Delaware Electric Cooperative returns $5 million in capital credits
Delaware Electric Cooperative’s (DEC) board of directors voted to return more than $5 million in capital credits to the Cooperative’s members in December.
DEC...
Chesapeake focuses on regulated holdings with purchase of Florida City Gas
Dover-based Chesapeake Utilities Corporation completed of the acquisition of Florida City Gas, which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.
This...
Business Now’s top stories in November
The list of the November stories on the Delaware Business Now website was topped by a post on a restaurant fire at the Maryland...
Former Rehoboth financial adviser, firm agree to $1.5 million settlement over ‘cherry picking’ allegations
The principal and a former Rehoboth Beach investment firm agreed to a $1.5 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
According to the SEC,...
Cape May-Lewes ferry operator to hold virtual public hearing on rate hike plans that...
The Delaware River and Bay Authority will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss proposed fare changes at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
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Rehoboth boutique hotel submits plans for 12 room addition
Coast Rehoboth Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton submitted plans to the City of Rehoboth Beach for an additional dozen guest rooms to...
Higher home prices, slower sales noted in October real estate report
According to a report from the Delaware Association of Realtors, the state's home sales market "presented a blend of both positive and challenging trends."
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Poultry owners urged to take precautions after avian flu is found in Eastern Shore...
The Delaware Department of Agriculture urged all poultry owners, including commercial producers and backyard flock owners, to take precautions confirmed to have tested positive...
Mediacom completes Sussex expansion as part of Broadband Infrastructure program
Mediacom Communications completed construction that will bring ultra-high-speed broadband to underserved areas of southern Sussex County.
More than 1,500 homes and businesses...
Fire damages Greenwood commercial building
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a commercial storage building fire in Greenwood earlier this week..
The fire was reported...
Briggs-King resigns from Delaware House
State Rep. Ruth Briggs King (R-Georgetown/Millsboro) resigned from her seat in the Delaware House of Representatives, effective immediately.
Briggs-King was first elected in...
My take: Dogfish Head stays off-center and that’s a good thing
(Sam Calagione, right and Boston Beer founder Jim Koch)
Dogfish Head owner Boston Beer Co. released its third quarter report last month.
The earnings report of...
Mountaire buying 3 Eastern Shore grain elevators
Millsboro-based Mountaire Farms signed a letter of intent with Nagel Farm Service to purchase three grain elevators on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
The sites...
Ceremony marks Sussex kitchen incubator going to full operation
Sussex County officials this week formally opened a new ‘kitchen incubator’ aimed at small commercial operators.
The kitchen had a soft launch this...
AstraZeneca doubles down on use of renewable natural gas
AstraZeneca plans to further boost US renewable natural gas productivity through an expanded collaboration with Vanguard Renewables.
AstraZeneca's Newark site was...
Delaware college savings plan upgraded by ratings agency
The Morningstar rating group has upgraded the DE529 Education Savings Plan from bronze to silver status.
That rating should help get more parents participating...
Chesapeake posts higher adjusted earnings
Dover-based Chesapeake Utilities Corporation higher earnings in the third quarter.
In the third quarter of 2023, the company's adjusted net income, which excludes...
Delaware gets top rating for hospital maternity care
America’s Health Rankings’ recent report, 2023 Health of Women and Children Report, ranks Delaware first in the nation for hospital maternity practices.
“Delaware hospitals are committed to providing the...
Personnel file: Nov. 1, 2023
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Briggs names Deputy Director
The Biggs Museum of American Art announces today that Sandra K. James has been appointed Deputy...
Man charged in connection with theft of 2 light poles
The Delaware State Police arrested Richard Boyd, 55, of Greenwood this week in connection with the left of 40-foot utility polls.
Earlier in the...
