2+ week, 4+ day ago (350+ words) Speaking at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Meyer outlines the'state's application'to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Governor Matt Meyer announced Wednesday a sweeping $1 billion proposal to overhaul rural health care across Delaware, including the state's first four-year medical school and expanded services. Speaking at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Meyer outlines the state's application to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. This would fund 15 major projects aimed at expanding access to care, improving health outcomes and building a stronger rural healthcare workforce. "Delawareans have access to some of the best healthcare on the globe, yet insurance is still too expensive, with prices set to skyrocket for thousands of families in weeks," Governor Matt Meyer said. "Primary care appointments are still too limited, and emergency room wait times…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (762+ words) Sponsored by AARP Delaware Sponsored by Mr. Electric - Mr. Rooter Student enrollment in Delaware high schools is down by over 1%, with another major drop at a large Kent County school. Dover High School is down 84 students from last year, with their 1,728 students putting them nearly 150 behind just two years ago, according to the annual September 30 enrollment count reported by the Delaware Department of Education. Their Dover-area neighbors Caesar Rodney are going the other direction, as they expanded by 53 students, swelling Delaware's largest student population to 2,256 students, 251 more than William Penn, second on the list. Caesar Rodney announced last month they will be going for a $6.1 million operating referendum, which they haven't seen one pass since 2015. While Caesar Rodney is growing, it remains a different story in the Red Clay School District, which continues to have low attendance at many schools…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago (92+ words) The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will begin its annual auction of low digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Among the plates up for bidding are numbers 48 and 89, which are available only to vehicles registered in Delaware. Minimum bid on those, and twelve other low number, and choice number tags, begins at $250. Bidding at usgovbid.com continues until December 11th. Proceeds from the auction benefit Delaware state parks. Sponsored by AARP Delaware & Patria Wealth Group Sponsored by Mr. Electric - Mr. Rooter...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago (241+ words) Sponsored by AARP Delaware & Patria Wealth Group Sponsored by Mr. Electric - Mr. Rooter Delaware Technical Community College has opened the John and Elsie Williams House Museum and Conference Center in Millsboro to honor the late U.S. Sen. John J. Williams, his wife Elsie, and their enduring legacy of public service. (Del Tech) Delaware Technical Community College celebrated the grand opening of the John and Elsie Williams House Museum and Conference Center on Friday, marking the completion of a restoration project honoring one of Delaware's most influential political figures. The historic home, located at West State and Washington streets, was donated to the college by Blanche Baker, daughter of the late U.S. Senator John J. Williams and his wife, Elsie. Baker envisioned the home as a place for the public to learn about her parents' legacy and the values of integrity and service that guided…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (567+ words) Sponsored by AARP Delaware Sponsored by Mr. Electric - Mr. Rooter Wilmington's Plummer Community Corrections Center is currently scheduled to close by March 2026, but a former inmates are not pleased. Department of Correction officials offered a presentation for residents during Wednesday's Wilmington City Council Intergovernmental Committee meeting, attempting to explain the need for the closure. DOC Commissioner Terra Taylor said Level IV inmate populations are low, with the Plummer Community Corrections Center (PCCC) holding 68 out of a capacity of 250 people as of Wednesday. "We look at re-entry very differently than we did in the 1980s and 1990s. We start re-entry on day 1." The re-entry process has allowed the state to close the Morris Community Corrections Center in Dover and the Sussex Work Release Center in Georgetown. "Our goal is to get them out into the community on home confinement. Some type of quasi-incarceration…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago (254+ words) The Delaware Department of Labor announced a notable increase in the number of medical providers participating in the state's workers' compensation system, crediting the recent passage of Senate Bill 164 for the improvement. "This critical reform expands the number of providers willing to accept and treat workers' compensation patients," said Delaware Department of Labor Secretary LaKresha Moultrie. "I'm encouraged to see this legislation delivering immediate results and improving access to high-quality care for Delaware's workforce." SB164 was sponsored by State Sen. Jack Walsh and State Rep. Ed Osienski. Walsh emphasized the importance of restoring balance in the system to ensure both workers and providers are supported. "For years, I've worked to make sure Delaware's workforce has the fair treatment and access to care they deserve when they're injured on the job. SB 164 is about restoring that balance " ensuring workers' compensation system supports…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (110+ words) Sponsored by AARP Delaware & Patria Wealth Group Sponsored by Mr. Electric - Mr. Rooter Wilmington Police are asking for assistance in identifying up to three possible suspects in a shooting October 14th. At about 5:33 p.m. that day, police responded to the unit block of West 31st Street and found a 21-year-old man who had been shot. The victim was taken to a hospital and admitted in stable condition. Monday, Police released surveillance images of three possible suspects in the shooting. Anyone who can help with the investigation is asked to contact detectives at 302-576-3619 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333....

2+ week, 3+ day ago (328+ words) EDGE 2.0 Winners - front row (l to r) NFN Brain Connections (2), KiposTech, Jupiter Modern Market. Back Row (l to r) Prismm (2), Lectrolyst, KiposTech, Crystron (3), Director CJ Bell." Seven Delaware small businesses are getting a boost through the state's latest round of EDGE 2.0 grants. Gov. Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Small Business announced the winners Wednesday night at the University of Delaware's STAR Campus. The program " which stands for Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion " awarded a total of $1.15 million in state funding to help businesses grow and create jobs. Winners were chosen from 17 finalists who pitched their ideas in October. Three companies won in the Entrepreneur category: Insight Ag Scouting of Wyoming " $75,000 for crop and field health monitoring technology. Juniper Modern Market of Milton " $125,000 to help open a new gourmet grab-and-go market in downtown Milton. NFN Brain Connections of Dover " $200,000 to expand…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (66+ words) Sponsored by AARP Delaware & Patria Wealth Group Sponsored by Mr. Electric - Mr. Rooter Five people were shot Friday night on Wilmington's East Side - not far from the city's police headquarters. It happened just after 10 o'clock on East 4th Street, near Lombard Street. The victims were men and women, ranging in age from 28 to 60. All were taken to the hospital in stable condition....

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (270+ words) The Wilmington Jaycees Christmas Parade is returning to Downtown Wilmington on Saturday, November 30th, bringing holiday cheer, community spirit, and several festive traditions to Market Street. The parade begins at 11 a.m. 2022 Wilmington Jaycees Christmas Parade This year marks the 59th annual celebration, and longtime favorites are set to return. Attendees can expect performances from marching and string bands, colorful floats, community organizations, and an appearance from Santa Claus. Local celebrities are also expected to attend, continuing a tradition that has included notable names in past years'such as actress and Ursuline Academy graduate Aubrey Plaza. Children will have the chance to hand their Christmas wish lists to Santa's elves along the parade route. JCI Wilmington says any child who includes their name and address will receive a letter back from Santa in December. Cab Calloway Marching Band Street parking will be free, and parking…...