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The City of Lewes has launched a pilot program aimed at allowing residents with mobility issues to park in front of their own homes. The pilot project is set to begin Tuesday, July 1, and run through the end of the year. Council will decide whether to extend the program after that. Once an application is approved, the city will paint a special marking in front of the applicant’s home, […]

The Delaware Senate unanimously passed a bill June 26, to create the Department of Veterans Affairs. It previously passed the House unanimously in May.  The department, established through House Bill 1, will offer comprehensive care, specialized services, and advocacy to the more than 70,000 veterans in Delaware. This new department will be a cabinet secretary-level office, and will be staffed by veterans in all operational roles to ensure authentic representation […]

A Houston man will serve six months in jail after previously pleading guilty to three counts of felony home improvement fraud. Following his jail time, Jeremy Bowen, 46, will serve probation and must pay restitution. Bowen was before Judge Craig Karsnitz June 20 for his sentencing. Bowen is alleged to have taken hundreds of thousands of dollars from 13 different victims. In the majority of cases, Bowen took money for […]

, A project to replace the New Road bridge over Canary Creek in Lewes is delayed indefinitely. Delaware Department of Transportation spokesman Charles “CR” McLeod said the department has been unsuccessful in finding a suitable local property to purchase to create a new wetland mitigation site, which is required by law for projects impacting environmentally sensitive areas. Until this is resolved the project cannot move forward. This project, estimated in 2020 […]

Possum Point Players theater group is seeking applicants to direct two musicals scheduled for the 2026 season, “Mary Poppins” and “She Loves Me.” “Mary Poppins” performances will run Friday to Sunday, May 29 to 31 and June 5 to 7. “She Loves Me” performances will take place Friday to Sunday Nov. 13 to 15, and Nov. 20 to 22. With a large cast of 20 or more, “Mary Poppins” is based […]