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Rehoboth considering sale of Lake Gerar Park land
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Rehoboth Beach commissioners have set a public hearing for Friday, Aug. 15, related to the proposed...
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A Claymont man, 22, faces charges July 26 following a fatal bicycle crash on Sand Hill Road near...
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With a week to go until the special election for a new District 20 representative, Republican...
Berry files for 2026 District 20 race
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Alonna Berry has filed as a candidate in the 2026 election for the 20th District House of...
District 20 candidates square off in business forum
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Sussex resident takes aim at pickleball
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Lewes BPW reveals source of outagesA failed relay caused a series of power outages in Lewes June 23...
Milton town manager introduces Fiscal Year 2026 budget
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Lewes rookie lifeguards compete in fitness test
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Rehoboth candidates shed light on issues
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Rehoboth officials asked to resign
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John Lewis’ legacy lives on
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Patty Maull sworn in to Cape school board
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Residents want improved safety at Route 24, Legion Road intersection
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While state studies in recent years have not proven a need for a traffic light at Route 24 and...
Laws signed to benefit military families, veterans
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Legislation to benefit Delaware’s military families, veterans and National Guard members was signed...
Dead spotted lanternflies wash up on area beaches
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District 20 candidates weigh in on traffic, taxes and schools
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Democrat Alonna Berry and Republican Nikki Miller are running for the chance to represent District...
Community Resource Center opens seasonal summer shelter
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Money, awareness and socks. Those are the three things the Community Resource Center staff on...
Swimming advisories issued in Cape Region
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Lewes annexation panel to meet July 23 The Lewes Hoornkill Annexation Committee will meet for the...
DNREC clarifies Broadkill project info
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Election for new fire chief set for Aug. 4
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An election to choose a new fire chief for the Lewes Fire Department has been set after the recent...
New Milton traffic signal up and running
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Blood bank issues urgent call for donations
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Henlopen Acres Mayor Joni Reich steps down
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Sussex council begins planning for development recommendations
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DNREC sells decades-old crane at Indian River Inlet
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