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Former Sussex Central principal arrested for theft, misconduct
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A former high school principal in Sussex County was indicted on charges of theft, forgery and...
Henlopen Acres replaces damaged 100-year-old millstone
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No limits placed on Sussex land-use reform group
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Black Oak amenity plan approved
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Rehoboth Beach exploring charter, code changes
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Meet the Cape school board District C candidates
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Home razed for Chappell Farm project
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Sussex County adjusts tax breaks based on assessment update
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Belle Mead seeks C-4 zoning along Route 24
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Meyer increases budget 7.4% but warns of lean times
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A new Fiscal Year 2026 budget offered by Gov. Matt Meyer March 27 offers raises for teachers and...
Sussex Council plans stricter controls on storm runoff
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Lewes police, city agree on new contract
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Rehoboth Beach commissioners approved a $44 million budget for next fiscal year during a meeting...
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Wiltbank family cemetery to be restored
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Martin to serve 55 years for Rehoboth bar shooting
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Chancery Court bill becomes law
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Kingstowne Flex Park near Harbeson gets extension
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Parker Selby officially sworn in
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News Briefs 3/25/25
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Rehoboth Avenue paving slated to resume early April
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Funland mourns co-founder Fasnacht
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