By Bradley Vasoli In November, a Working Families Party (WFP)-backed candidate picked up a Delaware House seat for the Democrats, growing an overwhelming majority. But those groups’ shared interest in Frank Burns’s capture of retiring House Republican Leader Mike Ramone’s Pike Creek-based District 21 seat came after fierce disagreements between the two left-of-center parties. And while some within them hope …
This Week’s Top Stories Include: Council to review ADU impact fees Delaware Nature Society receives Chamber of Commerce award KSI’s Sussex Campus Presents Silver and Gold Level Attendance Certificates for November Council approves resolutions related to potential debt Resources available when holidays are not happy Click on the image below to view the PDF
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 16-year-old male from Greenwood, Delaware, for multiple felonies following a robbery in Greenwood. On December 18, 2024, at approximately 3:25 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery on the 14000 block of Mile Stretch Road in Greenwood. The investigation revealed that a 16-year-old victim agreed to buy a dirt bike from …
The Delaware State Police have identified 38-year-old William Malachi of New Castle, Delaware as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash on Wednesday morning. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling (302) 703-3269. Information may also be provided by sending …
As more homeowners consider building accessory dwelling units (ADU) on their property in Milford, the city is grappling with the fees charged for the tiny cottages. Brad Dennehy spoke to council at a recent workshop about the high fees he is incurring building a cottage for his mother-in-law. “I am removing my city hat tonight and putting on my resident …
The holidays are a time when many families come together to celebrate with gifts, comfort foods and laughter. However, for some, the holidays may not be filled with pleasant memories. Domestic violence and suicides increase during the holidays while many are dealing with grief, loss or homelessness. On average, police interventions related to domestic violence rise by 20 percent in …
Delaware Nature Society, which manages Abbott’s Mill Nature Center and DuPont Environmental Education Center, recently received the Marvin S. Gillman Superstar in Business award from the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. This award honors non-profits and businesses for outstanding achievements as well as model approaches to business and management. “We’re celebrating our 60th anniversary this year, and over those years, …
KSI presented certificates for November with golden seals to individuals with perfect attendance and silver seals for outstanding attendance which means over 80% attendance. KSI is a not-for-profit agency, providing vocational training, employment, community integration, transportation, day habilitation, life enrichment, and nutritional services to individuals with disabilities throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. is committed to ensuring that …
by Jarek Rutz Five sports facilities in the First State will share $10 million to make upgrades as part of the second round of grant allocations made by the newly formed Delaware Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. After considering 17 applications requesting a combined $47,138,560, here’s who the Delaware Tourism Office is dishing the money out to: Kirkwood Sports Complex …
By Kevin Eickman On the surface, the Milford home swim meet Dec. 18 against Caesar Rodney – with the Rodney girls winning 132-19.5 and the boys winning 128-55 – wasn’t close. But you wouldn’t have guessed the score by the enthusiasm of the Milford squad as they continued to cheer on and encourage each other to do their best. In …
