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, , , 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

, , , , , 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 […]

, , 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 […]

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 […]

, , , , , 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, […]

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 […]

, “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 […]

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 […]

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 […]