http://capegazette.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest news stories from Cape Gazette. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:17:53 EDT Thu, 24 May 2012 00:17:53 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Cape Gazette http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/poppy-day-at-sussex-county-council/821838?source=rss ]]> Cindy Phillips, representing American Legion Post 28 Auxiliary near Oak Orchard, presents poppies to members of Sussex County Council during a recent meeting. The American Legion was the first organization to adopt the poppy as a memorial flower to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. Poppies, which are distributed throughout the nation, are made by veterans. Council ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/poppy-day-at-sussex-county-council/821838 Wed, 23 May 2012 18:00:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/queen-street-partitioning-heads-to-public-hearing/824893?source=rss ]]> The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission unanimously agreed to go to public hearing Friday, June 8, in the partitioning request for 21 Queen St. Owners CFRE Holdings LLC are seeking to divide the parcel into two 5,005-square-foot lots. The house that was on the property has already been demolished. Tim Willard, attorney for the owner, said the lots would face Silver Lake and the intent is to build two houses on the ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/queen-street-partitioning-heads-to-public-hearing/824893 Wed, 23 May 2012 16:27:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Ryan Mavity) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/alex-pires-to-challenge-carper/828856?source=rss ]]> Highway One Partner Alex Pires announced May 23 he plans to run as an Independent against incumbent U.S. Senate Tom Carper, D-Delaware in the Tuesday, Nov. 6, general election. Pires is an attorney and owner of a number of establishments in Dewey Beach, including Bottle and Cork and Rusty Rudder. He is also a founder of Community Bank of Delaware. According to a press release, Pires will officially announce his ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/alex-pires-to-challenge-carper/828856 Wed, 23 May 2012 16:15:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Kara Nuzback) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/rehoboth-to-request-bids-for-citywide-reassessment/822606?source=rss ]]> The Rehoboth Beach commissioners are set to request bids for a citywide property reassessment. In a presentation to the commissioners on May 7, Mayor Sam Cooper said, “The more I delve into this, the more I think its imperative the city do something fairly soon.” Cooper laid out three reasons to reassess: • The price of land has increased at a faster rate than the price of houses • Assessment formulas have been ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/rehoboth-to-request-bids-for-citywide-reassessment/822606 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:22:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Ryan Mavity) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/greater-lewes-foundation-adds-four-new-charitable-funds/821878?source=rss The creation of a dog park, a celebration for veterans, the formation of a new farmer’s market, and assistance with the development of a major new museum are the subjects of four new charitable funds recently established at the Greater Lewes Foundation. “A significant part of our role as the community foundation for the Lewes area is to assist in the formation of new charitable and nonprofit activities,” said W. ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/greater-lewes-foundation-adds-four-new-charitable-funds/821878 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:40:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/deldot-to-open-all-bridge-lanes-this-week/827014?source=rss ]]> Several traffic pattern switches will occur this week to allow for all lanes of traffic on the new Indian River Inlet bridge to be open by the Memorial Day weekend, and to also allow for work to begin on the new road under the bridge on the south side of the inlet, according to Delaware Department of Transportation officials. On May 21 work began to open the second southbound lane to traffic. This work is ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/deldot-to-open-all-bridge-lanes-this-week/827014 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:25:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/state-unveils-extensive-trails-initiative/827232?source=rss ]]> The First State Trails and Pathways Initiative is the most extensive bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure network of its kind ever planned by Delaware officials. The plan includes 25 new trails or trail extensions throughout the state, including eight priority projects in Sussex County. The General Assembly allocated $7 million in fiscal 2012 and another $13 million is included in the proposed fiscal 2013 budget ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/state-unveils-extensive-trails-initiative/827232 Tue, 22 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Ron MacArthur) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/news-briefs/827807?source=rss ]]> Lane closures on Route 1 during night work Crews will be in place conducting night road work on Route 1 starting Tuesday, May 22, through mid-September. Intermittent lane closures will occur on Route 1 from Nassau Road in Lewes to Johnson Road near Milford. The project consists of milling, hot-mix patching, paving and curb ramp improvements to meet compliance regulations with the Americans with Disabilities ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/news-briefs/827807 Tue, 22 May 2012 08:40:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/carson-cites-differences-in-management-style/827402?source=rss ]]> Nothing in particular led Cape's top administrator to step down May 10. Instead, Cape Superintendent Kevin Carson cited differences in management style with the current board. Without going into specifics, Carson said, it was a series of actions. "It was a accumulation of events, and it all boils down to the managing of the district," Carson said. "You have to be thinking alike." The Cape Henlopen school board ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/carson-cites-differences-in-management-style/827402 Tue, 22 May 2012 08:40:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/lewes-chief-testifies-at-senate-body-armor-briefing/823397?source=rss ]]> Lewes’ top police officer has testified about the importance of bulletproof vests and fitting body armor worn by women at a hearing in Washington, D.C. “Body armor is every bit as important as a gun, a computer and a pen. We have to make sure everyone knows it’s a necessary piece of equipment,” said Lewes Police Department Chief Jeffrey Horvath in a May 10 interview. Horvath joined Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), at ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/lewes-chief-testifies-at-senate-body-armor-briefing/823397 Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Henry J. Evans Jr.) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-charge-lewes-man-with-attempted-robbery/827669?source=rss ]]> Lewes Police Department officers charged a city resident after they say he entered a home near Schley Avenue and demanded money. The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m., May 17. Lewes police, assisted by Delaware State Police and Milton Police Department, apprehended Keith Truitt, 37, of the 100 block of Schley Avenue. Police say the victim called police after a physical struggle with Truitt, and officers saw the ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-charge-lewes-man-with-attempted-robbery/827669 Mon, 21 May 2012 16:49:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/millsboro-man-tyrone-coleman-dies-in-car-crash/827588?source=rss The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single-car crash May 21 that killed a Millsboro man. Tyrone W. Coleman, 32, was driving a 1994 Cadillac Deville at 5:07 a.m. when for unknown reasons he failed to negotiate a curve on southbound Hollyville Road near Harmony Cemetery Road, said Cpl. Gary Fournier of the Delaware State Police. The car traveled on the grassy roadside, hit two ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/millsboro-man-tyrone-coleman-dies-in-car-crash/827588 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:39:03 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/dart-2012-resort-transit-bus-service-begins-may-24/825176?source=rss DART First State will begin its 2012 Resort Transit bus service Thursday, May 24. Resort Transit, operating seven bus routes, even days a week from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., serves Rehoboth Beach and the Boardwalk, Lewes, Long Neck, Dewey Beach, Ruddertowne, Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, and Ocean City, Md. All buses are air-conditioned, ADA accessible and equipped with bike racks. The seasonal bus ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/dart-2012-resort-transit-bus-service-begins-may-24/825176 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:49:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/lewes-man-shawn-moore-faces-200-dnrec-violations/827269?source=rss Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents arrested Lewes fisherman Shawn P. Moore, May 12. Moore, 36, was charged with 200 counts of violations of commercial shell fishing regulations. A commercial conch fisherman, Moore faces 66 violations because his conch pots were not equipped with a bait-saving device. Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, of DNREC Division of ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/lewes-man-shawn-moore-faces-200-dnrec-violations/827269 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:32:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/lane-closures-on-route-1-during-night-work/827000?source=rss Crews will be in place conducting night road work on Route 1 starting Tuesday, May 22, through mid-September. Intermittent lane closures will occur on Route 1 from Nassau Road in Lewes to Johnson Road near Milford. The project consists of milling, hot-mix patching, paving and curb ramp improvements to meet compliance regulations with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Work is being performed during the ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/lane-closures-on-route-1-during-night-work/827000 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:19:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/long-neck-raid-nets-drug-arrests/827357?source=rss ]]> Police arrested two men and a woman May 18 after an investigation into illegal drug sales in the area. Officers with the Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Long Neck Circle in The Pines of Long Neck development. Police found about 20 mg of heroin packaged for sale, 127 oxycodone pills in various strenghths, eight endocet pills, four alprazolom ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/long-neck-raid-nets-drug-arrests/827357 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:31:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/milton-mother-and-son-duo-face-drug-charges/827351?source=rss ]]> A mother and son faces drug charges after police raided their Milton home May 17. The Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit assisted by Milton police executed a search warrant at 6:11 a.m. at a residence in the unit block of Sailor Lane, said Cpl. Gary Fournier of the Delaware State Police. Inside the home, police discovered 2.8 pounds of marijuana packaged individually – 13 oxycodone pills, 51 hydrocodone... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/milton-mother-and-son-duo-face-drug-charges/827351 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:26:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/bill-would-not-allow-unreasonable-lot-rent-increases/824020?source=rss ]]> A bill passed by the state Senate May 10 would require manufactured home park owners to get approval before raising lot rents. The measure faces an uncertain future in the House, where it is expected to be assigned to committee this week. Senate Bill 205 requires landowners of manufactured home parks to seek approval from the Governor’s Advisory Council on Manufactured Housing before raising lot rents. The bill ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/bill-would-not-allow-unreasonable-lot-rent-increases/824020 Mon, 21 May 2012 08:50:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Rachel Swick Mavity) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/dewey-debates-allowing-referendum-on-resolutions/824057?source=rss ]]> Dewey Beach Town Council met at the Life Saving Station April 27 to discuss possible changes to the town charter. One change, if approved, give voters more say on resolutions passed by town council. A subsection of the town charter gives voters the power to petition for reconsideration of any ordinance approved by council and approve or reject the ordinance by referendum. At the meeting, Mayor Diane Hanson said ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/dewey-debates-allowing-referendum-on-resolutions/824057 Mon, 21 May 2012 08:45:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Kara Nuzback) News http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/lewes-bpw-rejects-professional-fee-reduction/822223?source=rss ]]> A Lewes developer will have to pay a 15 percent fee after the Lewes Board of Public Works unanimously denied a request to reduce it. The board denied the request by Canary Creek developer Lifetime Living LLC, at its April 25 meeting. Ring Lardner, a civil engineer speaking on behalf of the developer, said the 15 percent fee added to all professional service invoices is excessive. Lardner said Lifetime Living has ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/lewes-bpw-rejects-professional-fee-reduction/822223 Mon, 21 May 2012 08:30:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Henry J. Evans Jr.) News