Branch earns coaching internship award, serves as Sussex Tech assistant coach
Dylan Branch earned a 2026 Bob Behr Track Coaching Internship Award, providing him with [...]
Bridgeville Commission receives report from University of Delaware students
By Mike McClure University of Delaware students and advisors provided the Coastal [...]
Laurel Mayor John Shwed dies; served community in education and government for decades
By Tony E. Windsor Laurel’s longest-serving mayor led the town for 22 [...]
Hardin Hall is officially open in Blades following ribbon cutting ceremony
By Carol Kinsley A new Hardin Hall was officially opened on West [...]
HEALTH
Doctor’s Perspective- What’s in the news
By Dr. Anthony Policastro There are times when things are happening around us but we do not actually have a sense of how significant they are. Our vantage point is limited by the sources of our information. For example, the Cylcospora outbreak offers daily updates. Previous epidemics usually peaked at about 3,500 to 4,500 cases, and most had a single source of the outbreak. So far there have been an estimated 22,000 cases this year and the outbreak is still continuing. It also appears to have multiple sources rather than just one as in previous years. The first two deaths were reported as I was writing this article. [...]
CHURCH
Delmarva Gospel Music Association to host dinner, concert, Sept. 18
The Delmarva Gospel Music Association will host a dinner and concert on Friday, Sept. 18 featuring the Tribute Quartet. The event will be held at the Harrington Senior Center, 102 Fleming Street, Harrington. Doors open at 5 p.m. The dinner and concert is $55 per person or $50 for DGMS members (advance tickets only). You may attend the concert for $35, $30 for members in advance or at the door. Call for tickets by Sept. 8: 302-531-7997 or online at www.DelmarvaGospel.com.
OBITS
Kevin Lee West, 59
Kevin Lee West of Millsboro passed away on Aug. 5, 2026. He was born on Sept. 20, 1966, in Salisbury, the son of Kenneth and Lois West. Kevin loved being outside, whether it was working [...]
Kay Francis Eskridge, 74
Kay Francis Eskridge of Bridgeville passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2026, surrounded by her family. Kay was born in Salisbury on Dec. 18, 1951, the daughter of the late Joseph and Joann Baker. Kay [...]
Carol Ann Rhodes Porter
The woman who never met a stranger, Carol Ann Rhodes Porter of Delmar, Del. passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on [...]
BULLETIN BOARD
Kevin Lee West, 59
Kevin Lee West of Millsboro passed away on Aug. 5, 2026. He was born on Sept. 20, 1966, in Salisbury, [...]
Kay Francis Eskridge, 74
Kay Francis Eskridge of Bridgeville passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2026, surrounded by her family. Kay was born in [...]
Carol Ann Rhodes Porter
The woman who never met a stranger, Carol Ann Rhodes Porter of Delmar, Del. passed away peacefully at her home [...]
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