The Griffith Lake boat ramp and parking lot on Williamsville Road near Milford is to close effective immediately due to construction activities associated with dam safety concerns, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced. The post Griffith Lake Boat Ramp Closed Due to Dam Safety Concerns appeared first on State of Delaware News.
SSP Presents Its Fall Mystery Thriller
Second Street Players is excited to present its fall mystery thriller, Strictly Murder. It’s 1939; World War II is in the not too far distant future. An English couple, Peter and Suzy, are living in an idyllic remote cottage in Provence. But the peace they so enjoy is shattered; not by the rumblings of the looming war, but by the …
Millsboro Angler Smashes State Record for King Mackerel with 52-Pound, 11.2-Ounce Catch Off Fenwick Shoal
DNREC announced that a Millsboro angler has become the kingfish king of Delaware’s Atlantic waters by catching a 52-pound, 11.2-ounce king mackerel, also known as a kingfish, in late July along Fenwick Shoal. The post Millsboro Angler Smashes State Record for King Mackerel with 52-Pound, 11.2-Ounce Catch Off Fenwick Shoal appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Dancing in the Streets theme for August Third Thursday
The theme for the August Third Thursday, planned for August 17 from 4:30 to 8 PM in downtown Milford will be “Dancing in the Streets.” People are encouraged to come downtown and enjoy family-oriented music with DJ Baez. “Third Thursday is designed to bring people downtown to see what we have to offer,” Janne Collins, Executive Director of Downtown Milford …
DNREC and Kent Conservation District Offer Grants for Septic Tank Pump Outs
DNREC and Kent Conservation District announce grants are available for homeowners in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Kent County who wish to have their residential septic tanks pumped out for routine maintenance.
First 2023 Delaware Evidence of West Nile Virus Detected in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens
West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware the first time for 2023 in a sentinel chicken, DNREC announced today.
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants for Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2024
Statewide, DEL. (August 8, 2023) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $4 million in more than 112 arts and community organizations that will serve Delawareans statewide with arts programming and services, arts education, and arts marketing and promotion. This first round of funding for FY2024 includes General Operating Support, Project […]
Hippiefest planned for August 19
Come celebrate the music of the 60s and 70s at the Annual Hippiefest in Milford to be held on Saturday, August 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Causey Mansion, located at 2 Causey Avenue. Bring blankets and chairs to relax on the lawn. Lincoln City Band will perform hits from the 1960s and 1970s while DJ Dana …
Milford Library plans many “cool” programs in August
If you are looking for a place too cool off during August, usually the hottest month of the year, Milford Public Library is a great option. Not only can you find some relief from the heat, you can develop new skills or learn new things with their upcoming August programs. “On Saturday, August 12, we have partnered with the Milford …
Five Delaware Arts Organizations Receive Special Presenter Initiatives Grants from MidAtlantic Arts
Statewide, Del. (August 7, 2023) – Mid Atlantic Arts, in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts, has announced over $102,000 in grants, across five states, through the 2023-2024 Special Presenter Initiatives program. The Special Presenter Initiatives program provides funding to small and mid-size presenting organizations in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Puerto […]