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Delaware's final early voting numbers are in, but not the voting results

Nearly one-in-five registered Delaware voters have already cast a ballot as we head into Election Day on Tuesday. According to numbers provided by the Delaware Department of Elections, 129,584 people went to the polls during the 10-day period ahead of this year's elections, with just under half coming from Sussex County.

Delaware · 4d

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Sussex County Kicks Off 43rd Caroling on The Circle Food Drive

Sussex County has officially launched its 43rd annual Caroling on The Circle campaign, kicking off a holiday food drive aimed at helping hungry families across the county. The centerpiece event is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, in downtown Georgetown, where the historic Sussex County Courthouse and The Circle will provide the backdrop for an evening of traditional and Spanish carols. The caroling event will lead into the Town of Georgetown’s tree lighting and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade, giving the community nearly three straight hours of holiday festivities in one night.

Sussex County, DE · 4d

The Star Democrat

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Lewis leads Dorchester sheriff’s race: Republicans ahead in three council districts; mail-in ballots remain unreported

CAMBRIDGE — Republican Mark K. Lewis led Democrat Christine LaMonica in the Dorchester County sheriff’s race Tuesday night, while Republicans held leads in three of five County Council districts. All Election Day precincts had reported. The unofficial totals included early voting and Election Day ballots. Mail-in and provisional ballot results had not been reported. Lewis received 6,885 votes, or 63.89%, to LaMonica’s 3,866 votes, or 35.88% — a lead of 3,019 votes. In County Council District 1, Republican Robert Edwin Kramer Jr. led Democrat David Wayne Beverley II with 1,727 votes, or 66.81%, to Beverley’s 853 votes, or 33%. Democrat Yvonne D. Penn faced no named opponent in District 2 and received 1,114 votes, or 98.67%. In District 3, Democrat Ricky C. Travers led Republican Grady Wilson Jr. with 1,481 votes, or 65.91%, to Wilson’s 764 votes, or 34%. Republican Lenny Pfeffer faced no named opponent in District 4 and received 1,808 votes, or 96.17%. In District 5, Republican Mike Detmer led Democrat Semuel Thompson Jr. with 1,837 votes, or 77.09%, to Thompson’s 538 votes, or 22.58%. Both Board of Education candidates faced no named opponents. Talibah Chikwendu received 900 votes, or 96.57%, in District 2, while Sheri R. Hubbard

Dorchester County, MD · 3d

Delmarva Now | The Daily Times

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Ocean City Mayor Meehan loses re-election bid, plus council results

The results are in for Ocean City, Maryland's 2026 Municipal Election, and a new mayor has been elected. Newly elected Mayor Matt James unseated Rick Meehan by approximately 300 votes during the resort town's municipal election, which was held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in conjunction with the gubernatorial election. According to unofficial results tallied by the Ocean City Board of Supervisors Elections, James recieved a total of 1438 votes and Meehan 1136 votes. The mayor, together with the newly elected town council members and incumbent council members will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the Thursday, Nov. 5, for an organizational meeting, the town said in a Nov. 3 news release. At the organizational meeting, the Town Council members will elect a Council President and Council Secretary. Town Council election results, Proctor re-elected According to unofficial results, Billy Apostolou, Larry Noccolino and Carol Proctor have been elected to the Ocean City Town Council. Apostolou received a total of 1596 votes, Noccolino 1457 votes, and Proctor 1819 votes. Proctor was first elected to the council in November 2022. All to know about Ocean City's municipal election Ocean City's mayoral seat and three Town Council seats

Ocean City, MD · 3d

Cape Gazette

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Return Day is a unique Sussex County tradition

Return Day in Georgetown is a truly unique Sussex County tradition dating back to about 1792, a year after the county seat was moved from Lewes to the newly created town of Georgetown. At that time, Delaware law required all county voters to cast their ballots in the county seat.

Sussex County, DE · 7d

Spotlight Delaware

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Get Involved: Election Day, Sussex celebrates Return Day, Lewes townhomes

Tuesday's midterm general elections lead off a busy week of civic engagement opportunities for Delawareans across the state. The post Get Involved: Election Day, Sussex celebrates Return Day, Lewes townhomes appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Lewes, DE · 4d

Cape Gazette

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Wawa opens at Route 24 and Mulberry Knoll Road

With Wally the Goose looking on, Wawa officials and associates cut the ribbon on the new store at John J. Williams Highway and Mulberry Knoll Road near Lewes Oct. 22. It is Wawa's 12th store in Sussex County, with plans for five more by the end of 2028. BILL SHULL PHOTOS.

Sussex County, DE · 15d

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Ocean City Officials Respond to Political Mailer

Ocean City, MD - Town of Ocean City officials are responding to a political postcard that raises questions about Council President Matt James and his part in an aerial storm damage assessment. City Manager Terry McGean and the Ocean City Council each released a statement about the mailer, which was sent to Ocean City residents and voters.

Ocean City, MD · 5d

Spotlight Delaware

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Heavily watched Sussex County Council races become a referendum on development

Two closely-watched races for seats on the Sussex County Council have drawn outsized sums of money and could become referendums on the future of land use policy in Delaware’s booming southernmost region. The post Heavily watched Sussex County Council races become a referendum on development appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

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Delaware hospitals debate downstate ChristianaCare proposals

Downstate hospital systems lambasted two proposed ChristianaCare campuses in Georgetown and Camden on Tuesday, following what has been months of controversy that could derail the projects. The post Delaware hospitals debate downstate ChristianaCare proposals appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Delaware · 15d

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County magazines show what keeps local economy chugging

DOVER -- Some updates and important dates to share between headlines and deadlines ... *** A few weeks ago, we wrapped up production on our annual economic development magazines, the ...

Sussex County, DE · 4d

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October 2026 Dorchester County Economic Development Newsletter

The October 2026 edition of the Dorchester County Economic Development newsletter highlights business milestones, workforce achievements, new development opportunities, and resources supporting economic growth throughout the county. This month’s highlights include the Eastern Shore Innovation Center’s 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship and innovation in Cambridge. The milestone coincided...

Dorchester County, MD · 4d

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Eastern Shore Innovation Center Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation and County Recognition

The Eastern Shore Innovation Center (ESIC) celebrated its 10th anniversary in October, marking a decade of supporting entrepreneurship, business development, and innovation in Dorchester County and across Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Located at the Dorchester Regional Technology Park in Cambridge, ESIC has served as an important resource for emerging businesses...

Dorchester County, MD · 4d

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Why the Delaware Boardwalk Is Famous for Its Sweet, Salty Saltwater Taffy

A beach souvenir does not have to sit on a shelf collecting dust. In Rehoboth...

Rehoboth Beach, DE · 7d

Delaware Online | The News Journal

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Steve Pappas, who built The Greene Turtle chain, dies

( Editor's note: This story was updated on Oct. 30 to include comments from Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. ) Greene Turtle restaurateur Steve Pappas, who turned a neighborhood pub in Ocean City, Maryland, into a regional sports chain with restaurants in Delaware, has died, according to the Ocean City (Maryland) Police Department in a social media post. "The Ocean City Police Department is saddened by the loss of Steve “Pappo” Pappas, a dear friend and devoted supporter of our department and the Ocean City community. "Pappo" had a special place in his heart for Ocean City, and we’ll always remember the smile he shared when our mounted officers or any officer stopped by The Original Greene Turtle ," the police department said in an Oct. 29 Facebook post. Salisbury University also confirmed Pappas' death on Oct. 28. Pappas was an alumnus of then-Salisbury State College, played soccer and lacrosse there and was an assistant coach, according to the university. “It’s a tremendous loss for the family and for all of us who knew him in Ocean City. I’ve known Pappo for probably 50 years, and he has always had that bigger-than-life personality with that loud raspy voice and great

Ocean City, MD · 8d

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ChristianaCare plans to expand south uncertain, pushback from southern hospital systems

ChristianaCare's plans to expand in the southern part of the state, totaling more than $117 million for both proposed campuses, are not yet settled. The state's main health systems weighed-in at a recent health resources board meeting on proposed plans to build two health campuses in Camden and Georgetown. Bayhealth,...

Georgetown, DE · 10d

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Bronco beach bash arrives in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, Md. – Ford Broncos are taking over the Ocean City beach from Oct. 30th to Nov. 1st, as the town becomes the hub for the beloved Ford car, and “Bronco Beach Bash” shifts into gear. Brad Hoffman is the CEO of Live Wire Media &...

Ocean City, MD · 7d

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WBOC News at 11 10/31/2026

President Trump and Former President Obama are hitting the campaign trail as the Midterms approach. An event in Salisbury is bringing the community together to remember those lost to suicide. And a new street sign is dedicated to a beloved Wicomico County community member, the late Bill Handy.

Salisbury, MD · 5d

TANTVNEWS

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Worcester County Planners Delay Amazon Cable Power Building Near Ocean City Airport for 60 Days

The Worcester County Planning Commission tabled an Amazon Web Services zoning request for a small power building tied to a transatlantic cable near Ocean City Airport. A decision is on hold until at least December. The post Worcester County Planners Delay Amazon Cable Power Building Near Ocean City Airport for 60 Days appeared first on TANTV .

Worcester County, MD · 7d

Cape Gazette

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NIMBYism has long history in Sussex County

Preston Schell of Ocean Atlantic Companies recently said the not-in-my-backyard movement is standing in the way of more progress. The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice has been impressed by Schell’s efforts to increase housing for our workforce, and shelter and respite services for the homeless. Joseph Pika of the Sussex Preservation Coalition suggested that a solution to the long-standing problem of unaffordable housing could be served by a new group: Growth if matched by infrastructure, or GIMBI.

Sussex County, DE · 7d