The Strategic Response Fund has awarded $28,000 to fund Community Pet Food Banks in partnership with Delaware Humane Association, Delaware SPCA & Faithful Friends for families in need statewide
WILMINGTON, DE July 10, 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic has left many in the community in great [...]
Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days [...]
Wicomico County Fair canceled
SALISBURY, Md. - Wicomico County Fair organizers have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event, [...]
Governor Carney Issues Modification to State of Emergency
Modification closes eastern Sussex bars to limit spread of COVID-19 in beach communities WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor [...]
Seaford alum Chris Webb to be inducted into Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame
The Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame will induct Seaford High 1977 alum [...]
Del-One Federal Credit Union, making a difference in members’ lives since 1960
Del-One Federal Credit Union has been making a difference in members’ lives for [...]
Local Habitat for Humanity is in need of volunteers, funding
When we hear the words Habitat for Humanity the first image that pops [...]
Bunting earns emotional win in Big Block Modified race in Delmar
H.J. Bunting put the famed No. 85 in victory lane last Saturday night, [...]
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HEALTH
Here’s my suggestion for a disaster plan
As a Commanding Officer in the Air Force, I had disaster plans in place. We followed the wartime disaster plan to the letter when I sent 147 of my personnel to Desert Shield. We knew in advance that there would be an increase in COVID-19 cases when the lockdowns ended. However, the goal was never to make the virus go away. The actual goal was to allow us to have enough medical resources to handle the expected future increase. The manufacturing industry made more needed Personal Protective Equipment. They made other needed medical resources. They did their share. The medical industry put additional resources in place. They also learned about better ways of treating COVID patients to help lower mortality. They did their share. During the recent lockdowns we had rather steady levels of infection for the months of April, May and June. So that would leave us with 90 days to build a plan. If I was the one building such a disaster plan, it would include the following aspects at a minimum: • A nationwide computerized reporting system so that every hospital with ICU beds could give a real time update on conditions to a central [...]
CHURCH
Sandwich supper
There will be a sandwich supper featuring the Wheatley Methodist Church’s famous oyster fritters, hamburgers and hot dogs on Friday, July 17 at the church, which is located near Galestown. Outside serving available from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Current Maryland COVID-19 guidelines will be observed. Wheatley Church is located at 5802 Wheatley Church Road just off Maryland 313 two miles north of Sharptown and two miles south of Eldorado. Call 302-536-7796 for additional information.
Vacation Bible School
Good News Club invites you to attend Vacation Bible School July 13-17 from 6-8 p.m. at Laurel River Park. There will be a lite meal, songs, Bible adventure and games. Signup is required. Call 302-502-5696 to register. CDC rules apply.
BULLETIN BOARD
Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is cancelled
The COVID-19 virus continues to cause cancellations, including the Seventh Annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta [...]
Kiwanis B-B-Q fundraiser
There will be a Chicken Barbeque at the Kiwanis Site on Route 404 to support [...]
Gallery 107 is open
Gallery 107 in downtown Seaford is pleased to announce it is now back open for [...]
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OBITS
Patricia Ann Wooters Baker, 81
Patricia Ann Wooters Baker of Greenwood passed from this life on Thursday, July 2 at Bayhealth Milford Campus. Mrs. Baker was born in Cordova, Md., daughter of Clarence and Anita Wooters. She was the youngest [...]
Francis “Frank” Moynihan, 66
Francis “Frank” Moynihan died peacefully on June 20 in Austin due to complications of renal cell carcinoma. Frank was born on July 8, 1953 in Seaford to Helen and Edward Moynihan. An avid musician, Frank [...]
Glenda Fern Byler, 70
Glenda Fern Byler died peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on July 4, 2020 at 7:35 p.m. in Greenwood after battling pancreatic cancer. Glenda was born on Feb. 26, 1950 in Greenwood to Mark [...]
Marion B. White, 91
Marion B. White of Bridgeville passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Laurel on Aug, 1, 1928, son of the late Marion I. and Sally Mae (McGee) White. [...]