Local chef preparing for appetizer-challenge fundraiser

Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club's Chef Paul O'Toole will compete against three other local chefs in the First Annual Cecil's Cooking, a fundraiser for Union Hospital in Elkton, Md.

County reduces its presence at DRAC meetings

New Castle County cutbacks have hit home for the Hockessin Design Review Advisory Committee.

Hockessin student honored with community service award

Hockessin high-schooler Heather Hingston was honored last weekend with a Prudential Spirit of Community Recognition, the nation's largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteerism. Here's what the Charter School of Wilmington senior had to say about school, life and giving back. Hingston is a volunteer with Re-Member, a non-profit organized that works with the Oglala Lakota Nation to improve the quality of life on the Pine Ridge Reservation through work projects and cultural immersion to create a circle of advocates “standing in solidarity with the Lakota people.”

Historic farmhouse destroyed without demolition permit

Preservationists’ last hopes came crashing down when Harvey, Hanna & Associates demolished the fire-gutted Mundy farmhouse on Lancaster Pike, without a demolition permit and in violation of a stop work order.

Hockessin church provides shelter for homeless family

Hockessin's Grace Lutheran Church opened its doors to a homeless family as part of Family Promise of Northern New Castle County, an outreach ministry that kicked off on March 9.

Meet Derek Stoner: outdoorsman and educator leads Pike Creek reforestation effort

Hockessin resident Derek Stoner enjoys the outdoors and working with people, two things he gets plenty of as Family Program and Conservation Project Coordinator at the Delaware Nature Society.

Yorklyn Road industrial site to be cleaned up and expanded

A Hockessin property owner received the green light from the Board of Adjustment to build three commercial buildings on his Yorklyn Road property.

Make that two state champions: Sanford boys follow girls with basketball title win

The Sanford Warriors (24-1) defeated the Dover Senators (19-4) 55-45 in the championship game of the Delaware boys’ basketball state tournament on Saturday, March 13 at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter.  The victory came less than 24 hours after the Sanford girls’ team had clinched the state championship with a 51-36 victory over the Smyrna Eagles, making Sanford the first school in state history to claim both the boys and girls titles in the same season.

Sanford wins girls basketball state championship

Sanford (19-4) dominated en route to a 51-36 win over Smyrna (21-3) in girls basketball state championship.

From Hockessin headquarters, nutrition foundation reaches millions

The small, Lancaster Pike headquarters of the Produce for Better Health Foundation is deceiving -- the organization spreads its healthy-eating message to hundreds of thousands of supermarkets and health educators across the country.

Supporting KIDDS taps Nancy Moshel as new board president

Nancy Moshel is the newly-elected board president of Supporting KIDDS, a Hockessin-based organization that helps children cope with the loss of a loved one. She shared her vision for the organization with The Community News.

Bridge inspection will cause daytime lane & shoulder closure on Creek Road

The right lane and shoulder will be closed on Route 82/Creek Road Bridge over the Red Clay Creek between Barley Mill Road and Way Road for the inspection of the bridge on Thursday, March 11.

Crispy Lenten tradition returns to Hockessin

For many, it just wouldn't be Lent without a crispy plate of fried fish.

Volunteers from Hockessin's Knights of Columbus and St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church are working to ensure that, for the next 40 days, no one goes hungry on Friday night.

Meet Cindy Gamble: Chairwoman of the Hockessin Design Review Advisory Committee

After two months of anticipation, Cynthia Gamble has been officially named chairwoman of the Hockessin Design Review Advisory Committee. She takes the helm as committee members are preparing to unveil new signage guidelines for the Hockessin Village. Gamble spoke with the Community News about her vision for the organization.

Hockessin landscaper takes horticultural skills to Philadelphia Flower Show

Thanks to Hockessin’s arctic landscape, spring may seem a long way off, but one local landscaper has blooms on the brain.

Hockessin volunteers help clothe the needy

The economic downturn has kept one group in Hockessin very busy: the volunteers at the Hockessin United Methodist Church Clothes Closet.

Meet Lynn Williams: 70 years a Girl Scout

She doesn’t go door to door selling cookies anymore, but 70 years after she joined the Girl Scouts, Lynn Williams is still involved.

Flying high: Hockessin resident named Delaware Air National Guard Airman of the Year

Hockessin's Benjamin Fileti was named the Delaware Air National Guard Airman of the Year for his dedication to excellence in his military career.

Pedestrian safety project coming to Hockessin

A DelDOT construction project will give students who live near H.B. duPont Middle School a safe way to walk to and from school.

Utility crews working to restore power through the weekend

Utility crews will be working around the clock and into the weekend to restore power to customers impacted by two significant snowstorms that pounded the Mid-Atlantic region this week.

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