Wayne E. Dickerson
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Wayne E. Dickerson. Wayne, born on Nov. 19, 1939, passed away on Dec. 9, 2025. Though our hearts ache, we may take comfort in knowing that Wayne is now at [...]
Michael James von Thenan, 59
Michael James von Thenen passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Dec. 27, 2025. He was born in Queens, NY on April 26, 1966, the son of the late Heinrich and Edith von Thenen. Michael [...]
Doris Ann Long, 83
Doris Ann Long of Seaford passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2025. Born in Seaford on March 9, 1942, she was the daughter of Norman and Ethel (Wallace) Hastings. She graduated from Seaford High School in 1960. She married her [...]
Vicky Lee Rolph, 78
Vicky Lee Rolph of Seaford passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Milford. Born on Nov. 27, 1947, Thanksgiving Day, in Milford, Vicky’s life reflected the spirit of the day she entered the world: gratitude, generosity, and devotion [...]
Susan Jane Clifton (Jane), 83
Susan Jane Clifton (Jane) of Lewes and Seaford died on Dec. 27, 2025, in Lewes. She was born on April 5, 1942, in Milford and was known for her dedication to education, her love of animals, and her active, curious [...]
Olfactory Fatigue
By Dr. Anthony Policastro When we travel to South Carolina to visit our daughters and grandchildren, we pass two paper mills. One is in Franklin, Virginia. The other is in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The aroma of the [...]
Woodbridge wrestling team goes 6-0, wins Quaker Duals
The Woodbridge varsity wrestling team won all six of its meets last Saturday to win the Quaker Duals. The Raiders wrestlers went 60-23 in the tournament. Woodbridge’s Copper Kerrick (6-0), Andrew Amalfitano (6-0), King Peden (6-0), Noah Jackson (6-0), Nasir [...]
Laurel Police camera project scaled back after utility denial
By Tony E. Windsor A state-funded surveillance camera project intended to provide broad coverage across Laurel has been significantly scaled back after the local electric utility declined to allow cameras to be mounted on its poles, Police Chief [...]
Littlest Lady Cares spreads kindness throughout Delmarva and beyond
By Mike McClure When Alyssa Bennethum, now 13, changed elementary schools she was bullied. She drew a heart on paper, colored it, and cut it out and gave it to someone who hurt her feelings with the message “I [...]
SU graduation to be held on campus
Salisbury University’s 2026 Commencement ceremonies will be held on campus following a successful return to SU last May for the first time since the 1970s. The Graduate Commencement ceremony will be held in SU’s Maggs Arena on Wednesday, May 20. [...]
