The Funeral Service is on Friday at Noon with visitation at 11:00 am at Lofland Funeral Home in Milford. MILFORD, Del. — Robin Elaine Swanson, a Milford resident known for her quick wit, love of travel and deep devotion to family and friends, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 65. …
Savannah Grove Breaks Ground in Georgetown — A Step Toward Affordability, but Small Against Statewide Need
Backed by a $2 million loan from the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), the project will set aside 16 apartments at below-market rents for 16 families. GEORGETOWN — State officials and private developers broke ground this week on Savannah Grove, a 106-unit apartment community that leaders say will help address Sussex County’s housing crunch. Backed by a $2 million loan …
A place to create: Biggs Museum grows printmaking series for Delaware families
Artist-led sessions and youth-oriented printmaking programs aim to lower barriers and bring more residents into the arts DOVER, Del. — Families across Delaware are being invited to discover — or rediscover — one of Kent County’s quiet cultural anchors as the Biggs Museum of American Art expands hands-on programming designed to introduce a new generation to creativity through printmaking. Located …
Milford High Drama Club to stage ‘Mamma Mia!’ with February performances
ABBA-filled musical highlights student talent, teamwork and months of preparation… Community invited to attend the show! MILFORD, Del. — The Milford High School Drama Club will bring the music and story of Mamma Mia! to the stage later this month, showcasing months of student work in one of the school’s most anticipated arts productions of the year. Performances are scheduled …
Indian River Bay reopens to clamming after wastewater-related closure
Officials cite public-health protections; critics question economic impact lenght of closure, and infrastructure reliability MILLSBORO, Del. — Clamming and shellfish harvesting in Indian River Bay have reopened following a mandatory 21-day closure triggered by a January wastewater leak from the Town of Millsboro’s sewer system, state environmental officials announced. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control lifted the …
Milford Wellness Village expands primary care access with addition of new nurse practitioner
This is the latest step in the Wellness Village’s ongoing expansion to address regional healthcare shortages and improve access to preventive, relationship-based primary care in the Milford community. MILFORD, Del. — Primary care services at the Milford Wellness Village continue to grow as Village Primary Care announces the addition of nurse practitioner Juanquetta D. Howell, MSN, FNP-C, expanding access for …
Junebug’s to Host Free Galentine’s Sip + Shop in Downtown Milford
Now in its third year, the Sip + Shop has become one of the most visible Galentine’s-themed gatherings in Sussex County MILFORD, Del. — Friends looking for a festive way to celebrate Galentine’s weekend will have a chance to gather in downtown Milford as Junebug’s Beauty Boutique hosts its third annual Galentine’s Sip + Shop on Saturday, Feb. 7. The …
Feel-Good Night of Shopping and Giving Back Planned at Milford’s The Collective
Tickets are selling quickly for Saturday night’s event! MILFORD, Del. — A downtown Milford boutique known for blending fashion, furniture and just the right amount of flair is inviting women to grab a glass, browse something beautiful and support a good cause — all in one stylish evening. The Collective, owned by Ashlee Payton and Brynn Byerly, will host a …
Gov. Matt Meyer issues executive order updating Delaware growth and spending strategy
Gov. Matt Meyer quietly issues executive order reshaping Delaware growth policy DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order No. 16 late Friday afternoon, formally updating Delaware’s long-term growth and spending strategy and directing state agencies to coordinate land use, infrastructure and development decisions under what the administration describes as a “smart growth” framework. The order certifies the 2025 …
Seaford man accused of assaulting EMT by State Police
SEAFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a Seaford man on felony assault and related charges after investigators said he punched an EMT who was treating him inside an ambulance. Troopers responded about 10:50 p.m. Jan. 21 to the 10000 block of Serenity Circle in Seaford for a report of a combative person in an ambulance, police said. When troopers …








