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Three Lewes nonprofits are in line to again receive donations from the city in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The Lewes Fi...
12/30/2025

Three Lewes nonprofits are in line to again receive donations from the city in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The Lewes Finance Committee unanimously voted Dec. 16, to recommend mayor and city council approve three requests:
• Lewes Public Library - $20,000
• Lewes Fire Department - $20,148
• Lewes in Bloom - $33,000.
Jill DiPaolo, library director, said the request, which is double what the city donated this year, will go to upgrade entrance doors, upgrade ADA-compliant technology for the hearing impaired, add large print and audio materials on public access computers, and add additional drop-in tech sessions.

The foot traffic holiday running season is heading toward the Race Into the New Year 5K at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 31, in ...
12/30/2025

The foot traffic holiday running season is heading toward the Race Into the New Year 5K at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 31, in Rehoboth Beach, then the Hair of the Dog 5K on New Year's Day in Bethany Beach. Runners are done gobbling, trotting and Christmas sweater wearing. Counting the Rehoboth half and full marathons, there have been 14 local races since Thanksgiving Day. The 20th annual Run with Santa 5K, hosted by Seashore Striders, was held Dec. 20 at Cape Henlopen State Park.

State officials asked Sussex County Council to work with them to coordinate development and road improvements along sect...
12/29/2025

State officials asked Sussex County Council to work with them to coordinate development and road improvements along sections of Routes 9 and 113. The request came during a council meeting Dec. 9, at which the draft Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending update was outlined, and council members expressed strong interest in the idea. The state strategies plan will guide its infrastructure and policy decisions over the next five years to help implement goals of local comprehensive plans, including Sussex County’s plan.

In advance of work to replace the railings for rooms facing the beach, fencing has been installed around a portion of th...
12/29/2025

In advance of work to replace the railings for rooms facing the beach, fencing has been installed around a portion of the Atlantic Sands Hotel along the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. The fencing is above Kiwi’s Kove and expected to be there until mid-January. The fencing will be pulled back for the New Year’s Eve 5K.

And the winner of our Favorite Holiday Masterpiece is Marlee Tharp!🎄🖍️Kids at the Lewes and Rehoboth holiday parades tur...
12/29/2025

And the winner of our Favorite Holiday Masterpiece is Marlee Tharp!🎄🖍️
Kids at the Lewes and Rehoboth holiday parades turned into newspaper designers, and this cover stole our hearts. Thank you to all the families who participated!

The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a preliminary site plan Dec. 10, for a 94-unit affordable housin...
12/29/2025

The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a preliminary site plan Dec. 10, for a 94-unit affordable housing project, part of the Northstar development west of Lewes. The Willows at Northstar plan includes a clubhouse with a lounge, fitness center and management offices on the first floor of Building 4, which also has 22 residences, two bike storage lockers, a playground and play area. The preliminary site plan was approved 5-0.

The American Civil Liberties Union has sued Cape Henlopen School District and two others in Superior Court, claiming the...
12/29/2025

The American Civil Liberties Union has sued Cape Henlopen School District and two others in Superior Court, claiming the districts are charging too much for information. The Freedom of Information Act permits anyone to seek information from school districts and other public bodies. These entities are permitted to charge a reasonable amount of money to collect and compile the requested information. The ACLU’s lawsuit claims Cape, Woodbridge and Christina school districts are charging too much. The group came to this conclusion after requesting the same information from every school district in the state.

Breaking from decades-old tradition, Rehoboth Beach commissioners will begin 2026 with a new meeting format – all meetin...
12/28/2025

Breaking from decades-old tradition, Rehoboth Beach commissioners will begin 2026 with a new meeting format – all meetings will be voting meetings. As part of the change, it will be possible for items to be introduced and voted on at the same meeting. The decision to try something new was made Dec. 19, but the proposal was put forward during a meeting in November. Commissioners Susan Stewart and Craig Thier brought up a few changes they thought could help meetings run more efficiently.

Perry Higgs has filed to run for a seat on Milton Town Council in the upcoming municipal election in March. He and his w...
12/28/2025

Perry Higgs has filed to run for a seat on Milton Town Council in the upcoming municipal election in March. He and his wife, Kathleen, have been Milton residents for more than five years. Higgs is running on a platform of preserving Milton’s charm and planning Milton’s future.
“Milton is growing quickly, and that makes thoughtful planning more important than ever,” Higgs said. “My goal is to protect the town’s character and traditions while making sure we plan responsibly for growth, infrastructure and long-term financial stability.”

The sanctuary at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach was alive with holiday songs Dec. 19, courtesy of duc...
12/28/2025

The sanctuary at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach was alive with holiday songs Dec. 19, courtesy of ducklings, turtles, bumblebees, owls, starfish and pelicans. Those were the group names of preschoolers who performed their annual Christmas program.

The Evans family came to Sussex County Public Safety headquarters in Georgetown Dec. 22 for an emotional reunion with fi...
12/28/2025

The Evans family came to Sussex County Public Safety headquarters in Georgetown Dec. 22 for an emotional reunion with first responders. They worked as a team to save Chris Evans’ life after he was hit by a car Aug. 9 at the Sweetbriar Road crossing on the Lewes-Georgetown Trail.

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