š± Smyrna native earns one of the nationās top craft awards
Smyrna, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Smyrna! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Smyrna native earns one of the nationās top craft awards
- How a Smyrna High School star became UCLAās new offensive centerpiece
Also on today's calendar: Life in the Bay Seining Program.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Hot and humid with some sun, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 74.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Harold Washington College Professor Honored with National Maxwell/Hanrahan Award in Craft (ccc.edu) ā A nationally recognized artist who grew up in Smyrna has been named one of five recipients of the 2026 Maxwell/Hanrahan Awards in Craft. Now a professor in Chicago, he credits early encouragement for turning a childhood love of art into a career and hopes his recognition inspires students from small towns like Smyrna to pursue creative paths. 
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ā¢ UCLA Football 2026 Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 1 (sunherald.com) ā A former Smyrna High School football standout from Smyrna Wayne Knight has climbed from an overlooked zero-star recruit to UCLAās projected feature back after a breakout season at James Madison. The story traces his record-setting high school years, steady college development, and why his versatile running style could power UCLAās rebuilt offense this fall. Ā Ā Ā
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Blackbird Creek Reserve, 802 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend
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Firebase Lloyd, 474 Fleming Landing Rd, Townsend
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Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival ā
The Everett, 47 W Main St, Middletown
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The Funsters: Kent County Summer Arts in the Parks series ā
Kent County Parks and Recreation, 1683 New Burton Rd, Dover
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St Georges Country Store, 1 Delaware St, St Georges
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- I would like to give this brand new babe food to family's in need.
I also have pull ups as well. Please message me. I live in Smryna DE. I have other things that can help with new borns. (Nextdoor Streamside Circle)
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Center Store Associate in Smyrna. Apply here.
- Delaware State Jobs posted a job opening for Custodial Worker - #070126-UCAB21-351400 in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.
š Nearby News
Dover
- Decomposed Human Remains Found Near Dover Retention Pond (wmdt.com)
- Dover Police Dept. hosts National Night Out event (delawarepublic.org)
- Dover, DE, Rider Football Student-Athlete Nathan Urey Is Survived By His Mother, Hawa Urey (theunionstar.com)
Middletown
- A New Chapter for Seniors: Meadowcrest at Middletown Offers Personalized Living and Compassionate Care (delawarelive.com)
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