Ribbon Cutting
DOVER — Christ Church, a worship space since 1734 at South State and Water streets, may have a rich history, but its members are also thinking ahead.
With the help of the Central Delaware …
GRADUATION
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.
Community
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 …
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 …
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 …
DOVER — Bringing history to life in downtown Dover has been a longtime passion for Tom Welch, a historical interpreter for the state of Delaware.
Mr. Welch said the city is oozing with …
The Diocese of Wilmington has announced an upcoming major spiritual event — the Eucharistic Congress — scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean …
Centennial birthday celebrations are somewhat rare but always very special.
Even more so when the fellow turning 100 is a highly decorated World War II hero, whose accolades include France’s highest honor.
Plans are in the works for an exhibit at the Georgetown Historical Society that will showcase athletes who made it to the big time, as well as teams that won state or world championships.
DOVER — James “Tom” Anderson has never been one to seek out the spotlight.
Perhaps it is just a throwback to his time in World War II spent as a member of the undercover 23rd …
FELTON -- Felton Little League held opening day on April 20.
The day began with a parade down Main Street to the baseball fields. Each team decorated their own floats and waved to …
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DOVER – There are many ways to describe Tetra Shockley. She’s a family lawyer and part owner at Benton & Shockley. She’s an adjunct professor at Wilmington University. And now, …
Residents of The Greens at Wyoming are attempting to get control of their neighborhood after they say their concerns have been ignored by an out-of-state homeowners association.
MILFORD – The ladybug will always hold a special place in Milford’s heart. To celebrate, the Bug and Bud festival will return to the city on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown …
Leap of Faith Events is ready to paint the town for shoppers Saturday, hosting a craft and vendor fair in Milford.
Along with Fur Baby Pet Resort, it will stage the event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MILFORD – The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford welcomed DJ’s Alliance to the Milford family on Saturday with a ribbon cutting at the Milford Police Department.
DJ’s …
Bob Hartley, CEO and president of the June Jam charity music festival, died in his sleep Sunday.
The Rowland family moved to Delaware from Philadelphia a decade ago, hoping to find a more relaxing, slower pace of life.
Kohren Rowland and her husband, Arthur Rowland, as well as their four children, found the environment they had been longing for in Smyrna. And she was ready to share that love by giving back.
The sights and sounds of the Civil War will come to life via reenactment Saturday on the grounds of the Georgetown Historical Society.
Gregg and Wanda Salem do not live in poverty, and neither do others who reside in Peninsula Lakes in Long Neck.
But they do everything possible to aid those who do.
The garden is the perfect place to spend time with the children in your life. Full of surprises, curiosities and wonders, the garden enriches the bond between you, fosters a sense of responsibility …
Delaware’s Indian population and state lawmakers will gather to mark Vaisakhi, an annual harvest day, on Sunday in New Castle.
MILFORD – Sometimes it takes the power of music to heal.
Musician and Luthier Junior Wilson is currently at Polaris Rehabilitation Center in Milford after taking a big fall and having to …
DOVER — If it is true that the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world, then Juliette Williams wields a ton of power.
Ms. Williams, 82, has taken care of hundreds of …
Elementary school teachers provide knowledge to future leaders.
One of them is Lake Forest South second grade educator Brittney Campbell, whose career began about 11 years ago. She’s been teaching in the Lake district since 2021.
Applications are available for funding via the 2024 Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust, which supports organizations that provide such programs for town residents.