The Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS) has donated $50,000 to support the preservation of Ard Na Gréine, an 88-acre open space along the Georgetown-Lewes Trail, thanks to funds raised during its 2024 Delaware Bird-A-Thon. The contribution was made to the Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT), which is leading the $9 million effort to acquire and restore the property. The name Ard …
Bayhealth President and CEO Terry Murphy, FACHE, recently outlined a series of expansion initiatives designed to meet the rising healthcare needs of Kent and Sussex County residents during a presentation at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Murphy emphasized the importance of continued investment in Bayhealth Hospital’s Kent and Sussex campuses to provide better access to care and accommodate a growing …
Delaware Senate Republican leaders are applauding Governor Matt Meyer’s recent stance against the state’s controversial electric vehicle (EV) mandate, signaling renewed efforts to block the regulation first introduced under former Governor John Carney. Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, has circulated an updated version of Senate Bill 96, which aims to halt the adoption of the regulation modeled after California’s …
Delaware’s annual open burning ban goes into effect today, May 1, and will remain in place through September 30, as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to improve air quality during the high-risk ozone season. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) reminds residents and visitors that most forms of outdoor burning are prohibited during this time. …
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) has been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary of the 2025 Dogfish Dash, scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025. Hosted at Dogfish Head’s Milton Brewery, the annual 3.81-mile race draws nearly 2,000 participants and remains one of the region’s most anticipated community events. READ MORE: Delawareans: participate in nation’s largest one-day food drive May 10 …
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is once again rallying communities across the country to help combat hunger with its annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, taking place on Saturday, May 10. Now in its 32nd year, the food drive invites residents to leave a bag of nonperishable food items—excluding glass containers—next to their mailboxes before mail delivery. Local …
Delaware officials announced a major milestone in the fight against the opioid crisis, reporting a nearly 36% decrease in drug-related deaths in 2024 compared to the previous year. State agencies confirmed 338 drug deaths in 2024, down from 527 in 2023 and 537 in 2022. The dramatic decline, confirmed through toxicology data from the Division of Forensic Science, mirrors broader …
The Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission (POSDC) has opened applications for its third round of grant funding, announcing approximately $13 million in available funds to support initiatives tackling the state’s ongoing opioid crisis. The funding is aimed at empowering local organizations to launch or expand programs focused on addiction recovery, prevention, and support for those impacted by opioid use …
Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI), a leading nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities, has announced the appointment of Dr. Kristina Failing as its new Director of Mission Advancement. A seasoned educator and advocate for inclusive practices, Dr. Failing brings over two decades of public education experience to her new role, where she will work to strengthen admissions and enhance community engagement for …
State officials gathered at the East Camden Bypass this week to highlight the importance of driver safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities in highway work zones. Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings, joined by Representative Lyndon Yearick, Delaware State Police Lieutenants India Sturgis and Mark Dawson, and DelDOT workers, emphasized the …
