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Delaware Supreme Court to hear BeachWalk case

Ryan Mavity
18 hours ago
The Delaware Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a long-running legal dispute between...

Bipartisan amendment would end late-night session

Melissa Steele
1 day ago
An amendment to the Delaware Constitution to eliminate a late-night session at the end of the...

Progress being made on increasing piping plover...

Chris Flood
2 days ago
As part of a multistate effort to increase the population of piping plovers along the Atlantic...

Independence developer has plans for Phase 13

Ron MacArthur
2 days ago
A proposed small subdivision which would be part of the existing Independence subdivision along...

Infrastructure projects prioritized in Dewey

Ellen Driscoll
2 days ago
Environmental experts and town leaders met in Dewey Beach May 12 to work on prioritizing a long and...

Marijuana regulation bill down but not out

Melissa Steele
2 days ago
A bill to create a regulated marijuana industry in Delaware failed for the second time this session...

DNREC crews begin to repair storm damage

Ron MacArthur
2 days ago
Having recently completed beach nourishment projects in five Delaware Bay beach communities, the...

Judge denies McGuiness motion to dismiss contract...

Melissa Steele
2 days ago
A judge has denied State Auditor Kathy McGuiness’ request to dismiss a charge that she structured a...

Groups speak out at Bans Off Our Bodies Rally

Ron MacArthur
2 days ago
More than 150 people gathered on The Circle in Georgetown May 14 to take part in the Bans Off Our...

Lewes plans for unguarded public beaches

Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
It’s a decision the City of Lewes is not taking lightly. Officials have already talked in detail...

Sussex council passes updated buffers ordinance

Ron MacArthur
2 days ago
After nearly three years of meetings, hearings and discussions, Sussex County Council has approved...

News Briefs 5/20/22

3 days ago
Lewes Mayor and City Council meets May 23 Andrew Williams will be sworn in Monday, May 23, as mayor...

Residents protest against pace of development

Ron MacArthur
3 days ago
It’s become almost a commonplace scene as groups of residents, organized by the grassroots group...

Rehoboth Beach commissioners set to review 2020 CDP

Chris Flood
4 days ago
With less than three months to go before a state-mandated deadline, the Rehoboth Beach Planning...

Lewes Line begins operations May 23

Aaron R. Mushrush
5 days ago
People all over Lewes, join hands, hop on the Lewes Line, the Lewes Line. The Lewes Line, born out...

Pot advocates: Gov. Carney, finish the job

Chris Flood
5 days ago
Less than 48 hours after legislation legalizing cannabis in Delaware passed through the General...
PART 2

Road improvements in plans for Mitchell’s Corner

Ron MacArthur
5 days ago
Part 1 focused on possible impacts on the Lewes wellhead protection area. Part 2 provides more...

News Briefs 5/17/22

6 days ago
Environment group to meet in Rehoboth The Rehoboth Beach Environment Committee will meet at 10:30 a...

Gov. Carney tests positive for COVID-19

6 days ago
Gov. John Carney announced May 16 that he tested positive for COVID-19 through an at-home antigen...

Free business startup webinars begin May 18; later...

1 week ago
Registration is now open for the Small Business Development Center’s free How to Start a Business...

Georgetown's ARPA funds will help homeless

Ron MacArthur
1 week ago
The Springboard Collaborative homeless village in Georgetown received a major boost May 9 when the...

EPA presents plans for Georgetown Superfund site

Ryan Mavity
1 week ago
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented plans April 20 to designate a .27-mile area in...

Andrew Williams is new Lewes mayor

Aaron R. Mushrush
1 week ago
The votes are in: Andrew Williams has been elected mayor of the City of Lewes. The mayoral election...

Solar farms are the new Sussex cash crop

Ron MacArthur
1 week ago
Solar farms seem to be cropping up as fast as corn on Sussex County farmland. Applications for four...

Milton council approves kayak rental at park

Ryan Mavity
1 week ago
Milton Town Council has unanimously approved a proposal by Quest Adventures to have kayak rentals...

Improvements sought for Bay Resort Hotel in Dewey

Ellen Driscoll
1 week ago
The Bay Resort Hotel in Dewey Beach could undergo significant renovations and additions, pending a...

Beach takes beating; officials look to repair

Chris Flood
1 week ago
Following a nearly week-long barrage, strong northeasterly winds and the accompanying waves have...

Beaches open in Dewey Beach

1 week ago
After brief closures to dune crossings in Dewey Beach May 12-13, all entrances are now open. Town...

Rehoboth studying outdoor dining options on private...

Chris Flood
1 week ago
With a June 1 expiration date of outdoor dining rules on private property nearing, it appears...

Sussex reassessment data collection continues

Ron MacArthur
1 week ago
Tyler Technologies, the consultant hired by Sussex County officials to perform property tax...

News Briefs 5/13/22

1 week ago
Lewes mayoral election set May 14 The City of Lewes will hold its first mayoral election in 24...

Marijuana legalization passes General Assembly

Melissa Steele
1 week ago
Delaware’s nearly four-year attempt to legalize marijuana paid off May 12 when the Senate passed a...

Lewes beaches will be unguarded in 2022

Aaron R. Mushrush
1 week ago
For the first time anyone can remember, Lewes public beaches will be unguarded this season. A lack...

Candice Wilkinson in Register of Wills race

Ron MacArthur
1 week ago
Lifelong Republican and Ellendale resident Candice Green Wilkinson has announced her candidacy in...

Unit 17 welcoming back Lewes Army reservists

1 week ago
The 946th Transportation Army Reserve Unit of Cape Henlopen Reserve Center will be back in Lewes...

Lewes workshop unveils concerns over flooding, short...

Aaron R. Mushrush
1 week ago
The final step in the listening and learning phase for the five-year review of Lewes’ comprehensive...

Rehoboth Beach’s parking season begins May 15

Chris Flood
1 week ago
It’s May, which means it’s time to pay to park in Rehoboth Beach. There are a couple of small...

Sandhill Fieldhouse nears construction phase

Ron MacArthur
1 week ago
Sussex Sports Center Foundation President Joe Schell looks out over the expansive Sandhill Fields...

Changes on the horizon for Lewes’ subdivision code

Aaron R. Mushrush
1 week ago
Proposed changes to Lewes’ subdivision and land development code will be presented at a public...

News Briefs 5/10/22

1 week ago
Cape school board sets meeting May 12 The Cape Henlopen school board will hold a workshop meeting...

State, federal officials condemn bus search of DSU...

Melissa Steele
1 week ago
State and federal officials are seeking answers after a Delaware State University bus was stopped...

Mother’s Day storm hammers Cape Region beaches

Chris Flood
1 week ago
High winds and big waves from the Mother’s Day storm of 2022 pounded beaches along the Atlantic...

Rehoboth task force on board with stormwater utilty

Chris Flood
2 weeks ago
Although exactly how a utility will be structured hasn’t been figured out, a consensus has been...

State Auditor Kathy McGuiness files for re-election

2 weeks ago
Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness, a Delaware native, made her candidacy for re-election...

Greater Lewes Civic Coalition hosts mayoral debate

Aaron R. Mushrush
2 weeks ago
Considering mayoral candidates for the first time in 24 years, Lewes residents packed the Lewes...
Update

Global Cannabis March in Rehoboth Beach moved to May 14

2 weeks ago
Like many events scheduled to take place this Mother’s Day weekend, the Global Cannabis March has...

Milton council gives final approval to Granary...

Ryan Mavity
2 weeks ago
At its May 2 meeting, Milton Town Council unanimously approved annexation of 450 acres off Sand...

Longtime family manufactured housing company sold

Ron MacArthur
2 weeks ago
A longtime family business that has provided housing to thousands of people has been sold. RHP...

News Briefs 5/6/22

2 weeks ago
Special Rehoboth meeting is May 10 Rehoboth Beach commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9 a...

Former Milton Councilman Charlie Fleetwood dies

Ryan Mavity
2 weeks ago
Flags in Milton are at half-staff in tribute to a man who helped shape what the town is today:...

Rowland Marshall lived the life of a mariner

Ron MacArthur
2 weeks ago
Lewes icon Capt. Thomas Rowland Marshall III passed away April 30 at his home facing Delaware Bay...

House passes bill to legalize marijuana

Melissa Steele
2 weeks ago
Rep. Ed Osienski’s latest attempt to legalize marijuana paid off May 5, as the House of...

House leader vows to continue fight for reproductive...

2 weeks ago
Following the Supreme Court leak of a document that shows the court could revert women’s...

Nanticoke Tribe May 7 Heritage Day canceled by nor...

2 weeks ago
Due to the nor’easter predicted for this weekend, the Nanticoke Indian Association has canceled its...

MERR Institute yard sale postponed to May 14

2 weeks ago
The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute yard sale has been postponed; it will...

Lewes British Motorcar Show canceled

2 weeks ago
Due to the forecast for Saturday, May 7, the 2022 Lewes British Motorcar Show has been canceled...

TurboTax settlement to benefit some Delawareans

2 weeks ago
The parent company of TurboTax has agreed to a $141 million, mulitstate settlement that could...

Milton town-wide yard sale rescheduled

2 weeks ago
Milton’s spring town-wide yard sale has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 14 due to inclement...

Center island project nears completion in Dewey Beach

Ellen Driscoll
2 weeks ago
Construction of a center island public safety project aimed at reducing jaywalking on Coastal...

Celebrating the wonderful life of Randy Holland

Ron MacArthur
2 weeks ago
Randy Holland's motto for life was, “Your life is your message.” And what a far-reaching message he...