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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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The Field of Dreams is located on Lewis Road in Dover.
Kent County Levy Court imposes restrictions on the Field of Dreams
DOVER – An ordinance that was simply meant to correct a Levy Court oversight blossomed into a feud between the Field of Dreams and its neighboring 55+ development, Verona Woods.   The … more
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This communications tower behind the Seaford Police Department powers Delaware’s 800 MHz Digital Trunked Radio System.
Seaford OKs lease extension for communications tower
An agreement between Seaford officials and the state about a tower that powers a long-range communications system is in place for another quarter-century. more
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Dover City Hall held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday night where David C. Weiss spoke to the council on the federal law enforcement happenings in Dover.
Ambulnz to take over Dover service contract
When Ambulnz handed Dover's Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee a proposal March 12 to provide service that came in $600,000 less than the second-cheapest bid, eyebrows were raised, and the matter was tabled. more
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Thomas Hurley, President, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 27, urged Cambridge City Council to adopt a half-million to million dollar insurance policy, similar to that enacted by the Dorchester County Sheriff's Department, for each of the city's 38 police officers, to take care of survivor families and help with recruitment and retention.
Land Bank Authority of Cambridge approved
Land banking, taxes, schools, police death benefits, CWDI, and stop signs versus traffic signals were all discussed during the Cambridge City Council meeting March 25. more
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State Rep. Danny Short, a former Seaford mayor, presents tributes from the Delaware House of Representatives to Sara Lee Thomas, left, and Sue Wile, who are both retiring after 30-plus years of service with the Downtown Seaford Association.
Honors bestowed on retiring Downtown Seaford Association volunteers
SEAFORD – Whether it was the Seaford Christmas Parade, Halloween Parade, Nanticoke Riverfest, Live for Chocolate or other downtown events, it’s a pretty good bet that Sara Lee Thomas and … more
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Kent County Deputy Sheriff Bob Daddio, left, discusses a recent scam with Sheriff Norman Barlow at Levy Court on Wednesday.
Kent County Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert
Kent County Sheriff Norman Barlow wants residents to know there’s no one named Williams Woodall working in his office. It’s a fictitious name recently used by a caller in an attempted scam targeting county citizens. more
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City council debates will take place in April leading up to the Milford elections on April 27.
Milford mayor announces bid to retain seat
Milford Mayor Arthur Campbell has announced that he is seeking his fourth two-year term as the leader of the city. more
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The Milford Chick-Fil-A will be expanding the drive-thru with two full-service lanes after the approval they received at the Board of Adjustments meeting on March 14.
Drive-thru changes to be made to Milford Chick-Fil-A
MILFORD—Residents will soon be able to “Eat Mor Chikin” with the updates being made to the Milford Chick-Fil-A. They will be upgrading their drive-thru lane with two … more
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Pulse of poverty: Steps taken by Delaware lawmakers but more effort needed
DOVER — In recent years, Delaware’s General Assembly has made strides to eradicate symptoms of poverty. And, while many still face the challenges destitution brings, and others live … more
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The Harrington industrial park will be built behind the Pepsi Bottling Ventures along Messicks Road.
Harrington to add industrial park to the city
HARRINGTON—The small city in the middle of the state is about to grow. City manger Norman Barlow and assistant city manager Amanda Marlow attended Capitol Hill Day in Washington D.C. on … more
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Shannon Hannawald, left.,of EndoWarriors of the Eastern Shore, accepted a proclamation from Dorchester County Council President George (Lenny) Pfeffer declaring March 2024 Endometriosis Awareness Month. (Debra Messick photo)
Dorchester County Council forwards eight charter changes
CAMBRIDGE -- The Dorchester County Council meeting room was overflowing Tuesday as the public had a chance to comment on eight recommended charter changes. more
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One of the changes is removing off-street parking requirements, but to do so, developers must provide a parking strategy statement.
Zoning changes are early step to revitalizing downtown Dover
DOVER — In a continuing revitalization effort, City Council approved a series of changes to centralized commercial zoning in the downtown area March 11. Much of the Loockerman Street … more
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City council debates will take place in April leading up to the Milford elections on April 27.
City of Milford to hold council debates
MILFORD—The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will be holding debates amongst the competing candidates for city council leading up to the election on April 27. They wanted to offer a … more
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Dover City Hall.
Dover committee approves block grant funding
Tracey Harvey, the city’s Community Development Block Grant director, proposed $300,000 in funds for four subgrantees last week — a move approved by a City Council committee. more
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Dover City Manager Dave Hugg (left) discusses Dover’s revitalization plan with Dover City Councilman Fred Neil Tuesday at the Dover Public Library.
Plan seeks to extend Dover’s Downtown Development District boundaries
DOVER — The city is hoping to get a five-year renewal through the state next year on its designation as a Downtown Development District. It is also looking to expand its Downtown … more
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Blue crab caught in a crab pot. Maryland's crabbing season starts April 1.
With season starting April 1, Natural Resources Police remind Maryland’s recreational crabbers to comply with conservation laws
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s blue crab season officially opens April 1 in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries and the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays. With the opening of a new … more
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