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Sussex council refining special-events ordinance

Ron MacArthur
1 week ago
Sussex County officials say a modified short-term special events ordinance is more understandable...

Rain expected in Delaware as brunt of storm hits...

1 week ago
As Hurricane Florence hits the Carolina Coast, forecasters say it may drop to a tropical storm, but...

Tour de Force cyclists breeze through Lewes

1 week ago
More than 250 cyclists are shown on their way from West Point Military Academy, New York, to the...

Milton town manager: Officials monitoring roads...

Ryan Mavity
1 week ago
A section of Magnolia Street in Milton flooded so much Sept. 9-10 that it had to be closed to...

Join Beebe Healthcare Sept. 17 to learn how to...

1 week ago
The public is invited to join Beebe Healthcare representatives Monday, Sept. 17, at the local CHEER...

Milton schools on brief lockdown after incident at...

1 week ago
Mariner Middle, H.O. Brittingham and Milton Elementary schools were put on lockdown Sept. 13 after...
Update

Oak Orchard roads reopen

1 week ago
Roads in Oak Orchard have reopened after being closed by the state because of high water. River...

Rabid stray cat bites Long Neck resident

1 week ago
A Long Neck resident was recently bit by a rabid cat and is undergoing treatment. The resident was...

Ellendale water district referendum set Sept. 15

Ron MacArthur
1 week ago
Sussex County will have a referendum to create an Ellendale water district from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,...

Cancelled: Meals on Wheel Fabulous ‘50s Gala and...

1 week ago
Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth Fabulous ‘50s Gala and Auction...

Cape Gazette’s Fall Festival Guide now available on...

1 week ago
The Cape Gazette’s inaugural Fall Festivals guide is now available at newsstands throughout the...

Dune fence, more patrols recommended for Lewes Beach

Nick Roth
1 week ago
Adding dune fencing and beefing up patrols along the beach are two strategies the Lewes Beach...

Jury finds Lewes man guilty in death of Tom Draper

Ryan Mavity
2 weeks ago
A Lewes man was found guilty in Delaware Superior Court Sept. 11 for causing the death of Delmarva...

Downstate candidates fare well in state primaries

Melissa Steele
2 weeks ago
Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Kathy McGuiness says she worked hard to meet voters and get her name...

New animal rehab facility to open in 2019

Ryan Mavity
2 weeks ago
The rainy, chilly weather may have made for a dog of a day, but nearly 200 people made their way to...

Trial begins in cycling death of Tom Draper

Ryan Mavity
2 weeks ago
A Lewes man charged in the accidental death of Delmarva media magnate Tom Draper says he was not at...

News Briefs

2 weeks ago
Dewey Town Council to meet Sept. 14 Dewey Beach Town Council will meet at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14...

Now is the time to prepare for Hurricane Florence

Chris Flood
2 weeks ago
It’s hurricane season, and as of press deadline Sept. 10, it appears the Cape Region could feel the...

Bill allowing industrial hemp farming now law

Chris Flood
2 weeks ago
A measure to legalize marijuana was not passed the last legislative session, but a bill paving the...

New voting machines in the works for Delaware

Melissa Steele
2 weeks ago
Common Cause of Delaware wants Delawareans to weigh in on the state's purchase of new voting booths...

Number of Sussex applications increasing

Ron MacArthur
2 weeks ago
As a strong indication of growth in Sussex County, 263 land-use applications were filed during...

Developer seeks rezoning for convenience store

Ron MacArthur
2 weeks ago
A developer is seeking rezoning to construct a convenience store at the corner of Route 24 and...

Tribal Elders cancel Nanticoke Indian Powwow

2 weeks ago
Due to inclement weather, Nanticoke Indian Powwow festivities are cancelled for Sunday, Sept. 9...

Two kayakers rescued from Rehoboth Bay

2 weeks ago
Rehoboth Beach fire officials say two people were rescued from Rehoboth Bay Sept. 8 after they fell...

ALERT: Flooding slows traffic in Milton, Dewey Beach

2 weeks ago

ALERT: Weekend forecast forces cancellations

2 weeks ago
Because of the likelihood of inclement weather, Cape Region events are being forced to cancel or...

Three candidates for two seats in Dewey Beach

Ellen Driscoll
2 weeks ago
Three candidates are running for two seats in Dewey Beach’s 2018 Municipal Election: Commissioner...

Savannah Road still a hot location for office space

Ron MacArthur
2 weeks ago
There is no doubt that Savannah Road just outside Lewes city limits is a prime location for medical...
PART TWO

Piping plover among Prime Hook success stories

Ron MacArthur
2 weeks ago
In a period of three years, Fowler Beach in Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge has gone from a...

Rehoboth on record demolition pace in 2018

Chris Flood
2 weeks ago
The recent passage of Labor Day means Rehoboth’s annual parking restrictions will end soon, but it...

Milton council to debate wastewater land transfer

Ryan Mavity
2 weeks ago
Milton town council is set to discuss the transfer of 10 acres of land on Sam Lucas Road to the...

News Briefs 09/07/18

2 weeks ago
SPCA sets sneak peek at Rescue & Rehab The Brandywine Valley SPCA will hold an open house...

McGuiness, Arlett win primary races

2 weeks ago
Rehoboth Beach resident Kathy McGuiness won the Democrat primary for state auditor Sept. 6 and...

Voting Info: Candidates vie for primary wins

2 weeks ago
Editor’s note: This story ran originally on August 22. We are reposting it for our readers’...

Nanticoke Indian Powwow grand entry dance canceled...

2 weeks ago
The Nanticoke Indian Powwow grand entry dance has been canceled Sept. 8, but vendors are still...

LWVSC marks National Voter Registration Day

2 weeks ago
The League of Women Voters of Sussex County, Delaware Technical Community College, and the Sussex...

Milton board grants lot variance

Ryan Mavity
2 weeks ago
The Milton Board of Adjustment unanimously granted a variance to a property owner who sought to...

Lewes set to replace all parking meters

Nick Roth
2 weeks ago
All parking meters in downtown Lewes and parking kiosks citywide will likely be replaced before the...

Clean Delaware seeks permit to haul Allen Harim...

Ryan Mavity
3 weeks ago
Clean Delaware Inc. has filed for a permit amendment seeking to haul industrial wastewater to Allen...

Sunken Lewes fire-and-rescue boat under investigation

Nick Roth
3 weeks ago
More information regarding the sinking of the Lewes fire-and-rescue boat will be released following...

Sussex P&Z stalls on wider buffers

Ron MacArthur
3 weeks ago
Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission wants county council to go back to the drawing board...

Campaign Trail 09/04/18

3 weeks ago
Human Rights Campaign endorses U.S. Sen. Tom Carper for re-election The Human Rights Campaign, the...

Cape district doubles new minority hires

Ellen Driscoll
3 weeks ago
The Cape Henlopen School District has hired twice as many new minority teachers as last year,...

Cape Henlopen schools ring in 2018-19 school year

Ellen Driscoll
3 weeks ago
When school bells ring Tuesday, Sept. 4, about 5,600 Cape Henlopen students will hang up backpacks...

News Briefs 09/04/18

3 weeks ago
Rehoboth special meeting Sept. 7 Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special...

No sparks fly at Dewey debate

Ellen Driscoll
3 weeks ago
Transparency, finance and infrastructure issues surfaced at Dewey Beach Civic League’s annual...

Arborists: Room for improvement in Rehoboth tree...

Chris Flood
3 weeks ago
Clearer definitions, better communication between city departments and more authority for the city...

Milton council tables budget until September

Ryan Mavity
3 weeks ago
Milton Town Council unanimously voted to table the fiscal year 2019 budget until council’s Monday,...

Alert: Nassau Farmers Market cancelled

3 weeks ago
The Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market, set for noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 23, has been cancelled due...

UPDATE: Water safe at Cape schools, Beebe Healthcare

3 weeks ago
The Lewes Board of Public Works says water tests at Cape Henlopen School District buildings and...