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The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series with a program about the 1977 New Castle County desegregation era at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Milford Public Library, 11 SE Front St., Milford. Speaker Emily Green, Polytech High School teacher, will present “To Bus or Not To Bus: The 1977 School Desegregation of New Castle County, Delaware.” In 1971 five Wilmington families made the decision to re-open the […]
Lewes Mayor and City Council is considering raising the gross rental receipts tax from 5% to 6% on short-term rentals. That hike would be on top of an 8% state lodging tax contained in House Bill 168, which the state Legislature is expected to pass before June 30. “Someone is going to look at that and say, ‘Wow, Lewes has gone out of control. Maybe I should look somewhere else,’” said […]
A crash at Five Points has created a challenging morning commute in the Lewes area. The incident was reported about 7:30 a.m., causing backups on southbound Route 1, eastbound Route 9 and several surrounding roads. More information will be added when it is released.
Lewes parking meters to begin May 1 Parking meters will go into effect in the City of Lewes Wednesday, May 1. The meters at beach lots will stay in effect until Sept. 30. Other meters will stay in effect until Oct. 14. The rates did not change for the 2024 summer season: $2.50 per hour at the Savannah Beach and Johnnie Walker Beach parking lots, and $1.50 per hour at […]
After months of discussion, Rehoboth Beach Public Library officials announced April 19 that they have withdrawn their request to swap deeds with the city for properties at the current library. At the heart of the withdrawal were proposed conditions related to the types of services the library would provide and the level of building maintenance that was expected. A little over a year ago, in an effort to meet the […]
, Members of the Sussex County Southeast Regional Police Accountability Committee convened in Ocean View April 24 to lay the groundwork for meeting a state mandate to enhance departmental transparency and professionalism. Chaired by Ocean View resident and attorney Gayle Driver, the group comprises Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean View and South Bethany police departments and community members from their respective jurisdictions. Attendee Patrick Ogden, chief of the University of […]
, , , , Members of the Plantations Condo and Owners Association are taking on state transportation officials as they prepare for Phase 2 of the Plantation Road project. At the top of the list of their concerns is the potential impact on the community’s property and entrance along Plantation Road, including the potential loss of the two white silos, which have marked the community’s entrance for decades. Preliminary plans […]
Linda Vista Real Estate Services announced Bethany Adkins has three distinguished real estate designations: accredited buyer’s representative; seller representative specialist; and resort and second-home property specialist. Earning these certifications is a testament to Adkins’ unwavering commitment to professional growth and her dedication to excellence in the real estate field. Through earning the ABR designation, Adkins has demonstrated exceptional skill in representing the interests of homebuyers, gaining access to a wealth […]
MILFORD – Artificial intelligence and breast health care services are colliding for a unique retail offering at the Walmart in Milford. The nation’s first-ever outpatient mammography screening services located in […]
Gov. John Carney officially filed April 29 to run for mayor of Wilmington. The two-term governor is challenging Democrat Velda Jones-Potter in the party primary that will be held Sept. 10.
A Laurel man faces burglary and theft charges after police say he stole items from a home near Harbeson. Delaware State Police responded April 13 to a home in the 24000 block of Route 9 near Harbeson for a report of a burglary, police said, and a neighbor said an unknown male had been on the property. The man stole items from inside the house and fled in a white Ford […]
A Bridgeville man faces charges after police say he falsely reported a gun was stolen from his home. Police said Andrew May, 47, of Bridgeville, told police on April 17 that someone had stolen the gun, but detectives later learned that no one entered May’s house, and that he gave the gun to one teenager and the ammunition and magazines to another. Police said one of the teens sold the […]
Coldwell Banker Premier has been named a President’s Club Award winner by Anywhere Leads for its outstanding performance during the past year. Anywhere Leads is a dedicated organization focused on delivering high-quality leads to its affiliated brokers and agents in the Anywhere Real Estate Inc. network. The President’s Club recognizes the top 25 performers, or top 25%, of brokers nationwide across the network of more than 500 brokers. Award criteria […]
, , , As the summer season nears, the Rehoboth Art League will open five new art exhibitions Friday, May 10. Featuring works from the league’s permanent fine art collection are two exhibitions titled Self-Taught and Sitting Pretty. Two oil painting exhibitions will be Sea Change: Works by Stephen Estrada, and The Everyday: Oil Paintings by Michael McSorley. From River to Ocean features quilts by textile artist Anne Bellas. The […]
The Milton Chamber of Commerce recently announced all of Milton’s unique, cornerstone events will be back in 2024. The 21st Annual Horseshoe Crab & Shorebird Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at Milton Memorial Park, nestled along the banks of the Broadkill River. The whole family can enjoy the free event and learn about the wildlife inhabitants of Southern Delaware. Attractions include educational exhibits, […]
Keller Williams Realty Delaware Beaches presented awards to the 2023 top producers in the Delaware and Maryland market center in a recent ceremony at Sussex County Association of Realtors offices in Georgetown. Keller Williams was recognized as the No. 1 Real Estate company in Delaware for units sold in Sussex County in 2023, according to Bright MLS. Before awards presentations, there was a panel discussion of the recent National Association of […]
KSI announced Mark Dufendach has been hired as senior executive vice president of finance. Having provided financial oversight to several school districts including Milford, Polytech, Smyrna and Indian River, Dufendach brings decades of valuable experience to KSI. Dufendach received his bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Delaware, his master of business administration degree from University of Notre Dame Graduate School of Business and his doctorate […]
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce announced its 41st annual Spring Sidewalk Sale will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5, rain or shine. Store hours may vary. The sidewalk sale offers discounted deals and fabulous finds in downtown Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, and along Coastal Highway. To learn more, call 302-227-2233 or go to beach-fun.com.
, , , , , , , , Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary hosted its Empty Bowls fundraiser event April 21 at the Love Creek Elementary School outside Lewes. Participants were given a cup of soup and a piece of bread donated by SoDel Concepts restaurants to help visualize the impact of food insecurity. They were able to choose a bowl to take home as a reminder of those bowls left […]
, , , , , Gallery One announced its next show, Loosen Up, will be open to the public Wednesday, May 1, through Tuesday, May 28. In this increasingly complex and stressful world, people are constantly being encouraged, for their health, to loosen up. This month the artists are showing what it looks like to become more relaxed and less tense in their approaches to painting. Eileen Olson’s acrylic painting, […]
