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Residents, owner’s attorney spar over changes to Donovan-Smith ordinance

The attorney for the owners of the Donovan-Smith Manufactured Home Park said the community will not continue to thrive if Lewes Mayor and City Council adopt changes to a proposed ordinance that would bring the park up to current city code. The city is now proposing an increase in the separation distance allowed between homes from 16 feet to 20 feet. It is also proposing maximum lot coverage be reduced […]

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Students learn ins and outs of finances

, , , , , , , , , Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, R-Long Neck, is passionate about the importance of students learning financial skills. He has become a champion for increasing financial literacy in schools. “We want to plant a seed to build better people who are responsible for their finances,” he said during a Nov. 29 financial literacy event at Long Neck Elementary School. “In addition, we want to […]

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Henlopen Acres variance denial appealed

A lawsuit has been filed against the Henlopen Acres Board of Adjustment by the property owners of 23 Tidewaters that argues the board erred when it agreed with the town’s interpretation of town code regarding front-yard setback and when it denied a number of other variance requests during a hearing in June. According to the board’s official written decision, property owners Stephen and Susie Canton have owned the property since […]

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Frantic Music Project sets holiday mega raffle drawing Dec. 22

Frantic Music Project announced its 2023 mega raffle, courtesy of Ken Dorsney and the Intellectual Property Group of Morris James LLP, who generously donated the items. There are three separate raffles, and participants may enter one or all three. Entrants may choose to purchase tickets for the following: a 2023 Fender Thinline ‘72 Reissue Telecaster Guitar, a Fender Deluxe Reverb Guitar Amplifier in Wine Red Tolex, or a Super Swag […]

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Schoolhouse added to Railroad Era Rehoboth miniature village

, Rehoboth’s first one-room schoolhouse was built in 1884, located in what was then the woods at the outskirts of town. Today the Royal Farms at the traffic circle occupies that location. Paul Lovett has added a model of the schoolhouse to the 1910 Rehoboth Avenue miniature village diorama. The model on the diorama is sponsored by Cory Rose, whose great-great-grandmother Myrtle Joseph is among the student body pictured in […]

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Thanks for the Memories exhibition runs thru Dec. 30

, , , , , , Gallery One announced its Thanks for the Memories show is open to the public through Saturday, Dec. 30, at 32 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View. A picture is worth a thousand words, but memories are priceless. This month at Gallery One, memories that Gallery One artists are thankful for are on view. Joyce Condry’s acrylic painting, "Pecking Order,” depicts a pair of hens and a glimpse […]

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After 15 years, state looking to update its energy plan

, The Governor’s Energy Advisory Council has been working since July on drafting a new energy plan. Since the plan was last updated about 15 years ago, there’s been significant change in the way people use energy in Delaware. In advance of a new draft, the council, with the help of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control staff, hosted public input sessions in each county – Nov. 1 […]

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Spectrum Farms to offer you-cut flower picking next summer

Spectrum Farms, a flower farm in Felton, announced it will open its fields to the public for the first time next summer, offering customers the chance to visit the farm and experience their you-cut specialty flower fields. Owners Chris and Ashley Sylvester will offer several varieties of specialty cut flowers for customers to come cut and enjoy in their homes. They also plan to offer classes, workshops and events on the […]

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Local photographer spotlights Assateague Island in new book

, Assateague Island off the coast of Maryland draws visitors to its shores from both near and far. Whether it be to enjoy the soft sand beaches, or take in the sights with the famous wild ponies, guests enjoy the island’s magic for a myriad of reasons. Local nature photographer Tyler Smiley is no different, and now he shares some of his experiences with the world in his first photo […]

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