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Inaugural Inland Bays Oyster Week celebrates Delaware's burgeoning bivalve business – 47abc
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. – Oysters are the literal bedrock of some of our coastal communities. They’re also an important support for the local economy. And, Delaware is just getting started in making aquaculture a viable industry.
Inland Bays Oyster Week
Tourism and aquaculture officials are kicking off the start of a bright future, by celebrating the first-ever Inland Bays Oyster Week.
“This week is going to be chock full of activities,” said Scott Thomas, Executive Director of Southern Delaware Tourism. “Everything from boat tours, to sip and slurps all around Sussex County, culminating in a seafood festival.”
Thomas says southern Delaware is becoming more of a foodie destination every year. And, with the burgeoning business of aquaculture, now is the time to capitalize.
“Agriculture and tourism are it in Sussex County,” Thomas said. “They’re the main drivers… People who are traveling here are finding that they’re traveling further than their food when they come to eat it. That’s a big deal.”
Open Arms to Aquaculture
About ten years ago, Delaware lawmakers opened the door for the state to get in on the aquaculture game, under the Delaware Aquaculture Act.
Since then, scientists, farmers, lawmakers, and other stakeholders have been working hard at getting the industry going.
“It’s a multi-tiered process that includes collecting the spent shells from the restaurants, and putting them back into the bay,” said Ed Lewandowski of the Delaware Sea Grant College Program at the University of Delaware. “It involves growing seed oysters – the baby oysters and larval oysters – that we do at our pilot-scale hatchery on our campus in Lewes. And, it’s working with the growers to make sure they’re able to market their product.”
The pilot hatchery is the first and only facility of its kind in the First State. Lewandowski says he’s eager to see how business, and the oysters, will continue to grow.
“We have over 350 acres of leasing available, and maybe about a tenth of that is actually occupied at this time,” Lewandowski said. “So, there is tremendous potential.”
Setting Farmers Up For Success
And when would-be oyster farmers do decide to get in the game, the experts at Delaware Sea Grant are ready to help. By the fall, officials say up to 1 million baby oysters will be ready for distribution to growers.
For now, the hatchery is helping to support the industry in its infancy. However, the hope is that private hatcheries will start to pop up. And, the potential there is valuable.
Delaware Sea Grant officials tell WMDT that Delaware’s potential oyster industry could be comparable to that of Rhode Island’s; it’s a $7 million business, supporting more than 200 farmers.
Lawmakers Laud Potential
Lawmakers who sit on the state’s aquaculture task force are also seeing green, both financially and environmentally.
“This is going to be a win-win for our community, our economy, our farmers, and our water quality,” said State Senator Russ Huxtable, co-chair of the task force. “The collaboration between all the parties has been so important to establish good relationships now, and set us up for the future of this industry.”
State Representative Jeff Hilovsky, who is also on the task force, echoed the importance of that partnership.
“They are working out the kind of maybe not-so-great things about government and industry working together,” Rep. Hilovsky said. “They put all that aside to make a commitment to establishing an industry.”
Good For the Gander
Those who have already gotten their feet wet in the oyster game say they couldn’t be more excited. For one thing, oysters are “environmental superheroes,” according to Jordan Nally of Nancy James Oysters.
“Each one filters up to 50 gallons of water a day, improving water quality and creating a healthier ecosystem for countless creatures,” Nally said.
And, oysters are good for the gander. Nally says the beloved bivalves are rich in zinc, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and the ability to bring people together. Nally, who named the company after his parents, says the shelled superstars are going to be a game changer for many other families like his.
“When you choose to enjoy a Southern Delaware oyster, you’re directly supporting hard-working families like mine,” Nally said.
Del. Seafood Festival Information
Inland Bays Oyster Week ends with the inaugural Delaware Seafood Festival on Saturday, August 10th. You can get in on the tasty offerings and fun activities at the American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro. Admission is only $5.
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Wednesday, June 3, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 3 drawing
14-16-38-55-64, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 3 numbers from June 3 drawing
Day: 5-0-5
Night: 5-6-4
Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 4 numbers from June 3 drawing
Day: 4-8-0-2
Night: 6-7-3-9
Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from June 3 drawing
03-07-10-27-28-32
Check Multi-Win Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from June 3 drawing
02-05-19-22-24, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 04
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 5 numbers from June 3 drawing
Day: 9-0-2-7-1
Night: 4-8-0-0-3
Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
- Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
- Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
- Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
- For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.
Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
- Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.
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Thomas Jefferson University is opening a regional campus of its Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Delaware, an effort that will result in the state’s first medical school.
Jefferson beat out three other bidders to establish the four-year program in partnership with the state. The other bidders were the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, the consulting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico, Spotlight Delaware reported.
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The inaugural class of 40 medical students will begin instruction in July 2028. Initially, the campus will be based at the University of Delaware in Newark, with Jefferson faculty providing instruction. A permanent home for the campus is still being finalized, the Inquirer reported.
The medical students will receive 18 months of preclinical training on campus before receiving clinical training from healthcare providers in Delaware’s southern counties, where the state’s physician shortage is most deeply felt. That shortage is compounded by an aging population, Delaware officials said.
“Jefferson is committed to being part of the solution to Delaware’s physician shortage,” Jefferson CEO Dr. Joseph Cacchione said in a statement. “We are proud to help build a future where every Delawarean has access to the care they deserve. Jefferson is all in.”
The school’s creation is being supported by $157.4 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Delaware is one of three states without a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program. Since the late 1960s, Jefferson and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine have reserved seats for Delaware students.
“Sidney Kimmel Medical College has trained generations of physicians for more than 200 years, more than any other medical college in the country,” Said Ibrahim, dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, said in a statement. “It is a privilege to bring our mission to Delaware’s patients and communities.”
Jefferson has announced several expansions recently. The university is establishing a full-time doctor of nursing practice-nurse anesthesia program and several online graduate programs at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Center for Healthcare Education in Lehigh County. It also is opening a satellite respiratory therapy lab at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown.
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