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, The Sussex County Land Trust, a nonprofit conservation organization, recently announced the appointment of two new board members: Kelly R. Stevenson and Harold “Hal” Carmean II. Kelly R. Stevenson has spent more than three decades in the banking industry and currently serves as a commercial relationship manager for Fulton Bank. A graduate of Wilmington University with a BA in banking and finance, Stevenson has served on numerous boards throughout her career […]

The Open Space Alliance announced its kickoff Nov. 20 for a Lewes business awareness and fundraising initiative to help purchase and preserve two historical and ecologically important parcels totaling 119 acres. Alliance President Jim Ford said the focus of the campaign will be to provide more funding for the purchase of the 30-acre Fourth Street Preserve near downtown Lewes. Although, he said people can still designate their donations to the […]

Kevin J. Spence, PhD, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Delaware League of Local Governments, a nonpartisan, nonprofit, statewide organization that serves Delaware’s villages, towns, cities and counties. Established in 1963, the DLLG is a hub for local government advocacy, education and best leadership practices; it provides a unified voice for local government that connects leaders, partners and supporters throughout the state. Spence recommends policies to […]

, Henlopen Bluff is one step closer to being built after the Lewes Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 79-lot major subdivision. Commissioners gave the green light at their Nov. 21 special meeting despite concerns over access to usable open space and the impact on Gills Neck Road traffic. Henlopen Bluff is planned for a 61-acre parcel owned by Showfield LLC south of the Freeman Highway bridge on Gills […]

Rehoboth city hall closed Nov. 24 In observance of Thanksgiving, Rehoboth Beach City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave., will be closed Friday, Nov. 24. For more information, contact the communications department at 302-227-6181, Ext. 522 or communications@cityofrehoboth.com.  Rehoboth shade tree meeting canceled The Rehoboth Beach Parks and Shade Tree Commission meeting set for Monday, Nov. 27, has been canceled due to lack of agenda items, according to a city notice.  For […]

, Nearly two years ago, Rehoboth Beach commissioners voted against a proposed rezoning of the property on the southeast corner of Rehoboth Avenue and State Road. Following the hashing out of issues related to which court should hear the case and what constituted the record, a lawsuit brought by property owner 330 Hospitality Group LLC challenging that decision has finally reached the briefing stage in Delaware Superior Court. The attorney […]

Catch Bettenroo, a harmonious duo fueled by pure musical passion, beginning at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, at Conch Island in Rehoboth Beach. Plan the rest of your nightlife by viewing the Steppin’ Out schedule.

, , A diverse collection of works contributed by Mispillion Art League members, the Perfect Gift exhibit exhibit will be on display through the end of the year at the MAL gift shop, 5 N. Walnut St., Milford. Pieces comprise a spectrum of different mediums including photography, oil and acrylic painting, collage, pastel, mixed media, printmaking and several types of sculpture. Patrons will find coastal scenery, botanicals and wildlife, contemporary […]

A performance of “Chicago is My Kind of Town” by singer Holly Lane, pianist John Flynn and author Lisa Graff is set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Sydney’s Restaurant and Lounge., 16388 Samuel Paynter Blvd., Milton. Doors open at 5 p.m.  Based on the third chapter of Graff’s memoir, the show is set in 1978-79 at Northwestern University in Chicago. “Lisa wanted to become an actress when we […]

, , , , , , , , Beer drinkers and music lovers united Nov. 18 at Dogfish Head brewery in Milton for the annual Analog A-Go-Go, a festival celebrating all things craft beer and vinyl records. The event features specially made Dogfish beer and cocktails along with local vendors, food trucks, live music and, of course, crates upon crates of vinyl records.