Sussex County Habitat for Humanity golf event raises funds for local homeownership programs Sussex County Habitat for Humanity raised more than $30,000 for affordable housing initiatives during the 2026 Walt Jones Memorial Golf Outing held May 15 at Midway Par 3 in Lewes. Sponsored by Poore’s Propane, the event brought together more than 100 golfers for morning and afternoon sessions …
Milford seeking public input for 2028 Comprehensive Plan update City of Milford is inviting residents and stakeholders to participate in an upcoming public input session as the city begins updating its 2028 Comprehensive Plan. The open house will take place Thursday, May 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Milford Public Works Facility, located at 180 Vickers Drive in …
Downtown Milford announces 4th annual Juneteenth celebration Downtown Milford, Inc. will host its 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, at Bicentennial Park in Milford. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, food vendors, cultural showcases, youth activities and community engagement centered around the celebration of freedom, heritage and African American …
Unofficial results released for Milford School District board election Unofficial results from the May 12 school board election show Cynthia “Cindy” McKenzie winning the race for the Nominating District C seat on the Milford School District Board of Education. According to the Delaware Department of Elections, McKenzie received 378 votes, defeating challenger Nik Dutta-Roy, who received 36 votes. A total …
Lewes fishing captains recognized among top fishing guides worldwide Two fishing captains based in Lewes have earned international recognition after receiving the 2026 Angler’s Choice Award from FishingBooker. Michael F. Cerchio of Master Sportfishing and Dave Houser of Truetolife Outdoors were among 791 captains worldwide selected for the award. FishingBooker, which connects anglers with fishing guides globally, said more than …
Summer reading challenge offers free ice cream for young Delaware readers The Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee is encouraging children across Delaware to continue reading during summer break through its “Grow Their Reading Garden” program. The initiative invites students in Pre-K through eighth grade to read at least 10 books over the summer in exchange for a free scoop of …
Free fishing weekend set for June 6-7 in Delaware waters The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that anglers will be able to fish, crab and clam without a license in Delaware waters on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, as part of National Fishing and Boating Week. The annual observance runs June 6-14 and encourages …
Matt Meyer signs small business executive orders during Milford visit Matt Meyer visited two Milford businesses Thursday as part of National Small Business Week and signed two executive orders aimed at expanding support for small and diverse businesses across Delaware. “Small businesses are the life blood of the economy. At a time when small businesses are getting squeezed, this is …
Jeff Hilovsky to step down from Delaware House after current term Jeff Hilovsky announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection to the Delaware House of Representatives this fall, ending his time in office after two terms representing the state’s 4th District. Hilovsky, a Republican representing the Long Neck and Oak Orchard areas, said his decision was primarily driven by …
Sussex Conservation District names Tyler Brown as district coordinator The Sussex Conservation District has announced the appointment of Tyler L. Brown as its new district coordinator. Brown brings more than 13 years of experience in conservation program leadership, natural resource management and interagency coordination throughout Delaware. “Tyler’s deep roots in Sussex County agriculture, combined with his extensive experience directing statewide …
