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Milton Town Council is planning to move forward to borrow more than $6 million in state funds for three water infrastructure projects. To get there, council must have a public hearing, then set a referendum. The likely timeline is to set a public hearing in November, hold the hearing in December, then set a referendum for early 2024. At council’s Oct. 9 meeting, council unanimously agreed to move forward with […]

For the past few years, Rehoboth Beach has allowed nonresidents to participate as nonvoting members of city committees. It appears that’s going to end, as a majority of city commissioners have voiced their displeasure with the practice. Mayor Stan Mills brought the issue forward during a commissioner workshop Oct. 10. He said he’s received complaints about the nonresidents voting on issues during committee meetings. People are asking why the city […]

, , Sue Ricksgers of Lewes rides her e-bike on city streets and bike trails. She said she came to the second Delaware Department of Transportation public workshop to learn more about what is being proposed to make riding safer. “I was riding on the Junction & Breakwater Trail by Senators with my grandkids and somebody came behind me, blew right past me and scared me. It’s not e-bike riders […]

, , , , , , A longtime dream for Milton Community Food Pantry finally became reality Oct. 11, with the opening of a new warehouse and refrigerator space at the pantry’s facility on Union Street Extended. “Sustainability is always a concern for nonprofits, and the pantry is no different,” said President Donna Murawski. “At the pantry, there was little to no storage. Rescued food was often lost due to […]

Dewey commissioners to meet Oct. 20 Dewey Beach commissioners will hold their monthly meeting at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20 in the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave.  Members will possibly vote on ordinances to amend town code related to lodging tax and to revise the purpose of the beach assessment tax to include public safety and waste management. Commissioners may also vote to request the budget and finance committee evaluate […]

Retired Air Force veteran Dana Paskins officially declared her candidacy for Sussex County Council Oct. 13 at a kickoff event at the Lewes library. Paskins, a Democrat, is running for the District 3 seat currently held by Republican Mark Schaeffer. The election will be held in November 2024. District 3 encompasses an area from Slaughter Beach to Delaware Bay and includes Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach. A retired Air […]

, The City of Lewes held a farewell reception for outgoing City Manager Ann Marie Townshend Oct. 12. Elected leaders, co-workers, former colleagues and friends filed into council chambers throughout the afternoon to say goodbye. “It was a great experience. I’m going to miss it a lot,” Townshend said.  Townshend received a proclamation from the city at her final council meeting Oct. 9. She said she is proud of what […]

, After a months-long search, Rehoboth Beach has announced the hiring of Mary Ellen Gray as its director of planning and community development.  City Manager Laurence Christian announced the hire during a commissioner workshop Oct. 10. The next day, Gray said she’s honored, humbled, grateful and excited to be given the opportunity to be the city’s first planning director. “I'm looking forward to getting started,” she said, in an email Oct. […]

The Lewes Johnnie Walker Beach Subcommittee will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at city hall. The agenda includes an update on possible construction of a replica pavilion, along with review of historic photos, and discussion on ideas for displays and signs.  The Lewes African American Heritage Commission will meet at 6 p.m., Oct. 19, at city hall. The agenda includes discussion of ideas from Art in Bloom, and […]

, , , , A Delaware Superior Court judge found Randon Wilkerson guilty of two counts of first-degree murder in the death of Delmar police officer Cpl. Keith Heacook, a Cape Henlopen High School graduate.  Wilkerson, 32, sat passively in court during a short bench trial Oct. 16, as Judge Craig Karsnitz found him guilty of 16 charges related to a night of violence that also included the assault of […]

, , , , , , , The DD Entrepreneurial Foundation awarded three female business owners with grants Oct. 15 before the Grand Jam finale of the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The foundation gives out the grants every year in support of female-owned businesses and female entrepreneurs. Daneya Jacobs, owner of Candy Connections, received a $15,000 grant. Courtney Clarke, owner of Drama Kids Delaware, received […]