Lewes BPW Hydrant Flow Testing Wednesday, Jan 14

Hydrant Flow Testing The Water Department will be conducting hydrant flow tests on the second Wednesday of every month. This month, the tests will take place on January 14, 2026, in the areas of Chestnut Street, Pilottown Road, Kings Highway, Savannah Road, Olde Town at Whites Pond, and Cedar Street. During this time, you may…

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Utility Work to Close Fourth St in Lewes on Monday

Utility work will begin Monday on Fourth Street in Lewes. Board of Public Works officials say this will include a closure of Fourth Street on Monday between Savannah Road and Market Street. Following the initial closure, utility work will continue with single-lane closures on Fourth Street for up to two weeks. Flaggers will be present…

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Search Warrant in Georgetown Leads to Multiple Arrests for Drug Offenses

Delaware State Police have arrested three individuals– 52-year-old Gary Jefferson and 54-year-old Paul Sample–both of Georgetown as well as 26-year-old Jamie Reed of Milford for felony drug and related charges following a search warrant in Georgetown yesterday. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor鈥檚 Task Force, and the Georgetown Police Department, executed…

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Lewes Expands Mask Requirement

Face coverings are required in more places in the City of Lewes. Mayor and Council approved an ordinance Monday that requires masks be worn in beach parking areas and restrooms, the parking lot at Roosevelt Inlet, and on the Savannah Road Drawbridge between Front Street and Anglers Road. The ordinance took effect at 5:00 p.m.…

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