table from countless farmers, foresters, politicians, …
Oh, the crazy things we do for love – that’s the overarching theme of “Leading Ladies,” the latest production by Community Players of Salisbury, directed by Matt Bogdan. …
Dorchester County
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CAMBRIDGE - A Dorchester County man has been sentenced to 40 years behind bars in the murder of his father.
Douglas McKnight, 50, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of …
SALISBURY - The Lower Shore Progressive Caucus released a statement on Jan. 24 in response to Congressman Andy Harris (R-1) Jan. 19 press release, in which he called for a moratorium on windmill …
CAMBRIDGE – State prosecutors on Jan. 26 dropped second-degree assault charges against Cambridge City Council President Lajan Cephas.
The charges stemmed from a November dispute with Charles …
Somerset County
WESTOVER — When is the weather unsuitable for primary and elementary schools students to go outside for recess?
Somerset County Public Schools’ Student Health and Wellness …
CRISFIELD — A change to the zoning code to allow medium-scale solar energy systems of up to 2 megawatts by special exception in Residential-4 districts was unanimously approved by the City …
CRISFIELD — Delmarva Veteran Builders continues to restore the exterior of the former Maurice D. Tawes Armory with two out of the three roofs replaced.
The contract for $636,560 includes …
News
Bayhealth holds a Festival of Trees each year at its hospitals in Dover and Milford serving as the centerpiece for the holidays at Bayhealth and a fundraising event.
The 2022 festival raised …
LEWES — The 7th Annual Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Music Festival was held Oct. 1 at Hopkins Heartland.
The annual festival had more attendees and vendors in 2022 raising more money …
Through a partnership of the American Burn Association and local fire and life safety educators, Feb. 5-12 will be designated as Burn Awareness Week.
The theme for this year’s campaign is …
DOVER — Bayhealth employees volunteered their time on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to assemble bicycles donated for the first Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K) event in Delaware.
FB4K …
Bayhealth is accepting applications for the Spring session of its Clinical Pastoral Education Program.
The deadline is Monday, Feb. 6.
Clinical Pastoral Education is professional training for …
WILMINGTON — The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation announces four finalists from its Nov. 10, 2022, Reinventing Delaware Dinner.
The finalists were chosen by an internal review committee on …
Read Aloud Delaware, statewide children‘s literacy program, has unveiled its new logo.“The new logo is a refresh of the old logo while maintaining the same elements,” said Read …
LEWES — Members of the Lewes Chapter of the Polka Dot Powerhouse collected and delivered four truck-loads of personal care goods for veterans at Home of the Brave in Milford in December.
The …
Providing mental health, meals and other essential services, this year’s capital grants from the Delaware Community Foundation will benefit thousands of Delawareans.
The DCF has awarded a …
Do More 24 Delaware — the state’s biggest day of charitable giving will be held from 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 3.
Anyone who donates to their favorite nonprofit …