Delaware authorities have issued a cease-and-desist order to VGW Luckyland, Inc., a subsidiary of Australian-based VGW Holdings Ltd., following an investigation revealing the company’s involvement in illegal online gaming operations. The Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) discovered that VGW Luckyland had misrepresented its services as a promotional sweepstakes, while enabling players to purchase virtual coins to play casino-style games. …
NEWARK – The University of Delaware will host its 19th annual UDance Dance Marathon on April 6 at the Bob Carpenter Center. The student-run event, which has become the largest of its kind at the university, will bring together thousands of students and supporters for a 12-hour celebration filled with music, entertainment, and fundraising efforts aimed at supporting childhood cancer …
This summer, NASCAR fans at Dover Motor Speedway will be transported to the sandy shores of Delaware’s iconic beach towns without ever leaving the track. In celebration of the upcoming NASCAR tripleheader weekend, Dover Motor Speedway, in partnership with Visit Delaware, will debut a new attraction: “Miles Beach.” This beach-themed experience will be located in the Fan Zone throughout the …
For the fourth straight year, a state financial business has been awarded with a Top Workplace honor for 2025. Del-One Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in the First State with a dozen locations across the state, has once again been recognized for the achievement that celebrates organizations with exceptional workplace cultures. “This recognition is because of how our …
After years of anticipation and preparation, Sussex County’s property reassessment process has concluded with minimal controversy. As of March 31, the deadline for property owners to appeal their updated assessments, fewer than 800 appeals were submitted—less than 1% of the nearly 200,000 residential and commercial properties in the county. “We did think since there hasn’t been a reassessment done in …
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has announced that it will no longer issue interstate certificates of veterinary inspection (CVI), also known as health certificates, for youth livestock exhibitors traveling to out-of-state events. The change, effective immediately, affects youth participating in shows, exhibitions, and sales outside Delaware. CVI’s are official documents issued by a licensed veterinarian that certifies the health …
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Beth B. Miller, an attorney from New Castle County, and Melissa Hovatter, a Maryland resident and advocate for breast cancer awareness. These individuals bring valuable experience and unique perspectives that will strengthen the organization’s efforts to support those affected by breast …
Getch-ya trees here! In an effort to promote sustainability and energy efficiency, Delmarva Power is offering 730 free trees to its residential customers through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program. This initiative, designed to lower energy costs, improve energy efficiency, and enhance the environment, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers can choose from a …
Delaware’s effort to implement criminal background checks for individuals in the adult-use recreational marijuana market encountered a setback, as the FBI denied the state’s reconsideration request. The request, which aimed to secure an FBI service code to conduct the necessary background checks, was rejected after the FBI concluded that the state’s authorizing statute lacked specific language outlining which individuals are …
A former Sussex Central High School principal, Judith Brittingham, has been arrested on multiple charges, including Official Misconduct, Theft, and Forgery, after an investigation revealed that she falsified payments to a staff member in the Indian River School District (IRSD). On March 19, Brittingham, 46, of Lewes, turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest in connection …
