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 …
Wellness studio Drift Float Rehoboth celebrates reopening under new ownership A float therapy and wellness studio in Rehoboth Beach has reopened under new local ownership following a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce. Drift Float Rehoboth, formerly known as Urban Float Rehoboth, officially celebrated its grand opening May 5. The wellness studio offers flotation …
Arts & Fun Festival returns to Dewey Beach on May 9 A one-day arts festival is set to return to Dewey Beach, bringing more than 100 artists and crafters to the bayside for a day of exhibits, live entertainment and local vendors. The Dewey Beach Arts & Fun Festival will take place Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 …
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market returns for 20th season The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market officially reopened for the season Tuesday, May 5, celebrating its 20th year with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce. Held at Grove Park, the seasonal market features more than 40 vendors offering a wide variety of goods, including fresh produce, flowers, …
Beach Buggies opens doors in Frankford with ribbon-cutting ceremony A new golf cart and low-speed vehicle dealership officially opened its doors in Frankford on Saturday, May 2, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house hosted in partnership with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. Beach Buggies, located on Zion Church Road, welcomed community members from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., …
88-acre Lewes farm preserved through Sussex County Land Trust partnership Sussex County Land Trust has completed the preservation of Ard Na Gréine, an 88-acre family farm in Lewes, securing one of the last large tracts of open space east of Route 1. The effort to protect the property began in 2019 and moved forward after the land went under contract …
Selbyville to host 69th annual Old Timers’ Day car show and festival June 20 The 69th Annual Old Timers’ Day Classic Car Show & Family Festival is set to return to West Church Street on Saturday, June 20, bringing a full day of classic cars, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. The rain-or-shine event will run from 8 a.m. to 3 …
