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Delmar School District recognizes student who received national award
By Mike McClure During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Delmar School District recognized student [...]
Chorman Spraying LLC has served farmers, state for three generations
By Carol Kinsley Those small yellow planes buzzing low across Delmarva’s farmland are [...]
Team Delaware set to compete at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota
Nearly 60 athletes from Special Olympics Delaware will represent the First State on the national stage at the 2026 Special Olympics [...]
HEALTH
Doctor’s Perspective- Worldwide healthcare
By Dr. Anthony Policastro We all know that the United States has better healthcare than most third world countries. We sometimes forget that we do not have the best healthcare system in the world. As a matter of fact, the United States is ranked 15th overall according to the 2025 CEOWORLD Health Care Index. Taiwan is in first place. Their system has national health insurance. The main reason is the low insurance administrative costs. Despite the universal coverage, there is usually no waiting time for appointments. South Korea is in second place. They have a mix of public and private insurance. However, there is a requirement for mandatory health insurance regardless of which type the patient has. Again administrative costs for insurance are [...]
CHURCH
Women’s Day to be held at Mount Calvary UM Church
Mount Calvary United Methodist Church, located at 28 Church Street in Bridgeville, will be hosting its Annual Women’s Day on Sunday, June 28 at 3 p.m. Guest preacher will be Rev. Pat Jones, along with her Praise Team and the congregation of Heaven-Bound Ministries of Seaford. All are invited to join them to celebrate the impact women in ministry are having today. The Women’s Day theme is, “ Unstoppable -Empowered by Faith” -Philippians 4:13. The Women’s Day [...]
Vacation Bible School to be held in Bridgeville in July
The Bridgeville Charge will be hosting its annual Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10 nightly from 6-8 p.m. The event will be held at Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, 28 Church Street in Bridgeville. This year’s theme is, “The Jesus Connection Part II”, a continuation of last year’s VBS based on Ephesians 1:3. A meal will be served each evening. Participants from preschool to adults will strengthen their connection with Jesus through engaging [...]
BULLETIN BOARD
LHS to host Independence and Ice Cream event- Laurel
The Laurel Historical Society will host Independence and Ice Cream on July 4 at 7:30 [...]
Blades to celebrate country’s 250th anniversary July 25- Blades
The town of Blades will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, July 25 from noon [...]
Juneteenth Celebration- Bridgeville
There will be a Juneteenth celebration “Liberty & Justice for All” on Friday, June 19 [...]
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OBITS
Beverly Dee Collins, 65
Beverly Dee Collins of Denton died on June 10, 2026 at the University of Maryland Medical System at Easton surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born on Feb. 14, 1961, in Wilmington. [...]
John Franklin Farquhar, 89
John Franklin Farquha of Seaford passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of learning, leadership, and service to his family and community. Born on Dec. 28, 1936, in Charlottesville, Va., John was [...]
Roger W. Quillen, 92
Roger W. Quillen, of Seaford, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. He was born in 1934 in Roxana to the late Walter and Edna (Hudson) Quillen. Roger was a graduate of Selbyville High School, [...]
Brenda J. Foskey, 76
Brenda J. Foskey of Gumboro passed away at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life. Born on June 2, 1950, Brenda was a daughter of the late Jim and [...]