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DE222 Honoree: Sheila Bravo

Before leading DANA, Sheila Bravo worked in nonprofit, for-profit and academic industries, most recently as the former executive director of the Rehoboth Art League.

todayOctober 30, 2024 3

Business News

First State Brewing opening second location in Rehoboth

, A vacant restaurant space on southbound Route 1 outside Rehoboth Beach is set to become First State Brewing Company’s second location. Founded in 2020 by Paul Hester, the Middletown-based tap house and kitchen officially announced it was coming to town Oct. 25 on its Facebook page. However, the painting of the sign on the building throughout the week made the future opening known days beforehand. Jeff Horne, First State […]

todayOctober 30, 2024 2

News

Code Purple volunteer info session set Nov. 11 in Lewes

, The winter season is one of the most stressful and dangerous for people living without shelter. More volunteers are needed for Code Purple at the Cape, formerly known as Code Purple at St. Jude the Apostle, as it gears up again to provide temporary overnight accommodations for men at St. Jude and women at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Anyone interested in joining the effort to support some […]

todayOctober 30, 2024 1

News

Bountiful exhibition at Gallery One continues thru Dec. 4

, , , , , , , , , Gallery One announced its exhibition, Bountiful, will be open to the public through Wednesday, Dec. 4, at at 32 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View. Featured paintings reflect the bounty and beauty of the season, and the appeal of the local area. “True Blessing” artist Eileen Olson said, “Organic shapes come alive with a plethora of colors in greens, golds and deep reds in […]

todayOctober 30, 2024 2

News

Wilcox trial begins in Georgetown

The trial for a Millsboro man who faces charges related to his role in a crash that killed three people, including a 9-year-old girl, on Christmas Eve 2022 got underway Oct. 28 at Delaware Superior Court in Georgetown. Jason Wilcox, 48, faces three counts of manslaughter, four counts of first-degree assault, one count of speeding, one count of leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death and one count […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 2

News

All treats, no tricks in Dewey Beach

, , , , , , , Halloween revelers of all ages roamed the streets of Dewey Beach Oct. 25, collecting candy and enjoying the Dewey Business Partnership’s annual holiday event. Sponsored by the DBP as part of the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce Sea Witch Festival, the howling good time offered trick-or-treating at businesses along Coastal Highway, plus a zombie graveyard dance party on the bay beach. The […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 2

City of Rehoboth

Due to the drought, please conserve water

Due to the drought, please conserve water ecorcoran Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:03 A drought watch is now in effect throughout the state of Delaware. Residents are urged to take the drought watch seriously and mitigate water usage. Limit outdoor water use by reducing the watering of lawns and outdoor plants. The City of Rehoboth Beach water department will be shutting off all irrigation to city property this week. The burning ban ordered October 15 is still in effect as well.

todayOctober 29, 2024 1

News

Dewey leaders set 2-foot freeboard requirement

Despite the unanimous recommendation of the planning and zoning commission and one leader’s objection, Dewey Beach commissioners voted 4-1 Oct. 18, to set a 2-foot freeboard requirement rather than the proposed 3-foot minimum for structures in a FEMA-designated flood zone. Leading discussions, Commissioner Gary Persinger said the 2018 town comprehensive plan recommended revisiting the freeboard requirement, and the town climate change committee recommended an unspecified increase to it.  Freeboard elevation […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 1

News

Rehoboth Beach commissioners left without legal representation

After less than one year, Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico attorney Alex Burns is no longer the city solicitor for Rehoboth Beach. The move marks the end of a nearly two-decade run of the law firm representing the city. Lynne Coan, city spokesperson, said that, as of Oct. 23, Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico had withdrawn from representing the city in all capacities. The city is appreciative of their legal […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 2

News

So long, Pete: Lewes Chamber salutes Schwartzkopf

, The trio of local legislators known as the Three Amigos were together again to honor one of their own, Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach. Former Sen. Ernie Lopez and former Rep. Steve Smyk reunited with Schwartzkopf at the the Oct. 24 Lewes of Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The chamber paid tribute to Schwartzkopf, who is retiring after 22 years as representative of the 14th District. Schwartzkopf, a Democrat, talked about […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 2

News

News Briefs 10/29/24

Lewes home-based biz panel to meet The Lewes Planning Commission’s Home Occupation Subcommittee will hold its inaugural meeting at 11 a.m, Wednesday, Oct. 30, at city hall. The panel will discuss possible changes to the list of permitted home-based businesses. See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.  City extends deadline for task force  Rehoboth Beach has extended the deadline for applications to serve on its Mixed-Use Zoning Ordinance […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 2

City of Rehoboth

Rehoboth Avenue milling to begin Nov. 5

Rehoboth Avenue milling to begin Nov. 5 ecorcoran Mon, 10/28/2024 - 13:34 Milling will begin on Rehoboth Avenue at 8 pm Tuesday, November 5. Starting November 6, milling and paving will take place from 6 pm to 6 am Sunday evening through Friday morning. The first area for milling work is expected to be between 2nd Street and the boardwalk, initially heading east from 2nd street and then back west from the boardwalk.

todayOctober 28, 2024 3

Sports

Millsboro man charged with stalking, violation of bail

A Millsboro man faces stalking and violation of bail charges after police said he contacted a victim with whom he had been ordered to have no contact. William Taylor was charged March 26 with stalking after police said he had been stalking a Fenwick Island resident for more than nine months.  Police said Taylor continued to contact the victim through what they called “electric” means, and Taylor was again arrested June […]

todayOctober 25, 2024 6

City of Rehoboth

Board of Commissioners Workshop & Special Meetings – November 4

Board of Commissioners Workshop & Special Meetings - November 4 lcoan Fri, 10/25/2024 - 16:30 The Board of Commissioners will hold two special meetings and its monthly workshop meeting Monday, November 4. The meetings will take place on the second floor of City Hall. A special meeting will begin at 9 am to discuss the city's legal representation as well as a change order related to the annual street paving contract. The workshop meeting will immediately follow the special meeting. […]

todayOctober 25, 2024 1

City of Rehoboth

Applications for mixed-use task force now accepted through Nov. 8

Applications for mixed-use task force now accepted through Nov. 8 lcoan Fri, 10/25/2024 - 09:48 The City of Rehoboth Beach has extended the deadline for applications to serve on its Mixed-Use Zoning Ordinance Task Force to Friday, November 8. The Mixed-Use Zoning Ordinance Task Force will be charged with developing for the Planning Commission’s and Board of Commissioners’ consideration a code classification that clearly articulates flexible design guidelines and standards for mixed-use projects. This zoning classification would be limited to […]

todayOctober 25, 2024 2

Sports

Milton man charged with home improvement fraud

A Milton man faces several felony charges in connection with home improvement fraud. In March, Delaware State Police began investigating Christopher Russell, 46, and his business Great Outdoors Sunrooms and Shade Solutions in connection with home improvement fraud. Police said Russell signed contracts with five people in Kent and Sussex counties and received more than $118,000 in payments, but never completed or began the projects. After detectives obtained warrants for […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 7

Sports

Lewes man faces charges after police find him passed out and in possession of a variety of drugs

A Lewes man faces felony drug charges after police found him slumped over in his car Oct. 17, in a Wawa parking lot with a collection of drugs. Police responded to a report at 7:21 a.m. of an unconscious man at the Wawa on Dartmouth Drive near Lewes. They found Byard Widdoes, 39, slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle, police said. He woke up, police said, but appeared […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 5

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