Bayhealth Appoints Stroke Director

Staff WriterHeadlines

Bayhealth has appointmented of Usman Shehzad, MD, as stroke director for Bayhealth Kent and Sussex Campuses. Dr. Shehzad is a highly trained and board-certified neurologist who will oversee the comprehensive care Bayhealth offers for those who have suffered a stroke. Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus in Dover and Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers, …

The entire weekend has various events to celebrate Easter with the whole family. (Photo by Freepik.)

Your guide to Easter in Delaware

Jarek RutzCulture, Headlines

From a Bunny Bonanza in Lewes to egg hunts and special brunches up-and-down the First State, there’s plenty to do this weekend to celebrate the day commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. While Easter is the holiest day in the Christian calendar, it’s also the unofficial embrace of spring form much of the community. Here’s what to expect: Weather Beautiful …

On the Pitch: Week 1 girls soccer rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

The weather turned colder this week as the season licked off but we started the season with a bang as we had 12 matches involving both teams being ranked.in the Delaware Live top 10.   Appoquinimink beat two ranked teams by the combined score of 12-0 (Padua 6-0, St Georges Tech).  Sophomore Mariana Catania had 5 goals and 2 assists …

A New Age for Colorectal Cancer Screenings

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the U.S. This is one of the few cancers for which we have effective tests for screening. Many people shy away from colorectal cancer screenings because of what they’ve heard about others’ experiences but testing methods and preparation for the most common type of screening — colonoscopy — …

fondue celebrates one year anniversary

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

A restaurant inspired by Zack and Marissa King’s love of fondue celebrated its first anniversary on Thursday, March 21 with a ribbon cutting. fondue., located in Penny Square at 39 North Walnut Street, features cheese, entrĂ©e and chocolate fondue. “We are so happy to have Zack and Marissa in Milford,” Jo Schmeiser, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce for …

Doors open on Milford’s first meadery

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford’s first meadery opened its doors on Saturday, March 23 with a ribbon cutting and soft opening held on Friday, March 22. What to Ferment (WTF) Meadery offers locally brewed meads as well as beer, wines and canned cocktails. “We are excited to be here and welcome Dave and Jen Wade to downtown Milford,” Sara LeBright, Executive Director of Downtown …

Milford Middle School project moves into construction phase

Terry RogersEducation, Featured, Headlines

Milford School District recently announced that demolition on the Milford Middle School project on Lakeview Avenue ended and that the construction phase would begin. Demolition of the wings of the school began on September 8, 2023, on target with a projected timeline provided by the district last year. “The project remains on schedule and is expected to open in fall …

Mountaire packs 20,000 Easter boxes for local families

bshupeBusiness, Charity, Delaware Live, Headlines

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. “We’re only able to do this because of their help,” said Mountaire Farms Spokeswoman Cathy Bassett said. Mountaire Cares This is the 30th annual Mountaire Cares’ “Thanksgiving for Thousands,” …

Principal Bradley Layfield has been fired by the Indian River School District.

All 7 board members agree: Fire Bradley Layfield

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

The Indian River School District Board of Education on Thursday voted to uphold the termination of a school principal enmeshed in a scandal involving a video image of a student’s breast. In its private executive meeting Thursday night, the district board voted to uphold its firing of Bradley Layfield, former principal at Sussex Central High School. In response, Layfield’s lawyer, …