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Proposed federal bipartisan legislation announced June 9 would fund research into causes of lengthy hospital emergency department waits for open beds, in an effort to improve care. When inpatient beds reach capacity, patients are queued up in emergency rooms, a practice commonly known as boarding. U.S. Sens. Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and David McCormick of Pennsylvania are among co-sponsors of the Addressing Boarding and Crowding in […]

, , , , , , , , , , , , The Milton Theatre, in partnership with Sussex Pride, hosted the second annual Pride Fest June 14 in historic downtown Milton. With the theme Small Town – Big Heart, the celebration featured an energetic lineup of local bands Goldstar, Magnolia Applebottom and Friends, and Mama’s Black Sheep. More than a dozen vendors, several food trucks, resource booths and a […]

Drivers will pay more to travel on state toll roads when the Delaware Department of Transportation raises prices as part of its revenue plan. “The toll increase and larger revenue package is needed by the department to fund our infrastructure needs in the years ahead,” said C.R. McLeod, director of community relations for DelDOT. E-ZPass drivers operating a two-axle vehicle along Route 1 will see rates increase from $1 to […]

Chalk it up to an unintended consequence of more electric or gas-efficient vehicles driving along state roadways, as a bill to increase license and other vehicle fees for Delaware residents has won approval by both houses in the General Assembly. House Bill 164 would make up for the declining motor fuel tax revenue impacts on the Department of Transportation, as well as the increased costs associated with heavier electric vehicles. It […]

Healthcare group opposes move to continue board The Delaware Healthcare Association issued a statement June 17, expressing its disappointment after the Delaware Joint Finance Committee voted June 17 to reverse a funding pause that would have delayed implementation of a hospital accountability law. A lawsuit filed by ChristianaCare against Delaware establishing a board to oversee hospital budgets remains in the court, and many healthcare officials have said they want the […]

, , Milton Town Council has selected two designs for a new parking lot on Magnolia Street, with details to be sorted by town staff prior to going to bid. At its June 12 workshop meeting, council agreed the plans should include a sidewalk and the size of parking spaces should be 9-by-18 feet. The vote on the two plans passed unanimously, while the size of parking spaces passed by […]

A $285.1 million budget for fiscal year 2026 and related water, sewer and sheriff’s office fees were approved June 17 by Sussex County Council. A series of ordinances to adopt the budget and fees were unanimously approved. The budget total includes the general fund, capital projects, water and sewer funds, pension and American Rescue Plan Act expenditures. Spending is up about $20 million, or 7.3%, driven largely by wastewater costs. […]

, Robert C. Wheatley, a 30-year member of the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission and its longtime chair, is expected to be replaced in the continuing backlash against booming development in the county. The move was announced at the June 17 county council meeting by Councilman Matt Lloyd, one of three new members elected in the fall to replace incumbents on the five-member panel. Rather than reappoint Wheatley as […]

A plan to reopen a structured encampment for 28 homeless people west of Lewes narrowly received final approval June 17 from Sussex County Council after two councilmen were not convinced to back it. Tharros Village, billed as a low-cost, self-governed village for the unsheltered in Lewes, is sponsored by Code Purple at the Cape, a homeless shelter program. A conditional use for a half-acre of a 7-acre site that formerly […]

Local artist Kathy Buschi will host a gallery open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22, at 15276 Hudson Road, Milton. Original paintings and prints include “Blue Crab” and a varied selection of local scenes.

, , , , , , , , , , , The 11th annual Beebe Beach Bash took place June 13, at the Lighthouse Cove Event Center in Dewey Beach. This fundraising event benefits Beebe Healthcare’s emergency departments in Lewes and Millville. The evening featured multiple food stations, an open bar, a gift card pull and a live auction. Live music was provided by Jimmy and the Parrots and Island Music […]

The City of Lewes announced a new round of police promotions and welcomed a new officer to the force. Chief Tom Spell made the presentation to Lewes Mayor and City Council June 9. Spell introduced Pfc. Siobhan Burton, who comes to Lewes from the Dover Police Department. Burton has numerous state certifications. “She brings a wealth of police knowledge and police training,” Spell said. Spell said the department now has […]

Enjoy live music with the talented Sol Knopf every Thursday night from 5 to 8 p.m. at JD Shuckers Seafood Grill & Raw Bar in Lewes. Plan the rest of your nightlife by viewing the Steppin’ Out schedule.