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Millsboro bypass begins to take shape
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Work on the North Millsboro Bypass to connect Route 113 to Route 24 is taking shape, as the...
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After three years of hearings and presentations, the first phase of the Granary at Draper Farm...
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Police seek information on fatal hit-and-run near Harbeson
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Firefighters respond to blaze at Rehoboth Beach Plaza
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Firefighters responded to Rehoboth Beach Plaza, also known as Baymart, for a blaze that broke out...
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Laurel man charged in Harbeson-area burglary
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A Laurel man faces burglary and theft charges after police say he stole items from a home near...
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A 50-foot fin whale washed ashore May 5, just north of Indian River Inlet. The whale was first...
State recreation council OKs Deauville Beach fee schedule
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A proposed fee schedule for Deauville Beach in Rehoboth Beach is headed to Delaware Department of...
Milton council to bring back all-way stops resolution
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Milton council set to seal deal on Granary special district
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Milton Town Council is set to formally begin the process of issuing general obligation bonds as...
Cape educators, district sign five-year contract
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Fire marshal approves Dewey Beach town hall plans
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Construction of the new town hall, police and EMS station in Dewey Beach will go on as planned...
Beebe seeks input on hospital bill
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Beebe Healthcare is opposing a bill that would create a state board to oversee hospital budgets in...
News Briefs 5/3/24
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Lewes environmental group to meet May 6 The Lewes Planning Commission’s Environmental Subcommittee...
DSP, Beebe issue urgent alert after overdose spike
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Delaware State Police and Beebe Healthcare have issued an urgent alert after an unprecedented...
Sussex Preservation Coalition plants tree to celebrate Arbor Day
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The Sussex County Land Trust’s Hudson Park was the perfect setting for the second annual Sussex...
Lewes BPW approves electric rate hike
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The Lewes Board of Public Works unanimously approved a 10.14% increase in electric rates at its...
Lewes discusses short-term rental tax hike
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Lewes Mayor and City Council is considering raising the gross rental receipts tax from 5% to 6% on...
News Briefs 4/30/24
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Lewes parking meters to begin May 1 Parking meters will go into effect in the City of Lewes...
Rehoboth library pulls request for deed restriction change
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After months of discussion, Rehoboth Beach Public Library officials announced April 19 that they...
Coastal agencies form regional police accountability committee
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Members of the Sussex County Southeast Regional Police Accountability Committee convened in Ocean...
Plantations residents fear impact of planned road work
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Members of the Plantations Condo and Owners Association are taking on state transportation...
Carney running for mayor of Wilmington
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Gov. John Carney officially filed April 29 to run for mayor of Wilmington. The two-term governor...
Sussex County in last year of ARPA funds
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Delaware officials wander Delmarva’s waterways
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Nearly 40 locally elected officials from Delaware, Maryland and Virginia toured the Delmarva...
Milton plans path forward on affordable housing
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Family Promise works to prevent homelessness
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Notable demos in Rehoboth Beach completed
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Huxtable-backed bills clear Senate
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Republican Julianne Murray running for governor
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Dewey officials secure $1 million in funding
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Efforts to combat flooding continue in Dewey Beach, with $1 million in federal funding earmarked...
Hospital spending bill passes House
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A bill requiring hospitals to meet spending limits passed the House April 26 after a marathon...
Milton planners approve conditional use for Cypress Grove
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The Milton Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional-use permit that would...
Local officials support Latino business community at expo
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Hundreds of Latino vendors and minority-owned business representatives gathered with community...
Sea Esta Motel property rezoning approved
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