As a coastal storm and extreme cold move toward the region this weekend, local organizations are stepping up efforts to protect some of the area’s most vulnerable people: seniors.
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CHEER is marking its 55th year of serving Sussex County seniors in 2026 by continuing to provide programs and services that support older adults through social, wellness, and daily living activities. This Ties That Bind Us is sponsored by Matt The Carpet Guy.
On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the CHEER Center in Georgetown hosted its annual early Thanksgiving celebration, bringing dozens of seniors together for a hot meal, music, and companionship as part of the organization’s mission to combat loneliness during the holiday season. This Coastal Connection is sponsored by Baths by Spicer Bros.
The holidays can be a lonely time for some people and for more than 30 years, the CHEER Community Center has worked to ensure that no homebound senior in Sussex County spends Christmas morning feeling forgotten.
CHEER broke ground on Oct. 28 on a major expansion of its 34-acre Gateway East Senior Residential Village. The project will provide more housing options but also improve access to resources for older adults across Sussex County.
Lead outreach worker Michelle Gibbs says one of the many ways they serve seniors is by taking care of their pets too. Gibbs says a lot of seniors share their food with their pets so they don't go hungry. Gibbs donated two big bags of dog food to one man on Monday.
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My Sister's Fault, a popular bakery in Milford, is delighting customers this holiday season with coquito, a traditional Puerto Rican Christmas drink, blending a special mix of ingredients, including a secret one.
It was the trial of the century, answering a question for the ages: Is Santa Claus real or not? On Dec. 10, in a Georgetown courtroom, kids, fans and skeptics alike got a definitive answer: The jolly man in red is real. At least that was the ruling from Judge Peter Jones in Superior Court.
Bright lights, vibrant colors, and plenty of holiday cheer are transforming Lewes into a winter wonderland this December, thanks to the self-guided 'Lewes Lights' tour.