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State recommends no remediation for Federal St. lot in Milton
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A Federal Street property in Milton will not be subject to any remediation requirements following...
Cool Spring farmer’s fight for independence
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In a time when Sussex County looked much different, William Peery owned more than 1,000 acres of...
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The Sussex County community came together Dec. 28, to remember Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew T...
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Rash of dead birds raises concern at beaches
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DNREC: Year-round hunting of coyotes to begin Jan. 11
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End-of-life lawsuit dismissed
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Lewes speeds up trash truck replacment
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More groups seek money as Rehoboth budget season nears
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Promising signs for Indian River Bay oyster reef project
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Dewey P&Z proposes new green space requirements
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Henlopen Acres settles pickleball suit against commissioner
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Dewey officials hold public budget workshop
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The Dewey Beach Finance Committee and town council met for a public budget workshop Dec. 8, to...
Lewes finance panel green-lights nonprofit donations
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County, state aim to coordinate planning for Routes 9, 113 corridors
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State officials asked Sussex County Council to work with them to coordinate development and road...
Preliminary site plan approved for Willows at Northstar
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The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a preliminary site plan Dec. 10, for a...
Boardwalk fencing installed during work on Atlantic Sands
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News Briefs 12/26/25
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ACLU says Cape’s FOIA fees are too high
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Bicyclist reunites with first responders who saved his life
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Rehoboth Beach recognizes Burt Dukes for years of service
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Rehoboth Beach commissioners and City Manager Taylour Tedder recognized Finance Director Burt Dukes...
Georgetown plans Dec. 28 vigil for slain trooper
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Rehoboth commissioners can now vote at every meeting
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Sussex County Council grapples with decisions
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Higgs files to run in Milton election
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Rehoboth mixing up Bandstand concert nights next summer
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Cape school board approves policy changes
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News Briefs 12/23/25
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State probe targets Stevenson charter
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$1M federal grant on hold for Dewey project
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