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Large shopping center planned for Route 24
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A large retail center near Lewes will be discussed at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, before the...
No plans to explain Rehoboth city manager contract
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Despite saying he would, Rehoboth Beach Mayor Stan Mills said he no longer plans on explaining how...
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Although some work needs to be done, roadwork has been completed and the roundabout near Five...
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With weeks to go before the deadline, two challengers have entered the race for two open seats in...
Cape goes back to referendum May 21
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Cape High teachers and an elementary student spoke in favor of the district’s upcoming referendum...
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An amended hospital bill passed the Senate May 16 by a 14-7 vote. House Bill 350 now returns to...
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Lincoln man faces drug, weapon charges after Route 1 traffic stop near Lewes
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A Lincoln man faces gun and drug charges after police stopped him for speeding May 12 on Route 1...
Man charged with stealing from Lewes Lowe’s
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A Smyrna man faces charges after police say he stole items May 13 from the Lowe’s home improvement...
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A Maryland teen faces charges in connection with an October shooting in Lewes. Police responded to...
Three charged, one sought in Ellendale shooting
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An Ellendale man and two teenagers face charges following an early morning shooting May 8 in...
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Frankford man dies in single-car crash
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Delaware Stonewall PAC, Delaware’s LGBTQ+ political action committee, announced its early...
Legislative wrap-up May 16
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Senate passed HB 348 unanimously passed the Senate May 15. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Pete...
Gubernatorial candidates talk education
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All five gubernatorial candidates took the stage in Kent County May 8 to field questions on...
Lewes planners recommend ADU, wetlands ordinances
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Legal accessory dwelling units are a step closer to reality in Lewes after the city’s planning...
Rainy forecast moves Lewes farmers market to school lot May 18
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Due to inclement weather expected Saturday, May 18, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market will be held...
News Briefs 5/17/24
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Rehoboth Beach BoA hearing May 20 The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will meet at 1:30 p.m.,...
Cool Spring back before state agencies
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State agencies will review the latest plans for Cool Spring Crossing near Lewes during its...
Milton Elementary’s Krissy Patton named Cape district Teacher of the Year
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The Cape Henlopen School District named Milton Elementary reading intervention teacher Dr. Krissy...
Deauville Beach annual passes go on sale May 15
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Parking passes for Deauville Beach in Rehoboth Beach will go on sale Wednesday, May 15. Following...
Sussex council approves marijuana regulations
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With a unanimous vote May 14, Sussex County Council approved an ordinance to regulate marijuana...
Carper announces $31.9 million in funding for bayshore
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Everyone was expecting the announcement of $10 million in federal funding for the Delaware Bay...
Milton council approves resolution for all-way stops
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Milton Town Council, in a pair of 5-1 votes, passed resolutions requesting the Delaware Department...
De Vries Monument makeover plans revealed
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A local monument commemorating an event considered by many to be the most important in Delaware’s...
June 7 public hearing set on proposed Belhaven Hotel
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After years of meetings, the proposed Belhaven Hotel in Rehoboth Beach took a step forward when the...
What’s next for Milton cell tower?
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After nearly three years of appeals, legal battles and site-plan review, Verizon has a clear path...
News Briefs 5/14/24
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Georgetown mayor wins re-election The Town of Georgetown announced the results of its May 11...
Democrats announce deal on hospital bill
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Democratic leadership says it expects a bill aimed to rein in hospital costs will move through the...
Forecast delays opening of roundabout near Five Points
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The long-awaited roundabout near Five Points is expected to fully open to traffic this week,...
Cannabis advocates: Don’t reschedule, deschedule
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Days removed from the Drug Enforcement Agency indicating that it will be rescheduling cannabis,...
Rehoboth Beach tables committee structure discussion
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After months of discussion, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have decided to table a proposal to revamp...
Biden expected to be in town beginning May 11
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It appears President Joe Biden will be in town this weekend, beginning late Saturday, May 11. The...
Gray seal found shot near Fenwick Island
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A juvenile gray seal found on the beach near Fenwick Island was shot by a firearm, officials from...
Legislative wrap-up
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Senate passed SB 259 passed the Senate May 8 with 19 votes and two absent to update and modernize...
Petition alleges Association of Coastal Towns violated FOIA
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A petition filed with the Delaware Department of Justice April 25 alleges the Association of...
Sussex P&Z recommends passage of marijuana regs
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Regulations on the growing and sales of marijuana in unincorporated areas in Sussex County have...
Study concludes Sussex medical school feasible
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A medical school in Sussex County is feasible if certain conditions are met, according to a study...
News Briefs 5/10/24
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Sussex P&Z director Jamie Whitehouse not leaving A change in plans. At the May 8 Sussex County...
Rehoboth’s city manager contract continues to be questioned
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For the second straight meeting since Rehoboth Beach officials announced the hiring of Taylour...
DelDOT discusses crossing hazardous section of Route 1
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Crossing Route 1 in the area of the Lewes Transit Center can be treacherous. For those unwilling to...
Historic Sussex Courthouse goes topless
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