Several Sussex County fire departments are on the scene of a reported explosion on Gum Tree Road.

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Dewey Beach is offering locals the chance to contribute to its new town hall through a fundraising campaign selling engraved bricks for $300 each, aiming to raise money for interior furnishings and landscaping.
Iron Hill Brewery locations have abruptly closed permanently, leaving employees shocked. Starbucks at Rehoboth Ave also shutting down without warning as part of corporate restructuring, impacting workers and communities.
Millsboro Bypass set to open Thursday.
Lewes has awarded Hastings Marine Construction a $152,760 contract for replacing various floating docks at Canalfront Park Marina.
A convicted felon from Maryland was arrested after police found a truck loaded with guns, ammo, and weapons abandoned on Savannah Beach in Lewes. The discovery triggered school lockdowns and heightened hospital security.
The owners of the Canalside Inn are requesting multiple zoning changes to tear down the longtime lodging property. The request seeks to would remove the inn and build two detached single-family homes in its place.
Chris Galanty and Susan Stewart were sworn in as new Commissioners in Rehoboth Beach, expressing enthusiasm, commitment to transparency, and plans for community outreach and unity.
The One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel will feature 60 rooms, retail, and dining in a four-story building. Some locals are nostalgic for the past, while others welcome change. Demolition permits are filed, with remaining work possibly starting soon.