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DOVER – After a 4-3 vote, Kent County Levy Court removed specific parts of its Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance, getting rid of county site requirements for roads, schools and water during …
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex council voted to approve a non-compensated 120 day extension to its contract to provide expanded sewer services in Long Neck.
The delay was blamed on several …
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County council voted to proceed with an ordinance to eliminate the positions of department head of emergency operations and department head of emergency medical …
DOVER — A 31-year-old Dover man was arrested on April 23 for several felony charges stemming from a misconduct by a Correctional Officer investigation, Delaware State Police said on Wednesday.
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OCEAN VIEW — The James Farm Ecological Preserve, 30048 Cedar Neck Rd., hosts the family-friendly, free admission Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale this Saturday from 10a.m.-2p.m.
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Dover
Bayhealth has appointed Dr. Usman Shehzad as stroke director for its Kent and Sussex campuses.
A 19-year-old Dover man has been arrested in connection with a shooting outside a bar in Millsboro last year, Delaware State Police.
DOVER — Promoters of the decade-old event have confirmed what had already been rampant speculation during the past week: Firefly 2024 will not happen.
“Firefly Music Festival will …
Smyrna
In our first video podcast we are talking about a scary subject – ghosts and the paranormal in the First State.
Throughout October 2023, the Daily State News featured a few stories that …
Milford
As part of its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors outreach, Perdue Farms joined the Harry K Foundation and the Food Bank of Delaware to help distribute meals to 764 food insecure children and families …
MILFORD — Though not confirmed by the individual or organization, Home of the Brave, a homeless shelter for veterans, has posted an online advertisement seeking a new Executive Director.
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When Daniel Young arrived at the Home of the Brave homeless shelter for veterans in Milford in September 2023, he knew he wouldn’t be there forever.
But, as he prepares to move into his own home, what he thought would feel like a graduation is feeling more like an escape.
Sports
MIDDLETOWN — He earned $10,000 in prize money at the PBA Delaware Classic and reaped a lifetime full of memories too.
MIDDLETOWN — The 2024 PBA Delaware Classic concluded Sunday at Mid-County Lanes & Entertainment on Sunday.
LEWES - Sussex Central High’s Malachi Stratton began his quest for a third-straight state title with a quarterfinal pin as the DIAA individual state tournament got started on Friday night at …
Dover Downs Results
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
1st - Clm 7500 Pace $6,000
7-Feherty (Ti Tetrick) 3.00 2.20 2.10
1-Trey's Charlie (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5.00 2.80
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Business
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission voted Wednesday to advance an ordinance governing marijuana establishments to County Council, which will soon hold a public hearing on the matter.
GEORGETOWN — Keystone Distributors, which since at least 2021 has operated the pop-up firework shops that appear in the Tanger Outlets, 36461 Seaside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth Beach, and …
HARBESON — There are things one might expect when driving the roads of Sussex County. Construction is likely. Traffic might be a definite, depending on where you are. But it’s not common …
Scenes from Bay to Bay
Andrews Lake
Yesterday at 11:59 AM
Marlin and Mahi Thompson took this photo at Andrews Lake in Frederica on April 7.
Rainbow
3 days ago
Valerie Hankins of Houston took this photo off Bowman Road in Milford on April 4.
Dover in bloom
Friday, April 26
Gary Knox of Dover took this photo of State Street in Dover in bloom on April 16.
Pickering Beach
Wednesday, April 24
Brad Richardson of Dover took photo at Pickering Beach at March 19.
Turkey talk
Friday, April 19
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of a meeting of turkeys at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on March 16.
Neighbors
Diocese of Wilmington announces Eucharistic Congress: 'The Eucharist: Source and Summit' this fall
The Diocese of Wilmington has announced an upcoming major spiritual event — the Eucharistic Congress — scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean …
Lewes library to host Transgender Day of Visibility Sunday
Resources and connections relating to the trans experience will be offered during a Transgender Day of Visibility at the Lewes Public Library from 5-7 p.m. Sunday.
To Your Health 2024
Counselor Gibbons shares when it’s time to seek therapy
When it comes to mental health therapy, “We’ve come a long way, but we still have a long way to go in destigmatizing it,” says Tamara Gibbons.
Gibbons is a Licensed Associate …
Things to Do
Long Neck AMVETS to host Vibe Night on Saturday
LONG NECK — This Saturday at AMVETS Post 22 in Long Neck, 32369 Long Neck Road, join Vibe Night beginning at 8 p.m. and running …
Southern Delaware Orchestra seeks to expand after Saturday performance
In a little more than two years, what was just an idea by Steve Greifer has shifted into an arrangement bigger than he could have …
Small-business expo set for April 21 in Lewes
LEWES – Spring into Summer Small Business Expo will be held from 1-6 p.m. April 21 at Cape Henlopen High School.
The event will …
More Things to Do
Schools
LEWES — Board members, staff and negotiators were all smiles as the Cape Henlopen Board of Education and the Cape Henlopen Education Association, the collective bargaining unit for professional …
According to the Cape Henlopen School District’s calendar, Monday will be a staff professional development day, which means classes are canceled for students.
LEWES — The Cape Henlopen Board of Education is scheduled to begin the public portion of its next meeting at 6 p.m. at Love Creek Elementary School, 19488 John J. Williams Highway on Thursday.
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