Eight students from Sussex Technical High School are spending their summer gaining valuable hands-on experience through the schoolâs Work-Based Learning (WBL) program. Hired after submitting letters of interest and completing interviews, the students are assisting with building and facility preparations for the upcoming school year. Working under the supervision of trained instructors, the students are actively engaged in HVAC, IT, …
Bikes, Bugs, and Spring Fun: Milfordâs Bug and Bud Festival Returns April 26
MILFORD, DE â Spring will be in full bloom on Saturday, April 26, as Downtown Milford comes alive for the 22nd Annual Bud and Bug Festival. Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this yearâs festival promises a day packed with entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and the always-anticipated People and Pet Parade â with a new twist. âThis year …
Check out Mispillion Art Leagueâs Judged Show through March 29
MILFORD â The Mispillion Art Leagueâs 22nd annual Judged Show is now open through Saturday, March 29 at 5 North Walnut Street. The display features artwork in various materials and styles by league members, and patrons can check out the show for free. âWhile the goal in hosting our shows is to welcome artists of all skill levels to exhibit, …
Delaware LIVE Marks Its Anniversary with Growth and Innovation
Celebrating Four Years of Hyperlocal Excellence June 2024 â This June, Delaware LIVE is celebrating its fourth anniversary, delivering daily hyperlocal news to the First State. Born out of a vibrant, digital newsroom in Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware LIVE was created to meet the increasing demand from Delawareans for more comprehensive access to news about their schools, lawmakers, decision-makers, and local businesses. …
Mountaire packs 20,000 Easter boxes for local families
Mountaire packed 20,000 boxes (company-wide) for families facing food insecurity this Easter. At their Selbyville, DE location over 8,000 complete meals were assembled and loaded into church vans and rental trucks. âWeâre only able to do this because of their help,â said Mountaire Farms Spokeswoman Cathy Bassett said. Mountaire Cares This is the 30th annual Mountaire Caresâ âThanksgiving for Thousands,â …
New park coming to Rehoboth Boulevard
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Brad Dennehy, Parks and Recreation Manager, authorization to move forward with converting 19 acres of land, known as the Sharp property, into a city park and trail system. The city purchased the land, located next to the former Rookery North, several years ago. âThe idea is grounded in Outdoor Recreation, Parks and …
More options, no decisions on state retiree healthcare plans
The State Employee Benefits Committee retiree subcommittee is considering more options to save the state money on healthcare over the next 20 years. It met Monday and may meet on July 10 and July 20 to discus options. The options presented relate to the “Other Post-Employment Benefits” that the state is trying to cut back on and close the unfunded …
5 First State teens named âNational Student Leadersâ
Five Delaware junior and senior high school students have been selected as Bank of America Student Leaders. The Student Leader Program began in 2004 with the intent to help prepare students to enter the workforce through skills-building and leadership development. âThe students are standout young adults who were selected for their involvement in standing up against inequality and injustice, as …
WilmUâs grow-your-own teacher pipeline results in fast jobs
Angelie Ross-Jimenez is 19 years old with an associateâs degree and a full-time job, and she has Wilmington University to thank for that. The university has created a grow-your-own teacher pipeline program in order to address the teacher shortage in Delaware. Not only did teachers leave classrooms because of COVID, the state has 4,000 educators eligible for retirement within the …
Migrant students educated, supported in summer program
Children of migrant workers who move to Delaware â whether from a different state or a different country â can spend the summer receiving educational and social emotional support through a state and federal program. Delawareâs Migrant Education Program is specifically for migrants whose parents work in agriculture and who have moved in the previous three years. âIt can be …