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The Milton Economic Development Committee has announced its newest public art display in Mill Park: a holiday tree project with decorations created by local students. Town council approved the display Nov. 6 in a unanimous vote.  Barry Goodinson, the committee chair, said the trees for the project are already on site. Goodinson said the exhibit will open at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10. The students will decorate the trees at […]

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Rehoboth Avenue was filled with the sights and sounds of the season during the city’s annual Hometown Christmas Parade Dec. 4. The parade is organized by the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co., and Warren Jones, RBVFC vice president, said they achieved their goal of having the biggest Christmas parade yet, with 130 entries. The evening was […]

, , , , , , , , , , Residents, friends and even the Grinch joined members of the Redefer family Dec. 2 at the annual tree lighting on the TJ Redefer Memorial Baywalk along Rehoboth Bay in Dewey Beach. Located near The Lighthouse Restaurant on the baywalk named for former Mayor TJ Redefer, the tree was lit by TJ’s family members, including wife Bobbie Redefer, son Jack Redefer […]

, Milton Fire Department was granted more than $3,000 from insurance company Nationwide toward the purchase of and training with grain bin rescue equipment. Fire Chief Johnny Hopkins said, “The equipment we were awarded will live on our heavy rescue truck and will be utilized in the event of any grain bin entrapment. I hope that we never have to put it in service. Our district, like many in Sussex […]

, , , , , , , The Rotary Club of Georgetown-Millsboro had its annual luncheon Nov. 28 to thank sponsors of the Flags for Heroes Fund and to also introduce its newest grant recipients, which received a total of $17,500. The Rotary raises funds through its flag program where residents, businesses and organizations sponsor flags in honor of a hero. Several businesses also support the program through funding. The […]

O’Mara exploring gubernatorial run  Collin O’Mara, former Delaware secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and current CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, has filed a campaign committee with the State Elections Commissioner to explore a run for governor of Delaware in the 2024 Democratic primary. According to a press release sent Dec. 4, O’Mara has been encouraged to run by a growing number of Delawareans “who want a campaign […]

The attorney for the owners of the Donovan-Smith Manufactured Home Park said the community will not continue to thrive if Lewes Mayor and City Council adopt changes to a proposed ordinance that would bring the park up to current city code. The city is now proposing an increase in the separation distance allowed between homes from 16 feet to 20 feet. It is also proposing maximum lot coverage be reduced […]

, , , , , , , , , Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, R-Long Neck, is passionate about the importance of students learning financial skills. He has become a champion for increasing financial literacy in schools. “We want to plant a seed to build better people who are responsible for their finances,” he said during a Nov. 29 financial literacy event at Long Neck Elementary School. “In addition, we want to […]

A lawsuit has been filed against the Henlopen Acres Board of Adjustment by the property owners of 23 Tidewaters that argues the board erred when it agreed with the town’s interpretation of town code regarding front-yard setback and when it denied a number of other variance requests during a hearing in June. According to the board’s official written decision, property owners Stephen and Susie Canton have owned the property since […]

Frantic Music Project announced its 2023 mega raffle, courtesy of Ken Dorsney and the Intellectual Property Group of Morris James LLP, who generously donated the items. There are three separate raffles, and participants may enter one or all three. Entrants may choose to purchase tickets for the following: a 2023 Fender Thinline ‘72 Reissue Telecaster Guitar, a Fender Deluxe Reverb Guitar Amplifier in Wine Red Tolex, or a Super Swag […]

, Rehoboth’s first one-room schoolhouse was built in 1884, located in what was then the woods at the outskirts of town. Today the Royal Farms at the traffic circle occupies that location. Paul Lovett has added a model of the schoolhouse to the 1910 Rehoboth Avenue miniature village diorama. The model on the diorama is sponsored by Cory Rose, whose great-great-grandmother Myrtle Joseph is among the student body pictured in […]

, , , , , , Gallery One announced its Thanks for the Memories show is open to the public through Saturday, Dec. 30, at 32 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View. A picture is worth a thousand words, but memories are priceless. This month at Gallery One, memories that Gallery One artists are thankful for are on view. Joyce Condry’s acrylic painting, "Pecking Order,” depicts a pair of hens and a glimpse […]

, The Governor’s Energy Advisory Council has been working since July on drafting a new energy plan. Since the plan was last updated about 15 years ago, there’s been significant change in the way people use energy in Delaware. In advance of a new draft, the council, with the help of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control staff, hosted public input sessions in each county – Nov. 1 […]