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Free webinar on resiliency set Feb. 24 A free webinar about The Intersection of Community and Family Resiliency will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, presented by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension. It will focus on ways to build capacity to create greater well-being among families. Presenter Peggy Geisler will discuss the components of community and family resiliency models, and how aligning strategies can be […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 8

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Local medical providers struggle to fill need

Delaware stands last among states nationwide for access to primary-care physicians, meeting the needs of only 14.85% of its residents, according to figures released this month. A Feb. 7 news release from Becker’s Hospital Review, a medical industry trade magazine, noted Delaware is in need of 71 primary-care physicians to meet the current needs. Sussex County alone needs more than 21 providers, according to figures compiled Dec. 31 by the […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 10

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Repair project for inlet’s north walkway nearing completion

, , If everything goes as planned, for the first time in seven years, the walkway and popular fishing spot on the north side of the Indian River Inlet will be fully open in just a couple of months. A 120-foot section of the walkway has been closed since 2018. The walkway collapsed after a 110-foot-deep scour hole formed on the inlet’s north bulkhead because of strong winds, fast currents […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 10

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Milton candidates set for March 1 election

Milton voters will head to the polls Saturday, March 1, to make their choices for mayor and two town council seats. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Milton fire hall. Voters will choose between incumbent Mayor John Collier and Vice Mayor Lee Revis-Plank for the mayor’s seat, and among incumbent Councilman Tom Arkinson, Robert Gray and Alan Pongratz for two council seats.  The winning candidates […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 8

Business News

Delaware Transit ranks among Best Workplaces for Commuters

Delaware Transit Corporation has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters for 2025, joining a group of more thab 800 innovative organizations across the U.S. and Canada. This honor celebrates DTC's outstanding commuter benefits that help employees save money, reduce stress and create positive change in their communities. "At DTC, we believe supporting our employees creates ripple effects far beyond our office walls," said John Sisson, DTC […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 9

Business News

Restaurant association and foundation name vice presidents

, The Delaware Restaurant Association announced the advancement of Karen Stauffer to vice president of the DRA, and Meghan Gardner to vice president of the Delaware Restaurant Foundation. The promotions come at a pivotal time for the association and foundation, and their expanded vision and work to support the First State’s restaurant industry through advocacy, training and workforce development initiatives. Recognizing restaurants as the cornerstone of Delaware communities, the association […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 14

Local Sports

Lewes police arrest man for allegedly operating meth lab

Lewes Police Department arrested a 42-year-old Lewes man Feb. 19 alleging that he was running a methamphetamine lab out of a home on Beebe Avenue. According to Lewes police, a search warrant was executed for the home of Zachary Olon as the result of a long-running investigation. Police said within the house they found chemical compounds, ingredients, tools and devices consistent with an attempt to make methamphetamine. Also within the […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 15

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Lewes police arrest man for allegedly operating meth lab

Lewes Police Department arrested a 42-year-old Lewes man Feb. 19 alleging that he was running a methamphetamine lab out of a home on Beebe Avenue. According to Lewes police, a search warrant was executed for the home of Zachary Olon as the result of a long-running investigation. Police said within the house they found chemical compounds, ingredients, tools and devices consistent with an attempt to make methamphetamine. Also within the […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 3

Business News

Sports medicine physician joins Bayhealth Orthopedics Sussex

Bayhealth recently announced sports medicine physician George Umeh, MD has joined the team at the Bayhealth Orthopedics, Sussex Campus practice in Milford. Umeh joins orthopedic surgeons John Burger, MD, and Andrew Park, MD, in the practice along with advanced practice clinicians Greg Sender, PA-C; Megan Olekszyk, PA-C; and Abigail Kozhuharov, AGACNP-BC. Umeh offers nonoperative treatment and care for a range of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.  The Bayhealth Orthopedics practices are […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 9

News

Bridge work schedule adjusted to help local farms

, Imagine the surprise Bennett Orchards owner Henry Bennett felt when he learned that Armory Road (Route 20), the road providing access to the family farm outside Dagsboro, was going to be closed during the growing season through mid-July for bridge rehabilitation. Besides sales in local stores and farmers markets, the farm offers you-pick and pre-picked blueberries and peaches on its 50 acres on both sides of Armory Road. Parsons […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 12

Business News

In the C-Suite: Shysheika Edwards

Christina Cultural Arts Center Executive Director Shysheika Edwards talks about how we never really stop learning - and how that drives her in her new role. The post 🔒 In the C-Suite: Shysheika Edwards appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

todayFebruary 20, 2025 10

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Pop-up show to benefit artists and nonprofits March 6

During this year’s DoMore24 campaign, the Rehoboth Art League and the Developing Artist Collaboration will partner to support the arts and raise money for both organizations’ initiatives. A one-night-only, pop-up art show and dine-and-donate event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, March 6, at Shorebreak Lodge, 10 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Twenty participating member artists from DAC and RAL will display original works that will be available […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 13

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On the Move exhibition to open March 1 at Peninsula Gallery

, , The Peninsula Gallery announced its On the Move exhibition will open with a reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1. Some of the exhibiting artists will be in attendance, allowing guests the opportunity to learn about the pieces directly from their creators.  More than 40 artworks on display will depict vintage cars, sailboats, trains and more vehicles that transport humans from place to place. Participating artists include oil […]

todayFebruary 19, 2025 5

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‘Nickel Boys’ to open Feb. 21 at Cinema Art Theater

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will screen the Oscar-nominated drama, “Nickel Boys,” based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead. The film opens Friday, Feb. 21, coinciding with the Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Fest. Elwood Curtis's college dream shatters alongside a two-lane Florida highway. Bearing the brunt of an innocent misstep, he's sentenced to the netherworld of Nickel Academy, a brutal reformatory sunk deep in […]

todayFebruary 19, 2025 2

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‘The Little Mermaid’ musical to open at Milford High School Feb. 27

Milford High School’s Drama Club students will present their spring musical, “Disney's The Little Mermaid,” at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27; 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28; and 1 and 7 p.m., Saturday, March 1, in the auditorium at 1019 N. Walnut St., Milford. Based on the classic Disney animated film, the show features iconic songs like "Part of Your World," "Under the Sea," and "Poor Unfortunate Souls," as well as […]

todayFebruary 18, 2025 3

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Art as Redemption event postponed

The Milton Arts Guild’s Art as Redemption presentation, originally slated for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Milton CHEER Center on Route 16, has been canceled. The event will be rescheduled for a later date.

todayFebruary 18, 2025 3

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News Briefs 2/18/25

Lewes planners to discuss at-home businesses Feb. 19 The Lewes Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Rollins Center. The panel is slated to discuss and possibly take action on a proposed at-home business ordinance. The ordinance was born out of a couple’s application for a home-based dog grooming business.  Dog grooming is currently not permitted as a home-based business. See the full agenda and […]

todayFebruary 18, 2025 3