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Community Reacts to Smyrna School District's New No-Phone Policy
SMYRNA, Del.- Changes are on the horizon for Smyrna School District students this fall as a new policy will prohibit the use of cell phones during class time. Beginning in September, students across all grades will be required to place their phones, or any electronic devices, in designated areas while classes are in session.
Wilmington's Peoples Settlement Association receives $12 million in funding for renovations
Plans are underway for the reconstruction of a 115-year-old Wilmington community center. A groundbreaking on Monday at the Peoples Settlement Association drew current and former community center participants — including elected officials, nonprofit representatives and civic leaders. The turnout reflected the influential role the Peoples Settlement Association has played in the city's history, serving as a hub for community engagement and personal development.
UMC for Environmental Science hosts Izaak Walton League Convention
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science in Cambridge, locally known as the Horn Point Laboratory, hosted attendees from the 2024 Izaak Walton League Convention, held at the Hyatt Recency in Cambridge on July 15-17. Professor Jamie Pierson of HPL (and president of the Mid-Shore Chapter of IWLA), along...
Death investigation in Lowe’s parking lot
Delaware State Police are conducting a death investigation surrounding a van that was parked in the parking lot of Lowe’s in Lewes July 18. A vehicle belonging to the Sussex County Medical Examiner was seen next to the van. State police investigators were also there searching inside the van.
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Illustrator to sign books and teach painting class July 20
Artist and illustrator Monica Dorazewski will discuss and sign her new book and teach a painting class from 4 to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach. Dorazewsi will talk about illustrating “East Coasting: The Ultimate Roadtripper's Guide to New England,” and she will lead attendees...
Old World, New Perspective exhibit reception set Aug. 3
Peninsula Gallery’s Old World, New Perspective exhibition, on display from Saturday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 25, will present classical realism paintings by present-day artists. Oil painters Cecelia Cox, Austin Dwyer, Barbara Efchak, Barbara Nuss and Marco Vera will showcase work inspired by real-life observation, historical events and unpolluted...
Cinema Art Theater announces upcoming film options
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater, starting Friday, July 19, will present “Songs of Earth,” “The Nature of Love” and “Daddio,” along with the Fright Night Fridays feature “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” and The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD Summer Encore Series.
Local author Maribeth Fischer publishes third novel
A somewhat flippant remark by a well-known writer gave local author Maribeth Fischer the validation she needed to complete a book six years in the making. Fischer, the founder and executive director of the Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild, said she felt stuck in a writing rut when she joined the prominent and unnamed author for a weeklong workshop.
Butterflies and blooms classes kick off July 25
Delaware Botanic Gardens’ 37 acres are in full peak summer bloom, and Butterflies & Blooms classes kick off at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 25, at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro. Ray Sander, DBG president said, “This Butterflies & Blooms class is a family-friendly class that is both fun and educational. All are welcome.” The classes also will be offered Thursdays, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15.
La-Di-Da is here for the LGBTQ+ community
After years of designing events for some of Hollywood’s top names, Ken Sharples brought his business expertise to his latest venture: the clothing industry. Now, accompanying the new colorful sidewalks in Rehoboth Beach is LGBTQ+ boutique La-Di-Da. Sharples opened La-Di-Da over Memorial Day weekend on S. First Street. The...
Women’s Club of Indian River supports Boys & Girls Club
The GFWC Women’s Club of Indian River donated beach towels, hundreds of water bottles, several gallon containers of water and dozens of sunscreen bottles to the Oak Orchard Riverdale Boys & Girls Club. The items will assist all the participants during their summer activities including swimming, field trips and...
New Covenant Presbyterian Church’s beach services are back
New Covenant Presbyterian Church hosted its first beach service of the summer season July 7 off Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. New Covenant is a Presbyterian church located at 3072 Savannah East Drive, Lewes. The church comprises members of the coastal Sussex region that bond together through God’s providence and as local believers. Churchgoers should expect to experience forgiveness, love, hope, encouragement and instruction in regarding what man is to believe concerning God and what duty God requires of man.
Middle Creek Preserve neighbors clean up roadway litter
Residents of Middle Creek Preserve near Angola gathered June 22 to take part in the Delaware Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway program. Despite the unseasonably warm temperatures, volunteers on the cleanup crew collected 12 bags of debris along Angola Road near Lewes. Shown are (l-r) Billy Rauff, Susan Hildebrand, Vil...
Dover Man Arrested for Drug Offenses, Resisting Arrest
Delaware State Police have arrested a 34-year-old Dover man on multiple drug and resisting arrest charges after a pursuit near Seaford yesterday. According to State Police, yesterday shortly before 4 p.m., a member of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force saw an Acura MDX fail to use its turn signal as it was turning onto German Road from Concord Pond Road. The driver–Jesus Torres– initially did not stop and then as the detective attempted to arrest him at a dead end on Jewell Street, he failed to comply with the officer’s commands and struck the detective several times. Torres was able to escape and fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later. After the arrest, detectives searched the Acura and found powder cocaine and hundreds of dollars in suspected drug dealing proceeds. Torres is now at Sussex Correctional Institution on a $23,501 cash bond.
Felton singer making big at Delaware State Fair
Felton guitarist and singer Quade Gannon is ready to make his dreams come true on a famous stage adjacent to his hometown. He will round out the final night of the Delaware State Fair, as one of the opening acts for the Turnpike Troubadours. The concert is July 27 at 7 p.m. at the M&T Bank Grandstand.
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