DONATION - Rachel Lawson, Director of the Seaford Public Library, recently accepted the donation of the Crow’s Tales series, a middle-grade mystery adventure collection written by local authors Victoria Pannell and Thorir Sigfusson. The husband-and-wife team are delighted by the numerous awards their young reader books have garnered and are excited to share their work with readers in their hometown. Sigfusson stated, “We are eager to connect with educators and present our books to schools in the area, as well as engage with young readers.” Pannell added, “We are hoping our local schools will schedule our author visits at no cost.” Shown (l to r) are Sigfusson, Lawson, and Pannell. Submitted photo
By Lynn Schofer
The Seaford School District class of 2026 Hall of Fame inductions were held last Friday with a dinner and presentation. On Saturday, the inductees were introduced at Ben Sirman Gymnasium between doubleheader basketball games.
This year […]
Members of the Seaford Historical Society met at the Ross Station Event Center on Jan. 22 to elect their 2026 board and learn about some historical happenings in the community.
President Gigi Hastings and Secretary Aileen Watkins started the meeting by recognizing Jean Collison as the […]
Demolition of Seaford Inn is delayed
By Lynn Schofer
The Seaford City Council held the first meeting of 2026 and opened with Chris Simms, who presented three options to revise the fee and rate schedule of electric rates. Simms brought a report before council with […]
By Carson Williamson The Greenwood Town Council election will take place this Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. at town hall, located at 100 W. Market St. Donald Donovan, Mike Moran, Daniel Nelson, Pamela Tijerino, and Randy Willey are running for three seats on the […]
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 forgive you, I’m still your friend”. […]
By Mike McClure Dukes Films recently wrapped filming of the short film “My Manger” last week in Seaford. Filming for the movie took place at Gallery 107 in downtown Seaford.
“We didn’t want to do a film for the sake of doing a film. We wanted […]
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 […]
