Continued Ocean View Post Office shutdown draws concern from state leaders Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker (R–Ocean View) issued a statement Thursday, March 12, 2026, expressing concern over the prolonged closure of the Ocean View Post Office and the lack of a timeline for repairs. “For months now, residents and businesses in the Ocean View area have been without access …
Delaware Office of Highway Safety announces St. Patrick’s Day enforcement efforts The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies, is increasing impaired driving enforcement ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, including a DUI checkpoint planned in Sussex County. Officials said the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint will take place …
Delaware Farm Bureau offering scholarships for students pursuing agriculture The Delaware Farm Bureau is offering scholarship opportunities for students pursuing higher education in agriculture for the 2026 academic year. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,500 and are funded through efforts by the organization’s Women’s Committee, Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee, and the three county Farm Bureaus. Throughout the …
Coastal Delaware Community Clean Up scheduled April 18 in Quiet Resorts area Volunteers are being invited to participate in the 2026 Coastal Delaware Community Clean Up, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Quiet Resorts area. The annual event is organized by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Keep Delaware Beautiful and …
Salesianum wins 2026 Delaware High School Mock Trial competition Students from Salesianum School have been named the 2026 Delaware High School Mock Trial champions, marking the school’s second consecutive title after winning the competition in 2025. The championship was decided after five rounds of competition held March 6–7 at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. More than 330 …
Helen’s Sausage House expanding to third Delaware restaurant near Route 1 and Route 9 A well-known Delaware breakfast spot is expanding to the beach, with Helen’s Sausage House planning to open a new restaurant in Lewes later this year. The family-owned eatery announced it will open its third location at The Vineyards, 21431 Zinfandel Lane, near the intersection of Del. …
Bubbles and Bags Event Supports American Heart Association’s Women’s Heart Health Initiative More than 50 attendees gathered March 4 for the inaugural “Bubbles and Bags” event supporting the Go Red for Women campaign, raising $5,000 for heart health initiatives in Delaware. Hosted by the American Heart Association at the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach, the event featured a social hour, networking …
Fire & Ice Festival Raises Record $53,227 for Local Organizations The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2026 Fire & Ice Festival raised a record $53,227 in charitable contributions, marking the highest total in the event’s history. The fundraising milestone was shared during the Chamber’s February Business After Hours event, held Feb. 26 at The Salted Rim Margarita …
Bayhealth Honors 33 Graduates of Inpatient Nurse Residency Program in Dover Bayhealth announced the graduation of 33 nurses from its inpatient nurse residency program during a ceremony held Feb. 19 at the Bayhealth Blue Hen Conference Center in Dover. The year-long program is accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program and is designed to …
Milford City Council March 2 Meeting Milford City Council moved forward on several infrastructure and development initiatives during its recent meeting, including approval of a heated downtown restroom facility, construction change orders for the Milford Corporate Center, and agreements tied to future commercial development. Agenda Approval and Acknowledgments The meeting opened with a roll call noting the absence of Lori …
