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Work progresses on roundabout near Five Points
3 days ago
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...
Rehoboth Beach Patrol’s protective sheet piles are in place
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Milton planners to discuss office park March 19
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A mobile home fire March 16 caused about $25,000 in damage, offcials say. The fire was reported...
Millville man charged with home improvement fraud
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Lewes woman dies in bicycle crash on Route 24
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Baywood Greens home damaged by fire
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Crash shuts down Route 1 at Nassau Bridge
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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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Senate Bill 21 would create a nonpartisan agency capable of investigating and initiating civil...
Delaware Sports Commission announces Slam Dunk hiatus
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14th RD Dems support Sen. Russ Huxtable for re-election
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The 14th Representative District Democratic Committee has endorsed Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, for...
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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Editor’s note: Dr. Anis K. Saliba, 91, of Lewes, died March 10. His full obituary appears at ...
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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With fewer than three weeks until Rehoboth Beach’s next fiscal year begins, commissioners are...
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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After a failed attempt at negotiations between Rehoboth Beach officials and the state, Deauville...
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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Lewes residents, restaurants react to patio music proposal
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A bill requiring a permitting process for residents to obtain a handgun passed the Senate March 14...