TUG-OF-WAR CHAMPS - The Bridgeville Fire Company defeated Seaford and Blades in a pair of Tug-of-War battles to win the Stars and Stripes on the Nanticoke championship. More pictures on page 7. Photo by Mike McClure
By Carol Kinsley One hundred fifty wreaths were placed in Blades Cemetery on Dec. 13 to remember and honor veterans and fire fighters as part of the Wreaths Across America national campaign. Blades Mayor Nancy McAdams said in her opening remarks that the town was […]
By Lynn Schofer
The retirement of Seaford Fire Department Chief Jack Wilson took center stage at the recent Seaford City Council meeting last Tuesday. Wilson, whose career spans 44 years, led the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department the last eight years. Wilson worked diligently to bring […]
By Mike McClure
Rises in utility bills, rent, and food costs have caused an even greater need for help this holiday season. Add in the winter weather, less funding for non-profits, and fewer employment opportunities and you get a large number of western Sussex families […]
The Seaford City Council received a presentation for funding the Martin Farms Sewer and Water Relocation Phase II and the Nylon Well Improvement projects last Tuesday. Director of Public Works Berley Mears presented the financing and funding information in the first public hearing. Mears will […]
By Carson Williamson
The Bridgeville Town Commission meeting for November was held on November 10 at the Bridgeville Public Library. All members of the commission were in attendance, and the meeting was open to the public both in person and on Zoom. Topics discussed during […]
By Lynn Schofer
The winds and low temperatures moved the Veterans Day ceremony from Kiwanis Park to Madden Auditorium at Seaford High School. The United States flag, provided by Seaford Fire Department, sailed high above welcoming all to join together in appreciation of our veterans.
The Seaford […]
The Downtown Seaford Association has voted to have Bill Bennett as its Grand Marshall for the 2025 Annual Christmas Parade.
Bennett was born and raised in Seaford. He graduated from Seaford High School and then enlisted in the Marines.
Bill married his wife Donna and they raised […]
By Lynn Schofer
The members of the Seaford City Council approved funding for the demolition of the hotel located on Sussex Highway owned by Galaxy Hospitality. The property was purchased in 2011 and closed in 2020 and has since stood vacant. The building façade is […]
By Mike McClure
DNREC holds groundbreaking ceremony for new splash park
Last Monday, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Control (DNREC) held a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Cypress Splash Zone splash park at Trap Pond State Park. The water park is expected to […]
By Carson Williamson
According to information gathered from Data USA and the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Seaford had an estimated 8,500 people in 2023. With an expected growth of up to 9,200 or more by the end of the year, the Nylon Capital […]
