Government
DOVER — Lifeguards could no longer be required at pools serving residential and apartment communities under a bill that received unanimous passage in the Senate on Wednesday.
House Bill …
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 Delaware State baseball team gave J.P. Blandin a nice going-away present on Tuesday.
In Blandin’s last home game as the Hornets’ coach, DSU dumped Route One rival …
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Environment
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 …
BEACHES
While pathology reports are weeks away regarding a young male fin whale that beached itself Sunday in Rehoboth Beach, a marine expert said she suspects the animal was suffering from an illness that may have been transmissible to humans.
Cops and Courts
A 24-year-old Dover man was struck by gunfire while walking in Dover on Monday, authorities said.
Two vehicles and an occupied house were damaged in a shooting incident on Sunday, Dover Police spokesman Master Cpl. Ryan Schmid said.
Kent County
VOTE 2024
Delawareans throughout the state elected school board members from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Education
DOVER — Delaware Technical Community College’s Charles L. Terry Jr. Campus celebrated its 56th commencement ceremony in front of an overflow crowd underneath a tent on campus on Monday …
Business
LONG NECK — If you’ve got a corporate, nonprofit or personal event, you’ve got a canvas for friends and collaborators Kyra Elmer and Julie Sammons to help make that event shine.
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Sussex County
GOVERNMENT
After a budget session earlier this month at Sussex County’s Emergency Operations Center, County Council is set to unveil next year’s budget during its session Tuesday.
BEACHES
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced that entrance and annual pass fees for Deauville Beach, north of Rehoboth Beach, will be required from Memorial Day weekend though Nov. 30.
EDUCATION
Dr. Krissy Patton, a reading intervention teacher at Milton Elementary School, was named Cape Henlopen School District’s Teacher of the Year at Lewes Elementary School on Tuesday.
New Castle County
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 …
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.
The Delaware River & Bay Authority's War Memorial Monument at the Veterans Memorial Park, New Castle, will undergo an extensive renovation, beginning around June 1.
Wicomico County
SALISBURY — A proposed apartment building in Salisbury is drawing concerns from some city council members about whether it will be considered for affordable housing.
Three properties …
During Wor-Wic Community College commencement ceremonies at the Wicomico Youth and...
In preparation for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election Day, the City of Salisbury announces the closure of Race Street ...
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Dorchester County
CAMBRIDGE - The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it has filed an online complaint with the U.S. Board of Education's Office of Civil Rights on behalf of a 12-year-old Cambridge girl.
Dorchester County
CAMBRIDGE – Maryland State Police are investigating a five-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Dorchester County.
Shortly after 7 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State …
REHOBOTH BEACH — A fin whale, or a finback whale, that beached on Sunday morning south of the Indian River Life-Saving Station in Delaware Seashore State Park did not survive, Nikki LaVoie, …
Somerset County
CRISFIELD — A community meeting with artist Michael Rosato about a second mural for Crisfield will be 6 p.m. Monday, May 20 at the Corbin Studio & Gallery at 4 East Main Street.
Mr. …
PRINCESS ANNE — Dirty clothes and unwashed dishes may not be the only thing parents can find in a teenager’s bedroom or bathroom.
How about that highlighter on the desk, could it be …
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2025 annual work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green …
News
The controversial hospital cost review board bill will be heard in the Senate on Thursday, just days after a compromise was struck between lawmakers and health care leaders.
House Substitute 2 …
DOVER — A bipartisan attempt to require reconfirmation for members of the governor’s cabinet received unanimous support from Senate lawmakers on Tuesday, sending the bill to the House of …
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. …
Statehood activists are once again pushing Congress to set up a vote for Puerto Ricans to pick a new status for the territory.
DOVER — As summer approaches and the weather continues to warm, the Division of Public Health is recognizing the month of May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
Lyme disease is the most …
A somber mood prevailed over County Council chambers Tuesday, as its members enacted an ordinance governing cannabis establishments.
MILFORD – At the Milford City Council meeting in May 13, newly sworn in mayor, Todd Culotta proclaimed May 18 to 24 National Safe Boating Week.
The proclamation was received by National …
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 …
Ahoy, matey!
Pirates will be returning to Bowers Beach for Memorial Day weekend, and they are ready to bash.
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.