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Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings announced Feb. 27 that she intends to appeal the recent Superior Court decision that threw out early voting in the general election, and also ended permanent absentee voting. Jennings said the recent decision disenfranchises 56,000 people who voted through early voting the last election, and 21,000 who voted using a permanent absentee status, and she will appeal to Delaware Supreme Court.  “We respectfully but fundamentally […]

Second Street Players announced upcoming auditions for its second children’s stage production of 2024, “The Jungle Book,” adapted by Monica Flory. Director Lauren David and Assistant Director Julie Gleason will host open auditions at 6:30 p.m., Sunday and Monday, March 3 and 4, at Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford. The cast will comprise a blend of 22 performers with prospective cast members being ages 8 and older. All roles are […]

The Take Two Drama Club will present “Six: Teen Edition,” Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9, at at the Premier Center for the Performing Arts at Sussex Central High School. Show times are 7 p.m., Friday, and 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday. A musical comedy with music, book and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, “Six: Teen Edition,” is presented with special permission of Concord Theatricals. “This play is a retelling of […]

One of the most successful programs to assist Sussex County residents with home repairs works outside the limelight on a daily basis to make a difference. The Sussex County Community Development and Housing Department uses millions of dollars through the federal Community Development Block Grant program to make repairs to keep thousands of low- to moderate-income county residents in their homes. Housing staff applies for federal funding on behalf of […]

The Lewes Planning Commission failed to approve a motion that would have recommended to mayor and city council that up to two nonresident property owners be allowed to serve on the panel. The vote at the Feb. 21 meeting ended in a 4-4 tie, with one commissioner not voting. “You cannot vote in the City of Lewes unless you’re a full-time resident, so I’m uncomfortable with someone who cannot vote […]

, , , Plans for a proposed living shoreline and repairs to a marsh drainage system in Dewey Beach await either revisions or a financial commitment from the town before the project can begin, Bob Collins of the Center for the Inland Bays told town commissioners Feb. 16. Flooding and erosion are big problems at Sunset Park on the bay end of Dagsworthy Avenue, Collins said. Inland bay flooding is […]