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Shore United Bank recently welcomed John Berner to its growing mortgage division. With extensive industry experience, deep community involvement, and a passion for helping individuals and families achieve homeownership, Berner brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the team. Sharing the personal philosophy that guides his approach to serving clients, Berner said, “I believe that homeownership is the cornerstone for family, community, and economic development. Homeownership creates a sense […]

Bayhealth recently hosted a ribbon-cutting event and tour at the Bayhealth Ann L. Burton Center for Children in Milford, a new, on-site childcare facility that will support Bayhealth team members and their families. The center, which complements Bayhealth’s accredited, award-winning Kent Campus childcare center in Dover, is scheduled to open in the coming weeks. Designed to meet the realities of healthcare work, the Bayhealth Ann L. Burton Center for Children […]

Simon Eye Associates has welcomed Dr. Kristen Vincent, OD, FAAO, a pediatric and developmental vision specialist, to its Rehoboth Beach office. Vincent joins the Rehoboth team alongside Dr. Joseph Senall and Dr. Troy Raber. Vincent specializes in pediatric eye exams, binocular vision disorders, amblyopia, strabismus, myopia management and vision care for children with special needs. Accessing these services typically used to require families to travel out of the local area. […]

, , , , , Beach Bins, an independent, family-owned garbage bin cleaning service based in Lewes, officially launched in June 2025. The business offers an environmentally friendly solution for cleaning residential trash and recycling bins throughout Sussex County.  The Beach Bins process is designed to be quick and convenient, with all scheduling and service coordination handled through the business’ website. At the core of the service is a custom-built, […]

, , , , , , , H.O. Brittingham Elementary School’s Guys with Ties group welcomed ethical hacker Christopher Neuwirth Jan. 16 as a keynote speaker for an engaging presentation focused on confidence, learning and personal growth. The experience was designed to help students understand that making mistakes is a powerful and necessary part of learning, growing and adjusting along the way. During the presentation, Neuwirth shared personal stories from […]

Bella Terra Landscapes & Garden Center announced Rebecca Snow has received a 2026 Design Award for Excellence from the Delaware Nursery and Landscape Association in the category of small residential projects. This marks another year of industry recognition for Snow and highlights her consistent ability to deliver thoughtful, high-quality landscape designs that stand the test of time.  "Rebecca brings an exceptional level of creativity, professionalism and leadership to every project," said Mike […]

During January, Sussex Technical High School welcomed University of Delaware senior Amy Deo as a student intern in its Digital Publishing and Graphic Design Technologies program.  As a visual communications art and design major, Deo is required to complete 120 internship hours for graduation. She assisted program teacher Kelli Gehrke in the Sussex Tech classroom daily, and took part in critiquing student work. Deo produced demos for portfolio creation and […]

Delmarva Power continues to monitor the local energy grid as strong winds and other potential weather events may affect its service areas. The utility is prepared to respond to any potential service interruptions that may be caused by these conditions. Customers who are experiencing a service disruption should contact Delmarva Power at 1-800-898-8042. The safety of customers and employees is always its top priority. Here are a few tips on […]

The final deadline for healthcare consumers to enroll in an ACA Marketplace plan for 2026 is Thursday, Jan. 15.  Individuals who don’t act by that date may not get coverage for 2026 unless they qualify for a special enrollment period based on circumstances such as a loss of qualifying health coverage, change of income, becoming a parent or other specific factors.  Delaware Department of Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and his […]