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New wrongful conviction act gets first case in Sussex County
2 days ago
One of Sussex County’s first cases under a new state law that would allow people who have been...
Brick work adds $200,000 to Rehoboth Bandstand bollard plan
3 days ago
Due to brick work needed after bollards and swing gates are installed near the Bandstand, the cost...
State eyes ped/bike bridges over Route 1
1 day ago
The state has identified locations for potential bicycle and pedestrian bridges spanning Route 1,...
Delaware Democratic Party names executive director
15 hours ago
Seth Barnes has been appointed new executive director of the Delaware Democratic Party. With more...
Rehoboth Beach to install holiday sing-along tree Nov. 20
1 day ago
In advance of the annual Black Friday holiday tree lighting and sing-along, Rehoboth Beach will...
New Sussex County Family Court unveiled
13 hours ago
Walking through the new Sussex County Family Court building, Chief Judge Michael Newell sees more...
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Police Reports
Bridgeville man faces firearms charges
6 days ago
A Bridgeville man prohibited from possessing firearms faces multiple charges after police say they...
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Millsboro man dies in Oak Orchard crash
1 week ago
A Millsboro man died Nov. 7, following a two-vehicle crash on Route 24 near Oak Orchard. The crash...
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Two die following five-car crash on Route 1
1 week ago
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal five-vehicle crash that occurred Nov. 7 near Milton...
One trapped in vehicle after running off Lewes-area road
1 week ago
One person was trapped following a single-vehicle crash Nov. 4 on Dorman Road west of Lewes. The...
Georgetown fire officer critically injured at crash scene
2 weeks ago
A Georgetown Fire Company fire police officer was critically injured Nov. 3, while he was at a...
Lewes man faces charges in three-vehicle crash near Angola
2 weeks ago
A Lewes man faces vehicular assault and DUI charges following a three-vehicle crash Oct. 31 near...
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First phase of Rehoboth Avenue streetlight conversion complete
7 hours ago
Years in the making, the first phase of Rehoboth Beach converting Rehoboth Avenue’s lights to LED...
Food Bank mobile-drive thru pantry set Nov. 21 in Georgetown
11 hours ago
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Food Bank of Delaware is holding a mass drive-thru food...
Lewes annexes Hoornkill Avenue properties
12 hours ago
“Welcome to Lewes.” That was the greeting from Mayor Amy Marasco moments after council voted...
DelDOT installs miniature weather stations to monitor flooding
13 hours ago
Looking to gather information on flooding in areas that experience frequent road closures, the...
Beach rebuild north of inlet complete
14 hours ago
After about six weeks of work, the beach replenishment project immediately north of the Indian...
News Briefs 11/18/25
15 hours ago
Lewes council holds workshop Nov. 19 Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop and special...
Handgun permit law now in effect
1 day ago
Delaware’s permit-to-purchase law to buy a handgun remains in effect following a court denial to...
Sussex County celebrates 25 years of open space preservation
1 day ago
More than 80 community members, partners and supporters gathered Nov. 13, for the kickoff of the...
Rehoboth’s new advisory committees get to work
1 day ago
After two years of discussion and then organization, Rehoboth Beach’s two new advisory committees...
Legislators join power grid collaborative
2 days ago
Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, has joined lawmakers from Delaware and other states as part of a PJM...
Dewey Board of Adjustment approves several variances
2 days ago
The Dewey Beach Board of Adjustment approved three requests for variances from the town code Nov. 5...
Surf Avenue’s wooden sidewalk in Rehoboth replaced
4 days ago
The old wooden sidewalk on Surf Avenue in Rehoboth Beach is being replaced. During a workshop Nov...
Dewey committee recommends modifying town fund balance policy
4 days ago
The Dewey Beach Finance Committee recommended to town council Nov. 3, a change to the town’s fund...
Five Points Working Group wraps up after eight years
4 days ago
The group that eight years ago compiled a list of 78 projects to untangle the knot of roads in the...
House approves bill to unlink state, federal corporate taxes
4 days ago
A bill to change Delaware’s tax code, separating it from federal code, passed the House Nov. 13 by...
State seeks comments on east-west road improvements
4 days ago
Three options for helping ease traffic congestion in Sussex County discussed Nov. 12 are...
DelDOT presents proposal for Milton trail connection
4 days ago
A packed audience attended Dogfish Head in Milton Nov. 12, for a presentation regarding a possible...
News Briefs 11/14/25
4 days ago
Freedom Boat Club sets food drive Nov. 14Freedom Boat Club of Delaware will host a Stuff the...
Volunteers get set for winter shelters
4 days ago
Merry Hendrix of Milton said she is looking forward to helping doing laundry once a week to give a...
Royal Farms planned on Route 9 at Nassau Commons
4 days ago
A new Royal Farms gas station and convenience store is planning for the corner of Route 9 and...
Home of the Brave hosts solidarity event
5 days ago
Home of the Brave hosted its second annual solidarity event Oct. 25, at its Milford campus. The...
Meyer unveils billion-dollar rural healthcare overhaul
6 days ago
Gov. Matt Meyer has unveiled a plan to expand access to healthcare in rural areas of Sussex and...
Rehoboth Beach recognizes veterans working for city
6 days ago
In recognition of Veterans Day, Rehoboth Beach officials recently took time to recognize city...
Northern lights shine over Lewes Beach
6 days ago
The northern lights put on a vibrant show in Lewes over the Delaware Bay Nov. 11, with the sky...
Sussex municipal leaders represent Delaware
6 days ago
Sussex County town managers gathered Oct. 25
to 29 in Tampa, Fla., for the 2025...
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Power restored at Cape High, classes to resume Nov. 13
6 days ago
Electricity has been restored for Cape Henlopen High School, and classes will resume as normal...
Boardwalk recycling program improves a bit
1 week ago
The good news: Rehoboth Beach’s Boardwalk recycling program saw more than a 100% increase in the...
Work resumes on Rehoboth Avenue paving project
1 week ago
As part of the Rehoboth Avenue repaving project in Rehoboth Beach, two handicap-accessible ramps...
Rehoboth lifeguards break in new home with busy season
1 week ago
Despite a sizable jump in the number of saves and in the number of minor EMT calls in 2025, but...
Sussex County P&Z approves 21-lot subdivision near Milton
1 week ago
A plan to build 21 single-family homes on a 24-acre site off Burton Road near Milton was approved...
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First phase of Rehoboth Avenue streetlight...
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Years in the making, the first phase of Rehoboth Beach converting Rehoboth Avenue’s lights to LED...