Herd leaves behind a legacy of humor, generosity and heartfelt connection. MILFORD – Friends, co-workers and customers across Milford and Houston are mourning the loss of William Brenton “Brent” Herd, a friendly face known to many through local Dairy Queen locations and Big Fish Grill restaurants. Herd, 39, of Houston, Delaware, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 6, …
Milford Holiday Gift Finds: Week Two of Shopping Small & Merry From cinnamon rolls and fondue to music lessons, martial arts and museum memberships, this second weekly roundup spotlights greater Milford gifts that support local businesses and build community. Milford doesn’t have to compete with giant malls or next-day shipping to win the holidays. All over town — from historic …
Delaware Safety Council hosts Advanced Defensive Driving refresher classes on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the Troop 7 Community Room. Jamie Kleman, Contributing Journalist | Delaware Live Drivers in Sussex County will have two opportunities to brush up on road safety skills this December when the Delaware Safety Council hosts Advanced Defensive Driving refresher classes at Delaware State Police Troop …
Milford Holiday Gift Finds: From vinyl and ice cream to Irish sweaters and stained glass, this is the first in a weekly series spotlighting local Milford retailers, where every gift helps a neighbor and strengthens the community. Milford doesn’t need a giant mall or a “buy now” button to do the holidays right. Something for everyone on your list can …
New weekly series highlights retailers in Milford and features Holiday Gift Finds, reminding shoppers that every local purchase is both a gift and an investment in their neighbors and the community. MILFORD, Del. — With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Milford residents are being encouraged to look beyond their online carts and rediscover the specialty shops, markets, and …
Milford nonprofit, called House of David, opens its doors for a free holiday meal, and blesses a caregiver raising four grandchildren. MILFORD, Del. — House of David, a downtown Milford nonprofit, is inviting anyone in need of food, fellowship or a place to spend the holiday to a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, while also celebrating a recent car …
Milford Wellness Village founder Meir Gelley named 2025 Community Star MILFORD, Del. — Mr. Meir Gelley, founder and owner of Milford Wellness Village, was honored Thursday morning with the 2025 Community Star award for his leadership in expanding services for older adults and improving access to care in rural Kent and Sussex counties. Gelley was recognized during a National Rural …
Meyer, Democrats hail Office of New Americans as GOP underscores costs, undocumented population MILFORD, Del. — Milford native Rony Baltazar-Lopez, the son of Mexican and Guatemalan immigrants, has been appointed the first director of Delaware’s new Office of New Americans — a move Democrats are praising as a major step for immigrant families, while Republicans highlight the program’s price tag …
Critics Describe Coney Island Christmas as “a jewel… simply hilarious,” and “incredibly enchanting”. MILFORD, Delaware — Second Street Players will unwrap a different kind of holiday story this season when it presents Coney Island Christmas at the Riverfront Theater on consecutive weekends Nov. 28 through Dec. 7. The production, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies and based on Grace …
DELMAR, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Thursday in Delmar. According to police, the crash happened at approximately 5:12 p.m. on November 13, 2025, when a GMC Sierra was traveling northbound on Sussex Highway approaching West Snake Road. For reasons still under investigation, the pickup left the west side of the roadway, crossed …
