Ben Mace

1 week ago | delawareonline.com | Ben Mace

While summer isn't the favorite season for birding because of heat, humidity and insects, it's probably the season when the most people can take part, with more daylight and vacation time. Starting with what to bring for a more comfortable walk or trip, experts from Delaware Audubon, Delaware Ornithological Society and the Sussex Bird Club describe their top birding spots in the state.

1 week ago | delawareonline.com | Ben Mace

The one open seat in the Dover Council election was decided by three votes while incumbents won the other four races April 15 at Dover Elks Lodge No. 1903. The results are unofficial, said City Clerk Andria Bennett. Official certification by the Dover Election Board will take place at 1 p.m. April 16 in City Hall, and the results will be posted following certification. Here are the unofficial results in the at-large race, open to all voters, and in each of the four districts:At-largeAndre M.

1 week ago | delawareonline.com | Ben Mace

Ben MaceDelaware News JournalThe Dover election has attracted nearly twice as many candidates as the previous vote when eight candidates ran and two of five races were uncontested. This year, all five races are contested with a field of 15 candidates initially, although two have dropped out. Here's what you need to know:When is the election? Tuesday, April 15, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Where do I vote? Elks Lodge No. 1903, at 200 Saulsbury Road, DoverAm I qualified to vote?

1 week ago | delawareonline.com | Ben Mace

Ben MaceDelaware News JournalAbout 100 volunteers deliver meals to 1,800 seniors each weekday in Kent County, starting at the Modern Maturity Center in DoverModern Maturity Center leaders are concerned about funding as demand for the Meals on Wheels program grows and costs rise for food and meal prep, even with volunteer drivers. It’s 9 a.m. on a Thursday and lunch plans are in full swing for the Meals on Wheels program at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover.

1 week ago | delawareonline.com | Ben Mace

"Pages of history" features excerpts from The News Journal archives including the Wilmington Morning News and the Every Evening. April 13, 1985, The News JournalWilmington attorney killed family then committed suicideRelatives, friends and law associates of Wilmington attorney Philip Bradford Beardsley – who killed his wife and two children before taking his own life at their Wilmington home – are reeling from the discovery Thursday night of the suicide and slayings.