Bayhealth’s New CHF Clinic Aims to Improve Outcomes for Recently Hospitalized Patients Bayhealth’s Heart & Vascular Institute has opened a new Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic, offering what the health system says is the first dedicated heart failure follow-up program in Kent and Sussex counties. The clinic operates from Bayhealth Cardiology locations in Dover on Governors Avenue and in Milford …
DRBA Police Gain Seat on Local Oversight Committee The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Police Department will now take part in the Lewes Police Department/Rehoboth Beach Police Department Police Accountability Committee (PAC), following a unanimous vote at the committee’s public meeting on December 4 at Lewes City Hall. The decision brings the DRBA Police—whose Troop 3 operates out of …
Delaware Lottery Supports International Push to Curb Underage Gambling The Delaware Lottery is joining a worldwide effort to reduce youth exposure to gambling, announcing this week that it will participate as a Level 2 partner in the 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign. The annual initiative, organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and supported by the North American Association …
Herd leaves behind a legacy of humor, generosity and heartfelt connection. MILFORD – Friends, co-workers and customers across Milford and Houston are mourning the loss of William Brenton “Brent” Herd, a friendly face known to many through local Dairy Queen locations and Big Fish Grill restaurants. Herd, 39, of Houston, Delaware, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 6, …
Bayhealth Outlines Plan to Address Community Health Needs Bayhealth has completed its latest Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), highlighting the most pressing health concerns in Kent and Sussex counties and setting priorities for improving community health. The assessment, conducted every three years, gathered input from more than 4,000 residents. To reach as many community members as possible, Bayhealth offered the …
Delaware Lottery: Delaware City Man Wins $10,000 on Bullseye Bingo Instant Ticket A Delaware City man kicked off the Thanksgiving holiday with an unexpected windfall after winning a $10,000 top prize from the Delaware Lottery’s Bullseye Bingo Instant Game. Lynn Gillespie, 75, purchased the winning $5 ticket at Shore Stop #287 – Bear Creek on South DuPont Highway in New …
Beat the Peak Continues to Cut Energy Costs for Delaware Co-op Members Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) reported this week that its long-running Beat the Peak program saved members an estimated $3.9 million in 2025, continuing a trend of cost reductions tied to voluntary energy conservation. Beat the Peak alerts are issued during periods of high electricity demand—typically the hottest days …
Student Board at Georgetown Charter School Supports Efforts to Aid Local Families Student leaders at Sussex Academy, a public charter school based in Georgetown, have awarded new rounds of funding to support peer-led service projects aimed at assisting local children and families. Members of the school’s National Honor Society (NHS), who manage the Sussex Academy spirit wear store, reviewed applications …
Milford City Council December 8 Meeting Milford City Council met this week to review a wide range of departmental reports, recognize staff contributions across the city, and vote on several key ordinances and agreements that will guide future planning and infrastructure work. Employee Recognition and Clerk’s Report Council opened the meeting by acknowledging the work of numerous city departments and …
Freeman Arts Pavilion Unveils Winter–Spring Lineup of Performances and Talks The Freeman Arts Pavilion has announced its upcoming winter and early spring events, offering a variety of performances and talks for art, music and literature fans throughout the region. Author Chat: Standing on Main Street, The Story of America’s Route 66 — Sunday, Jan. 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Artist …
