Sailors Bethel UMC to host one day VBS, Aug. 22
Sailors Bethel UMC will be hosting a one day VBS event on Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., just in time to prepare the kids for back to school. “Gone fishin” will be the focus of the church’s [...]
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 [...]
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 a paid internship to serve as an assistant coach for the Ravens this past spring. Branch received his internship award from the Friends of Bob Behr Association, a [...]
Bridgeville Commission receives report from University of Delaware students
By Mike McClure University of Delaware students and advisors provided the Coastal Resilience Design Studio/Sea Grant Program Presentation during Monday night’s Bridgeville Commission meeting. The presentation looked at the following issues in town: transportation, flooding and stormwater, ecological [...]
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 years and remained active in education, civic organizations and community development. Former Laurel Mayor John Shwed, whose 22 years in office made him the longest-serving mayor [...]
Hardin Hall is officially open in Blades following ribbon cutting ceremony
By Carol Kinsley A new Hardin Hall was officially opened on West 4th Street in Blades with a ribbon-cutting on July 28. The community building, like its predecessor, was named for former mayor and long-time councilman B.J. Hardin. [...]
Christ Lutheran VBS to take place Aug. 10-13
Join Christ Lutheran for a life-changing adventure. Step into a God-created rainforest of waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Learn the true nature of God with Bible stories, adventures, activities, crafts, and music. Elementary and preschool children are welcome. The [...]
St. Stephen’s Church to host bazaar fundraiser Aug. 8
St. Stephen’s Church will host a bazaar fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will be sold by the Christ Connection Youth Group. The event, which will be held rain or shine, will include vendor [...]
Seaford Community Garden Paint Fundraiser is Aug. 14- Seaford
The Seaford Community Garden Paint Night Fundraiser will take place on Aug. 14 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 6, located at 230 North Front Street in Seaford. The cost is $25 (all materials provided) and the [...]
Greenwood Police to hold National Night Out Aug. 11- Greenwood
Join the Greenwood Police Department for its National Night Out event on Aug. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Greenwood Fire Department. Free food, obstacle course, bouncy house, face painting, and more!
