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Lewes boat parade brings 250 party to the canal
Lewes boaters had the perfect recipe for celebrating America's 250th anniversary: Take red, white and blue, and add water. The result was a patriotic party down the canal for the annual Lewes boat parade, sp...
Lewes man proud of Gettysburg movie roles
Ken Collins stands in front of his mailbox that has a photo of him as an extra in the 1993 movie "Gettysburg." Collins played both Union and Confederate soldiers in the film. The photo is signed by filmmaker...
Box truck catches fire on Route 9
Lewes Fire Department was dispatched for a commercial vehicle fire on Route 9 about 5:30 p.m., July 2. Crews arrived to find a box truck with fire throughout the rear cargo area. Due to the contents of the t...
Lewes shortens Doo-Dah Parade route due to dangerous July 4 heat
The City of Lewes is shortening the annual Doo-Dah Parade route and duration this Independence Day because of a forecast calling for dangerously high temperatures and humidity.
Lewes man faces civil fraud claims over medical lab tests
Delaware United States Attorney Benjamin L. Wallace announced the filing of civil claims against Alpha Care Medical, LLC, its owner, Nihar Gala, of Lewes;, and its laboratory director, Bo Wang,
Delaware Watercolor Society names exhibit winners
The Delaware Watercolor Society recently announced award winners for its exhibit titled It’s a Shore Thing, on display through Tuesday, June 30, at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes. National...
Lewes merchants decorate for the Fourth
The Lewes business district is awash in red, white and blue for the Fourth of July, as merchants show off their America 250 spirit. The decorated storefronts are not part of a contest, just the result of an...
Lewes farmers market continues on Fourth of July
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, July 4, at George H.P. Smith Park at the corner of Dupont and Johnson avenues. In case of inclement weather, the market moves...
Lewes lab owner faces charges in connection with defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, others
A Lewes man faces charges in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and other health benefit programs. As part of the Department of Justice's 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown...
Lewes boat parade sign-ups due July 2
In preparation for the traditional Lewes Independence Day Boat Parade, hosted by the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach Rotary Club and the Overfalls Foundation, local boat owners and operators are encouraged to sign up e...
Lewes Elementary Girls With Pearls students learn about military careers
Students participating in the Girls With Pearls program at Lewes Elementary School recently welcomed a special guest who inspired them to think about leadership, service and future career opportunities. Maj....
Summer Living Expo highlights residential and commercial resources
The Delaware Resorts Expos hosted its second annual Summer Living Expo June 13 and 14 at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, entertaining a constant stream of visitors through the weekend. More than 60 exh...
Senator Coons briefly hospitalized due to car crash in Lewes
Delaware Senator Chris Coons was in a car crash in Lewes Sunday, and he was briefly hospitalized at Beebe Hospital.
Fresh corn comes early to local farmers markets
It’s here! Local corn on the cob has arrived at the markets in Lewes. Typically not seen until later in July, some summer crops have been ready for harvest slightly ahead of schedule this year. Delaware ha...
Local businesses support Go Fourth Lewes fireworks
The Go Fourth Lewes committee recently received seven donations to support the 2026 fireworks fund. The display will launch at dusk, Saturday, July 4, over the Delaware Bay along Lewes Beach. Donating organi...
Lewes couple celebrates 65th anniversary
Lewes couple Charlie and MaryAnn Malewski recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Charles Malewski and MaryAnn Malatesta were married June 24, 1961, at St. Elizabeth Church in Wilmington.
Lewes library grateful for community's support
On behalf of the staff and board of commissioners of the Lewes Public Library, we extend our sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support surrounding the 10th anniversary of our Adams Avenue location. As...
Harbor of Refuge 100th Anniversary Cruise set Sept. 19
The Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation will host a Harbor of Refuge 100th Anniversary Cruise at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, departing from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal dock. Check-in is a...
Bike safety checkpoints kick off June 24
The Delaware Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Delaware State Police and Sussex Cyclists, will host Bicycle Safety Checkpoints throughout the summer in the Lewes and Rehoboth Beach areas....
Red Hat Society chapter celebrates 13th anniversary
Members of the Red Hat Society Evening Primroses Chapter recently gathered at the Wheelhouse restaurant in Lewes to celebrate the group's 13th anniversary. All Evening Primroses members also belong to the Pi...
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has determined that the…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has determined that the former U.S. Army Reserve Center on Savannah Road in Lewes qualifies as a certified brownfield site. DNREC sent a...
Lewes artist to host studio open house June 20
Local artist Fred Dylla will welcome the public to his studio for an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at 2 Drake Knoll, Lewes. Dylla creates original white-line woodcuts. Throughout the...
Community Bank gift supports Lewes Juneteenth celebration
Community Bank Delaware presented a $1,000 donation to the Lewes African American Heritage Commission in support of its upcoming 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. The Juneteenth event will take place from 1...