Bill Shull

Rehoboth Beach

News Reporter at Cape Gazette

News Director, WE ARE PENN STATE

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Lewes pays tribute to fallen on Memorial Day

1 week ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

The City of Lewes was awash in red, white and blue for traditional Memorial Day ceremonies. The day began with the laying of wreaths at Lewes Presbyterian Church on Kings Highway. The remembrance is hosted by the Col. David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Col. David Hall, a Lewes native, who fought in the Revolutionary War and went on to become Delaware’s 16th governor. He is buried in the church cemetery. Wreaths were laid by the DAR Col.
Lewes Beach Patrol ready for its biggest season

1 week ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

Lewes Beach Patrol Capt. Strohm Edwards looked at the assignment board inside his headquarters building on the eve of what will be his team’s biggest season ever. “He swam for me, he swam for me, she swam for me,” Edwards said as he pointed out all of his lifeguards who he has coached on various teams. They will now put those skills to work protecting visitors to Savannah and Johnnie Walker beaches. The lifeguards gathered for a season kickoff party at the headquarters building May 23.
Marasco sworn in as Lewes mayor

2 weeks ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

“The next chapter of Lewes is not written only by a mayor and her council; it is written by all of us.”Those were the words of Amy Marasco minutes after she was sworn in as the city’s first female mayor. Marasco placed her hand on a Bible and recited the oath of office just after noon, May 21. She promised to launch a new era of getting people engaged in citizen democracy. “Bring your ideas, your worries, your concerns. But, also, bring your ideas and solutions.
Lewes Bike to Work Day event hits local trails

2 weeks ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

The Lewes-Georgetown Trail was especially busy the morning of May 16, as dozens of people took part in the annual Lewes Bike to Work Day ride. The group started at the trailhead near the Lewes Public Library, and rode a 45-minute loop through neighborhoods and back to city hall. Mary Roth, chair of the Lewes Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, said the event helps promote the city’s extensive bike infrastructure. “It’s another way to get out, even though you may or may not be biking to work.
Lewes installs new temporary artwork

2 weeks ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

The first of two temporary summer art pieces is now standing in Lewes' George H.P. Smith Park. The colorful sculpture by artist Shelley Parriott, called "Ciel du Soir,” is located between the parking lot on DuPont Avenue and Blockhouse Pond. It is made of perforated, heavy-gauge aluminum and sits on a bed of stones.
Lewes-based team first to witness deep-sea volcano impact

3 weeks ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

Andrew Wozniak started his day April 29 with a light breakfast – toast, no coffee. The associate professor of chemical oceanography at the University of Delaware’s School of Marine Science and Policy in Lewes was about to climb into a mini submarine, called the Alvin, and dive almost two miles down to the floor of the Pacific Ocean. It was an eight-hour round trip on the cold, cramped, titanium sphere with no bathroom onboard. But, what he and a colleague saw that day changed the course of science.
Marasco ready to lead in Lewes

3 weeks ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

Amy Marasco sat in city council chambers in front of one of her pet projects: a tapestry of 500 felt footprints, each containing an environmental message from students to the City of Lewes. She began the project when she chaired the Lewes Planning Commission’s Environmental Subcommittee as a way of getting students – and adults – engaged in public service. “It was a different way to seek public comment. Would we have gotten 500 comments on the environment? No, probably not,” Marasco said.
Daiseys open the doors of their new house

3 weeks ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

The home at 331 Chestnut St. in Lewes is now simply known as the Daisey House. The new dwelling is synonymous with the family who fought long and hard for the right to demolish their old house and build a new one. The Daiseys opened their home May 7, as a way to thank the community for its support. “This is a celebration to show our appreciation to everyone who helped us achieve our parents’ goals and wishes here in Lewes,” said Darnell Daisey.
Donovan-Smith hearing ends, questions continue

3 weeks ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

The Lewes Planning Commission has concluded a public hearing on an application that would allow the owner of Donovan-Smith Manufactured Home Park to add 30 more homes, but questions continue over the site plan and how to address residents’ concerns. The applicant, Donovan-Smith LLC and principal owner Ken Burnham, is seeking a conditional-use permit to allow the new homes to be placed in the park. The public hearing began Feb.
Groome Church plans major renovations

4 weeks ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

Groome Church, the little white building on the corner of Savannah Road and Dewey Avenue in Lewes, is proposing major renovations. If the changes are approved, it would not be as little and it would no longer be white. Architects’ drawings show a two-story addition that would house new meeting rooms for community groups and various church functions. Plans also show that light-brown, cedar-shingle siding would replace the current white exterior. The stained glass windows would remain as they are.