A Delaware Superior Court judge has upheld Derrick Powell's 2011 conviction for the murder of Georgetown police officer Chad Spicer. Powell had sought a new trial on the basis of ineffective counsel, prosecutorial errors, mistreatment at the hands of the Delaware prison system and court errors. Judge T. Henley Graves denied Powell's motions in a 196-page opinion. Whether Powell's death sentence will be upheld is ... A Delaware Superior Court judge has upheld Derrick Powell's 2011 conviction for the murder of Georgetown police officer Chad Spicer. Powell had sought a new trial on the basis of ineffective counsel, prosecutorial errors, mistreatment at the hands of the Delaware prison system and court errors. Judge T. Henley Graves denied Powell's motions in a 196-page opinion. Whether Powell's death sentence will be upheld is ... 
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Superintendent Robert Fulton has recommended an elementary school plan that gives both Milton schools 17 percent more low-socioeconomic students than Shields Elementary. About 20 Milton parents attended a May 26 school board meeting – about half the number who attended a May 23 community presentation about options the district is considering to better balance the number of low-socioeconomic students across the ... 
The Cannabis Bureau of Delaware and other citizens gathered in Legislative Hall May 17 to lobby legislators for cannabis reform. Zoë Patchell, Cannabis Bureau of Delaware co-chair, told a couple dozen of her pro-legalization counterparts that it's important to let local representatives know there's a segment of their constituency who are cannabis consumers. Plus, she added, "We're regularly being lobbied against."... 
By a unanimous 5-0 vote, Dewey Beach town council approved the town's $50,000 portion of a $104,000 Surface Water Matching Planning Grant during a May 14 meeting. The town was awarded the 1-to-1 matching grant April 20 by the Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council. According to the council's website, the grant was created to improve water quality in the state's impaired watersheds by supporting the ... 
Join us this Friday, June 3, at Pilot Town Fish Co. with Specialty Wines, for a 5-course seafood dinner, paired with four Sakes and one sparkling Moscato! $50 per person plus 18% gratuity. Call the restaurant for reservations before they sell out. 302-313-5507. 
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY, EVERYONE!!!!! TODAY ONLY! "IT'S NOT LEMONADE" 36x36 oil on canvas by the awesome Gary Fisher - his joint show with Judith Judy is coming to Gallery 50 in September. If you call, email or come into Gallery 50 today and purchase this painting, Gallery 50 will give you THREE $100 Gift Certificates to the restaurants or merchants of your choice in Rehoboth Beach - or any charities of your choice ... 
Memorial Day Monday Night Dance Party at Lula Brazil & it's ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR! Join DJ Tim Colfer as he plays all the hot dance music, top 40 hits , great remixes and all of the great dance anthems we all know and love !! Don't let a little rain stop the party , when it rains in Rehoboth Lula Brazil pours fantastic drinks as always ,come join us..drink and food specials all night long !!! It doesn't get ... 
In the days following the passage of this year's $3.9 billion state operating budget, Speaker of the House Pete Schwartzkopf said conservative projections were showing $100 million deficit for Fiscal Year 2017, but he said in reality it was probably going to be closer to $150 million or $170 million. Fast forward 10 months, to the height of the state's budget writing process, and it appears the conservative ... 
This Week at Cinema Art Theater: THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY Friday, June 3 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Saturday, June 4 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sunday, June 5 at 4:00 pm Wednesday, June 8 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Thursday, June 9 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Doors open at 30 minutes before screening begins. Location: Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Dr., #2 Dartmouth Plaza, Lewes Admission: $8 for RBFS members, $10 ... 
Lewes Mayor Ted Becker has announced the DAR and American Legion activities for Monday, May 30 have been canceled due to the predicted storms. 
A 33-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Route 26 east of Dagsboro May 28. The crash occurred shortly before 11 p.m. May 28 as Lucas M. Miller of West Lawn, Pa., was sitting on his 2016 Yamaha FZ-07 motorcycle in the eastbound shoulder of Route 26, about one mile east of Dagsboro. At the same time, 26-year-old Amber L. Petersheim of Mount Joy, Pa., was driving a 2008 Nissan Xterra eastbound ... 
Three New York residents have been arrested in connection with an organized retail theft operation, police say. About 8:40 p.m., May 28, state police responded to the Marshalls at 4575 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach for a shoplifting in process. When police arrived, a loss-prevention employee was seen chasing three people who were fleeing from the store. All three were caught without incident, said Delaware ... 
Two teens and a 23-year-old Rehoboth Beach man face charges after police say they stole a motorcycle May 26. Jack F. Kelleher, 17, of Rehoboth Beach; John J. Baron, 17, of Lewes; and Edward A. Launay, 23, of Rehoboth Beach went to a home on Second Street near Baltimore Avenue and stole a 2006 Kawasaki KLX 250 motorcycle, said Lt. Jaime Riddle of the Rehoboth Beach Police Department. The motorcycle owner contacted ... 
A 54-year-old Lewes woman faces charges after police say she shoplifted from two Rehoboth Beach stores May 27, and then nearly struck a store manager with her car while fleeing. Police also charged her with her fourth offense driving under the influence of alcohol. Rehoboth Beach police were called to the Loungin' Lizard at 5:40 p.m. for a report of shoplifting, said Lt. Jaime Riddle of the Rehoboth Beach Police ... 
Starting at 7 p.m on May 18, about 40 cyclists took part in the 12th annual Sussex Cyclists Ride of Silence. "Cyclists ride in a silent procession to honor those who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, often the motoring public isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not even aware of the cyclists themselves," said ... 
Bayhealth officials officially broke ground May 24 on a new $300 million health campus in Milford. "A project like this doesn't happen overnight; it takes research, imagination, determination and know-how," Bayhealth CEO Terry Murphy said. The new hospital, on a 165-acre parcel off Route 1 at Wilkins and Cedar Creek roads in Milford, will feature 70,000 square feet of outpatient care and inpatient services, ... 
A proposed 63-unit housing development off Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach has cleared an initial hurdle. The Rehoboth board of adjustment unanimously overturned building inspector Dam Molina's ruling preventing the proposed project from going forward on grounds that no more than one building could be erected on the 7.75-acre parcel, known as Baymart, zoned C-1 commercial. At a crowded May 23 hearing, Molina explained ... 
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From the deck of Mighty Mo during WWII, to later being within hours of being scrapped, to now living out life on the beach, the 16-inch gun installed May 20 at the Fort Miles Artillery Park has led quite a life. "This is the very barrel the Japanese walked by when they surrendered to Gen. [Douglas] MacArthur," said Gray Wray, Fort Miles Historical Association president, the morning the 66.6-foot-long, 120-ton ... 
Singing, dancing and some good ol' rock n' roll will fill the Cape High stage May 27 and 28 to raise money for Broadway Cares. Students – and a few teachers – will sing, dance and play live instruments during the third annual Rock and Roll Show. Featured songs, spanning from the 1960s to 1980s, include "Shout," "Let it Be," "Fever," "Proud Mary," "Summer of '69" and "Piano Man." "Together we have raised nearly ... 
$3 off Adult General Admission Offer valid Tuesdays–Thursdays • June 1 through July 28, 2016 Winterthur offers something for everyone this summer! Enjoy the cool retreat of Henry Francis du Pont's masterful 60-acre garden transformed by summer blooms. Tour du Pont's magnificent former home and delight in captivating exhibitions such as Made in the Americas: The New World Discovers Asia and Embroidery: The ... 
This Week at Cinema Art Theater: LOUDER THAN BOMBS Friday, May 27 at 4:00 pm Friday, May 27 at 7:00 pm Saturday, May 28 at 7:00 pm Sunday, May 29 at 4:00 pm Doors open at 30 minutes before screening begins. Location: Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Dr., #2 Dartmouth Plaza, Lewes Admission: $8 for RBFS members, $10 general public. Purchase at the door. The Rehoboth Beach Film Society's Cinema Art Theater will ... 
Now until June 1st, take 10% off all Kaleen area rugs, including custom orders. We have a large assortment of their newest indoor / outdoor rugs and the entire collection is available to view: www.kaleen.com 
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, and after being closed 16 of the past 20 months, the Cape Henlopen fishing pier has reopened. With a $1.2 million project completed, that included stabilizing more than 100 of the pier's pilings and redecking, state and local officials are hoping the pier will remain open uninterrupted for years to come. This pier is one of the most popular spots in Delaware State Park ... 
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A fire May 24 in Angola Neck Park damaged a mobile home and killed two cats, fire officials say. Rehoboth Beach firefighters went to a home at 10 p.m. in the 22000 block of Cypress Drive off Camp Arrowhead Road, said Warren Jones, spokesman for the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co. Heavy fire was coming from the rear of the home, and firefighters quickly put out the fire, Jones said. Firefighters from Lewes Fire ... 
SHAKEY'S HILL Thursday, May 26 at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm) Location: Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Drive in Dartmouth Plaza (behind the Lewes Wawa) Admission: $5 (purchase at the door) In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society will present the award winning documentary, SHAKEY'S HILL. In 1970, news cameraman Norman Lloyd followed a battalion of American soldiers ... 
For years, Sussex County Councilman George Cole, R-Ocean View, has complained about the county's hodgepodge system for billing its sewer customers. His perseverance paid off. At its May 17 meeting, council voted 4-0 to create the county's first unified sewer district. Instead of separate annual service and connection fees for most of the county's 24 districts, most new users will pay the same one-time $5,775 ... 
Join Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club Thursday, May 26 at 4:30 p.m., for a dedication ceremony at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes of the annual Flags for Heroes fundraiser. More than 500 American flags bearing a medallion with the honoree's name will be on display along Kings Highway through June 3. For more information go to lewes-rehobothrotary.org 
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Opening May 7, 2016, in the Winterthur Galleries The definition of the word art has changed over time. From the late Middle Ages it referred to a skill acquired through knowledge and practice as well as the objects produced as a result of that skill, whatever the materials or techniques. In the 18th century a distinction began to be made between fine art, which included only painting, sculpture, and architecture... 
All four locations of Blooming Boutique will be hosting a Trollbeads Trunk Show on June, 3-5. The trunk show will be focused on Trollbeads' newest Summer collection release which features a "Deep Ocean" glass bead which looks just like a tiny three dimensional aquarium! This limited edition bead is one of the most intricate beads ever created by Trollbeads, a must-have for any collector or lover of tropical ... 
Whirling saws and tapping hammers mean dollar signs to Sussex County government. More than half of the county's revenue so far this fiscal year can be tied directly to construction and real estate. And every facet of building-related revenue is over budget, to the tune of more than $7 million during the county's first three fiscal quarters So far this fiscal year, realty transfer tax is $17.4 million on a budget ... 
Boaters are heading back out to Delaware's waters, and state officials are reminding operators to use good safety practices. National Safe Boating Week takes place from May 21 to 27, and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control kicked it off with an event at Lewes' public boat launch near the mouth of the Broadkill River. "Boating is popular in coastal Delaware with both residents and many of our ... 
They may not have the hand-carved, weather-worn charm of the originals, but Dewey's stolen welcoming signs have been replaced. The new signs were installed about two weeks ago, said Town Manager Marc Appelbaum following a town council meeting May 14. The sign welcoming drivers from the north was stolen around Labor Day last year, while the sign on the south end of town was stolen sometime the summer before ... 
A 33-year-old Georgetown man faces charges after police say he broke into the Super Tienda Store May 15 and took cash. Jovan Hembree went to the store on North King Street in the early morning and shattered the rear door to gain entry, said Sgt. Tom Tyndall of the Georgetown Police Department. Hembree then pried open the cash register and took money before fleeing. Following a burglary investigation, Tyndall ... 
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Rehoboth Beach Film Society presents NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE from London Shakespeare HAMLET Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 pm also screens Saturday, May 28 at 1:00 pm (Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of screening.) Location: Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Drive, #2 Dartmouth Plaza, Lewes (behind Wawa) Admission: $18 for RBFS members; $20 general admission The Rehoboth Beach Film Society announces the ... 
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Sussex County Administrator Todd Lawson says public safety is a hallmark in the proposed fiscal 2017 budget. Included in the proposed $119 million budget is funding for a new paramedics station and land for another, two new paramedics, a paramedics deputy director, new vehicles, a new mobile command center, two dispatchers and additional grant funding for local fire and ambulance services. In all, the budget ... 
Soggy fields are posing a challenge for some local farmers still reeling from the damage of an April frost, but local farmer Charlotte Magee says all is not lost. "We lost our early berries in that freeze. We would have had strawberries three weeks ago," the Magee Farms owner said. "But it's surprising to see that the second blossoming is huge for us. We weren't sure what was going to happen." The cloudy, cool ... 
Show your support and send your congratulations with an ad in the Cape Henlopen Graduation book! This commemorative booklet features photographs of all the Cape Henlopen graduating seniors and includes information and photos from the award and graduation ceremonies. Be a part of the graduating class of 2016! For information, please call 302-645-7700 or email adsales@capegazette.com. Deadline is Thursday, June 2nd 
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and Dewey Beach will be without its long-standing Police Chief Sam Mackert. During the commissioner comment portion of a May 14 town council, Mayor Diane Hanson announced Mackert suffered a fairly severe heart attack, had surgery and is also battling pneumonia. "He may be out for a while," she said. "It's not a good situation. We're hoping he'll have a speedy ... 
In her professional life, Lisa Hudson Briggs has seen a host of candidates walk into the Sussex Department of Elections Office. She worked there the last 15 years of her 33-year state of Delaware career. Now, the Georgetown Republican has become one of those candidates herself, filing this week for the Sussex County Council District 2 seat held by two-term incumbent Sam Wilson, also a Georgetown Republican. ... 
The first piece in Rehoboth Beach's new municipal complex will be ready to go before Memorial Day. Rehoboth Beach City Manager Sharon Lynn said the new parking department building at 30 ½ Lake Ave. would be up and running by Monday, May 23. Lynn said the building is a secure, functional facility housing 28 seasonal staff responsible for meter enforcement, coin collection and coin transfer to and from the bank. "Th... 
Fog blankets the Rehoboth Beach shoreline early Sunday morning. 
The sale will go on through out the weekend all boxes will be half price! 
Get ready for the start of summer here at the beach with Teller Wines' annual summer kickoff Wine and Beer tasting. Wines by Specialty Wines. Beers by Fin City Brewing Co. This Saturday, May 28, from 3-6 PM at the shop. Catering by the fabulous Patty's! (and a few surprises) too!