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Sharon Bryson is the new Delaware Office of Highway Safety director. She arrives to the agency with an extensive background at the National Transportation Safety Board.
All roads lead home for new Delaware OHS director
Sharon Bryson is starting her role as director of Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety while the state’s number of traffic deaths continues to soar. Lowering that deadly statistic is a top priority for Ms. Bryson, who replaces the retiring Kim Chesser. more
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The community of Milford Ponds is being built in four phases. Only part of the first phase has been built so far.
Milford planners approve 52-home subdivision
A developer’s plan to build 52 single-family homes in the southern part of the city is one step closer after a Planning Commission vote on Monday. more
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Kent County offering free property transaction alerts
Kent County Recorder of Deeds Eugenia Thornton announced Tuesday the availability of free software alerting citizens when their names are part of property transactions. more
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Delaware panel warns of troubling revenue trends
DOVER — Delaware’s official government revenue forecast has changed little from last month’s projections, but a state panel warned Friday of potentially troubling trends for the … more
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Kent County Justice of the Peace judge all about fairness
A mother, investigator, judge, instructor and groundbreaker. Meet Justice of the Peace Magistrate Judge Nicole Alston-Jackson. more
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Wicomico passes budget that increases spending, cuts tax rate
The Wicomico County Council has approved a $193 million fiscal 2024 budget that increases spending by nearly 12 percent, provides a 6 percent pay hike for employees and cuts the property tax rate by … more
Milford police station set for October finish
The new Milford police station is on track to be complete by October, Chief Cecilia Ashe told the City Council on Monday. more
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Harrington turns page to long-awaited new library
Residents celebrated the start of construction on a long-awaited library building Wednesday. It will be the Harrington Public Library’s first purpose-built facility once it is complete in the latter half of next year. more
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Property taxes to increase in Kent County
DOVER — After a process taking several months, finalizing the new Levy Court operating budget Tuesday involved increased property taxes. more
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Milford approves budget; some city rates will increase
City Council on Monday unanimously approved the city’s fiscal year 2024 budget. It includes a real estate tax increase to pay for the new police station, which will join previously approved increases in utility service fees. Here is what to know about the hikes, including why they are happening and when they kick in. more
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Salisbury adopts budget with 5-cent property tax hike
Salisbury City Council members were scheduled Monday night to adopt a $104.35 million budget for fiscal 2024 that includes increases to the property tax and water and sewer rates. City property … more
A promise finally fulfilled: Ground breaks for Dover Park Rec Center, splash pad
DOVER — It is a promise that had gone unfulfilled for almost a decade since a decaying recreation center at Dover Park was razed in 2014. Finally, a solution for increased recreational … more
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Milford council readies to vote on nearly $60M budget
The final draft of the city’s fiscal year 2024 budget was recently released ahead of a likely City Council vote Monday night. Here are the details. more
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Challengers prevail in Millsboro election
Challengers and change won in a big way Saturday in the Millsboro's election. In the two contested Town Council races, Marty Presley topped incumbent Larry Gum 380-135 for the at-large seat, while Matthew Davis defeated Mayor Faye Lingo by a 375-147 tally in District 3. more
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Sussex County ARPA funds granted to 23 nonprofits
Sussex County is extending a helping hand to nearly two dozen nonprofits that suffered financial hardship during the pandemic. more
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Alignment issues set back Milford drawbridge reopening another month
The reopening of the Mispillion River drawbridge has been delayed once again, after workers repairing the historic bridge discovered problems with certain parts that will require additional time to fix. more
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Roche, Atkiss elected to Cambridge City Council
In the special election held in Cambridge on June 6, citizens of Wards 1 and 5 chose new city council representatives. One is a familiar face — Brian Roche of Ward 5 — while the other is … more
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Dover facing ‘transition year’ with 2024 city budget
DOVER — When City Manager Dave Hugg presented his proposed FY24 city budget draft to members of city council May 30, he did so with a caveat. “Basically, this is a transition … more
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Kent County to overhaul its 10-year-old website
The design of the Kent County government website dates to 2013. With the design approaching 10 years old — and looking its age — the county has decided it’s time for an overhaul. more
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In tight race, Atkinson retains Blades mayor position
Following a close contest, Robert Atkinson will retain the reins for another term as mayor in Blades. more
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