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…...

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, 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…...

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…...

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, 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…...

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, 3+ day ago (299+ words) Delaware State Police have arrested two men and are still looking for an unknown third suspect following a home invasion-robbery and police pursuit in Kent County. The two suspects arrested were 19-year-old Dylan Charles and 22-year-old Quincey Thomas, both of Wilmington, Delaware. Police say two children were also in the home at the time. One barricaded themself in a bedroom while the other ran to a neighbor's house. The suspects then fled the scene with both firearms and the money they'd stolen from the victims in a white Infiniti QX5. The 17-year-old and two children were uninjured, though the female victim suffered a minor injury. Quincey Thomas was charged with the following crimes and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $145,746 cash bond: Robbery First Degree " Display What Appears to be a Deadly Weapon (Felony) " 2 counts Possession of a Firearm During…...

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…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago (221+ words) The Delaware State Police are advising people who attempted to purchase a handgun before Nov 16 but experienced delays must now get a permit to purchase. The only exception to this new rule is for individuals who already have their concealed carry license. How to apply for a permit People affected by the change must apply through the Delaware Permit to Purchase Portal. Instructions for applying are available on the portal, and paper applications can be picked up at any Delaware State Police troop. For further assistance, the State Bureau of Identification can be contacted through the following: Phone: (302) 741-2800 (Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Many gun owners are exempt from portions of the new law, including those in law enforcement and NRA instructors. The law has faced criticism from gun rights advocates. The Delaware State Sportsmen's Association has sued the…...