Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of September.
Good morning, Wilmington.
Serafin Ensemble’s 2026-27 season is underway with chamber music shows in Wilmington, Millsboro, and other local venues; the group will host live concerts, receptions, and coaching sessions to bring classical tunes to residents + nurture young talent.
Mount Joy United Methodist Church in Southbridge has been honored with its own historical marker that recognizes its roots in Wilmington's early Black Methodist Community.
The church (nicknamed The Singing Church after its 1889 cornerstone) is now marked as the 718th from Delaware’s 95-year-old program.
Delaware Capitol Police welcomed Officer Harry to the facility dog program at the Kent County Family Courthouse two weeks ago.
Trained by Corporal Christopher Gigliotti, the dog soothes distressed litigants including children during court sessions and is available statewide by request.
The Delaware Division of Small Business is accepting applications for a $10 million film tax credit program that offers a 30% credit for productions spending at least $100,000 in 12 consecutive months plus covers projects retroactive to July 1, as eligible companies must show 70% funding and be registered in Delaware.
Archmere Auks improved to 2-0 by beating St. Mark’s Spartans, 8-0 on Sept.
18 in a Class 2A game. They recorded their second shutout and will face Delaware Military Academy on Sept. 25 at 7:00 p.m. as they build momentum + confidence.
The Yellowjackets won 26-24 against Brandywine at Newark High School on Sept.
18 with key plays by quarterback Jahsir Bryant sealing the win. The game featured strong kickoff returns and defensive stops (as shown in several photos).
On Sept. 18, Cape Henlopen won a 31-24 football game against Lake Forest when quarterback Jameson Tingle scored the winning touchdown with 1:44 left, after the team both built and lost a 17-point lead.
Nick Minicucci threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns as Delaware triumphed over Coastal Carolina (22-14) on Saturday.
Sean Wilson caught 185 yards and two scores, and a special teams play late in the game helped secure the win.
Newark Charter School defeated Sussex Academy 6-1 in a field hockey game held at Newark Charter on Sept.
17.
Gavin Johnson of Caesar Rodney was named Delaware Online Football Athlete of the Week for Week 1 after passing 223 yards + five touchdowns in a 40-12 win over Hodgson on Sept.
18. Voting for Week 2 remains open until Sept. 24.
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