Milford City Council January 12 Meeting Milford City Council reviewed and approved a conditional use application for a proposed fire station during its December meeting, along with hearing updates from city departments and authorizing several infrastructure and public safety projects. Conditional Use Application – Fire Station Council discussed the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Dec. 16 recommendation to approve a conditional …
Sussex County Land Trust Marks 25th Anniversary with Focus on Community Engagement As Sussex County continues to experience rapid growth, the Sussex County Land Trust is marking a milestone year by asking residents to help shape the future of open space preservation across the county. The nonprofit land conservation organization will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, using the milestone …
Dr. Sara Hale Shares Plans for Milford School District As Dr. Sara Hale continues her campaign for the at-large seat on the Milford Board of Education, the former Milford School District chief operating officer is offering voters a clearer picture of how her experience and priorities would shape board decisions in the coming years. Hale, who spent 11 years in …
Food Bank of Delaware receives $10,000 grant to support workforce training The Food Bank of Delaware has been selected as a Winter 2026 grant recipient by the Jacques Pépin Foundation, earning $10,000 to support its workforce training programs at its Newark community kitchen. The Food Bank was one of 20 organizations nationwide chosen for the latest round of grants from …
Fire & Ice Festival Brings Winter Art, Entertainment and Community Spirit to Delaware Beaches The annual Fire & Ice Festival is set to take place over the weekend of January 30 through February 1, bringing a slate of ice sculptures, live entertainment and outdoor activities to multiple towns along Delaware’s coast. Organized by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, …
Food Bank of Delaware Celebrates Workforce Training Graduates in Milford Twenty-one graduates from two Milford-based workforce development programs were recognized Dec. 22 during a graduation ceremony hosted by the Food Bank of Delaware, marking the completion of training in manufacturing and culinary arts. Graduates from the Food Bank’s LOGIC manufacturing program and its Culinary School were celebrated during the event, …
Bayhealth Welcomes Daniel Patrick Scott to Primary Care Team Bayhealth has added a new primary care provider to its Sussex Campus as the health system continues efforts to expand access to care in central and southern Delaware. Daniel Patrick Scott, PA-C, has joined Bayhealth Primary Care, Sussex Campus, and is accepting new patients, according to a Jan. 8 announcement from …
Regional Artists and Local Painters Featured in January Exhibitions The Rehoboth Art League will kick off its 2026 exhibition season on Jan. 9 with three new shows featuring photography and painting by regional and local artists. The exhibitions will be on display from Jan. 9 through Feb. 8 across the league’s main galleries. A free public opening reception is scheduled …
Alzheimer’s Association Launches New Online Tool to Promote Brain Health in Delaware The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter has launched a new free online tool aimed at helping Delaware residents evaluate their daily habits and take steps to support long-term brain health. The Brain Health Habit Builder is a web-based, interactive experience that takes about three to five minutes to …
New Millsboro Health Campus Aims to Reduce Emergency Care Travel Times in Sussex County Beebe Healthcare broke ground Wednesday on a new health campus in Millsboro, a project aimed at expanding access to emergency and routine medical care in one of Sussex County’s fastest-growing areas. The Millsboro Health Campus will be anchored by a hybrid freestanding emergency department serving both …
