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A wreath placed on a local door to welcome visitors recently welcomed some residents of its own, when a family of robins...
07/15/2025

A wreath placed on a local door to welcome visitors recently welcomed some residents of its own, when a family of robins decided to make it their home.

Reader Margot Olson shared these photos of her sister-in-law’s door wreath on her home in Millsboro. The wreath, which she said is put out each spring, turned out to have

Hey, it’s a free country — you can aim your chairs any direction you want.
07/15/2025

Hey, it’s a free country — you can aim your chairs any direction you want.

July is National Community Building Month, and the Sussex County Association of Realtors has taken that call to heart — ...
07/14/2025

July is National Community Building Month, and the Sussex County Association of Realtors has taken that call to heart — with both a seat at the table in Washington, D.C., and a heart for service at home.

July is National Community Building Month, and the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR) has taken that call to heart — with both a seat at the table in Washington,

Guest columnist Jerry Hardiman takes a look at sportswriter Joe Posnanski’s 2023 book, "Why We Love Baseball: A History ...
07/14/2025

Guest columnist Jerry Hardiman takes a look at sportswriter Joe Posnanski’s 2023 book, "Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments," and some of the greatest moments of the game's history.

That’s the title of sportswriter Joe Posnanski’s 2023 book, subtitled “A History in 50 Moments.” It’s not a chronological history of the game, which goes back to the 1860s when

The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently awarded $1,500 scholarships to four students from across Suss...
07/14/2025

The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently awarded $1,500 scholarships to four students from across Sussex County as part of its annual Charlotte King Scholarship program.

The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) recently awarded $1,500 scholarships to four students from across Sussex County as part of its annual Charlotte King Scholarship program.

With two successful environmental projects now blossoming in town, Fenwick Island is reaching out to the wider community...
07/14/2025

With two successful environmental projects now blossoming in town, Fenwick Island is reaching out to the wider community to foster awareness of “green” habits homeowners can adopt. They'll host a symposium on Thursday, July 17.

With two successful environmental projects now blossoming in town, Fenwick Island is reaching out to the wider community to foster awareness of “green” habits homeowners can adopt.

DelDOT announced this week that Delaware Avenue will be closed between DuPont Boulevard (Route 113) and Millsboro Highwa...
07/14/2025

DelDOT announced this week that Delaware Avenue will be closed between DuPont Boulevard (Route 113) and Millsboro Highway (Route 24) for road reconstruction and the installation of three crossroad pipes, July 14 through Aug. 4.

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced this week that Delaware Avenue will be closed between DuPont Boulevard (Route 113) and Millsboro Highway (Route 24) for road reconstruction and the

Bethany Beach held its annual Independence Day Parade, concert and fireworks on Friday, July 4.
07/14/2025

Bethany Beach held its annual Independence Day Parade, concert and fireworks on Friday, July 4.

AAA representatives this week commended state Rep. Edward Osienski (D-24th) “for his leadership in protecting motorists ...
07/13/2025

AAA representatives this week commended state Rep. Edward Osienski (D-24th) “for his leadership in protecting motorists from predatory towing practices” as his bill, HB 67, awaited Gov. Matt Myers’ signature to become law.

AAA representatives this week commended state Rep. Edward Osienski (D-24th) “for his leadership in protecting motorists from predatory towing practices” as his bill, HB 67, now awaits Gov. Matt Myers’

Libraries across Delaware are opening their doors to a world of imagination, learning and creativity with the launch of ...
07/13/2025

Libraries across Delaware are opening their doors to a world of imagination, learning and creativity with the launch of the 2025 Summer Library Reading Program, themed “Color Our World.”

Libraries across Delaware are opening their doors to a world of imagination, learning and creativity with the launch of the 2025 Summer Library Reading Program, themed “Color Our World.” Delaware

The MERR Institute is asking people to keep an eye out for a loggerhead turtle that’s been spotted in the Indian River B...
07/13/2025

The MERR Institute is asking people to keep an eye out for a loggerhead turtle that’s been spotted in the Indian River Bay. It appears to be injured and may need rescue. Contact them if you see it.

Mariners Alert:
MERR is trying to locate a loggerhead sea turtle in distress that has been reported in Indian River Bay. The rear of its top shell has an injury, and the turtle seems to be having difficulty diving. There is also a lot of algae, as well as barnacles on the shell. Please report sightings of the turtle to MERR at 302-228-5029. If it’s possible, please stay with the turtle until we can get someone there.

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings last week expressed her appreciation to the Delaware General Assembly for its b...
07/13/2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings last week expressed her appreciation to the Delaware General Assembly for its bipartisan passage of two pieces of consumer-protection legislation.

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings last week expressed her appreciation to the Delaware General Assembly for its bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 40 and House Bill 67. The two pieces

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