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Thanks again to everyone who supported this project!
Thanks so much to everyone who has supported the Delaware Independent over the past year. Sadly, this morning's story was our last feature article as the Independent is shutting down as of today. You can read more about the reasons for this here.
Almost a year ago, the Delaware Independent launched with a mission: Bring quality local news coverage to southern Delaware, especially in areas that don’t get a lot of attention from other papers. I think we met that goal, although you can judge for yourself. What we did not do
Southern Delaware is full of interesting and surprising people and places. This is just one example.
Every morning, the goldfinches and bluebirds come visit the lush meadow wildflowers. They are among the many birds and visitors to the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek east of Dagsboro. The lush meadow, shrubs, trees, bulbs and mature hardwoods lining this tributary of the Indian River inclu...
So houses are too expensive for many people in southern Delaware. Is making them super small a good solution?
Minimal. Like one-word ledes, the tiny home movement aims to get right down to the essentials. Some want a cute, sleek bonsai house they can show off on Instagram, some want to live without so much stuff encumbering their lives, and others see a way to ease the housing crisis.
When Marsha Carter learned that her son was having difficulties at school and needed an Individualized Educational Plan, she felt immediately overwhelmed. But she found she was not alone.
The Parent Information Center of Delaware helps navigate education and health care concerns.
The last native speaker of the Nanticoke tongue died more than 150 years ago. Can this language be restored?
The Nanticoke Nation is an integral part of life in Sussex County. Based in the Oak Orchard and Riverdale area near the Indian River, the Nanticoke tribe's influence includes a popular powwow every September, the Nanticoke Indian Association and the Nanticoke Indian Museum. Members of the Nanticoke....
This is by far the most difficult post I have had to share. This evening our Dad, boss, mentor, best friend, and prayer partner was welcomed into his eternal home with Jesus. Our hearts are aching, but we are rejoicing for him. He is no longer suffering, but reunited with Mom, the love of his life.
I feel like there is so much to say, but right now, I am at a loss for words.
He didn’t just love what he did, he loved who he did it for. I hope each one of you know how much he loved and appreciated you.
Matt and I would like to thank all of our friends/customers for the outpouring of love and prayers the past few weeks.
Miss and love you so much Dad!! 💔
It's Friday! In our newsletter this week, read about a NASA astrophysicist with Seaford roots, a diner possibly coming to Greenwood and more.
In this week's newsletter: A downstate native makes an impact at NASA, a meadery is coming to downtown Seaford, and other local events and happenings.
Demand is sky high for housing that working people can afford. So what's keeping builders from meeting that demand?
The critical shortage of affordable housing in southern Delaware prompts a simple question: Why not get busy building more, as soon as possible? After all, the demand is there, so why don’t builders meet it? As usually happens with simple questions, the answer isn’t so easy. Those who
When it comes to education, the effects of the pandemic will likely be felt for some time. But local educators have hope that things are improving going into next school year.
Veteran middle school teacher Giffin Bowen has learned ways to defuse classroom tension. When kids get their phones out, for example, he tries not to make it a big issue but just makes them put the phone away. If they refuse instructions in situations like that, he’ll give them
Catch up on the week's news from southern Delaware, and find out how to help the environment by eating delicious fish.
In this week's newsletter: All the fish you can catch, new leadership on local school boards, help with the cost of solar panels and more.
ICYMI: The meeting tonight on the library tax district has been moved to the library.
*****Please see change of location in the information below**** Thank you
Bridgeville residents may soon pay more on their monthly water bills, a change that town leaders say is needed to cover costs and help pay for future water needs.
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Proud to announce that the 1924 Model T Ford belonging to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department will be making an appearance in Georgetown at the Antique Fire Truck, Ambulance, Apparatus and Car show.
Mark your calender's for Saturday July 16th 10-3 at the Marvel Carriage Museum 510 S Bedford Street in Georgetown.
This fantastic truck with a Hale pump was Greenwood's first fire truck and was beautifully restored.
The men and women of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company have been serving that town and surrounding areas since 1923.
Come see and talk to some of the area's firefighters and learn about their antiques and their departments.
Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious personal injury motor vehicle collision that occurred today, July 5, 2022, at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Shiloh Church Road in […]
Is the game of horseshoes disappearing? Not if these enthusiasts have anything to say about it.
When was the last time you played horseshoes? A small but dedicated group in Seaford hopes your answer will be “This week at Jays Nest park.” They are organized by Seaford resident Wayne Apgar, who promotes horseshoes with the enthusiasm of an evangelist. Enthusiasm can be contagious, and even b...
It's Friday! (And almost the holiday weekend.) Read up on explosive local news, like where to watch fireworks.
In this week's newsletter: Holiday travel warning, fireworks, saving an endangered falcon and more.
The fetal remains ordinance passed by Seaford Council last year has been overturned in court, the Department of Justice announced.
The city of Seaford's ordinance requiring burial or cremation for fetal remains from abortion or, in some cases miscarriage, has been overturned by a state court, the Delaware Department of Justice announced on Monday. The city passed the ordinance last year in response to the opening of a Planned P...
Have you been to these southern Delaware points of interest?
A vacation to southern Delaware brings to mind sunbathing on the beaches, dining on locally sourced blue crabs, or browsing boutiques advocating the coastal lifestyle. But a little way from the crowded beaches and boardwalks, there are hidden getaways west of the coast that most tourists and even so...
Heads up for people in the Greenwood area: This library event is happening Thursday (too soon to be included in the weekly events roundup). Whale expert and educator Cynde McInnis will talk to students about how she found her career, and how science, technology, engineering/education, art and math play into pursuit of a passion. Registration is required.
Come to the Greenwood Public Library on Thursday June 30th at 3:30pm for S.T.E.A.M. Your Passion with Cynde from the Whalemobile! Do you know a teen who is interested in having a career relating to the ...
A bitter divide was reflected in dueling reactions downstate to the Supreme Court's Friday decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The political earthquake happened Friday, and reactions were swift. The possibility once seemed remote that Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision laying out a nationwide right to abortion, would ever be overturned. But Friday morning news broke that the Supreme Court had done just that. In souther...
A renamed beach at Trap Pond recalls a time of division — and a community that found a way to thrive.
The former Cypress Point at Trap Pond State Park is a shady peninsula with picnic tables and a couple of pavilions with views of the spot’s famous cypress trees. It also has a new name that recalls a complicated history. Last week on Juneteenth, a crowd gathered to see
Amity Coffee's reopening (the worst-kept secret in town) is now official, after a Saturday morning ribbon-cutting.
Happy Friday! In this week's newsletter: A major road project, land preserved for open space, upcoming events and more.
In this week's newsletter: A major road project, land preservation, Harrington violates open meetings law and more.
Family, community and town sports played a significant part in Jeff Gordy’s life.
Family, community and town sports played a significant part in Jeff Gordy’s life, and when he died last week at the age of 65, the outpouring from the hundreds of people whose lives he touched reflected his more than four decades of service to the community and its children.
Everyone has been urged to stomp on, squish, and otherwise eliminate the invasive spotted lanternfly. Jeremy Cox of Bay Journal Media has more on how that's going.
Despite quarantines, public squashing campaigns and federally subsidized bug-spraying blitzes, the spotted lanternfly continues its stubborn game of hopscotch across the Mid-Atlantic region. Pennsylvania added 11 counties to its quarantine zone earlier this year, raising the total to 45. Maryland de...
Woodbridge School District is beefing up security measures amid concerns like the recent school shooting in Texas.
Prompted by the latest mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Woodbridge School District is adding armed constables to its schools and increasing the number of security staff. The board also voted Thursday night to add a new position of safety and security lead. “Unfortunately, based on some actio...
This week's newsletter got a little out of hand. Jam packed with stuff. There's a lot going on around here!
This edition of our weekly newsletter is brought to you by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The new provisions in the plastic carryout bag ban will become effective on July 1. Delaware retailers, except restaurants, won’t be able to provide customers single-use plasti...
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