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Milford City Council December 8 Meeting Highlights: Department Reports, Planning Update, Infrastructure Actions

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Nov. 25, 2025

Bucher Files for 33rd District House Seat Following Postles’ Retirement Announcement

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Nov. 15, 2025

Milford native Rony Baltazar-Lopez tapped to lead Delaware’s new Office of New Americans

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Nov. 14, 2025

Milford City Council November 10 Highlights: Police Updates, Event Planning, Infrastructure Projects

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Nov. 13, 2025

Meyer Banks on Federal $1 Billion to Remake Rural Health Care in Kent and Sussex County

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Lewes City Council Approves Grant Application for 20-Acre Reforestation Project

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Oct. 31, 2025

Milford City Council October 27 Highlights: New Officer, Annexation Approval, and Community Initiatives

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Milford City Council October 13 Highlights: Safety, Community, and Growth

The Milford City Council met on October 13 to review…

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Milford Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing, but Growth Debate Over Pace and Infrastructure Continues

For some, Mispillion Station represents renewal and opportunity. For others,…

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State audit flags financial control weaknesses at Memorial Volunteer Fire Company

  By Claudis Estrada, Contributing Journalist SLAUHGTHER BEACH, DE.   The…

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North Millsboro Bypass set to open following ribbon cutting ceremony

By Claudia Estada, Contributing Journalist The Delaware Department of Transportation…

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North Millsboro Bypass set to open following ribbon cutting ceremony

  The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) held a ribbon-cutting for the North Millsboro Bypass on Monday, joined by Governor…

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Wilmington Council moves forward on PFAS removal

WILMINGTON — Wilmington City Council has taken the next step in addressing PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water. During…

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Delaware Court of Chancery to implement automated “wheelspin” case assignments

The Delaware Court of Chancery will introduce a new automated case assignment system, known as “wheelspin,” on September 15, 2025. …

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Gene Truono named Delaware Republican Party Chair

Gene Truono has been elected chairman of the Delaware Republican Party following the resignation of Juliane Murray. Truono, a former…

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Sussex County launches new tax calculator ahead of property tax bills

As property owners across Sussex County begin receiving their 2026 tax bills, officials have unveiled a new online tool to…

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Nearly $1M in rec. marijuana sales after first weekend of legalization

The First State’s first weekend of legal recreational marijuana sales brought in more than $900,000 in combined adult-use and medical…

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Andrew Harton named Sussex County Economic Development Director

Sussex County has named Andrew D. Harton as its new Economic Development Director, succeeding longtime director William “Bill” Pfaff, who…

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DuPont Nature Center Hosts ‘Sea Trash’ Learning Event at Slaughter Beach

MILFORD, Del. — The DuPont Nature Center will host a “Sea Trash” Learning Event on Friday in Slaughter Beach, giving…

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Special Election in Delaware’s 20th District: Voters to Decide State Representative Today

LEWES, Del. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Voters in Delaware’s 20th Representative District are heading to the polls today to elect…

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Early Voting Started Thursday for Special Election Offering Clear Choice for Sussex County on Tuesday Aug. 5th

Voters in Delaware’s 20th Representative District will cast ballots on August 5, 2025, as a result of former Representative Stell Parker Selby’s…

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Delaware Launches Bold AI Sandbox Initiative, Seeking a Role as a National Leader in Responsible Tech Innovation

DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer’s newly launched AI Sandbox Initiative has the potential to make Delaware a national model…

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Rehoboth hits checkpoint in wastewater treatment overhaul with new dewatering facility

The City of Rehoboth‘s long-term effort to modernize its wastewater treatment system has hit a key milestone with the completion…

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Delaware’s Construction Workforce Is Aging Out”: Ed Capodanno Sounds Alarm on Apprenticeship & Red Tape

  WILMINGTON, Del. (July 21, 2025) – Delaware’s construction industry is facing a growing workforce shortage made worse by outdated…

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High Stakes in Sussex: House District 20 Special Election is a litmus test for the direction of the State

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Beachgoers urged to avoid Indian River Inlet as sand bypass system testing starts

Visitors to Delaware Seashore State Park are being warned to steer clear of designated zones around the Indian River Inlet…

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Delaware toll and DMV fee hikes coming to fund infrastructure upgrades

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6 Delaware organizations get grants to celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, six cultural and historical organizations across Delaware have been awarded a total…

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Rite Aid bankruptcy prompts Delaware action to protect prescription access

In response to pharmacy closures across Delaware stemming from Rite Aid’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, state officials are taking swift…

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Milford Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Growth Amid Resident Concerns

  In response to ongoing concerns from residents about the pace and impact of development in the area, the City…

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Rep. Stell Parker Selby resigns from Delaware House following stroke

State Representative Stell Parker Selby (D-Milton) has resigned from the Delaware House of Representatives following a serious medical issue that…

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Here’s the state process for issuing emissions violations with new Del. City incident

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued a formal Notice of Violation (NOV) to the…

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Sussex County Council approves lower tax rate, $285.1M budget for fiscal year ’26

GEORGETOWN – The Sussex County Council has unanimously approved a $285.1 million operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year, marking…

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Delaware releases first Statewide Disaster Housing Strategy

In a move to improve emergency preparedness and long-term recovery efforts, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has released the…

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Christopher Coleman named Milford’s next City Manager

MILFORD — The City of Milford has named Christopher Coleman as its next City Manager, following a nationwide search. Coleman,…

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