Delaware Lottery Supports International Push to Curb Underage Gambling The Delaware Lottery is joining a worldwide effort to reduce youth exposure to gambling, announcing this week that it will participate as a Level 2 partner in the 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign. The annual initiative, organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and supported by the North American Association …
Bayhealth Outlines Plan to Address Community Health Needs Bayhealth has completed its latest Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), highlighting the most pressing health concerns in Kent and Sussex counties and setting priorities for improving community health. The assessment, conducted every three years, gathered input from more than 4,000 residents. To reach as many community members as possible, Bayhealth offered the …
Delaware Lottery: Delaware City Man Wins $10,000 on Bullseye Bingo Instant Ticket A Delaware City man kicked off the Thanksgiving holiday with an unexpected windfall after winning a $10,000 top prize from the Delaware Lottery’s Bullseye Bingo Instant Game. Lynn Gillespie, 75, purchased the winning $5 ticket at Shore Stop #287 – Bear Creek on South DuPont Highway in New …
Beat the Peak Continues to Cut Energy Costs for Delaware Co-op Members Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) reported this week that its long-running Beat the Peak program saved members an estimated $3.9 million in 2025, continuing a trend of cost reductions tied to voluntary energy conservation. Beat the Peak alerts are issued during periods of high electricity demand—typically the hottest days …
Student Board at Georgetown Charter School Supports Efforts to Aid Local Families Student leaders at Sussex Academy, a public charter school based in Georgetown, have awarded new rounds of funding to support peer-led service projects aimed at assisting local children and families. Members of the school’s National Honor Society (NHS), who manage the Sussex Academy spirit wear store, reviewed applications …
Milford City Council December 8 Meeting Milford City Council met this week to review a wide range of departmental reports, recognize staff contributions across the city, and vote on several key ordinances and agreements that will guide future planning and infrastructure work. Employee Recognition and Clerk’s Report Council opened the meeting by acknowledging the work of numerous city departments and …
Freeman Arts Pavilion Unveils Winter–Spring Lineup of Performances and Talks The Freeman Arts Pavilion has announced its upcoming winter and early spring events, offering a variety of performances and talks for art, music and literature fans throughout the region. Author Chat: Standing on Main Street, The Story of America’s Route 66 — Sunday, Jan. 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Artist …
ChristianaCare Plans New Cancer Care Hub for Middletown as Demand Grows ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute plans to expand its services into Middletown, bringing a full range of cancer care to the fast-growing community when the new Middletown Health Center opens in May 2027. The center, now under construction on Middletown Odessa Road, will offer the …
Beebe Unveils New MRI System Supported by Community Giving Beebe Healthcare has installed a new 1.5 Tesla MRI system at its Lewes Campus, a $1.3 million upgrade the hospital says will improve diagnostic capabilities and reduce wait times for patients. The purchase was fully funded through the Beebe Medical Foundation, which attributed the investment to ongoing contributions from local residents …
Boardwalk Holiday Tradition Lights Up Rehoboth Santa’s House on the Boardwalk returns to Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk for the holiday season, giving families the chance to visit Santa Claus, snap seasonal photos, and soak up a bit of seaside holiday cheer. The house is located at the end of Rehoboth Avenue and welcomes visitors through December. According to the event schedule …
