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Mills, Gossett, Preston take seats in Rehoboth Beach

, , , Rehoboth Beach held its organizational meeting Sept. 15, which featured the swearing-in of Mayor Stan Mills, incumbent Commissioner Patrick Gossett and new Commissioner Donald Preston. Each term is for three years. For about 24 hours after the filing deadline in early June, it looked like there was going to be an election, but then former Commissioner Jay Lagree announced he had changed his mind and would not […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 4

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Survey reveals strong support for tree protection

Nearly 2,500 Sussex County residents responding to a survey on trees overwhelmingly support additional regulations to protect forests and woodlands from encroachment by development, according to Sussex Preservation Coalition. President Jane Gruenebaum said 99% of the respondents said Sussex County government must establish standards and requirements for the protection of forests and woodlands. Currently, Sussex County is the only surrounding jurisdiction in Delaware and Maryland without such protections. The coalition […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 9

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News Briefs 9/19/23

Sept. 21 workshop is for Sussex County staff and officials Sussex County Council and Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a workshop at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at the county's emergency operations center, 21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown. Chip Guy, county communications director, said the workshop will be a chance for staff and officials to get information and discuss possible code changes in the weeks and months ahead. […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 14

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Cape leaders call on county to enact assessment fee

On the day the governor signed the bill into law, the Cape school board unanimously approved a resolution calling upon Sussex County Council to enact a voluntary school assessment to address the impact of residential development on school capacity.  At the Sept. 14 school board meeting, Cape Director of Finance Oliver Gumbs said Gov. John Carney signed Senate Bill 186, which had passed the General Assembly June 30.  “This is […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 4

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Coalition offers quick course on Sussex government

, , , , , The Sussex Preservation Coalition offered a Sussex County government education program during its Sept. 12 meeting at Delaware State Police Troop 7 near Lewes. Irwin “I.G.” Burton, a former county councilman for four years and planning & zoning commissioner for 11 years, and Kim Hoey Stevenson, who served as a planning & zoning commissioner for six years, answered questions about how council and the commission […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 16

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Work begins on Route 1, Holland Glade Road traffic light

, , A new traffic signal will soon be added to the intersection of Route 1 and Holland Glade Road near the Tanger Outlets outside Rehoboth Beach. Currently, Holland Glade Road ends at Route 1, with no southbound access. When complete, motorists on Holland Glade Road will be able to cross the northbound lanes to drive south. There will be left, through and right turn lanes on all four legs of […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023 8

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Renovations begin at Beebe’s historic Shaw Building

The historic Shaw Building at Beebe Healthcare is undergoing an exterior renovation. Work includes the roof, windows, some doors and more. Beebe spokesman Ryan Marshall said the project coincides with the residency program moving into the Shaw Building. The structure will still be called the Shaw Building, but inside is now the R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education, where residents and medical students are trained/educated. It’s fully funded through […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023 5

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Milton Fire Department shows off new truck

, , , , , Milton Fire Department has put into service the newest addition to its fleet: Engine 85-3. The $636,000 truck was custom built by Florida-based fire truck manufacturer Pierce Manufacturing and is what is known as a pumper truck. A better way to think of it, Fire Chief Johnny Hopkins said, is the truck is made to battle structural fires. Engine 85-3 will be replacing Engine 85-5, […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023 4

Local Sports

One injured in Angola explosion

One person was injured after an explosion and small fire at an Angola home Sept. 16. Members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded at 10:22 a.m. to a home at 22843 Cottage Court off Angola Road for a report of an explosion and small fire, said Warren Jones of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Arriving crews found an injured person with minor burns and a small fire in the […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023 6

Sports

One injured in Angola explosion

One person was injured after an explosion and small fire at an Angola home Sept. 16. Members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded at 10:22 a.m. to a home at 22843 Cottage Court off Angola Road for a report of an explosion and small fire, said Warren Jones of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Arriving crews found an injured person with minor burns and a small fire in the […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023 6

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Big Draw Festival patrons can have fun making art Oct. 2

Mispillion Art League team members are busy organizing the Big Draw Festival, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7. Attendees can enjoy free, family-friendly art activities on Park Avenue in downtown Milford. This free, family-friendly art event is a way for the community to gather and engage the senses of touch, sight, sound, taste and smell, to create art. To engage attendees’ imaginations, this year’s activities have […]

todaySeptember 17, 2023 4

Business News

Synapse Brain & Spine Center holds ribbon cutting

Family and friends joined Synapse Brain & Spine Center owner Dr. Robert Waterson at a recent ribbon cutting, coordinated by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the opening of his integrative healthcare center at at 19413 Jingle Shell Way, Unit 2, near Lewes. Triple board certified, Waterson specializes in treating concussions and traumatic brain injuries, orthopaedic pain, learning disorders, ADHD, headaches and migraines, Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s and long COVID. Waterson […]

todaySeptember 17, 2023 3

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Local photographer captures 100 bird species on camera

, “I was really excited to get the ID on the last one and learn I hadn’t photographed it yet,” said local photographer Tyler Smiley after successfully photographing his 100th different species of bird from the Delmarva Peninsula recently. Smiley decided in January to undertake what he called the 100 Birds of Delmarva Project,  an effort to photograph at least 100 different species of birds from around the Delmarva Peninsula […]

todaySeptember 17, 2023 4

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Mid-Atlantic Symphony ticket sales open for 2023-24 season

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony announced both single and season tickets are now available for purchase for Exploring the Classical Landscape, its highly anticipated upcoming concert season. Classical music enthusiasts and fans of orchestral performances are invited to secure their seats in advance for a sensational series of concerts showcasing world-class musicians and compelling compositions. With an unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony continues to captivate audiences with its performances […]

todaySeptember 16, 2023 3

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Vox Fortura concert performance set in Seaford Sept. 27

The Seaford Community Concert Association announced Vox Fortura will be showcasing the jaw-dropping sound that skyrocketed the group to fame at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept.  27, at Madden Auditorium in Seaford Senior High School, 399 North Market St., Seaford,. As recent semifinalists on “Britain’s Got Talent,” the classical crossover group from the United Kingdom stormed the competition with a powerhouse display of vocal panache and sheer class. Filling every performance […]

todaySeptember 16, 2023 6

Business News

State housing authority director to address chamber Sept. 20

The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold a general membership luncheon at 12 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Rehoboth Ale House on the Mile near Rehoboth Beach. The guest speaker will be Eugene Young Jr., Delaware State Housing Authority director. More than $120 million has been allocated to solving Delaware’s affordable housing crisis, and Young will speak about how these funds are being used and what impact Delawareans can expect […]

todaySeptember 16, 2023 3

Business News

Milton council approves outdoor tables at SipUrban Farmhouse

At its Sept. 11 meeting, Milton Town Council unanimously approved a request by SipUrban Farmhouse coffee shop and restaurant to have two outdoor tables and four chairs on the sidewalk. SipUrban Farmhouse had to go before town council with the request because town code requires permission before any objects can be placed in a public right of way. Owner Kristen Latham said the tables are small, do not obstruct the […]

todaySeptember 16, 2023 3

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Rehoboth Art League to host exhibition receptions Sept. 29

, , , The final month of exhibitions at the Rehoboth Art League for 2023 is fully packed with a variety of shows that embrace unique mediums and techniques. Four new exhibitions will hang throughout the RAL campus, giving a final send-off to the league’s 85th year. Jo-Ann Morgan displays her political comforters in “Quilted Chronicles,” while Luc Fielder showcases both sculptures and prints in “Forces of Nature.” “One Water, […]

todaySeptember 15, 2023 6