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Landmark ‘Biden’ barn on Clifton farm razed
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A barn that became a landmark for drivers heading south on Route 1 because of the large “Biden”...
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Members of grassroots groups 50501 and Indivisible Southern Delaware gathered in Rehoboth Beach...
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The official groundbreaking for the new Dewey Beach Town Hall and public safety facility will take...
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If everything goes as planned, Rehoboth Beach will approve its first strategic plan during the...
Milton council tables parking lot plans
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Former Jam restaurant demo’d in Rehoboth
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Sussex police chiefs gather for leadership course
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Sussex County police chiefs and their second-in-commands received a refresher course on leadership...
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General Assembly passes End of Life Options bill
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The Senate passed the End of Life Options bill April 17 with a similar margin as last session, but...
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Army Corps issues notice for Phase 2 of inlet beach fill project
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Henlopen Acres looking at stricter tree standards
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Lewes home business ordinance heads to council
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Sarah Prieto and Stephen Matthews walked out of the Rollins Center at almost 10 p.m., April 16,...
Lewes council honors Stenger, Edwards
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Jeffrey Goode running for office in Rehoboth Beach
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Civil Air Patrol hosts search-and-rescue exercise in Georgetown
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UUSD to meet April 20 The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold a service at 10 a...
Grotto hotel site being prepped for demolition
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Public reviews Plantation Road second phase plans
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Senate passes bill setting county zoning rules for retail marijuana
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Sussex P&Z indicates support for homeless project
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Executive order seeks to end homelessness
1 week ago
State officials kicked off the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness April 17 in...
Milton crosswalk painting set April 21-22
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The Town of Milton is set to undergo painting of two new crosswalks as part of the town’s efforts...
State representative takes plea deal in 2024 drunk driving collision
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Cape Gazette office closed April 18
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In observance of the Good Friday holiday, the Cape Gazette office at 17585 Nassau Commons Blvd.,...
Southbound Route 1 bridge set to open at Route 16
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After years of work, the southbound Route 1 bridge over Route 16 will open to traffic Monday, April...
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News Briefs 4/15/25
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