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Work progresses on roundabout near Five Points
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As construction on the roundabout near the Five Points intersection progresses, Delaware Department...
Daisey house demolition begins in Lewes
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The Daisey family fought long and hard for the right to tear down some of their family’s history in...
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Handgun permit bill awaits governor’s signature
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A bill requiring a permitting process for residents to obtain a handgun passed the Senate March 14...
Sussex County engineering team earns stewardship award
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Sussex County is awash in praise for its efforts to solve drainage issues and protect the...
Inspector general bill introduced in Senate
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Delaware Sports Commission announces Slam Dunk hiatus
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After a decade of hosting the renowned Slam Dunk to the Beach High School Basketball Tournament,...
14th RD Dems support Sen. Russ Huxtable for re-election
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Angola-Robinsonville-Route 24 work begins soon
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News Briefs 3/15/24
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Coastal corridors meeting March 19 The Delaware Department of Transportation will hold a public...
Milton council finalizes list of Granary-funded projects
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Surf-fishing reservations continue in 2024
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The surf-fishing pilot program at Delaware State Parks’ drive-on beaches will continue this year....
Handgun permit bill returns to Senate
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A handgun permit bill returned to the Delaware Senate March 14 after passing the House with four...
Dr. Anis Saliba exemplified Rotary motto of Service Above Self
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O’Mara officially enters governor’s race
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Collin O’Mara, former secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental...
New education building planned at James Farm
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A long-awaited project to add new education and maintenance buildings at James Farm Ecological...
New boat ramp, dock proposed for Millsboro’s Ingrams Pond
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The state’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is looking to modify an existing boat launch facility at...
News Briefs 3/12/24
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Cape school board meets March 14 The Cape Henlopen school board will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday,...
Rehoboth eyeing use of reserve funds to balance budget
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Lewes residents express water concerns to BPW
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Long-term care facility bills filed
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Parker Selby files for re-election to District 20 House seat
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Rehoboth Beach Police Department swears in two officers
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Battle lines drawn over Royal Farms plan
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Rezoning recommended for Dewey property
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Milton public works facility on hold for another year
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Rye raffle raises money for open space campaign
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Rehoboth homeowners urge more talks about Deauville Beach
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Comments sought on proposed marijuana regulations
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Sussex council updates PLUS agreement with state
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Sussex funding more DSP troopers
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