GEORGETOWN — Sussex County’s CHEER is receiving more than a quarter-million federal dollars to support COVID-19 recovery.
Three aspiring journalists will be working in area newsrooms this summer through the Delaware Community Foundation’s Journalism Internship Program, in an effort to increase local coverage, deepen the pipeline of journalists of color and elevate stories of underserved communities.
BALTIMORE — The Maryland Humanities Council is hosting a virtual Humanities Network Meeting for Lower Shore residents and organizational leaders 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2. Maryland Humanities …
PRINCESS ANNE — Pure Word Bible Church, 11350 Stewart Neck Road, is hosting another "Free Community Give-away" on Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to noon or as long as supplies …
CRISFIELD — Asbury United Methodist Church, 3380 Lawsonia Road, has a North Carolina pulled pork luncheon and bake sale 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Pulled pork sandwiches with cole …
Monday, May 12, 1975 -- More than 500 people turned out at Salisbury State College on Saturday to view 46 exhibits from Peninsula high schools and to meet a NASA astronaut. The first-ever Delmarva …
PRINCESS ANNE — Street Fest, the ribbon cutting to the Election House and the unveiling of the Samuel Chase marker at the courthouse that were all scheduled for the last Saturday in May were …
CRISFIELD — TidalHealth has announced that Shelley Marshall of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Crisfield is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's First Quarter 2022 Employee of the Quarter …
SALISBURY — TidalHealth has announced that Howard "Howie" Harris, RN, of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a TidalHealth Peninsula Regional 1st Quarter 2022 Employee of the Quarter for …
WESTOVER — A unique form of pandemic anxiety hit home recently with 69-year-old Leon Bivens, a minister with Jehovah’s Witnesses in Westover. After devoting the past 35 years to a …
DOVER — The capital city’s downtown area is suffering from vacant storefronts, high crime rates, confusing parking rules and aggressive panhandlers. Those are just some of the reasons why the Downtown Dover Partnership and Mosaic Development Partners have kicked off the “Capital City 2030: Transforming Downtown Dover” survey.
DOVER — The draft pages for “Finding Pop Pop,” written by Dover resident Kathleen Marie Doyle, sat in her drawer for 25 years. However, when the pandemic hit, Ms. Doyle thought it would be the perfect time to finish and release her third children’s book.
GEORGETOWN — Add another top-three finish for Sussex County Emergency Medical Services’ in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services Games competition.
WILMINGTON — Singer-songwriter and recent honoree of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Dolly Parton paid a visit to the Wilmington Public Library on Thursday to celebrate the state’s new …
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REHOBOTH BEACH — New and gently used designer clothing and accessories are needed for Cancer Support Community Delaware’s Pink Affair luncheon and boutique Oct. 21 at the Lewes Yacht Club.
MILLSBORO — The Women’s Club of Indian River, an affiliate of the Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs, recently held its monthly meeting at the Indian River Yacht Club with speaker Lauren Brueckner from the Court Appointed Special Advocates program.
MILLSBORO — Representatives of the native people who first inhabited Millsboro’s lands visited Town Council on Monday, in an effort to maintain a respectful partnership.
The Polar Bar diner on East Main Street in Salisbury was in business from 1948 to 1998. I've read newspaper articles about how popular this place was, and I've seen quotes from many locals about how …
Monday, May 5, 1986 -- Before it makes a final decision, the Wicomico County Council wants public input on a budget proposal to raise the 911 telephone fee by 30 cents per month. The hike would …
MILLSBORO — Throughout his work in education and law enforcement, Delaware State Police Detective Jeff Hudson has worked with many kids. Now, in his current role as the director of Camp Barnes, he has been named the Optimist Club of Sussex County’s Respect for Law Enforcement 2022 honoree.
GEORGETOWN — A dozen juniors and seniors from six high schools got a crash course on the judicial system and the inner workings of county government last week.
MILLSBORO — The Community Resource Center will be hosting its annual fundraiser, “Building Bridges for Neighbors in Need,” on May 12 from 6-9 p.m. at The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay Clubhouse.
CRISFIELD — “Over 50 carloads shipped daily from Marion alone,” reads a 100-year-old headline from The Crisfield Times. The story concluded, “Indications now point to a …
MIDDLETOWN — The Air Force Junior ROTC program at Middletown High School held a vigil April 6 to mark the 18th anniversary of the death of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts.
DAGSBORO — A long thirst for community-based fun and fundraising was quenched Saturday. About 1,000 patrons visited the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Co. for the sixth edition of “Pull’n, Peel’n, Pick’n,” a mega-event that benefits the Good Ole Boy Foundation and the fire agency. The popular spring gathering was canceled in 2020 and 2021, due to pandemic restrictions.
DOVER — Like many individuals, Dr. Charlie Wilson was scared at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic. He had a vast collection of memories and anecdotes that he wanted to leave behind for his …
The Delaware Transit Corp. announced Thursday that its DART “Stuff the Bus” food drive this month collected 4.3 tons of donations.
Tuesday, April 28, 1970 -- The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce stepped into its next half-century on Monday with a 50th anniversary banquet held at James M. Bennett Senior High School. Eleanor J. …
In 2021, artist Miriam Moran brought her artistic inspiration to the Cosby Avenue community with a mural outside the Mount Morah New Life Ministries building at 1024 Cosby Avenue in …