DNREC, DPH Urge Delaware Residents to Stay Alert for Ticks as Activity Increases As warmer weather draws more people outdoors, state officials are reminding Delaware residents that ticks remain active year-round and can pose a risk beyond the summer months. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Division of Public Health (DPH) issued a joint …
ChristianaCare Junior Board donates $1M toward Middletown campus expansion The Junior Board of ChristianaCare has pledged a $1 million donation to support the ongoing expansion of ChristianaCare’s Middletown campus, with funding aimed at enhancing patient care and technology. The contribution was recognized April 21 during a construction milestone event in which members of the Junior Board, along with ChristianaCare leaders …
New yarn shop High Tide Fibers opens in Rehoboth Beach A new yarn shop and creative space has opened in downtown Rehoboth Beach, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently held to mark the occasion. High Tide Fibers, located at 36 Baltimore Ave., was welcomed by Rehoboth Beach Main Street, local officials and community members during the event. The shop offers a …
Milford Public Library, museum partner on book banning history series The Milford Public Library, in partnership with the Milford Museum, will host a multi-session series examining the history of book banning and censorship, with programs scheduled throughout May and June. The series, designed for ages 12 to 21, will take place at the Milford Public Library on four dates: May …
Milford Senior Center marks facility expansion with ribbon cutting The Milford Senior Center recently marked the completion of a facility expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city officials, members of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford and community residents. The updates include the addition of a new fitness center and an expanded activity room aimed at increasing programming …
Sussex County introduces new bookmobile to serve communities Sussex County officials unveiled a new bookmobile Tuesday, April 21, marking the latest update to a long-running program aimed at bringing library services directly to communities across the county. The new vehicle replaces a 33-foot, 1988 Thompson-built bus that had been in service for decades and was recognized nationally as one of …
Salem Church marks completion of sanctuary renovations with ribbon cutting Salem Church marked the completion of recent sanctuary renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, April 19, followed by a rededication service. The event, held in partnership with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, brought together church members, community residents and Chamber representatives to celebrate the reopening of the updated …
Georgetown wetland project planned to help protect Inland Bays A new stormwater treatment project is planned for Georgetown that officials say could help reduce pollution flowing into Delaware’s Inland Bays. The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays announced plans to construct a submerged gravel wetland on county-owned land near the intersection of Old Park Avenue and Springfield Lane. Work is …
Milford’s Bug & Bud Festival unveils day-of schedule and event details Organizers of Milford’s annual Bug & Bud Festival have released a full “run of show” schedule, outlining a day of performances and activities planned for Saturday, April 25. The festival, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Milford, is expected to again feature vendors, food …
Children’s Book Festival returning to Milton May 2 The Sussex County Children’s Book Festival will return on Saturday, May 2, offering a day of literacy-focused activities and family programming at the Milton Public Library. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the free event will feature author meet-and-greets, live story times and a variety of interactive activities for children and …
