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No more ‘monster’ house in Lewes historic district
2 days ago
Just like that, a beast became a beauty. The Lewes Historic Preservation Architectural Review...
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The Cape school board elections will take place Tuesday, May 13. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to...
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County panel debates need for public input on development regs
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The issue of how much public input is appropriate for proposed housing projects was debated at the...
First-cousin marriage bill dies in House
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A bill that would have recognized marriages between first cousins obtained outside Delaware was...
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A Georgetown woman was charged May 5 after police said she tried to run down a correctional officer...
Ocean View fire causes $1 million in damage
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A May 3 fire that officials say started in combustible mulch caused $1 million in estimated damages...
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Milford man shot dead after knife incident
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A Milford man was shot and killed May 1 after police say he charged officers with a knife near Cool...
Fire marshal: Juvenile playing with lighter sets Lincoln home on fire
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A juvenile playing with a lighter set a Lincoln home on fire April 30, officials say, causing $200,...
ALERT: Southbound Route 1 closed near Route 24
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Motorcyclist injured in Long Neck crash
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A motorcyclist was injured April 27 following a crash on Route 24 in Long Neck. Officials with the...
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Meyer creates office to combat gun violence
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An Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety was established through executive order...
Rehoboth to consider youth curfew
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In response to two recent events on or near the beach that required police intervention, Rehoboth...
Atlantic Crowne Hotel granted variance in Rehoboth
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During a hearing April 28, the proposed Atlantic Crowne Hotel in Rehoboth Beach received a variance...
Governor signs background check bill for marijuana industry
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A bill for marijuana business background checks was signed into law April 24, a necessary change so...
Chorman readies planes for mosquito season
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It was Monday morning and already a busy day for Jeff Chorman as he walked across the ramp at his...
Milton planners approve Dairy Queen preliminary plans
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The Milton Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved preliminary site plans for Dairy...
No surprises in Lewes Army Reserve Center environmental study
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An environmental study of the former Army Reserve Center in Lewes found no major surprises,...
Congressional delegation, governor, attorney general unite against Trump
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Delaware’s congressional delegation, governor and attorney general gathered April 26 for a town...
State may delay five-year planning document
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A five-year plan setting state spending and program priorities scheduled for completion soon will...
Milton moving forward with land deal
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Milton Town Council unanimously approved moving forward with a deal to acquire 2 acres of land...
News Briefs 5/2/25
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Food bank plant sale set May 3 in Milford The Food Bank of Delaware will hold its second annual...
Sunshine Circle Club holds Cape school board candidate forum
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The Sunshine Circle Club hosted a forum for the Cape Henlopen School District Board of Education...
Sussex council plans to consider options for school impact fee
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A Sussex County councilman plans to start discussions Tuesday, May 13, on the possibility of...
Sen. Coons attends groundbreaking for new Dewey town hall
1 week ago
Sen. Chris Coons made his way down to Dewey Beach April 25 for the groundbreaking of the town’s new...
Lewes launches 250th party with two lights and one bonfire
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A late-afternoon bonfire held April 19 celebrated the midnight ride of Paul Revere and officially...
WWII ordnance found in Cape May forces ferry return to Lewes
1 week ago
A Cape May-Lewes Ferry boat heading from Lewes to New Jersey on the evening of April 28 was forced...
Vanishing illuminated beetle shines light on environmental threats
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History hides in plain sight at Cape Henlopen State Park
1 week ago
The annual Delaware Defense Day event at Fort Miles in Cape Henlopen State Park highlighted the...
Bid awarded for Minos Conaway intersection project
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The state awarded a nearly $36 million bid April 24 for the construction of the Route 1-Minos...
Immigration bills await action in House, committee
1 week ago
A bill that limits the release of information on people who hold a driving privilege card moved out...
Beebe, Cape district continue substance abuse program April 30
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In collaboration with Soundcheck Prevention Network, Beebe Healthcare and the Cape Henlopen School...
Milton looks at DelDOT speed safety program
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Milton officials have begun taking a preliminary look at whether the town should get involved with...
Volunteers fan out for Earth Day cleanup in Lewes
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Just as they have done for the past five Earth Days, volunteers from the Friends of Cape Henlopen...
Milton council seeks more work on short-term rentals
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Milton Town Council has asked the town planning and zoning commission to take a deeper dive on...
Lewes council approves Overfall Preserve development
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Lewes Mayor and City Council unanimously approved the preliminary site plan for the Overfall...
News Briefs 4/25/25
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Dewey town council to meet April 25 The Dewey Beach Town Council has a packed agenda for its...
Love Bug campaign among efforts to make roads safer
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State officials hope a yellow cartoon Love Bug will drive greater safety on Delaware roads. The...
Environmental lawyer tapped for public advocate
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Attorney nominated for marijuana commissioner
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Gov. Matt Meyer has nominated an attorney and government affairs specialist to serve as the...
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