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Two challengers enter Rehoboth’s 2024 municipal election

, , , , With weeks to go before the deadline, two challengers have entered the race for two open seats in Rehoboth Beach’s annual municipal election. Suzanne Goode and Craig Thier filed paperwork with the city May 13 and May 14, respectively. Goode, who ran and lost in 2019, said she’s running because the city needs to rein in spending, generate revenue more efficiently, and bring accountability and transparency. […]

todayMay 17, 2024 10

News

Large shopping center planned for Route 24

, A large retail center near Lewes will be discussed at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, before the Preliminary Land Use Service. M.K. Associates LLC has plans to construct a 695,000-square-foot retail center on a 73.5-acre parcel along Route 24 and Mulberry Knoll Road near Beacon Middle School and Love Creek Elementary. The property, owned by J.G. Townsend Jr. of Georgetown, is currently farmland with no woods. According to the PLUS […]

todayMay 17, 2024 10

News

No plans to explain Rehoboth city manager contract

, , Despite saying he would, Rehoboth Beach Mayor Stan Mills said he no longer plans on explaining how he and his fellow commissioners reached the contract terms for City Manager Taylour Tedder. “While I had intended to share some of the mechanics of how the commissioners arrived at the compensation package for Mr. Tedder, I am mindful that those discussions among my colleagues took place in the privacy of […]

todayMay 17, 2024 5

Business News

Women in construction celebrated by Schell Brothers

, , , , , In a bid to enhance community spaces and accommodate the growing needs of its teen patrons, Schell Brothers unveiled a new addition May 13 at the Georgetown library. A meticulously crafted room called the Teen Zone was designed and built entirely by an all-female team courtesy of Schell Brothers and women volunteers from Fisher Architecture. “This project empowers women to be all that they can be, […]

todayMay 17, 2024 3

News

News Briefs 5/17/24

Rehoboth Beach BoA hearing May 20 The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will meet at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 20, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for two hearings. The first will be a continuation of the hearing for 53 Sussex St., whose property owners are seeking an increase in area of 293 square feet over the allowable floor-to-area ratio. The second is a […]

todayMay 17, 2024 6

News

Amended hospital bill passes Senate

, An amended hospital bill passed the Senate May 16 by a 14-7 vote. House Bill 350 now returns to the House for a vote because an amendment was included. The House had passed the original bill 21-16 with four absent April 26. Gov. John Carney has already said he intends to sign the bill into law. Bucking his party’s line, Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, said he voted against the bill because […]

todayMay 17, 2024 3

News

Author James Sears publishes ‘Queering Rehoboth Beach’

, After years in the making, author and former college professor James Sears has released his newest book, “Queering Rehoboth Beach: Beyond the Boardwalk.” He will be discussing the book from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach. Sears said he had been to Rehoboth Beach many times over the years, but he moved to the area in early 2019. The following fall, he […]

todayMay 16, 2024 14

News

Happy hour set at Lightship Overfalls May 23

The Overfalls Foundation will host its first canalside happy hour of the year from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 23, at the Lightship Overfalls, 219 Pilottown Road, Lewes. Attendees can listen to the music of Cathy Gorman, have a beer or a glass of wine, and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship. Organizers will also be celebrating the ship’s “birthday,” which is traditionally the anniversary of the ship’s christening, […]

todayMay 16, 2024 7

News

Lower Case Blues to perform May 21 in Rehoboth Beach

Lower Case Blues will rock the stage every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m., at Dockside Marina Bar & Grill at Indian River Inlet in Rehoboth. Enjoy live entertainment daily from 5 to 8 p.m. all summer long. Plan the rest of your nightlife by viewing the Steppin’ Out schedule.

todayMay 16, 2024 5

Local Sports

Lincoln man faces drug, weapon charges after Route 1 traffic stop near Lewes

A Lincoln man faces gun and drug charges after police stopped him for speeding May 12 on Route 1 north of Lewes. Police said they spotted a Dodge Charger speeding at 11:09 a.m. near Eagle Crest Road. When troopers pulled the car over, they said they could could smell marijuana and saw smoke coming from the vehicle’s center armrest. Police said traces of marijuana were visible on the clothing of […]

todayMay 14, 2024 4

Sports

Lincoln man faces drug, weapon charges after Route 1 traffic stop near Lewes

A Lincoln man faces gun and drug charges after police stopped him for speeding May 12 on Route 1 north of Lewes. Police said they spotted a Dodge Charger speeding at 11:09 a.m. near Eagle Crest Road. When troopers pulled the car over, they said they could could smell marijuana and saw smoke coming from the vehicle’s center armrest. Police said traces of marijuana were visible on the clothing of […]

todayMay 14, 2024 2

Local Sports

Man charged with stealing from Lewes Lowe’s

A Smyrna man faces charges after police say he stole items May 13 from the Lowe’s home improvement store near Lewes. Police were called to the store on Plantation Road at 7:21 p.m. for a report of shoplifting, and were told a man stole items and left on foot. Store employees gave a description of the suspect, and troopers found Augustine Haymond, 44, at the bus stop near the store and […]

todayMay 14, 2024 4

Sports

Man charged with stealing from Lewes Lowe’s

A Smyrna man faces charges after police say he stole items May 13 from the Lowe’s home improvement store near Lewes. Police were called to the store on Plantation Road at 7:21 p.m. for a report of shoplifting, and were told a man stole items and left on foot. Store employees gave a description of the suspect, and troopers found Augustine Haymond, 44, at the bus stop near the store and […]

todayMay 14, 2024 2

Local Sports

Teen charged in Lewes shooting

A Maryland teen faces charges in connection with an October shooting in Lewes. Police responded to a home Oct. 8 in the 31000 of Maple Court for a shooting and found a Millsboro man, 29, who had been shot several times. Police identified Lewis M. Cameron, 18, of Hyattsville, Md., as a suspect and he was extradited to Delaware May 10. He was taken to Troop 5 where he was […]

todayMay 12, 2024 6

Sports

Teen charged in Lewes shooting

A Maryland teen faces charges in connection with an October shooting in Lewes. Police responded to a home Oct. 8 in the 31000 of Maple Court for a shooting and found a Millsboro man, 29, who had been shot several times. Police identified Lewis M. Cameron, 18, of Hyattsville, Md., as a suspect and he was extradited to Delaware May 10. He was taken to Troop 5 where he was […]

todayMay 12, 2024 3

Local Sports

Three charged, one sought in Ellendale shooting

, An Ellendale man and two teenagers face charges following an early morning shooting May 8 in Ellendale, while police continue to search for a fourth man. Police responded to a home at 12:31 a.m. in the 13000 block of South Old State Road for a report of a disorderly incident and shots fired. Police said when troopers arrived they found a woman who had been shot in her leg […]

todayMay 9, 2024 5

City of Rehoboth

Municipal election scheduled for August 10; deadline for candidate petitions is June 3

Municipal election scheduled for August 10; deadline for candidate petitions is June 3 lcoan Wed, 05/08/2024 - 09:16 Two Board of Commissioners seats, each with a three-year term, will be on the ballot during the City of Rehoboth Beach’s municipal election Saturday, August 10. Voting will take place at the convention center from 10 am-6 pm. The deadline for candidates to file a nominating petition is 4:30 pm Monday, June 3. Nominating petitions must be signed by no less than […]

todayMay 8, 2024 6

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