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Frankford, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Frankford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a new state farm law signed in Frankford means locally.
  • What could annexing Indian River High School mean for Frankford families?
  • How a Frankford artist helped brighten Warrior Beach Week for veterans.

Also on today's calendar: Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Delaware 2026 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meyer signs Delaware Farm to Community Program into law (wmdt.com) — Right in Frankford at Bennett Family Orchard, Gov. Matt Meyer signed a bipartisan bill making Delaware’s Farm to Community Program permanent, strengthening ties between local farms and food programs. For Frankford residents, this means more support for nearby growers, better access to fresh produce, and long-term backing for multi-generation farm families facing economic and weather challenges.
   

• Leaders envision next steps for IRHS building (coastalpoint.com) — Indian River High School leaders are pushing for long-delayed state approval to expand crowded classrooms and career-tech spaces while also exploring annexation into Dagsboro. For Frankford families, this could shape class sizes, program availability, and even future police partnerships at the school that has long sat between Frankford and Dagsboro.
   

• Warriors have week of appreciation, making memories (coastalpoint.com) — Families of wounded veterans spent Warrior Beach Week enjoying parades, performances, and donated beach housing across coastal Sussex County, including crafts led by a Frankford ceramic artist. If you live in or near Frankford, this is a feel-good look at how your neighboring communities rally around military families and how local volunteers and foundations turn a simple beach week into lasting friendships and appreciation.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Carroll Motor Fuels posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Dagsboro. Apply here.
  • Tony Milam - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Receptionist - State Farm Agent Team Member in Dagsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frankford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dagsboro

  • UPDATE: Former Ridgely Police Officer Indicted on 7 Counts of Rape (wmdt.com)

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  • Equipment failure caused power outage for 1,371 people in Bethany Beach area (coasttv.com)

Ok Frankford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Frankford

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