Several organizations have published voter guides and candidate profiles to help residents make informed choices in Delaware’s May 9 school board elections. There are guides from Citizens for Delaware Schools, the League of Women Voters and the Delaware ACLU. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m on May 9. The Department of Elections website has contact information …
Dave Vezmar began running cross country since high school but took a break for a while before picking up running again at the age of 30. In 2009, he developed ankle and hip pain after long runs, so he went to a local running store where he was fitted for special shoes. “They were horrible, I felt like I had …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council viewed a presentation by Rick Kane of KCI Technologies regarding potential streetscape improvements in the downtown area. The demonstration included upgrades to improve the aesthetic of Walnut and Washington Street as well as Southwest Front Street, Denney Row and Park Place. “There was a whole vision plan created for the downtown core that …
Ninety-two First State high schoolers have been named Secretary of Education Scholars. Mark Holodick, secretary of education at the Delaware Department of Education, announced the 2023 honor roll. “This is such an impressive group of young leaders,” he said. “The honorees have succeeded academically while also serving as leaders in their schools and communities.” Holodick said the scholars’ success is …
Milford Little League opened their 2023 season with a parade and opening ceremonies on Friday, April 21. The parade began at the Milford Church of God on North Walnut Street with players, coaches and parents walking to the ballpark, escorted by Milford Police Department and the Carlisle Fire Company. “The parade winds up at our senior league field for our …
At a recent workshop, Milford City Council learned more about community comments regarding their strategic plan from Bill McGowan of the University of Delaware Institute for Public Administration. McGowan was part of a process that began in November 2022 with community conversations and workshops held over a period of months. “What we heard during the process was that growth is …
In a press release issued by the State of Delaware on Friday afternoon, Governor John Carney announced he would not veto nor would he sign two bills into law that would make recreational marijuana legal in Delaware. The laws also establish licensing and regulation in the cannabis industry. Last year, Governor Carney vetoed a bill that would have legalized recreational …
Sunmed Your CBD Store recently opened in Milford Commons Shopping Center, located at 963 North Dupont Boulevard. The store offers a variety of CBD products as well as education regarding how CBD works and its benefits on overall health. “I have lived in Delaware my entire life and I was on four of five different medications,” Bobby Spencer, co-owner of …
We have approached the midpoint of the season for most teams and a few are starting to separate themselves from the “pack”. The Royals of Delmarva Christian remain “hot” as Kaylan Yoder recorded her career-best 20 strikeouts in a 2-0 win over previously unbeaten Appoquinimink in a game broadcast on 302 Sports. First year head coach Rachel Fetterman has the …
Thursday afternoon was our First State Orthopedics Game of the Week between #1 DMA & #6 Conrad in a battle between two baseball titans in the state. Both teams came into the game with 8-1 records, DMA’s defeat coming at the hands of Tower Hill, while Conrad’s lone loss came to Caravel. DMA had their ace on …
