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Bayside Gymnastics to open in Riverwalk Plaza

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Jennifer McEntire is excited to bring Bayside Gymnastics to Milford Bayside Gymnastics, a recreational gymnastics studio, hopes to open in the next few weeks, according to owner Jennifer McEntire. A former gymnast, McEntire has always wanted to open her own studio in the southern part of the state as there was not a facility in the area. ā€œParents have to …

Sussex County hospitals such as Bayhealth in Milford are at their 'high water' marks for COVID patients.

Bayhealth discusses Sussex County growth, COVID and staffing

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Bayhealth Sussex Campus discussed COVID-19, staffing issues and the growth of Sussex County at a recent meeting At a recent meeting of Milford Conversation, a group of organizations and businesses that gather each month to discuss the Milford area, Stacy Naylor, Physician Recruiter for Bayhealth, talked about how the medical facility had managed through the COVID-19 pandemic, Milfordā€™s growth and …

Milford School District discusses growth, COVID and referendum

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Milford Conversation, a group that meets monthly to discuss issues facing organizations and businesses in the Milford area, began meeting in person again at the First Presbyterian Church of Milford on Thursday, October 7. Milford School District Chief Finance Officer Dr. Sara Croce and Trish Gerken, Public Information Officer provided the group with information regarding the districtā€™s growth, their COVID-19 …

Eye Specialists of Delaware to open in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Health

Artist rendering of the new location for Eye Specialists of Delaware in Milford The former Happy Harryā€™s location on Dupont Boulevard in Milford is undergoing renovations and will be the future home of the Eye Specialists of Delaware. According to Dr. Ryan Halpern, the eye specialists will use a portion of the building while the other portion will be leased …

School bus accident results in minor injuries

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

A school bus accident on Thursday, October 7 sent more than a dozen students to the hospital as well as the driver of the bus and one of the other vehicles involved in the accident. According to police, a 32-year-old Lincoln woman was issued a summons for inattentive driving. The accident occurred at the intersection of Southeast Front Street and …

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Delaware Goes Pink for October

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Bear Trap Dunes Pink Classic Golf Tournament photo from 2018. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are many ā€œGo Pinkā€ events planned throughout the state to bring attention to breast cancer detection, prevention and treatment. Connie Holdridge, Program Director for Sussex County with DBCC explained that these events help provide funding for the many programs offered through the …

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Smyrna rallies to defeat St. Georgeā€™s tech

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Smyrna celebreating after a comeback victory over St Georgeā€™s A matchup of two Top-5 teams played out as advertised as Smyrna overcame a 21-8 halftime deficit to win 30-24 at St. Georgeā€™s Saturday afternoon. The Eagles broke a 24-24 tie with an 18-yard touchdown pass from Cameron Edge to Devin Demoe with :50 left in the game to get the …

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Woodbridge scores fourth quarter touchdown to remain undefeated

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Woodbridge defeated Laurel 6-0 Photo courtesy of BF Imagery   LaurelĀ ā€“ The irresistible force met the immovable object, for fans of defensive football they got a treat on Friday night. The Woodbridge Blue Raiders and Laurel Bulldogs came in the game undefeated in an anticipated showdown before a large crowd that filled the bleachers and surrounded the fence at Schollenberger …

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ā€œMy Dear Douglassā€ documentary to air in November

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Parts of the documentary ā€œMy Dear Douglassā€ were filmed at Causey Mansion. The Johnson Victrola Museum, located at 375 South New Street in Dover, recently filmed a documentary entitled ā€œMy Dear Douglass,ā€ the story of one of the little known founders of the Victor Talking Machine Company, Leon Forrest Douglass. The documentary will air virtually through Zoom and on Facebook …

Creative Adventure at The 2021 Big Draw Festival DE Continues with October Classes

Terry RogersArt, Culture, Headlines

Mispillion Art League is creating an ā€œUndersea Worldā€ in their gallery with creatures like this toilet paper roll fish This yearā€™s The 2021 Big Draw Festival DE theme is ā€œMake the Changeā€ with an emphasis on using art to explore recycling, reusing, and showing kindness to each other and to our planetā€”including our vast and beautiful oceans, seas, and waterways. …