The 54th Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games was held at the University of Delaware over the weekend, with more than a thousand athletes and Unified partners competing in six different sports at this year’s games. This year’s competitions included swimming, track & field, bocce, tennis, softball, and powerlifting. Although organizers were disappointed they were not able to finish all competitions …
MILFORD, Del. June 5, 2025 — Downtown Milford, Inc. has once again been recognized nationally, earning reaccreditation status from Main Street America for its continued excellence in downtown revitalization and economic development. The Delaware made the announcement on the Main Street Program, operated by the Delaware Division of Small Business, during its quarterly meeting—held fittingly in Milford’s own Police Department Community …
Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across the state will participate in the 39th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, carrying the Flame of Hope from June 11 to June 13 in support of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Spanning from Fenwick Island to Wilmington, the three-day event features multiple relay legs and ceremonial stops, culminating in the …
The First State’s finest dogs are getting a new task. The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) plans to redeploy all canine units across the state exclusively for contraband detection. The transition marks a significant change from the department’s longstanding use of patrol-focused K-9s for facility security and crowd control. The shift is part of a broader initiative to improve safety …
Sussex County officials on Tuesday introduced a proposed $285.1 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a plan that increases overall spending while significantly lowering the property tax rate, the first such adjustment in more than three decades. Driven largely by capital investments in wastewater infrastructure and supported by increased assessed property values, the proposed budget reflects a 7.3% increase — …
MILFORD, Del. — Milford High School is calling on choir alumni to lend their voices to a memorable reunion performance at the 2025 Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milford High School Auditorium. The evening will culminate with a grand finale bringing together past and present students for a powerful musical send-off. Under the direction …
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The polls are closed, and the results are in for the 2025 Delaware school board elections. In this year’s races, 48 Delawareans competed for 28 open seats, with 16 of Delaware’s 19 school districts holding an election. Last year, 16 candidates campaigned for seven open seats in seven districts. School board …
It’s that time of year again, and with voter turnout historically bad – sub 10% – education experts urge the public to participate in Tuesday’s school board elections. “Tomorrow’s school board elections are a powerful opportunity for Delawareans to shape the future of public education,” said Julia Keleher, executive director of First State Educate. “The leaders we choose will guide …
Second Street Players will bring the heartwarming and humorous story of Steel Magnolias to life this May with a local cast of seasoned performers and community favorites. The production will run for two weekends—May 9–11 and May 16–18—at the Riverfront Theater, located at 2 S. Walnut St. in Milford. Directed by Becky Craft and assistant director Glen Pruitt, the play …
In a major move to improve public health and reduce healthcare spending, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced Tuesday the creation of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee, a new statewide initiative that aims to integrate nutrition into the healthcare system. The committee, which will operate under the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy, is designed to promote health equity, …
