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.
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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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GEORGETOWN — Possum Point Players’ summer production of “For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday” will be performed in Possum Hall June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16.
It’s a …
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A Kent County educator is reaping some sweet rewards from cookie retailer Crumbl by being named its Teacher of the Year for Delaware.
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The Parson Thorne Mansion in Milford is a landmark in the city, and upgrades are underway to keep its status as such.
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The MOT Rotary Club utilized a $5,000 grant last fall to improve vision in Africa, then added another $1,200 of its own funds to the same cause.
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A resolution released by Dover City Council after a Freedom of Information Act request has revealed that former Council President William Hare may be censured for an ethics complaint reported Oct. 3, 2023.
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DOVER — The Dover Air Force Base is gearing up for its First State Airshow on Saturday and Sunday, and its year-round attraction, the Air Mobility Command Museum, is getting in on the fun.
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While it may be surprising to area motorists who experience frequent traffic challenges, the Delaware Department of Transportation says the widening of east-west corridors is not warranted.
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DOVER – The Dover City Council’s May 13 annual meeting featured several large agenda items. It saw not only the election of a new council president in David Anderson, but Mayor Robin R. …
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A somber mood prevailed over County Council chambers Tuesday, as its members enacted an ordinance governing cannabis establishments.
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DOVER — Christ Church, a worship space since 1734 at South State and Water streets, may have a rich history, but its members are also thinking ahead.
With the help of the Central Delaware …
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Ahoy, matey!
Pirates will be returning to Bowers Beach for Memorial Day weekend, and they are ready to bash.
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Delawareans throughout the state elected school board members from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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5/14/24
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The rich maritime history of eastern Sussex County will be on display Saturday, as Lewes Maritime Day will be celebrated at the Lightship Overfalls and Lewes Canalfront Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Fentanyl, an animal tranquilizer, a benzodiazepine and the common drug-cutting substances caffeine and quinine are among the ingredients blamed for almost 250 drug overdoses and 11 suspected deaths in Kent and Sussex counties since April 26.
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Voters in seven Delaware districts will go to the polls Tuesday for school board elections.
The districts with more than one candidate for seats includes Appoquinimink, Colonial, Red Clay …
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DOVER — Actor and comedian Mike Epps will perform at The Rollins Center at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort Aug. 23 at 9 p.m. Tickets range from $75-$175 and are on sale Friday at 10 a.m. …
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5/14/24
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Having conversations about mental health is the focus of a weeklong series of gatherings being hosted by a local sorority chapter in New Castle County.
The Alpha Alpha Tau Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority has organized the initiative.
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DOVER – Fourth District Representative David L. Anderson has been unanimously elected by his peers to be the next Dover City Council President, succeeding 2 nd District Representative Bill …
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