Government
Zychal sworn in for open seat on Milford City Council
Milford School District Announces Shannon Gronau as Behavioral Health Professional of the Year
HISTORY
History being restored at Milford’s Parson Thorne Mansion
Local News
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 …
Delawareans throughout the state elected school board members from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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.
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 …
Some high school students are getting creative by developing businesses to address problems in their districts. And one such group at Lake Forest High School has been awarded for it.
FELTON – Finance students at Lake Forest High School are using the knowledge they learn to tell others about what they learn. Peyton Moore is a senior at the school that took the Financial …
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Sports
Downstate Delaware high school scores

BASEBALL Sussex Tech 4, Laurel 1 Indian River 7, Delmarva Christian 1 Milford 8, Tower Hill 3 Woodbridge 10, St. Andrew’s 0 Woodbridge 1, ASPIRA 0 SOFTBALL Sussex Central 1, Delaware …

NEW CASTLE — Lexi Moore knew things weren’t looking great at the time. Coming off the program’s first NCAA Division II World Series appearance, Wilmington University’s …
DOVER — The way Jaheim Cole remembers it, Dover High’s track & field team was practicing in the gym that day. Cole, who stands no taller than 5-foot-7, jumped up and grabbed the …
CAMDEN — Anthony Hatch drove in Colby Rall with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning as Caesar Rodney High pulled out a 3-2 win over Polytech in Henlopen North baseball on …
Business
After stating that the office above his pole barn is in violation of county code and “I don’t care,” Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission member Brian Butler invited inspectors to his property, only to be told he was mistaken.
DOVER — Changes to Loockerman Street, the main artery that runs through the city’s downtown, are coming soon. As soon as the summer of 2025, bulldozers and backhoes will tear up the …
A Kent County educator is reaping some sweet rewards from cookie retailer Crumbl by being named its Teacher of the Year for Delaware.
The MOT Rotary Club utilized a $5,000 grant last fall to improve vision in Africa, then added another $1,200 of its own funds to the same cause.
Neighbors
War hero’s 100th birthday draws crowd

While Ernest “Ernie” Marvel couldn’t offer his usual handshake due to a recent shoulder injury, there were plenty of hugs, warm embraces and kisses in Dagsboro on Saturday. They were all part of delivering birthday greetings to the highly decorated World War II U.S. Army hero from Frankford, who turned 100 the following day.

DOVER — Sue Harris and the Rev. Dr. G. Derrick Hodge are attending to the needs of the Dover homeless, while also assisting other individuals in need of life services. The two are …
National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and Independence Blue Cross wants to recognize those in the profession in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with the sixth annual “Celebrate Caring” awards program.
FELTON -- The Felton Alumni Association held thier annual reunion on April 27 at the Felton Fire Hall.  Each year, the alumni award a variety of scholarships to Lake Forest High School …
Schools
Any Cape Henlopen School District resident who is a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old by Tuesday can vote at Cape Henlopen High School, Mariner Middle School, Beacon Middle School, Rehoboth Elementary School and the Lewes Public Library between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. for a second attempt at a referendum since March.
Because Seaford code prohibits raising chickens, officials are debating a request from The Cross Christian Academy to foster the animals at the school.
Dr. Krissy Patton, a reading intervention teacher at Milton Elementary School, was named Cape Henlopen School District’s Teacher of the Year at Lewes Elementary School on 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 …
Things To Do
First State Air Show ready to bring sky-high excitement

DOVER – Though the 2024 First State Air Show opens to the public today, military families received early access during Department of Defense Family Day on Friday to view the practice run for …

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Delaware is looking for gently used bikes that may be taking up space in garages or sheds.
GEORGETOWN — Possum Point Players’ summer production of “For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday” will be performed in Possum Hall June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. It’s a …
DOVER — The Dover Air Force Base is gearing up for its First State Airshow on Saturday and Sunday, and its year-round attraction, the Air Mobility Command Museum, is getting in on the fun. …
Opinion
The 2024 commencement season has been one of the most contentious in recent memory.
Everyone is concerned about mental health today — from Generation Z to college administrators to local Rotarians.
Sports betting is having a big moment across the United States. While gambling on sports has been legal for decades in countries such as the U.K., it wasn’t until 2018 that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states could legalize sports betting. Before then, sports betting had been permitted only in Nevada.
History provides ample evidence that governments are not very proficient at managing processes and delivering services. This is not a criticism of hardworking people in government, but their efforts are often thwarted by an overwhelming tendency toward inefficiency.
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