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Sussex County Emergency Operations Center director Joseph L. Thomas monitors a storm system. Mr. Thomas will retire March 28 with more than 36 years with the county, nearly 27 in his current position.
Sussex County recognizes legacy of retiring emergency director
For Joseph L. Thomas, there won’t be any more early-morning powwows to make calls about closures, delays or evacuations amid major weather emergencies. After 36 years and three months of service with the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center — almost 27 years as director — Mr. Thomas is retiring. more
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Legislative Hall, home to the Delaware General Assembly, at night.
Delaware Republican presidential primary will no longer be held
Delaware’s April 2 Republican presidential primary election has been canceled. The General Assembly worked quickly Tuesday to address the withdrawal of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley from her presidential campaign — and to save taxpayer monies of more than $1.5 million. more
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Cambridge city manager resigns
CAMBRIDGE -- Almost two years after becoming Cambridge City Manager in April 2022, Tom Carroll submitted his resignation due to differences over the direction of the Cambridge Harbor waterfront development project. more
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Residents attend the bimonthly Smyrna Town Council meeting Monday at Town Hall.
Smyrna budget discussions will continue
There was time allotted to discuss budget issues on Smyrna Town Council’s agenda Monday. But not for long. more
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State Sen. Sarah McBride, D-Wilmington, announced the impending introduction of Senate Bill 13 at the Carvel State Office Building on Monday. Under the proposal, Delaware could unlock federal monies to improve and expand its Medicaid program.
Delaware senator announces bill to bolster Medicaid funding in First State
WILMINGTON — Delaware is one of six states without a health care facility assessment for its hospitals, which has handicapped the state’s ability to access federal Medicaid funds. … more
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The Crisfield Fire Department at the time of its dedication in June 1961. The size of the firetrucks today is much larger than 60 years ago, another reason firefighters say it's time to build new.
Long-range goal: relocate Crisfield Fire Department
CRISFIELD — As the Crisfield Fire Department celebrates 150 years the Mayor and City Council agree with the volunteers that it’s time to build a new single-story multi-purpose station … more
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Kent County Levy Court continues its budget discussions.
Kent County Levy Court highlights staffing and employee difficulties
DOVER – Personnel was the topic of Kent County Levy Court’s second budget workshop on March 13, the cut of which accounts for one of the largest pieces of their annual budget.   … more
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Smyrna Town Council members and staff met Thursday to discuss budget issues.
Smyrna budgeting considerations set for Monday
Smyrna Town Council members are set to make budgeting decisions for the current year at Monday’s bimonthly meeting. more
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A large sewer line in Bethany Beach is under repair and is requiring $1.9 million in extra funding from Sussex County.
Bethany repairs force $1.9M county contract addition
What Sussex County employees thought was a faulty fitting late last year ended up being the failure of an 18-inch sewer line serving Bethany Beach. And it’s now requiring the county to set aside $1.9 million in extra repair money for the rest of the year, a move County Council approved Tuesday. more
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The city's lodging tax will be increased from 1.5% to 3%, which allows them to use the state to collect.
Dover City Council passes lodging tax increase, to begin July 1
DOVER – Dover City Council has passed an ordinance that increases the city’s lodging tax from 1.5% to 3%, which allows the state to collect it on the city’s behalf.   The … more
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The view of Silver Lake from 1079 Silver Lake Blvd. in Dover, where residents say wildlife has increased, leading to their opposition to potential development.
Neighbors protest Silver Lake development at Dover council
Residents of Representative Lane and Silver Lake Boulevard protested a potential development along the lake during Monday's City Council meeting, leading to a deferral on any further action. more
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From left, Seaford Mayor David Genshaw; city manager Charles Anderson; new solicitors J. Everett Moore Jr. and Luke Mette; and Vice Mayor Dan Henderson at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Seaford City Council approves dual solicitors
In response to Seaford city solicitor Daniel Griffith’s resignation notification, City Council on Tuesday approved Luke Mette to fill the position and J. Everett Moore Jr. to serve as counsel for the Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning Commission. more
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Seaford City Councilman Michael Bradley presents his Adopt-a-Block Program proposal to beautify the city through voluntary trash pickup.
Volunteers spur Seaford Adopt-a-Block for trash pickup
Seaford is eying voluntary trash pickup on a block-by-block basis. Initiated by the actions of a couple residents, City Council on Tuesday unanimously supported Councilman Michael Bradley’s recommendation to establish an Adopt-a-Block Program. more
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Sen. Laura Sturgeon, D-Woodbrook, announced the release of Senate Bill 21 at Legislative Hall on Tuesday. The legislation would establish a nonpartisan and independent Office of the Inspector General in Delaware, responsible for investigating allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.
State senator introduces bipartisan effort to establish inspector general in Delaware
DOVER — Dating back to 2007, lawmakers have made several attempts to establish an Office of the Inspector General in the First State. After recent endeavors stalled throughout the … more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Delaware bill seeks to ban insurance discrimination based on genetic testing
When individuals use genetic-testing products like 23andMe and AncestryDNA, the associated health report could impact their life insurance. When Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, R-Clayton, took one of these tests and saw the accompanying disclaimer, he thought, “Something is not quite fair about that.” more
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Marilyn Smith facilitates the money game. In it, participants have $10 Million to place in to transportation project categories that they think warrants funding.
Dover Kent Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Innovations 2050 seeks public input for county’s infrastructural future
DOVER – The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization has begun collecting data for Innovations 2050 – A long term plan meant to look at transportation projects that could take … more
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City officials celebrate after cutting the ribbon for the charging sites on Northeast Front Street on Friday.
Electric vehicle chargers open in downtown Milford
MILFORD— The downtown Milford area is beginning to take charge. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on March 8 for the new electric vehicle charging stations downtown. The stations are in … more
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Harbour Light condominiums allow short term rentals as part of its covenants as a benefit for unit owners. Crisfield is proposing inspection and permitting of short term rentals across the city and the City Council will hold a public hearing on March 13.
Hearing set on comprehensive short term rental changes in Crisfield
CRISFIELD — Regulations for short term rentals to include permitting and inspection requirements moved through first reader last month and are scheduled for a public hearing 5 p.m. Wednesday, … more
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The Delaware Recreation Education Athletic and Mentoring Association has responded to the proposed restrictions on its Field of Dreams in Dover.
DREAM Association appeals to Levy Court regarding field rezoning
Residents of the Verona Woods 55+ community have been feuding with the Delaware Recreation Education Athletic and Mentoring Association over the Field of Dreams next to the neighborhood. more
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Councilman David Anderson says Dover receives more visitors than there are residents in the city.
Dover councilman selected to national youth group
Dover City Councilman David Anderson admits that he has a full plate. But he wouldn’t want it any other way. more
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