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90-unit townhouse project planned in Lewes
A 90-unit townhouse/duplex housing project on the Warrington property between Savannah Road and Kings Highway in Lewes adjacent to the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail was reviewed June 26 during the Office of State Planning Coordination Preliminary Land Use Service process. The 13-acre parcel, zoned R-5 has, was recently annexed into Lewes city...
Route 24-Angola-Robinsonville project continues
Work continues on improvements at the Route 24-Angola Road-Robinsonville Road intersection between Lewes and Long Neck. According to Charles McLeod, director of community relations at the Delaware Department of Transportation, the Robinsonville Road side of the intersection is currently closed to traffic as work is taking place to widen the road, and add new drainage and a stormwater pond.
Fourth of July traffic in 1996
One thing all Cape Region residents have become accustomed to is traffic. With the continued growth of eastern Sussex County comes more traffic. And while the Delaware Department of Transportation is trying to catch up with many major road projects in progress or in the pipeline, there is only so much space to accommodate hundreds and thousands of cars, particularly in the summer. This photograph from the Cape Gazette archives shows what the 1996 Fourth of July traffic looked like along Route 1 between Lewes and Rehoboth. The image is looking north just south of the Route 1 intersection with Munchy Branch Road and Miller Road. The clump of trees on the left is where Shell We Golf and the Sea Shell Shop are today. The crossover for emergency vehicles in the median still remains today, as it is across from the entrance to Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company Station 2.
Everything to know about Fourth of July weekend at the Delaware beaches
The theme at the Delaware beaches this weekend is red, white and traffic. That's right, it's the Fourth of July, the busiest week of the year in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. Multiple towns will host free, not-to-miss firework shows you can watch from the beach, but you've...
Rehoboth to host USLA regionals at Tower Beach July 10
The Rehoboth Beach Patrol will host the United States Lifesaving Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifesaving Championships starting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 10. Due to construction of Rehoboth’s beach patrol headquarters at Baltimore Avenue, the venue for this year’s competition will be at Towers Beach in Delaware Seashore State Park, off Route 1 south of Dewey Beach.
Lewes BPW: City electrical system vulnerable
As 2024’s first major hurricane makes its way through the Caribbean, the Lewes Board of Public Works is throwing up a red flag when it comes to the vulnerability of the city’s electrical system. At its June 26 meeting, BPW discussed taking a proactive approach to hardening physical...
Dredging on The Way for Indian River Near Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DE — Dredging operations were set to commence Monday on the navigational channel of the Indian River near Millsboro, addressing concerns that have plagued boaters for years. Residents like Diana Parker, whose property sits along the Indian River, have long awaited this project. She says along with the...
First State Health & Wellness chiropractic expands to new Lewes space
After four years of rapid growth, First State Health & Wellness in Lewes has moved into a larger space in the Cape Henlopen Medical Center at 12100 Black Swan Drive. The new office features double the space to accommodate expanded exercise rehabilitation facilities, along with more state-of-the-art services such as deep tissue laser therapy and spinal decompression.
Plans for New Water Tower Move Forward in Milford
MILFORD, Del.- The Milford City Council has approved design plans for a new water tower in the northwest part of the city. This decision comes after five years of work on the proposal, but the project is not yet definite. The final decision will be up to the community in a referendum vote.
Lewes committee thanks Heidi Lowe
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to Lewes Public Art Committee Chair Heidi Lowe, with a copy submitted to the Cape Gazette by the Lewes Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Thank you for the art you created and installed this spring at the Lewes bike parking corral at...
Mega Rodeo planned in Lincoln
Dancing horses, live bands and a Kid’s Zone will be featured at the Mega Rodeo planned for July 6 at 2 PM in Lincoln. The event, which will be held at 19008 Speed Street, is the first of its kind held in the Milford area. “All of Milford and the local area are invited to this first time event,” Alexis ... Read More
Millsboro ushers in July with Stars and Stripes event
The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce held its annual Stars and Stripes event June 29 at the Millsboro Little League fields. The day culminated with a grand fireworks display. The event included 12 food trucks, a concession stand, 25 vendors, entertainment by DJ Brian K. Hall, and fireworks launched by Brother’s Pyro LLC.
Lewes Historical Society awarded $15,000 grant from Delaware 250
The Lewes Historical Society has been allocated a $15,000 grant from Delaware 250, a special project of the Delaware Heritage Commission and the Delaware Public Archives. The gift is part of Delaware 250’s inaugural cycle of grants to support planning and programming for the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th, anniversary in 2026.
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