$15 Million Improvements Coming to Walton’s Dairy Factory, State Says Delaware County Will Benefit

Governor Hochul announced on June 30th that $75 million will be put into New York’s dairy factories. Walton’s branch of “Lactalis” is receiving $15 million from that fund. Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, is giving the money for construction …

University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp research vessel recently renovated

NEWARK, Del. – An important research vessel for the University of Delaware has gotten a major overhaul. The Hugh R. Sharp is now 19 years old and officials with the University of Delaware say the vessel was due for its midlife maintenance. The Sharp is one …

Delaware County aerospace company celebrates 100 years

SIDNEY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- An aerospace company is celebrating 100 years in business. Amphenol is one of the world’s largest providers of high-technology interconnectivity, sensor and antenna solutions. Its products are used across a wide variety of industries …

5 Ways to Savor Peaches Throughout Delaware

The First State is known for its delicious, fresh peaches. In the 1800s, Delaware was one of the top producers in the country. The state even named the peach blossom the official state flower in 1895, and more than four million peach trees covered the …

UPDATED: Delaware Wildland Firefighters Begin 14-Day Assignment in Colorado

Newly built E-613 Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine and crew: Sam Topper (ENGB; Engine Boss), Aiden Binko, and Tom Hairgrove (FFT2; Fire Fighter Type 2) UPDATED – 07/20/25 – Delaware’s wildland fire engine E-613 and its three-man crew begin a 14-day …

New Delaware State Record Catch for Golden Tilefish by Dover Man

Logan Smith aboard the boat Blue Betty II with his new state record Golden Tilefish that weighed 56 pounds, 3.2 ounces and eclipsed the previous record by almost 3.5 pounds / Photo courtesy of Logan Smith & DNREC DNREC officials have confirmed that …

Art tour to take place in eastern Delaware County

Fans of art will be able to visit artists in their studios next weekend. The AMR Open Studios Tour will return July 25–27, featuring a free, self-guided tour of more than 45 studios and artists across eight Delaware County towns. A kick-off party will be …

A Stinging Surge of Jellyfish Along Delaware's Shores

SUSSEX COUNTY, DE -- Beach Patrol officials along the Sussex County coast said they've treated increased numbers of jellyfish stings within the last month. "We've had a significant increase in stings this season, more than I have ever seen as …

Delaware State Fair and NASCAR Race Drive Tourism Surge in Kent County

DOVER, DE- The engines aren’t the only things revving up this weekend in Kent County. As the Delaware State Fair and NASCAR weekend collide, thousands of visitors are flooding the area, bringing a surge of tourism and economic activity. For the first time …

Dover man catches Delaware state record Golden Tilefish, DNREC confirms