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The circa 1909 Anna L. Haines House on Washington Street was patterned after homes she was familiar with in Philadelphia and is one of the few brick houses in Princess Anne. It was cited by code enforcement as a nuisance and dangerous dwelling and after the owner failed to appear in court on April 1 Judge L. Bruce Wade ordered $505 be paid to the town for each offense.
Princess Anne's rental inspection program to start again
PRINCESS ANNE — A contract with First State Inspection Agency Inc. was approved this month by the Town Commissioners so inspection of rental units can resume in the coming weeks. The … more
According to officials, the home at 10 Merion Road is set to become an Oxford House for recovering addicts.
West Dover neighbors protest incoming Oxford House for recovering addicts
DOVER – Oxford House, a program the provides housing for addicts in the stages of recovery after rehab, will be using a home located on 10 Merion Road, in the Foxhall neighborhood, as a new … more
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Best Buds Dispensary is currently the only location in Dover where medical marijuana is available. But City Council is working on an ordinance regarding recreational marijuana businesses.
Dover weighing options for marijuana businesses
It appears that most of Dover's Legislative, Finance and Administrative Committee is leaning toward a conservative route for implementation of the Delaware Marijuana Control Act locally. more
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City officials listened as Council members weighed in on the decision to rezone the corner of High and Washington Streets Monday, April 8. From left, City Manager Tom Carroll, Ward Five Commissioner Brian Roche Ward Four Commissioner Sputty Cephas, Mayor Stephen Rideout.
Zoning change denied, P/T City Manager Approved
City Council’s April 8 agenda covered a wide range, from youth opportunities, to the City Manager search, the High/Washington Sts. corner rezoning, crucial sewer overflow work, street paving, committee volunteer openings, and kudos for cost cutting lighting measures and other staff initiatives. more
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The timeline for implementation of licensing in Delaware's Marijuana Control Act.
Sussex delays action on marijuana ordinance
Though largely unchanged from a previous version and without a multitude of comments for or against, the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission chose to delay acting on a planned marijuana ordinance Wednesday. more
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Dover Police Chief Thomas Johnson gives his annual report to City Council on Monday.
Dover police chief presents 2023 report to City Council
Between 2022-23, the Dover Police Department issued 70% more speeding tickets and also recovered much larger quantities of drugs from the streets. more
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Roots from mature trees on North Bradford Street have warped sidewalks and curbing. These issues will be addressed during the upcoming rehabilitation of North Bradford Street.
Trees to be saved during upcoming North Bradford Street project in Dover
DOVER — Residents along North Bradford Street can rejoice. Not only will their road and the adjacent sidewalks be redone by December, but the historic trees that line the road will be … more
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The former cold-storage facility on Depot Street in Georgetown, commonly known as the "icehouse," is the focus of development that could bring 25 upper-floor apartments for workforce housing.
‘Icehouse’ proposal lands conditional use OK in Georgetown
While there is no definite timeline, a multistory, former cold-storage structure in Georgetown — vacant for decades — could become home to workforce housing and commercial ventures. more
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Former Millsboro town manager now in consultant role with Frankford
After an administrative stint in Smyrna, former Millsboro town manager Sheldon Hudson is back in Sussex County, hired by Frankford in a consulting capacity. more
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The Dover city council has made changes to rules regarding reserved accessible parking spaces.
Dover City Council approves accessible parking changes
Dover City Council approved an ordinance Monday that changes the rules regarding reserved parking spaces for the disabled on public property. more
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Delaware State News/Glenn Rolfe.Georgetown's town council is weighing possible options to financially support additional staffing in code enforcement.
Georgetown property tax rate will not change
Georgetown's taxpayers will see no change in property taxes for fiscal year 2025. more
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On Friday, the Cambridge city government released the above information regarding road repairs in April.
Cambridge announces tentative road paving, resurfacing schedule
CAMBRIDGE – With spring now in full swing, road work can resume and the city announced Friday a tentative schedule for road resurfacing in April. This year, the annual paving project will … more
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During a prior meeting, Jeanne Locklair, Georgetown Arts & Flowers' vice chair of art, holds up Georgetown Elementary School fourth grader David Zuniga's Student Art Show first-place piece, as Mayor Bill West speaks with him. The show was sponsored by Georgetown Arts & Flowers and held at the Georgetown Public Library, both of which were Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust Fund recipients in 2023.
Georgetown nonprofits invited to apply for GREAT funds
Applications are available for funding via the 2024 Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust, which supports organizations that provide such programs for town residents. more
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Dover officials may collaborate with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to bring hidden cameras to Bertrand Drive in Lincoln Park, after trash continues to be dumped in the neighborhood.
Dumped trash becoming troublesome in Dover neighborhood
DOVER — The city may put some eyes in the skies to address a recent storm of public trash dumping in Lincoln Park, off Bertrand Drive. Old couches, mattresses and other large pieces of … more
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The Kent County Levy Court continues its budget discussions.
Kent County Levy Court budget discussions continue with facilities, planning
DOVER – The Kent County Levy Court has continued its many-week long discussions regarding its upcoming budget. Three departments have had their turn in front of the levy court as of late: … more
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U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester greets mayor of Harrington, Duane Bivens at the construction site of the Diamond Court Apartments.
Harrington constructing affordable housing for residents
HARRINGTON – The city of Harrington is working to stop the housing crisis one step at a time. The Diamond Court Apartments were originally built in 1986. They are now a part of a project … more
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Marijuana ordinance gets Wednesday hearing
Ahead of the initiation of state rules in July, Sussex County is moving along its own ordinance to govern cannabis businesses. more
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The concrete pipe was repaired and re-coverd with dirt in around 24 hours.
Kent County sewer main line breaks south of Dover
DOVER -- A Kent County Sewer main has broken just south of Dover, according to officials. The City of Dover asks that, due to it being a main line, residents conserve their water for the next 24 … more
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The potential Kent County lodging tax could also cover hotels in incorporated areas, meaning that the tax would stack with whatever local lodging fee is already in place.
Kent County aims for lodging tax that stacks with Dover’s
The implementation of a lodging tax has been a hot topic in Kent County over the past couple months. more
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Susan Seltzer, Nancy McAdams and Donald Trice were the winners of council terms Monday in Blades.
One newcomer, two incumbents claim Blades council seats
Incumbents Nancy McAdams and Donald Trice and newcomer Susan Seltzer emerged as the top vote-getters Monday in a Blades Town Council election that featured four candidates vying for three seats. more
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