Sussex zoning variance paves way for redevelopment

Having torn down an old residence and paying for a new one to be installed on their Dagsboro lot, William and Vicki Abel were surprised to find that their plan isn’t in line with Sussex County code, particularly after being issued a permit for the work by the county.

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Dagsboro officials are in search mode for a chief of police. Current Chief Steven Flood has announced plans to retire this summer, ending his five-year tenure in that role and after 25 years in law enforcement.

There were a couple humorous roasts, but mostly, it was heartfelt toasts. On Thursday, city of Seaford staff and the community at large recognized David Genshaw, whose faith, values and perseverance personified his 10-year tenure as mayor.
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GOVERNMENT
DOVER — Advocates and lawmakers rallied on the east steps of Legislative Hall on Tuesday to demand for a permanent end to the death penalty in Delaware. House Bills 70 and 301 would …
GOVERNMENT
DOVER — Gov. John Carney signed a proclamation on Tuesday that officially recognized May as Foster Care Month in the First State. Both houses of the General Assembly also commemorated the …
HISTORY
The Milford Museum is continuing its American History Series with a program about Rosedale Beach in Millsboro.
Education
The Indian River School District board of education approved the district’s summer schedule Monday.
Education
Two nursing students in their senior years at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes have been awarded the 2024 Dr. Carl G. Pierce Jr. Scholarships.
GOVERNMENT
The Eastern Sussex Democrats have scheduled a meeting June 5 at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave.
TRAFFIC
With road closures until August along Del. 24 as part of the construction near Angola Road, Conley’s Thrift Shop, 22150 Robinsonville Road, Millsboro, has developed alternate directions to the store.
Community
Greenwood Day is planned for Sept. 21, with a rain date of Sept. 22.
HARRINGTON -- The Harrington Fire Company will be hosting their Crab & Shrimp Feast on June 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The tickets include all you can eat crabs, shrimp, corn on the cob, hot …
MEMORIAL DAY
A service commemorating Memorial Day is back for city residents and visitors to enjoy. The return of the ceremony stemmed from a couple’s disappointment last year. In 2023, Dee Davis and her husband went to the Milford Senior Center, expecting a Memorial Day event that they had attended many years before.
CHURCH
Barratt’s Chapel in Frederica will present its Summer Worship Series at 7 p.m. each Thursday, beginning June 13.
TRANSPORTATION
MIDDLETOWN — An in-person public workshop regarding proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Middletown area will be held at the Appoquinimink Public Library on Wednesday. The …

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Sussex Planning & Zoning hearings set for Wednesday

The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will once again look at accessory dwelling unit and perimeter buffer legislation during its regular meeting Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Sussex County Administrative Office Building.

CHAMBER CONNECTION
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will meet with the community at its Sunset Business Mixer on May 29 at the newly renovated Hampton Inn Milford (100 Lighthouse Estates Drive).
PLANNING AND ZONING
After stating that the office above his pole barn is in violation of county code and “I don’t care,” Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission member Brian Butler invited inspectors to his property, only to be told he was mistaken.
Downtown Dover
DOVER — Changes to Loockerman Street, the main artery that runs through the city’s downtown, are coming soon. As soon as the summer of 2025, bulldozers and backhoes will tear up the …

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Sports
Dover players watching action on the field in game with Caravel Tuesday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Dover baseball team is excited to be back in DIAA state tournament

DOVER — In Dover High’s indoor baseball practice room, the years of the Senators’ state tournament teams are listed on the wall. …
Shortstop Sydney Hatch is one of five seniors in Caesar Rodney’s softball team this spring. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO.

Caesar Rodney softball team wants to prove it's better than its record

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High’s softball players know what their record says about them. At 9-9, the numbers say the Riders are …
Andrew Glassmeyer's Sweet Angel Boy ($9.60, Corey Callahan) won his fifth straight race Monday at Harrington Raceway in the $22,500 Free-for-All Pace in 1:51.3. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Sweet Angel Boy makes it five wins in a row

HARRINGTON - Andrew Glassmeyer's Sweet Angel Boy ($9.60, Corey Callahan) won his fifth-straight race on Monday at Harrington Raceway …
The Caesar Rodney High golf team poses with its Henlopen Conference team trophy on Monday. CAESAR RODNEY PHOTO.

Roundup: Indian River's Lydic, Caesar Rodney take Henlopen golf titles; Wilm. drops opener

REHOBOTH — Indian River High’s Sarah Lydic won the individual title with Caesar Rodney winning the team crown at the Henlopen …
Sussex Central sophomore Osiah Kelley was the starting pitcher for Thursday night's game against Sussex Tech. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Sussex Central tops 11 Henlopen baseball teams in state tourney

DOVER — Eleven Henlopen Conference squads have made the 24-team field for the DIAA baseball state tournament that was determined on …

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Kent County Levy Court to honor cardiac arrest survivors

DOVER — Visitors to the First State Air Show at Dover Air Force Base found out on Saturday that the mammoth C-5M Super Galaxy cargo plane is not just one of the technical wonders of the world, …
DOVER – Though the 2024 First State Air Show opens to the public today, military families received early access during Department of Defense Family Day on Friday to view the practice run for …

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Kent County
DOVER — The state of Delaware was awarded $49.8 million in federal funding to support affordable housing in the state, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced last week.
The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare have announced the winners of the annual Louise Jarmon Hopkinson scholarship, based on academic performance.
US Wind has announced a partnership with both Delaware State University and University of Delaware to perform work related to the decommissioning of US Wind’s meteorological and oceanographic …

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New Castle County
DART statewide bus service change became effective May 19. Delaware Transit Corporation received feedback from riders and the public through three public hearing workshops held in January and …
DOVER — Agricultural resources are available to teachers and classrooms through the Educating through Specialty Crop Crates program, the Delaware Farm Bureaus said.
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages the public to resist the urge to “rescue” wildlife, particularly deer fawns, they might …

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Sussex County
GEORGETOWN – Memorial Day, the day that commemorates all of the women and men who have died while in military service, will be observed Sunday, May 26 on the Circle. The traditional Sussex …
Antiques aren’t getting any younger. So, it’s convenient for the Millsboro Fire Co. and its vintage equipment to receive funding from the annual Pumpkin Run, an event that draws road rally enthusiasts from across the country for a weekend of fun, camaraderie and precision navigation.
The First State Manufactured Housing Association announces the four recipients of the Manufactured Housing Scholarship Award for 2024 - 2025. Each scholarship is in the amount of …

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