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Raesly, Jacobs sworn in as Henlopen Acres commissioners

Chris Flood
1 month ago
Henlopen Acres held its annual organizational meeting Sept. 12, swearing in two new commissioners...

Meyer seeks to protect COVID-19 shots

1 month ago
Gov. Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Public Health recently issued a standing order on...

Lewes, police union settle grievance

Bill Shull
1 month ago
Recent Lewes police officer promotions have been rescinded as part of an agreement between the City...

County considers expansion of Shell We Bounce

Kevin T. Conlon
1 month ago
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 17, to consider a...

News Briefs 9/16/25

1 month ago
Lewes Hoornkill panel to meet Sept. 17 The Lewes Hoornkill Annexation Committee will meet at 5 p.m...

Cape district works through registration delays

Ellen McIntyre
1 month ago
Cape Henlopen School District is working hard to get through a backlog of student registration...

GOP hosts prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk

Dan Cook
1 month ago
A large crowd gathered at the Georgetown Circle Sept. 14 for a candlelight prayer vigil in honor of...

Sussex Democrats host annual jamboree

Melissa Steele
1 month ago
Sussex County Democrats gathered for their annual jamboree Sept. 13 in Killens Pond State Park. The...

Milton Theatre granted waivers for new addition

Ryan Mavity
1 month ago
At its Sept. 8 meeting, Milton Town Council unanimously approved two waivers for Milton Theatre...

Elective credit allowed for high school volunteer...

Melissa Steele
1 month ago
Under a newly signed law, high school students who volunteer with a fire department can earn up to...

5K gives public first look at North Millsboro Bypass

Nick Roth
1 month ago
The new North Millsboro Bypass was a vast, open roadway with no painted lines and no cars Sept. 13...

Dewey Community Appreciation and Public Safety Day...

Ellen McIntyre
1 month ago
The Dewey Beach Lions Club and Dewey Beach Police Department will co-host the second annual...

Milton committee approves upgrades to Union Street...

Ryan Mavity
1 month ago
The Milton Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a series of upgrades to the Union...

Lewes approves Donovan-Smith conditional use

Bill Shull
1 month ago
The owner of the Donovan-Smith Manufactured Home Park won the ability to add up to 30 new homes in...

More trees cleared for Minos Conaway project

1 month ago
As prep work for the Minos Conaway Road project continues on the west side of Route 1, crews have...

Rehoboth offers Clear Space right of first refusal...

Chris Flood
1 month ago
As a sign of continued interest in the possibility of a public-private partnership, Rehoboth Beach...

Milton council approves 2026 budget

Ryan Mavity
1 month ago
Milton Town Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget along with the associated fee...

Panel agrees on 20 recommendations to redirect...

Kevin T. Conlon
1 month ago
An advisory panel backed 20 recommendations Sept. 11 to consolidate growth in Sussex County,...

Nassau Road closure begins Sept. 22

1 month ago
Nassau Road at Route 1 south of the Nassau Bridge will be closed beginning Monday, Sept. 22, as...

Donation preserves 32 acres off Robinsonville Road...

Kevin T. Conlon
1 month ago
Ray Kinnaly and his wife Evelyn have enjoyed the view of the forest across Robinsonville Road since...

News Briefs 9/12/25

1 month ago
Compassionate Friends butterfly release event set Sept. 13 Compassionate Friends Lighthouse Chapter...

Sussex council feels heat to amend marijuana shop rules

Kevin T. Conlon
1 month ago
Sussex County Council plans to quickly consider changes to its marijuana retail shop law to stave...

Plan calls for moving stores, rezoning land for...

Kevin T. Conlon
1 month ago
Sussex County Council delayed a decision Sept. 9 on a request to rezone a lot on Kings Highway...

Rehoboth exploring integrity complaint against...

Chris Flood
1 month ago
Rehoboth Beach officials are considering action with the Public Integrity Commission against a...

Local ceremony honors lives lost Sept. 11, 2001

Nick Roth
1 month ago
The Whitford family hosted its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at their home on a mild, overcast...

Rehoboth Beach names new communications manager

1 month ago
Rehoboth Beach announced the hiring of Brooke Thaler as the city’s new communications manager. She...

Dewey Dog Day set for Sept. 13

Ellen McIntyre
1 month ago
Dewey Beach will celebrate four-legged friends Saturday, Sept. 13, with an inaugural Dewey Dog Day...

Effort reignited to restore Delaware Bay lighthouse

Nick Roth
1 month ago
After the structure sat virtually untouched for nearly two decades, the owner of the Fourteen Foot...

News Briefs 9/9/25

1 month ago
Sussex County Council meets Sept. 9 Sussex County Council will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9,...

Robbie Stephens: ‘I’m not like the other chief’

Bill Shull
1 month ago
New Lewes Fire Chief Robbie Stephens says he has a message for the community: “I’m not like the...

Alternative fuel vehicle registration fees due to...

1 month ago
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles recently mailed postcards to owners of alternative fuel...

Delaware joins regional public health coalition

1 month ago
Delaware is joining other northeast states in a regional public health coalition, officials...

$2M fundraiser launched for Sussex ice skating arena...

Kevin T. Conlon
1 month ago
After plans faltered for a Dover ice rink project, parents of hockey players and figure skaters...

Rehoboth public library releases 2025-26 budget plan

1 month ago
The Rehoboth Beach Public Library has released its annual budget plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year...

Sussex district approves $6.45M in conservation cost...

1 month ago
The Sussex Conservation District board of supervisors recently approved more than $6.45 million in...

La Red Health Center announces changes to improve...

1 month ago
La Red Health Center recently announced it has taken several steps to improve patient access to...

Universal free breakfast, teacher evaluation pilot...

Melissa Steele
1 month ago
Under a new law signed Sept. 2, all students in Delaware will be able to receive free breakfast...

Milton Theatre seeks waivers

Ryan Mavity
1 month ago
Milton Town Council will hear requests Monday, Sept. 8, for two waivers from the town’s building...

Milton planners approve report on short-term rentals

Ryan Mavity
1 month ago
The Milton Planning and Zoning Commission submitted an advisory report to town council recommending...

Dewey Beach mayor recognizes DBP lifeguards

Ellen McIntyre
1 month ago
Dewey Beach Mayor Bill Stevens recognized several members of the Dewey Beach Patrol, including 2025...

Conservation poster contest entries due Oct. 24

1 month ago
The Sussex Conservation District is accepting entries for its annual conservation poster contest...

AmeriCorps funding saved in Delaware

Melissa Steele
1 month ago
The federal government has agreed to release funds for AmeriCorps programs following court action...

Traffic light coming to Route 1-Holland Glade Road

Nick Roth
1 month ago
After years of discussion and planning, a traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of...

Milton water tower construction begins

Ryan Mavity
1 month ago
Construction crews have begun working to build Milton’s new water tower on Federal Street. Town...

Lewes FD leaders say Buckaloo should resign

Melissa Steele
1 month ago
Two top members of the Lewes Fire Department said Sept. 5 that a recently suspended former fire...

Sussex County Land Trust to dedicate newest...

1 month ago
The Sussex County Land Trust will hold a dedication ceremony for its newest land preservation...

Independent living housing plan backed by county P&Z

Kevin T. Conlon
1 month ago
A proposed independent living facility that would house up to 95 people aged 55 and older, with a...

Citizen scientists tracking bacteria in Rehoboth...

Chris Flood
1 month ago
In an effort to provide data to state and local officials to make informed decisions, a group of...

Public input sought on rural health plan

2 months ago
Gov. Matt Meyer said he welcomes public input as part of the Aug. 26 launch of the federal Rural...

State agencies raise flooding concerns for development

Kevin T. Conlon
2 months ago
State agencies raised concerns about a proposed 396-house cluster subdivision on Route 1 near Cave...

Sussex County may create new marijuana business law

Kevin T. Conlon
2 months ago
Following Gov. Matt Meyer’s Aug. 28 veto of a state bill to limit Sussex County’s ability to...

Rehoboth group looking to facilitate move of senior...

Chris Flood
2 months ago
In an effort to jump-start a capital campaign that would help facilitate a new home for the Cape...

News Briefs 9/5/25

2 months ago
Sussex may impose school impact fee Gov. Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 176 into law Sept. 3. It...

Work continues to add new Route 9 traffic signal

Nick Roth
2 months ago
Work is continuing to prepare the intersection of Route 9 and Nassau Commons Boulevard near Lewes...

Costco, Target, Whole Foods among stores in Route 24...

Kevin T. Conlon
2 months ago
A proposed 695,000-square-foot retail center on Route 24 near Rehoboth Beach includes Costco,...

Public health legislation signed into law

Melissa Steele
2 months ago
Public health bills designed to improve health equity, support families and protect healthcare...

Family celebrates 100 years on Rehoboth Beach’s...

Chris Flood
2 months ago
A family that originally hailed from Pittsburgh, Pa., but now lives all over the country recently...

New school year begins with hugs and anticipation

Bill Shull
2 months ago
“I’ve got jitters too,” said Michael Parsons, as she hugged his daughter, Michaela, who was...

Milton capital improvement plan aims to improve long...

Ryan Mavity
2 months ago
When Milton Town Council votes to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, it will also put into action...

Lindner files to run as Democrat for Representative...

2 months ago
Democrat Gregg Lindner has filed to run for the Fourth District seat in the 2026 election. The...