Lewes News

A Lewes Historical Society volunteer explains the storied history of the Lewes Life-Saving Station, a stop along the Lewes Maritime Tour.

Dozens of young anglers and their families turned out to try their best at hooking a fish in Lewes Canalfront Park during the June 9 Fish 'n Fun event, sponsored by Quest Fitness and Kayaks.

Because the Sea Glass Festival will be held at the Lewes Historical Society Complex this Saturday, June 22, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market will open at the Richard Shields Elementary School parking lot, just off the corner of Savannah Road and Sussex Drive.

The Rev. Jeffrey Ross, rector at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, will present a workshop on Ethical Wills at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 27, as part of the parish's weekly Summer Spirituality Series presentations.

The National Weather Service says strong thunderstorms will affect Sussex County this afternoon.

Seth Elmer's girlfriend is back in Arizona, where he attends college, while he's working in Delaware for the summer.

It all started with a little gas station near the corner of Rehoboth and Lake avenues where Catchers Restaurant is now located.

The Summer Reading Program offers a variety of activities and events for all ages at the Lewes Public Library.

Author Lacey Lafferty has written a picture book aimed at inspiring parents and children going through medical issues to persevere through life's roadblocks and challenges.

Access to the Milton Boat Ramp and its parking area will be limited Tuesday and Wednes day, June 18 and 19, to complete a small construction project, De partment of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Division of Fish and Wildlife announced recently.

During the spring of 2010, many sections of Sussex County - including Hudson Road near Lewes - were flooded.

Rebecca Lusk, an award-winning, top academic graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, received two of the scholarships awarded by the Greater Lewes Foundation this year.

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A rehearsal of Possum Point Players upcoming dinner theater, "And Then There Were None," finds Kim Klabe of Rehoboth Beach, John Marino of Lewes, Sharon George of Bridgeville, Doug Friend of Lewes, John Levine of Smyrna, Dennis McGeady of Bridgeville, and Thomas Scott Roberts of Lewes discussing the strange manner in which each of them has been ... (more)

Seven people were injured June 15 when two vehicles crashed near the Lewes/Rehoboth Beach Fire Station 3 on Route 24. Firefighters were returning from another call at 12:15 a.m. when they discovered the serious crash, said Warren F. Jones, spokesman for the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co.

Mention the boundaries of Delaware and chances are the conversation will turn to the Mason-Dixon line.

The good news about what Heidi Quillen, a licensed clinical social worker, is doing at Shields Elementary School in Lewes is that she's in a strategic place.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 in Lewes would like to thank the local community and businesses for their participation in our May Poppy Month activities.

Groome's Beach Bible School will take place Friday to Sunday, July 12-14. The theme for this year's Bible School is Splish-Splash Bible Bash - The Coolest Bible Study Ever! Children ages 4-12 can join the fun on Lewes Beach and at Groome United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Savannah Road and Dewey Avenue.

Besides their small-town charm and beautiful views, the state's beaches have another perk, especially for those with a palate: The food scene.