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Dewey accepts funding plan for new town hall

, Dewey Beach Town Council unanimously voted to accept a funding plan for the new town hall and public safety facility. Accounting and HR Manager Sheena Hall presented a draft of the plan at council’s Feb. 14 meeting. The plan breaks down the sources of the $11.4 million that has already been secured for the project and lists about $3.32 million in possible additional sources to reduce the town’s loan. It […]

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News Briefs 2/21/25

Free webinar on resiliency set Feb. 24 A free webinar about The Intersection of Community and Family Resiliency will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, presented by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension. It will focus on ways to build capacity to create greater well-being among families. Presenter Peggy Geisler will discuss the components of community and family resiliency models, and how aligning strategies can be […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 2

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Local medical providers struggle to fill need

Delaware stands last among states nationwide for access to primary-care physicians, meeting the needs of only 14.85% of its residents, according to figures released this month. A Feb. 7 news release from Becker’s Hospital Review, a medical industry trade magazine, noted Delaware is in need of 71 primary-care physicians to meet the current needs. Sussex County alone needs more than 21 providers, according to figures compiled Dec. 31 by the […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 2

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Repair project for inlet’s north walkway nearing completion

, , If everything goes as planned, for the first time in seven years, the walkway and popular fishing spot on the north side of the Indian River Inlet will be fully open in just a couple of months. A 120-foot section of the walkway has been closed since 2018. The walkway collapsed after a 110-foot-deep scour hole formed on the inlet’s north bulkhead because of strong winds, fast currents […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 2

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Milton candidates set for March 1 election

Milton voters will head to the polls Saturday, March 1, to make their choices for mayor and two town council seats. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Milton fire hall. Voters will choose between incumbent Mayor John Collier and Vice Mayor Lee Revis-Plank for the mayor’s seat, and among incumbent Councilman Tom Arkinson, Robert Gray and Alan Pongratz for two council seats.  The winning candidates […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 2

Business News

Delaware Transit ranks among Best Workplaces for Commuters

Delaware Transit Corporation has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters for 2025, joining a group of more thab 800 innovative organizations across the U.S. and Canada. This honor celebrates DTC's outstanding commuter benefits that help employees save money, reduce stress and create positive change in their communities. "At DTC, we believe supporting our employees creates ripple effects far beyond our office walls," said John Sisson, DTC […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 2

Business News

Restaurant association and foundation name vice presidents

, The Delaware Restaurant Association announced the advancement of Karen Stauffer to vice president of the DRA, and Meghan Gardner to vice president of the Delaware Restaurant Foundation. The promotions come at a pivotal time for the association and foundation, and their expanded vision and work to support the First State’s restaurant industry through advocacy, training and workforce development initiatives. Recognizing restaurants as the cornerstone of Delaware communities, the association […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 2

Local Sports

Lewes police arrest man for allegedly operating meth lab

Lewes Police Department arrested a 42-year-old Lewes man Feb. 19 alleging that he was running a methamphetamine lab out of a home on Beebe Avenue. According to Lewes police, a search warrant was executed for the home of Zachary Olon as the result of a long-running investigation. Police said within the house they found chemical compounds, ingredients, tools and devices consistent with an attempt to make methamphetamine. Also within the […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 1

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Lewes police arrest man for allegedly operating meth lab

Lewes Police Department arrested a 42-year-old Lewes man Feb. 19 alleging that he was running a methamphetamine lab out of a home on Beebe Avenue. According to Lewes police, a search warrant was executed for the home of Zachary Olon as the result of a long-running investigation. Police said within the house they found chemical compounds, ingredients, tools and devices consistent with an attempt to make methamphetamine. Also within the […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025