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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
What’s New
Jo Gayle Stambaugh, enjoyed family time
Seaford man dies following hit-and-run on Harbeson Road
Doc Phytness trains clients at Midway Motion & Fitness
Nanticoke Indian Tribe Heritage Day celebration slated May 4
Motorcycle stolen in Rehoboth Beach
Volunteering: Good for everyone’s health
Nichole Whitehead Harlow, human resources specialist
News Briefs 4/23/24
Mill Pond Garden to welcome mid-spring visitors April 28
Industry insiders: Taylour Tedder’s contract is groundbreaking
Dewey town hall plans hit a snag
Rehoboth commissioners silent on new city manager contract
The sneeze breeze
News / Police
DelDOT: New Five Points roundabout partially open
1 day ago
The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road...
Living history at Fort Miles
By Ron MacArthur
2 days ago
See more photos in the Friday, April 26 edition.
Caucus hears Sussex County healthcare concerns
By Melissa Steele
2 days ago
A Caucus on Aging met in Lewes April 11 for a Sussex County viewpoint that the group can use when...
Rehoboth Ave. projects move to site-plan hearing
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
A trio of proposed mixed-use structures on Rehoboth Avenue took a step forward April 11, when the...
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Viewpoints
Increased access to lifesaving meds needed
By Peggy Geisler
2 hours ago
Obesity is one of America’s most pressing health epidemics, yet it has been consistently overlooked...
Award-winning production coming to Cape High
By Cheryl Mitchell
3 hours ago
We have become increasingly aware of the scourge of human trafficking in our small county. Sussex...
Today’s Delaware needs to be documented
By Dan Shortridge
3 hours ago
From the U.S. flag being raised on Iwo Jima to Muhammad Ali's knockout blow of Sonny Liston, from...
School funding must be applied right way
By Jeff Byrem
3 hours ago
In 2007, I was hired as principal to restructure Brandywine High School, which the Delaware...
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Obituaries
Delora Jane Benner, loved her family
15 hours ago
Delora Jane Benner, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born Jan. 12, 1941, in Salt...
Theresa M. Johnson, generous woman
16 hours ago
Theresa M. Johnson, 68, of Seaford, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Tidal Health Nanticoke...
Joseph F. Balback, loved family, outdoors
18 hours ago
Joseph “Joe” F. Balback of Millsboro passed away peacefully Sunday, April 14, at Delaware Hospice,...
Dawn Elizabeth McGee-Passwaters, passionate teacher
21 hours ago
The veil was lowered and our heavenly Father called Dawn Elizabeth McGee-Passwaters home the...
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Sports
Cape spring athletes and ambassadors hear Sean Locke’s story
By Dave Frederick
2 hours ago
Morgan’s Message - We sports muppets from Sesame Street by the Sea share the joy of comradeship and...
Cape softball shuts out Ravens, downs Decatur
By Dan Cook
22 hours ago
A strong 20 mph wind couldn’t prevent Abby Marsh from jacking a low, inside pitch over the left-...
Cape baseball falls to Ravens 3-1
By Dan Cook
22 hours ago
The Sussex Tech baseball team used a big sixth inning to knock Cape from the undefeated ranks with...
Cape boys’ lax beats winless Dover 24-1
By Dave Frederick
23 hours ago
The Cape boys’ lacrosse team ran its season record to 6-2 April 19 at Legends Stadium with a 24-1...
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A & E
Author Diana McDonough to appear May 16 for Millsboro event
12 hours ago
“Stuck in the Onesies” series author Diana McDonough will appear at a dinner event at 6 p.m.,...
View Along the Canal
14 hours ago
The view at sunset along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, as shared by Victoria Gordon.
VegRehoboth seeks exhibitors for Planet Delaware Sept. 13-15
20 hours ago
VegRehoboth co-founder Tara Sheldon announced its three-day festival will return this year as ...
Food for Thought exhibit reception set April 28 in Milton
1 day ago
Milton Arts Guild’s Food For Thought exhibit will open Thursday, April 25, at 107 Federal St.,...
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Cape Life
CHEER honors Korean War veterans
14 hours ago
CHEER Inc. recently held a breakfast and dedication ceremony for two commemorative benches in front...
Local Italians celebrate Verrazzano in Rehoboth Beach
By Chris Flood
17 hours ago
It’s been 500 years since Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano explored much of what is now...
Mariner Middle career fair enlightens students
By Ellen Driscoll
17 hours ago
Hundreds of eighth graders descended upon the Mariner Middle gym March 27 to explore occupational...
Lunch benefits Champions for Children’s Mental Health
18 hours ago
Lunch With A Purpose met April 5 at Baywood Greens in support of Champions for Children’s Mental...
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Local Buzz
Should You Buy a Home Generator?
Mike Kogler Team
Should You Buy a Home Generator?
A power outage can be an inconvenience, at best. If...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
Cape Gazette 5k Registration Now Open!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our second annual Cape Gazette 5k is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 11...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
Don’t Leave it All to Your Kids - Dynamic Spending Workshop THIS AFTERNOON!
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Don’t Leave it All to Your Kids Most people want to be able to spend more in their early years of...
Tavel & Leisure - Why Delaware is the Best State to Retire
Bill Cullin
The First State offers many perks to retirees, who now make up a fifth of its population....
“UNDER CONTRACT” Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MLS: DESU2053498
A...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen.
The Henlopen: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
Worried About Inflation? Take a Look at How Much Money You’ll Save with a Home in Delaware
Active Adults Realty®
While we help all kinds of people find or sell homes, we’re meeting lots of folks who are...
Retirement Bootcamp Last Class at the Lewes Public Library on April 25th!
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
MAKE 2024 YOUR BEST YEAR OF RETIREMENT YET InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. will be starting its...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
8:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Sewing group
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
10:00 am
Tai Chi
9:30 am
to
1:00 pm
Line Dancing
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
LaBlast Dance Fitness Class
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Feelings Rock program
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Penny Bingo
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup & Salad ministry
11:45 am
to
12:45 pm
Chair Yoga
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Daily Specials Day
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Bible study
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
SDARJ film discussion
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Pints & Pages Book Club for Millennials
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, April 24
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Tai Chi Fan class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
The Yarners Group
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Grandparents of People on the Spectrum support group
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Arthritis Exercise Class
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Fitness Circuit Training Class
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Yoga Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Ball & Band Exercise Class
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Mahjong
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
LaBlast Dance Fitness
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:45 am
to
4:00 pm
Bingo Pot of Gold & Penny Bingo
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
12:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class DVD Led
2:00 pm
Flipper Game
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Poker
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Bay Banter & Brews event
3:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Cornhole
3:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Billiards & Ping Pong
4:30 pm
Stay & Play with Friends
5:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Earth Week film screening & discussion
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Teen Game Night
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Meditation group
6:30 pm
Convention of States meeting
Thursday, April 25
(All day)
CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Delaware Money School program
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Chess Club
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Marbles & Jokers
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Lewes library book club
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Nathan Englander
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Art Installation reception
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
CAC Citizens Cafe
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Music Bingo
Business
Preston Automotive breaks ground on Millsboro dealership
1 day ago
Preston Automotive Group team members celebrated one milestone and turned their eyes – and shovels...
Is your financial advice holding you back?
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Financial planning for retirement has been an established industry for at least 30 years at this...
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1 day ago
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Eli Fitness holds ribbon cutting at Villages of Five Points Lewes
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Trauma Specialists of Delaware cuts ribbon in Milton
2 days ago
Trauma Specialists of Delaware cut the ribbon on its second office in Sussex County April 4 with...
Ribbon cut for J.B. Wagamon Professional Center
3 days ago
The J.B. Wagamon Professional Center, just steps off The Circle in Georgetown, held its ribbon-...
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Beetle (Bailey) Mania
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4 hours ago
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