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Sussex Council plans stricter controls on storm runoff

A March 25 meeting with Sussex Conservation District officials raised concerns among Sussex County Council members about threats that silt from construction projects can pose to waterways and wetlands. The discussion was held at midday during a recess of the council’s regular meeting. The gathering was noted on the council’s meeting agenda but not posted as a separate meeting open to the public. “[Stormwater runoff is] a major concern for […]

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Lewes police, city agree on new contract

, The City of Lewes and it police officers have agreed to a new three-year contract. The agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 22 runs from April 1 through March 31, 2028. The city did not disclose terms.  Police have ratified the contract. Both parties have signed it. Lewes City Manager Ellen Lorraine McCabe said the negotiations produced a deal that benefits both sides. “Both parties approached the discussions […]

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Rehoboth Beach approves $44 million budget

Rehoboth Beach commissioners approved a $44 million budget for next fiscal year during a meeting March 21. The budget represents a 13.5% increase over the current fiscal year, but the city is projecting an increase in revenue to account for no hikes in taxes or fees. The city took a just-right approach, said City Manager Taylour Tedder, who oversaw his first budget process with Rehoboth. It’s not too aggressive and […]

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Cantabile Women’s Chorus to perform benefit concert April 6

Groome Church will host a concert at 4 pm., Sunday, April 6, featuring the Cantabile Women’s Chorus at 601 Savannah Road, Lewes. The show will benefit Beebe Healthcare’s cancer patient special needs fund and Lewes in Bloom.  The Rev. Dr. S. Willard Crossan III, Groome’s senior pastor, said, “Groome is pleased to again present Cantabile, from the Music School of Delaware, this year to benefit the Beebe’s special needs fund that helps cancer […]

todayMarch 27, 2025 2

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‘Little Women’ matinee added April 12

Presenting a literary classic set to music, Possum Point Players announced “Little Women” announced an additional matinee has been added to the schedule for 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12, at Possum Hall, 441 Old Laurel Road, Georgetown. Additional show dates are Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, and Friday to Sunday, April 11 to 13. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. […]

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Howard Schroeder: A Retrospective exhibition to open April 5

, , The Peninsula Gallery announced Howard Schroeder: A Retrospective will open with a reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 5.  In partnership with the late artist’s family, the exhibition assembles a rich compilation of more than 40 original paintings of varying styles, mediums and subjects. Howard Schroeder (1910-1995) is best known for capturing the changing face of southern Delaware from the 1940s to the 1990s. A commercial artist originally […]

todayMarch 27, 2025 3

Sports

Millsboro man charged with shooting off gun near party

A Millsboro man faces felony charges after police say he went to a party on Gravel Hill Road March 22 and fired shots after threatening attendees. Police were called at 11:25 p.m. and learned that Harry Hudson, 56, went to a party at a neighbor’s home but was disorderly and was asked to leave by the homeowner, police said. Hudson returned with a large dog and made threatening statements, police […]

todayMarch 24, 2025 2

Sports

Milton police seeking man who stole computer from porch

, , , , , , , Milton Police Department is seeking more information on a man who stole a MacBook computer that was delivered from Amazon to a Milton residence.  Police say at 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 27, an unknown Black man driving a four-door sedan with tinted windows and black rims drove up to the house, walked up to the porch, grabbed the package and ran back to […]

todayMarch 1, 2025 3

Business News

Capital Bank Home Loans adds experienced mortgage officer

Capital Bank Home Loans recently announced Kacie Sharadin has joined its Rehoboth Beach branch as a mortgage loan officer. "I am very excited that Kacie chose to come on board with us. She’s highly respected in our industry and could have chosen anywhere to write her next chapter. I’m glad it’s with us! I believe our local knowledge, highly competitive loan terms and unique product mix will only enhance what […]

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