Milford City Council met on October 27 to discuss a range of topics including a new police department hire, an annexation request for a local church, community safety concerns, and several new business authorizations supporting education and city infrastructure. New Employee Introduction Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe introduced Jessica Licari as the newest member of the Milford Police Department. Licari, …
DOVER — A Dover resident is smiling a little wider this week after winning $50,000 in the Delaware Lottery’s PLAY 5® day drawing on October 21. The 69-year-old retiree, who asked to remain anonymous, purchased his winning ticket at The Depot on Forest Street in Dover. The lucky numbers—5, 2, 8, 2, and 5—earned him the top prize. The longtime …
DOVER — The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) will celebrate the relocation of BBSI’s Dover office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 4 p.m. The event will be held at the company’s new location, 1198 S. Governor’s Avenue, Building B, Suite 200, in Dover, and is open to the public. BBSI, a Professional Employer Organization …
ChristianaCare is investing $26,500 in community benefit funding to help establish Delaware’s first statewide certification program for community health workers (CHWs), part of a broader push to expand access to preventive care and improve health equity across the state. The funding, which is being matched by Delaware Health Force, will cover certification application fees for the first 500 CHWs and …
LEWES — The Southern Delaware Chorale will mark its 40th anniversary this year with a series of concerts featuring Handel’s ‘Messiah’, performed in collaboration with the Southern Delaware Orchestra (SODELO). This marks the first time the two ensembles will appear together on stage. The performance of ‘Messiah’ carries historical significance for the Chorale, which launched its first season with the …
The Milford City Council met on October 13 to review updates from city departments and vote on several resolutions impacting the city’s growth, infrastructure, and public services. From public safety updates to major planning decisions, the meeting reflected the city’s ongoing efforts to address community needs, prepare for future growth, and celebrate strong partnerships at every level. Police Department: Community …
MILFORD — The Milford Museum’s American History Series will continue next month with a presentation on one of the lesser-known heroes of World War II. On Saturday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m., the Museum will host the program “Dorie Miller: Hero of Pearl Harbor” at the Milford Public Library, located at 11 S.E. Front Street. Honoring a Pearl Harbor Hero …
LEWES — Sussex Strong, a nonprofit focused on helping children and families in Sussex County, will host its annual fundraising gala on Thursday, November 6, at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. This year’s event brings a nostalgic twist with a 1990s theme, inviting guests to “Party Like It’s 1999” while raising funds for children in need. Proceeds from the evening …
DEWEY BEACH — The Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) will host its 23rd Annual Restaurant Industry Cornerstone Awards on Monday, October 20, bringing together more than 450 members of the state’s restaurant industry, community leaders, and elected officials to recognize excellence and resilience across Delaware’s culinary landscape. Held at the Lighthouse Cove Event Center in Dewey Beach, the Cornerstone Awards spotlight …
MILFORD — With continued growth in student enrollment and projections pointing to even more students in the coming years, Milford School District is grappling with capacity challenges—particularly at Milford High School. Current enrollment across the district (excluding Pre-K) stands at 4,629 students, an increase of approximately 435 students over the past five years. Of that total, 1,417 students attend Milford …
