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At over $1 million to develop and build The Lower Shore Shelter opened in 2017. Management by the Somerset County Committee for the Homeless ended in late spring 2023 after an unflattering audit. The Somerset County Commissioners as of May 15, 2024 leased the facility for five years to Catholic Charities.
Catholic Charities to reopen Lower Shore Shelter under new lease with Somerset County
PRINCESS ANNE — The former Lower Shore Shelter that closed in late spring 2023 is now under new management after the County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a five-year lease with Catholic … more
The Cross Christian Academy is seeking approval from Seaford City Council to raise and keep chickens on its grounds to augment the agriculture curriculum.
Seaford grappling with school’s request to raise chickens
Because Seaford code prohibits raising chickens, officials are debating a request from The Cross Christian Academy to foster the animals at the school. more
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Nadia Zychal was voted by Milford City Council to fill the Ward 2 seat that was left vacant by the election of Todd Culotta for mayor. She was sworn in Monday.
Zychal sworn in for open seat on Milford City Council
Nadia Zychal was sworn in Monday to the Ward 2 Milford City Council seat left vacant by the election of Todd Culotta as mayor. more
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Sussex County administration in Georgetown.
Sussex planner’s property inspected; no violations found
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. more
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Monday's Dover City Council meeting ended with passionate words from Mayor Robin Christiansen and city councilpeople.
Previous Dover City Council president could be censured for ethics complaint
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. more
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The Air Mobility Command Museum has on display a B-17G, called a "Flying Fortress."
AMC Museum in Dover taxis for air show
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. … more
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Austin Gray, a planner with the Delaware Department of Transportation, shares information on the Coastal Corridors Study at the Georgetown Town Council meeting Monday.
Coastal Corridors Study shared with Georgetown council
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. more
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Dover mayor’s 2024 State of the City address talks violence, economic development
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. … more
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A public hearing on the annexation resolution will be held June 10 at 6 p.m. in room 301 at the Government Office Building on Division Street.
Salisbury leaders discuss proposed land annexation for apartment building
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 … more
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Kent County Levy Court highlights big projects for upcoming year
With Kent County Levy Court’s operational budget complete, a Wednesday workshop moved on to $8 million in proposed capital expenditures, for large, one-time items and projects. more
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From left, Dover City Council members Andre Boggerty and Julia Pillsbury and Police Chief Thomas Johnson attend a Wednesday town hall regarding an Oxford House in the Fox Hall neighborhood.
Oxford House representatives fail to appear at meeting in Dover
A series of meetings is addressing Fox Hall residents’ concerns that a home for recovering addicts is coming to the neighborhood. However, those worries — mostly about potential crime — were exacerbated during Wednesday’s town hall because Oxford House representatives did not show. more
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If approved by County Council, the Wicomico Public Library’s Paul S. Sarbanes Branch would relocate to the former Ward Museum. A $100 million performing arts center would be built on the site.
Salisbury University could expand further downtown with proposed $100 million performing arts center
SALISBURY — Salisbury University officials have announced plans to further expand downtown, with a $100 million performing arts center that could open within five years. If approved by … more
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Kent County Levy Court weighs in on Delaware bill that ensures rights for unhoused against discrimination
DOVER – Delaware State Representative Sophie Phillips appeared virtually before the Kent County Levy Court during Tuesday’s workshop to discuss House Bill 55, which disallows … more
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Millsboro Town Councilwoman Kimberley Kaan holds up a few pages of budget information presented at a previous workshop, compared to the 321-page booklet given to council members Monday. Councilman Marty Presley looks on.
Millsboro council delays 2025 budget adoption
Upon further review, a previously presented budget proposal for Millsboro's budget was just an outline, not a draft. That’s the stance Town Council took Monday, subsequently tabling action on its proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. more
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Todd Culotta is sworn in to the Milford mayor's seat Monday and will serve two years in the position.
Newly elected Milford mayor, council members sworn in
Following the certification of April 27’s election results, four Milford City Council members and a new mayor were sworn in Monday. more
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From left, State lawmakers Chris Adams, Sheree Sample-Hughes, Tom Hutchinson, and Johnny Mautz reported on the recently ended Maryland legislative session at the Intergenerational Center at Delmarva Community Services, Tuesday, April 30.
State legislators report to Chamber community
District 37 A and B legislators generally gave improved marks to the recent Annapolis session as Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon meeting Tuesday, April 30, at the Delmarva … more
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The Paul S. Sarbanes Branch could move to the former home of the Ward Museum if a lease between Wicomico County and Salisbury University gets approved.
Wicomico Public Library main branch could move if lease approved by County Council
SALISBURY — The downtown branch of the Wicomico Public Library could be moving to the former home of the Ward Museum if approved by County Council this month. During the regular council session … more
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After the mandatory recount for the Milford Election, Madula Kalesis was determined the winner of Ward One with 224 votes over Mike Boyle with 223 votes.
Milford vote recount shows Kalesis winner of Ward I
MILFORD -- The unofficial results for the Milford election were posted shortly after the polls closed on April 27. However, after a mandatory recount, the results were different in Ward One. … more
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This vehicle has been abandoned in a Dover neighborhood since before March, and since its’ windshield has been shattered, parts of the car stolen, and one side of it sits up on a jack.
Councilman Lewis hopes to solve Dover’s abandoned vehicles issue
DOVER — A car that has been abandoned just behind Christine Holmes’ home in the Stoney Creek development in south Dover is of great concern to her and her neighbors. Since the car … more
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House Minority Leader Mike Ramone, R-Newark, addresses Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, during consideration of legislation to implement a hospital cost review board in the First State.
Delaware House lawmakers clash as hospital cost review board bill passes
This story will be updated. DOVER — After nearly four hours of debate, House lawmakers passed legislation that would establish a hospital cost review board in the First State. House … more
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