OPENING DAY - Nanticoke Little League players open the 2026 season with the traditional throwing of the caps at the end of the opening day ceremony. Story and more pictures on page 29. Photo by Lynn Schofer 

AWARDS - Shown are the Seaford Police award winners: Lt. Walter “Russ” Little, Chief’s Award; Cpl. Joan Nanola, Officer of the Year; Anita Bowers, Civilian of the Year; Crossing Guard Bernard W. Carr,  Appreciation Certificate; and Chief Marshal D. Craft Jr. See story in next week’s Seaford Star. Photo by Trisha Newcomer

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - Congratulations to the March Students of the Month at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School in Bridgeville. These students were recognized for demonstrating the school’s CARE-ing behavior of Responsibility — showing accountability, making positive choices and taking ownership of their learning and actions each day. Keep up the amazing work! The following students were recognized: Jah’lia Caple, Alberto Ramirez-Morales, Evie Crisco, Gadiel Lopez Perez, Isaac Chilel-Gomez, Adeline Rodgers, Brayden Graham, Ayva Weyler-Woods, Melody Carignan, Andres Duvall Gonzalez, Violett Escamilla-Saavedra, Aubree Downes, Zimal Chaudhry, Blayke Potter, Lincoln Brown, Natalie Hernandez-Quezada, Ashton Sears, Liam Burgess, Raelyn Hearn, Robert Thompson, Major Maddox, Harper Ramey, Beverly Ramirez Roblero, Camila Arenas-Galindo, Bryce Phillips, Harlym Dale, Lillyanna Leeuwen, Jeilin Sanchez-Perez and Heidi Gomez-Chan.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL - Soroptimist International of Seaford recently installed new members. Pictured are President Vicky Stilwell with new members Linda Hardesty, Deneice Mazziotta, Cyd Hart, and Membership Chair Joan Bough. Soroptimist International of Seaford is part of an international organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment, specifically those facing significant obstacles. The group’s vision is for women and girls to have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

Benjamin and Brian Tull, a father and son team managing Tull Farms in Seaford, are the 2026 Governor’s Agricultural Conservation Award winners for Sussex County.

Friends, family, and dignitaries came together for the dedication of the new sign at the Boys and Girls Club on Virginia Avenue made possible through the state’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the First State, to John Hollis. Shown (l to r) are: Bob Carey, Senator Dave Wilson, Murray Carson, Candy Carson, grandson Carson, Dr. Ben Carson, Senator Bryant Richardson, Representative Danny Short, Director of MERIT Wendy Gutkin, John Kellam, Vice Mayor Dan Henderson, Councilman Alan Quillen, and in front are Linda Hollis and John Hollis. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Dr. Ben Carson speaks of his friendship and admiration of John Hollis (seated) at the presentation of the new sign at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club on Virginia Avenue last Saturday. Photo by Lynn Schofer