Dangerous stretches of U.S. 113 overhauled

News Journal - Sat Nov 07

To Stacy Sinkinson, crossing U.S. 113 on Governor Stockley Road feels a little like speaking with a stutter, a herky-jerky hesitation that can be dangerous, even deadly.

Carper honors Thomas Lewis with bronze star after 60 years

Cape Gazette - Fri Nov 06

In 1942, Thomas Lewis was drafted into the Army to fight in World War II, tromping through swamps in New Guinea as a serviceman with the 11th Airborne Paratrooper Division.

Police search for 2 after 3 shootings near Oak Orchard

Delaware Coast Press - Fri Nov 06

State police are searching for two males after three shotgun shootings in the Oak Orchard area of Sussex County, including one which wounded a man at grocery store.

It's Punkin Chunkin time

Delaware Beachcomber - Thu Nov 05

With film crews from the Discovery Channel, MTV Japan and various news organizations on site, the 24th annual World Championship Punkin Chunkin competition has grown far beyond its Sussex County roots, but the three-day event promises the same camaraderie and fun.

Realtors host 2009 auction

Cape Gazette - Thu Nov 05

The Sussex County Association of Realtors' annual auction, organized this year by the new nonprofit foundation, the Community Service Foundation, raised more than $37,000. Photos of the auction More than 200 guests and volunteers helped raise money from live and silent auctions.

North Georgetown Elementary wins National Distinguished Title I School award

Daily Times - Thu Nov 05

For the first time in its history, North Georgetown Elementary School has been named a National Distinguished Title I School.

It's Punkin Chunkin time

Beachcomber - Wed Nov 04

With film crews from the Discovery Channel, MTV Japan and various news organizations on site, the 24th annual World Championship Punkin Chunkin competition has grown far beyond its Sussex County roots, but the three-day event promises the same camaraderie and fun.

Businesswomen launch family mag

Cape Gazette - Wed Nov 04

Two Selbyville women are combining their business skills and experiences as mothers to launch a new, free family magazine.

DCHS open house set Nov. 7

Cape Gazette - Wed Nov 04

Delmarva Christian High Schoola s will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov.

Panel OKs cellular tower amid objections

Delaware Beachcomber - Tue Nov 03

Over the objections of two coastal towns and a group of several hundred resort-area residents, a Sussex County panel approved a 100-foot cell tower along Route 1 on Monday night.