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setting priorities
REHOBOTH BEACH — The City of Rehoboth Beach announced its intention to host a series of listening sessions the week of Nov. 12 to gather feedback regarding experiences with the city and to help …
COMMUNITY
SMYRNA — Spring Meadow residents are ready for their fifth annual charity tree lighting campaign, which begins with a ceremony on Nov. 17.
The lighting event begins at 4:30 p.m. with a performance …
Government
A charter amendment addressing procedures for filling Millsboro Town Council vacancies will be sent to the area’s two state legislators for potential approval by the General Assembly.
climate change
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced a free, hour-long webinar beginning at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14 about nature-based stormwater management and …
providers added
LEWES — Beebe Healthcare announced the addition of two new family medicine clinicians to its system, Dr. Kallie Fehr and Mia McCarthy, PA-C, who offer comprehensive primary care services for …
Vote 2024
GEORGETOWN – Return Day, a deep-rooted post-election tradition unique to Sussex County, was staged Thursday, marking a ceremonial end to Delaware’s political season.
Thousands of …
GOVERNMENT
Kent County Levy Court voted almost unanimously Sept. 24 to terminate then-county administrator Ken Decker.
At the time, Mr. Decker indicated that he had a right to a public hearing on the matter.
That hearing took place Wednesday and laid out several reasons why he’s claiming his firing was done in retaliation.
Beekeeping 101
DOVER — The Delaware Beekeepers Association will hold Beekeeping 101, a one-day intensive course, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 25, 2025, at the St. Jones Reserve.
The …
REASSESSMENT
Kent County chicken farmers say their property taxes have increased significantly as part of the statewide court-mandated reassessment process.
That could be a sign of the times in Sussex and New Castle counties, too, where residents are expected to receive their valuations soon.
GOVERNMENT
A high-in-the-sky highlight of Millsboro's holiday season — a custom since the 1950s — will be dark in 2024.
Town Council opted Monday to spend $15,400 to remove Christmas lights from two water towers, as well as not refurbish one of them at a possible cost of $100,000.
COPS AND COURTS
A 62-year-old Dover man was arrested on human trafficking charges following a joint investigation in Dover, authorities said.
According to Dover Police spokesperson Master Cpl. Ryan Schmid, the …
halloween contest
REHOBOTH BEACH — Throughout October, the Rehoboth Beach–Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted a Scarecrow Show and Trail with participants in both the Rehoboth and Dewey areas, with …
Joe Biden
DOVER — According to a temporary flight restriction ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration, President Joe Biden is expected to return to his North Shores home this weekend.
The …
returning home
LEWES — Beebe Healthcare announced on Nov. 6 Dr. John Powell is returning to his roots in Sussex County as its Physician in Chief.
Dr. Powell attended Sussex Central High School and …
Return Day
GEORGETOWN - Thursday, a tradition exclusive to Sussex County will take centerstage in the heart of Georgetown with Return Day 2024.
Preceding this huge event that includes the Return Day …
Vote 2024
GEORGETOWN – Former President Donald Trump’s landslide victory over Vice President Kamala Harris was celebrated by supporters in Georgetown Wednesday during the Sussex County Return Day …
GOVERNMENT
DOVER— Former President Donald Trump’s election victory will ensure four more years of a Trump administration in the United States.
And as Republicans have regained control of the …
COPS AND COURTS
Three arrests were made in connection with investigation into child abuse/neglect allegations at Smyrna Elementary School that began in February, authorities said Wednesday.
According to a …
GOVERNMENT
DOVER — Now that the general election has passed, focus in the First State will soon pivot to the work of the 153 rd General Assembly.
The new legislative session will begin Jan. 14, 2025 …
development
The owners of four preschools in Sussex County received the go-ahead from the Board of Adjustment on Monday to open another, at the Skate World rink in Laurel.
THINGS TO DO
DOVER—The Dover Public Library’s first Turkey Trot Fun Run takes place on Saturday.
Runners and walkers alike will trot from Silver Lake Park to the library, where …
Health
SEAFORD — Morgan Smith has been named TidalHealth Nanticoke's inaugural Monarch Award recipient.
This award recognizes TidalHealth phlebotomists for their dedication, compassion, …
Health
SEAFORD — Lindsey Shortall has been named TidalHealth Nanticoke's inaugural Laboratory Legend Award winner.
This award recognizes TidalHealth's laboratory technical team members who …
EDUCATION
CLAYTON—The First State Military Academy will be hosting its first open house for the 2025-2026 school year on Saturday at 9 a.m.
The open house will allow prospective students to …
POLICE
DOVER—The Dover Police Department has announced the launch of the Quality of Life Initiative, a program specifically meant to address community concerns in the city.
According to a …
Things to Do
DOVER — Every other year since 2004, Profundo Bono has produced a musical comedy to raise funds for groups that provide noncriminal legal services to the impoverished of Delaware.
The …
Traffic
MILLSBORO – The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced the extended closure of SR 20/Hardscrabble Road and Betts Pond Road at US 113 will begin Nov. 11 to accommodate new ramps in …
HEALTH
Complimentary lung cancer screenings will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Beebe Healthcare Imaging Rehoboth on the Abessinio Health Campus, 19161 Healthy Way.
THINGS TO DO
On Saturday, Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, 30220 Piney Neck Road, Ocean View, will celebrate Veterans Day by admitting all veterans with military IDs for free.
Vote 2024
Jane Gruenebaum, elected Tuesday to Sussex County Council’s District 3 seat, issued a statement Wednesday, following her victory over incumbent Mark Schaeffer.
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