MILFORD, Del. — The Milford Board of Education is now accepting applications to fill a critical vacancy for its Area C seat, with the appointed individual set to serve through June 30, 2026. Letters of interest and resumes must be submitted by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, to be considered for the appointment. School board members play one of the …
Voters in Delaware’s 20th Representative District will cast ballots on August 5, 2025, as a result of former Representative Stell Parker Selby’s resignation. The race pits a seasoned educator against a progressive policy insider—highlighting the political direction voters can choose for their community. Ealry voting began yesterday at Mariner Middle School in Milton and Lewes Elementary in Lewes. GOP Nominee: Nikki Miller …
Editor’s Note: Updated July 23rd with new authors. MILFORD — Book lovers and curious readers will have a unique opportunity to meet local authors, discover new stories, and take home signed copies at the Local Author Sign & Sell event on Saturday, July 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Smith Room at the Milford Public Library. Hosted by the library, this …
GEORGETOWN, Del. — The community is invited to honor the life and service of Chief Master Sergeant William Frederick “Fred” Eason, a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, family man, and proud Delawarean who passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 68. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 29, from 12 to 2 p.m., followed by a …
DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer’s newly launched AI Sandbox Initiative has the potential to make Delaware a national model for tech-driven growth—but only if it strikes the right balance between smart regulation and letting free enterprise lead. Announced in July 2025, the initiative creates a supervised testing environment for artificial intelligence tools across high-value sectors like corporate governance, biotechnology, …
Milford, Del. — A full-day concealed carry training course will be held this weekend at the Milford Wellness Village, offering essential education and live-fire instruction for both current gun owners and those considering purchasing their first firearm. Hosted by Complete Defense, a Milford-area self-defense training company, the class runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, …
Smyrna, Del. — Santa Claus made a surprise mid-summer visit to Cadence Academy, a Smyrna daycare center, Wednesday morning, delighting a classroom full of young children who had recently written him letters. The special appearance by Delaware-based entertainers Kris & Holly, who portray Santa and Snickerdoodles the Elf year-round, was timed for July 23—almost exactly five months before Santa’s big …
WILMINGTON, Del. (July 21, 2025) – Delaware’s construction industry is facing a growing workforce shortage made worse by outdated apprenticeship rules and burdensome licensing requirements, said Ed Capodanno during Monday morning’s “A Better Discussion” webcast hosted by Jane Brady, Chair of “A Better Delaware”. Capodanno, who recently retired after 32 years as president of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) …
MILFORD, Del. — June 18, 2025 — With Delaware aging faster than nearly any other state in the nation, urgency is building to address a looming crisis in senior care. That urgency took center stage yesterday at the first-ever Delaware Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Symposium, held at the Milford Wellness Village—a pivotal collaboration between Delaware State University and Education …
DOVER, Del. July 19, 2025 — NASCAR fans from Milford and across the region will have front-row access to history Sunday as Dover Motor Speedway hosts the semifinal round of the sport’s first-ever In-Season Tournament during the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400. The knockout-style competition, introduced in 2025, mirrors March Madness with 32 drivers battling head-to-head across five races. Sunday’s race …
