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News Briefs 12/29/23

Lewes housing panel to meet Jan. 3 The Lewes Planning Commission’s Housing Subcommittee will meet at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, at city hall. The agenda includes continued discussion of accessory dwelling units. For the full agenda and meeting link, go to lewes.civicweb.net. Lewes board of adjustment to meet  The Lewes Board of Adjustment will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, at city hall. The panel is scheduled to hold […]

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Replenishment underway at Roosevelt Inlet

, , , , , Crews are hard at work restoring the beach at Roosevelt Inlet in Lewes. The $4.9 million project will add 104,000 cubic yards of material from the inlet to an area between Iowa and Missouri avenues. After a summer that saw beachgoers squeezing into tight spaces, especially during high tide, the wider beach will be a welcome sight when visitors return next summer.  The project is […]

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Good Ole Boy Foundation stages living nativity

, , , The Good Ole Boy Foundation presented its annual living nativity Dec. 22 on The Circle in Georgetown. The event was highlighted by testimonials and a candlelight service. Five years ago, the Town of Georgetown passed an ordinance prohibiting unattended private displays on public property, and a Georgetown Wesleyan Church lighted nativity scene that had been set up on The Circle for years had to be removed. It […]

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Education report: More money, flexible spending needed

A recent report says Delaware needs to invest up to $1 billion more in education but adds that districts should have more discretion on how funds are spent. The Assessment of Delaware Public School Funding is the outcome of a 2018 complaint filed by the Delaware NAACP and a group called the Delawareans for Educational Opportunity which said Delaware is not meeting its constitutional requirement to provide adequate education, specifically […]

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Ballenger planned along Hollymount Road

The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission recently heard plans for Ballenger, a cluster subdivision on 53.5 acres on the east side of Hollymount Road between Beaver Dam Road and Route 24. The preliminary plan includes 106 single-family home lots, with a recreation area in the southern portion of the property including a clubhouse, pool and tot lot. A walking trail and sidewalks are planned throughout the community. Amenities must […]

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Business News

A financial new year’s resolution that empowers retirees

This is not what it may seem. It’s not a prohibition on spending money or what to cut back on. It’s not about budgeting and accounting for every dollar going forward. And it’s not about reassessing projections or getting financial documents in order. As helpful as these strategies are, this financial new year’s resolution is about intentionally having your money align with whatever in life is most important to you, […]

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Business News

Fire & Ice drink competition set Jan. 16

The Fire & Ice drink competition will be hosted from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at Mango’s in downtown Bethany Beach. VIP ticket holders will have early access at 12 p.m., including the opportunity to view each bartender’s presentation. All guests will be able to try a tasting from each of the bartenders and enjoy lite fare, live DJ tunes and incredible ocean views. Up to 15 talented bartenders […]

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Delmarva Power to improve street lights in Milton

Delmarva Power is planning to replace 31 light bulbs on Mulberry Street in Milton with new LED lights to improve pedestrian safety along the street. At Milton Town Council’s Dec. 4 meeting, Town Manager Kristy Rogers said she began receiving complaints a year ago about the darkness of Mulberry Street, especially during the winter months. Rogers said she reached out to Delmarva Power, which controls the streetlights, and asked for […]

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Roy Voshell to perform Dec. 29 in Rehoboth Beach

Roy Voshell from the father-daughter duo Nature and Nurture will take the stage from 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29, at Rehoboth Ale House on the Mile in Rehoboth Beach. Don’t miss out on a night full of fun while listening to a little soft rock, bluegrass and reggae. Roy loves good music and good times! Plan the rest of your nightlife by viewing the Steppin’ Out schedule.

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Sports

Man, 65, shot while sleeping in car in Ellendale

A man was shot in the arm Dec. 26 while sleeping in a car in Ellendale. Delaware State Police responded at 7:08 a.m. to a home in the 18000 block of New Hope Road in Ellendale for a report of a shooting, police said. Troopers learned a 65-year-old man was struck once in the arm while sleeping in a car with two others – a man and woman, both 34. The […]

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Jazz, jam bands and rock to kick off 2024 at The Room at Cedar Grove

, , , The Room at Cedar Grove will welcome the new year with a concert lineup that includes jazz, jam bands and rock. The events benefit Paul Kares, a Lewes-based nonprofit that supports young performers and culinary artists. Jazz brunch is set for 11 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 7, featuring the band 5th Avenue. Members include Vincent Varrassi on keyboards, Ken Schleifer on drums and Jeff Cooper on bass. Tickets […]

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Joe Gfaller is getting to know Clear Space Theatre Company’s community

Mid-December is a quiet time of year for Clear Space Theatre Company in Rehoboth Beach. The final show of 2023 recently finished its run, and the first show of the 2024 season doesn’t begin until mid-January. That’s why Joe Gfaller, Clear Space’s new managing director, said he’s using the downtime as an opportunity to build a good rapport with the team at Clear Space and with local supporters of the […]

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Historic Rehoboth lecture set at Boardwalk Plaza Jan. 11

, The next Rehoboth Beach History Lecture, covering “History of South Rehoboth and Rehoboth Beach Country Club,” is set for 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, in the Sussex Room at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel. Paul Lovett, creator of the miniature village diorama of Railroad Era Rehoboth Avenue, will moderate. The Thompson farm first appeared on a regional map in 1869. During the 1920s, the property was transitioned into the Rehoboth […]

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‘Love’s A Joke’ holiday comedy show set Dec. 30

Milton Theatre will present a stand-up comedy show, “Love’s A Joke, The Holiday Survival Kit,” at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30, at 110 Union St., Milton. The event brings together two of the funniest couples in the country to share their insights on love, marriage and the holidays in a way that will have audience members howling with laughter. “The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and […]

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Headline teams announced for First State Airshow May 18–19

, The U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, are scheduled to co-headline the 2024 First State Airshow and Open House Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, at Dover Air Force Base. Additional aerial acts and static displays will be announced at a later date. “I’m incredibly excited to open our doors to the community during the 2024 First […]

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