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Environmental bill would ban six-pack plastic rings in 2025

As cities and states across the county have been taking measures in recent years like banning plastic bags and styrofoam…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 3 weeks ago

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Letter sent opposing Key Properties request to county

For the third time since 2018, Key Properties LLC is requesting land east of Route 1 near the Bayhealth Sussex…

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Terry Rogers posted at 3 weeks ago

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Chamber to host Candidate Question and Answer

Staff Report The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) is pleased to announce they will hold three Candidate Q&A…

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Terry Rogers posted at 3 weeks ago

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DelDOT explains multiple road closures in Milford

Social media in the area is filled with residents and business owners complaining about three road construction projects that have…

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Terry Rogers posted at 4 weeks ago

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Experts: ‘Unauditable’ Delaware unemployment fund brings risk

Delaware’s hefty unemployment insurance fund appears to be poorly managed, in need of more staff, and may not be able…

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Karl Baker posted at 4 weeks ago

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Ditch the lines and try DMV on the Go through October 31

Skip the endless lines and the alphabet and numerical soup of tickets that a standard trip to the DMV brings.…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 4 weeks ago

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Red Cedar Farms and industrial park final plans approved

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two final site plans, one for Red Cedar Farms, a housing development…

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Terry Rogers posted at 4 weeks ago

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Small businesses speak to Senator Carper

As part of his statewide tour of Delaware towns during his last year in office, Senator Tom Carper spent a…

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Terry Rogers posted at 4 weeks ago

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House calls for state to let banks finance cannabis businesses

A bill that would help cannabis-related businesses with financing and accounting was passed unanimously by the state House Thursday. House…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Homeless rights bill: so hot, debate continued

After yet another long public hearing March 27 about the Homeless Bill of Rights legislation, the House Judiciary Committee recessed…

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Peter Osborne posted at 1 month ago

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College sexual assault prevention training could be required

A bill aimed at reducing the widespread problem of sexual assault on college campuses soared through the House Education Committee…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Bill making javelin a DIAA event moves on, some coaches oppose

A bill that would permit scholastic track and field competitions to include the javelin event passed the Senate Tuesday –…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Bill would OK using taxpayer $$$ to help Delawareans buy EV chargers

After pushback about how Delaware will pay for it, a bill creating a rebate program to help residents buy electric…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Delaware 8th state to legalize natural organic reduction

A law that would put Delaware in a class with seven other states offering a unique burial method passed the…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Alcohol delivery bill fails despite data showing support

A bill that would allow Delawareans to have alcohol shipped directly to their home had its “part 2” Tuesday after…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Planning Commission Tuesday will tackle industrial park, Cedar Farms

A public hearing on both the Milford Corporate Center industrial park and Red Cedar Farms final major subdivision proposals will…

Katie Kazimir posted at 1 month ago

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DNREC details how wind farm cable will come ashore in park

State officials this week laid out the way they expect transmission lines from an offshore wind farm to be installed…

Katie Kazimir posted at 2 months ago

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House committee rejects bill to create student felony assault

A week after the Milford School District was placed on lockdown and subsequently closed to ensure student safety, a new…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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Safety concerns surround bill OKing javelin as DIAA sport

A new sporting event could be adopted into track and field competitions across the state. Senate Bill 211, sponsored by…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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New ‘firearm’ definition bill heads to House 

The Delaware House of Representatives will be the first to take a look at a new bill that will redefine…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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Poll workers get significant raises; what do they do?

The Board of Elections announced in its monthly meeting Monday afternoon that poll workers are getting a raise. Inspectors, judges…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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Need a charge? Milford shows off its 2 EV stations downtown

Twice delayed because of rain,  a ribbon cutting for two new electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Milford finally took…

Katie Kazimir posted at 2 months ago

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You’ll probably pay more for beach parking this year

Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches are increasing parking rates this summer, with Rehoboth and Dewey officials citing increased health insurance…

Katie Kazimir posted at 2 months ago

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Legislators briefed on landmark school funding report

Delaware’s lawmakers got their first taste Thursday of a landmark, 200-page report from the American Institutes for Research that suggested…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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    State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Dover Teenager

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    Key Properties delays request on Route 1 land

    Sussex County Planning and Zoning was supposed to hear a request from Key Properties to change land east of Route
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    Troopers Arrest Man for Georgetown Home Burglary

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    City of Milford Election Results 2024

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    State Police Detectives Investigating Sussex County Daytime Burglaries

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    State Police Detectives Investigating Sussex County Daytime Burglaries

    The Delaware State Police are currently investigating four daytime residential burglaries that occurred between April 22, 2024, and April 23,
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