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First storm of 2026 covers Cape Region
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After nearly a week of warnings, the first winter storm of 2026 dropped inches of snow on the Cape...
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As a winter storm blankets the region in snow and ice, photo opportunities abound. Share your...
Lewes approves first steps for Blockhouse Pond refurbishment
2 days ago
Lewes Mayor and City Council voted unanimously Jan. 12 to give $17,000 to support the first steps...
Meyer declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm
3 days ago
Gov. Matt Meyer signed a state of emergency at 5 p.m., Jan. 23, which will take effect at 12:01 a.m...
Lewes BPW clarifies elevated lead levels in drinking water samples
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The Lewes Board of Public Works is clarifying the results of drinking water testing that found...
Millsboro declares snow emergency
2 days ago
The Town Of Millsboro has declared a snow emergency starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. For more...
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Police Reports
Lewes man faces weapon charge, fourth DUI following Georgetown traffic stop
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A Lewes man faces DUI and weapon charges following a traffic stop Jan. 22 in Georgetown. Police on...
Millsboro men face drug, weapon charges
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Two Millsboro men face drug and weapons charges Jan. 22 following a drug investigation. Members of...
Ellendale police receive state accreditation
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Ellendale, Dagsboro and Selbyville police departments recently earned state accreditation from the ...
Ellendale home struck by gunfire
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The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident after someone fired at an Ellendale...
Police warn of uptick in vehicle thefts
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The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is warning residents about a rise in...
Milton woman charged in Lewes Dollar General Store robbery
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A Milton woman was charged Jan. 13 after police say she robbed the Dollar General Store on Savannah...
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Shoreline-monitoring cameras installed on Lewes beaches
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Robin Mattheus said he is not exactly looking forward to the next big storm, but when it comes, his...
News Briefs 1/27/26
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Lewes community forum rescheduled The City of Lewes has postponed the inaugural State of the...
River Oaks development questions interconnection requirement
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The developer of the River Oaks subdivision in Harbeson is asking Sussex County whether it has to...
State of Emergency ends
14 hours ago
The Delaware State of Emergency is terminated as of 3 p.m., Jan. 26. Level 1 driving warnings ...
Driving restrictions lifted in Sussex
19 hours ago
Driving restrictions were lifted at 10 a.m., Jan. 26, for Sussex County following the recent ice...
Lewes community forum postponed to Feb. 17
20 hours ago
Editor’s note: Due to the winter storm, the City of Lewes has postponed the inaugural State of...
State offices closed Jan. 26
1 day ago
All State of Delaware offices in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties will be closed on Monday,...
Dewey talks amending zoning code for pools, pool fences
1 day ago
Dewey Beach Town Council voted Jan. 16 to refer to the planning & zoning commission a draft...
Rehoboth issues emergency routes
2 days ago
Rehoboth has issued an emergency route declaration for the winter storm. Parking is prohibited on...
Dewey issues winter storm warning
3 days ago
The Town of Dewey Beach has issued a winter storm warning to be in effect from 7 p.m., Saturday,...
Milton on-street parking prohibited during snowstorm
3 days ago
To assist with snow removal, Milton Police Department is alerting citizens about snow routes around...
Republicans respond to State of the State address
3 days ago
While Gov. Matt Meyer’s State of the State address was largely conciliatory, Senate Republicans...
Dewey council tables FY 2026 budget amendment
3 days ago
Dewey Beach Town Council unanimously voted Jan. 16, to table a resolution to amend its Fiscal Year...
DNREC: Dunes are off-limits for sledding
3 days ago
With winter weather ahead, including snow in the immediate forecast, the Delaware Department of...
Workshop expected to set course for Sussex development rules
3 days ago
Sussex County Council scheduled a workshop for Tuesday, Jan. 27, to begin considering rule changes...
Trump’s funding threat against Delaware vague
3 days ago
Just over a week before President Donald Trump’s deadline for sanctuary states and cities to agree...
News Briefs 1/23/26
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UUSD to meet Jan. 25 The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold a service at 10 a....
Dewey still waiting for $1 million grant
3 days ago
Two temporary sump pumps were installed at the end of Read Avenue in Dewey Beach in late November...
Groups to help homeless as storm nears
4 days ago
A men’s shelter near Lewes and a cluster of small residences in Georgetown, which both serve the...
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Rehoboth issues record-tying number of demo permits in 2025
4 days ago
The total number of demolition permits issued in 2025 by Rehoboth Beach was slightly inflated...
Meyer says State of the State is solid
4 days ago
Gov. Matt Meyer started his second State of the State address Jan. 22, by thanking law enforcement...
Healthcare AI bill passes unanimously in the House
4 days ago
A bill preventing an artificial intelligence entity from providing healthcare services in the state...
Sussex County preps for major winter storm
4 days ago
The first major storm of winter 2026 could bring travel to a crawl and widespread power outages...
Rehoboth officials issue guidance for potential winter storm, extreme cold
4 days ago
With the forecast of a possible snow event and dangerously cold temperatures this weekend and early...
DEMA urges readiness, awareness ahead of weekend winter storm
4 days ago
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is monitoring a potentially impactful winter storm...
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Wintry weather forces cancellations
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A winter storm watch is forcing cancellations throughout the region. Check back often for updates....
Greater Lewes Foundation forms fund for Lewes Fire Department
4 days ago
The Greater Lewes Foundation is coming to the rescue of the Lewes Fire Department, launching a...
Senate passes hospital review board bill with amendment
5 days ago
A hospital review board bill and its amendment each passed unanimously through the Senate Jan. 20...
Lewes oncologist arrested for child pornography
6 days ago
In a press release issued Jan. 20, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a Lewes...
New Dewey Beach police analysis shows major improvements within department
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A recent organizational analysis shows the Dewey Beach Police Department has made major ...
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A winter storm watch is forcing cancellations throughout the region. Check back often for updates...