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Thursday, January 8, 2026
What’s New
Lewes couple celebrates 50th wedding anniversary
Cape basketball tames Wildcats in double OT
Mulberry Street Extended temporarily shut down
Cape wrestling escapes Milford with 42-35 win
Cape unified basketball tips off season with battle of champions
Sussex Academy senior merits national recognition
Rehoboth Art League to host opening receptions Jan. 9
Insurance pros honor agent Billy Reese for excellence
Seven receive Men of Kwanzaa awards
Pacing into 2026
Latest climate action plan pushes for net-zero by 2050
The Gazette shines in the Eiffel Tower glow
Rehoboth thrift shop to host leave-taking service Jan. 10
News / Police
Former Sussex County prosecutor arrested for DUI
16 hours ago
Former Sussex County prosecutor Martin Cosgrove has been arrested in relation to a hit-and-run DUI...
DelDOT paving Union Street in Milton
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Delaware Department of Transportation crews are at work in downtown Milton doing street repaving on...
Gary and Carol Smith bring a bit of Florida to Milton
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
A few weeks before Christmas, Gary and Carol Smith were messing around with lights on their...
Man faces charges in Cypress Grove apartments theft
1 day ago
A Milton man faces burglary charges after police say he stole items from the Cypress Grove...
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Viewpoints
Angler’s Motel welcomes guests in 1975
1 day ago
The Angler’s Motel once stood along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal in Lewes. Built in the 1950s, it had...
Flu cases are on the rise this holiday season
By William Albanese
2 days ago
Lately, you’re probably noticing the signs of flu everywhere: more people wearing masks, families...
Finding ...
2 days ago
250th anniversary: Tom Paine’s ‘Common Sense’
By Ron KL Collins and Amy Marasco
2 days ago
He took chances while others took time. He voiced the improbable while articulating the only...
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Obituaries
Earl Marvin Cannon Jr., heart of gold
18 hours ago
Dr. Earl Marvin Cannon Jr. passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Harrisonburg, Va. He...
Sherry Harmer, loved animals, nature
19 hours ago
Sherry (Cheryl J.) Harmer found peace Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. She passed amidst the love and support...
Nancy Jean Cate, woman of faith
19 hours ago
Nancy Jean Cate, 84, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at AccentCare Hospice at Christiana Hospital...
James C. Stefanelli, active church member, volunteer
1 day ago
James C. Stefanelli, 67, left this earth peacefully Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Milford, with his...
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Sports
New Year’s weekend races draw 1,000 runners and walkers
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
The Boardwalk at the top of Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach was teeming with runners on New Year’...
Navin Duffy displays skills at 2025 Kicking World National Showcase
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Few things are more chaotic than the recruiting process, especially with the new transfer portal,...
Pups and pop-pops are ready for banner year in 2026
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Just some kid - One-mile walkers and 5K runners mesh at the end of their endeavors. This little guy...
Charity runners raise $28,000 for Surfgimp Foundation
2 days ago
Nearly three dozen charity runners participating in the 2025 Rehoboth Seashore Marathon Dec. 6...
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A & E
Santa Sunrise
2 days ago
Mary Ann Varner captured Santa’s House glowing at sunrise Dec. 26 along the Rehoboth Boardwalk as...
Lewes polar bears take the plunge on New Year’s Day
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
Nearly 80 people plunged into the 42-degree Atlantic Ocean at Cape Henlopen State Park Jan. 1 to...
Author and artist Elise Zoller to kick off Spotlight Series Jan. 29
3 days ago
Freeman Arts Pavilion’s 2026 Spotlight Series will feature more than 20 events, celebrating...
Browseabout book club meetings continue Jan. 11
4 days ago
Browseabout Books’ Horror Book Club will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11, for a...
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Cape Life
Cape district staff recognized for remarkable athletic achievements
10 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen School District recognized three staff members whose recent outstanding athletic...
Junior Miss Sussex supports children receiving lab services
14 hours ago
Wrapping up her reign as the 2025 Junior Miss Sussex County, Serena Jaoude, a seventh-grader from...
HO Brittingham extols student achievement and school spirit
17 hours ago
H.O. Brittingham Elementary School brought students and staff together in early December for a high...
Jubilee Day service held in Georgetown
By Deny Howeth
17 hours ago
Lower Sussex NAACP celebrated Jubilee Day Jan. 1, at Pilgrims Ministry of Deliverance in Georgetown...
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Local Buzz
The Different “Flavors” of Retirement Money–And the Cost of Choosing the Wrong Flavor!
George Reilly
Money is money, right? Actually that is not right, particularly for folks in retirement who may...
Stop the scroll!
Cape Gazette
They say print is dead — but that’s never been true. Print didn’t stop working because the medium...
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Mike Kogler Team
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Trees can provide shade and...
Financial Planning IN Retirement is Different—Here’s Why
George Reilly
Financial planning FOR retirement is the process of preparing your finances so you're ready to stop...
Top 5 Financial Planning Concerns for Retirees-(4) Inflation and Stock Market Volatility Risks
George Reilly
Continuing our series on the top concerns of retirees for both financial and non-financial issues,...
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Bill Cullin
Most people assume that when a real estate deed is signed, it is effective. However, there is one...
Mystic Monday at St. Peter’s Church
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Mystic Monday, held on January 19 at 7:00 p.m., coincides with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and will...
SOLD ANOTHER HENLOPEN UNIT!! Unit 407
Mike Kogler Team
JUST SOLD by The Mike Kogler Team: 527 N Boardwalk, Unit #407, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 A coastal...
Rehoboth Beach: A Premier Coastal Investment Destination
Mike Kogler Team
Rehoboth Beach: A Premier Coastal Investment Destination Rehoboth Beach remains the crown jewel of...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW notable books discussion
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:30 am
NARFE Chapter 1690 luncheon meeting
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
1:00 pm
Pinelands history hike
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Snapology program
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Friday, January 9
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
1:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Friday Flicks
4:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Gaming Under the Great Dune event
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, January 10
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
12:00 pm
SAL Lewestown chapter meeting
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
Business
DRBA hearing to address proposed ferry fare changes Jan. 12
18 hours ago
Delaware River and Bay Authority officials will host a virtual public hearing at 6:30 p.m., Monday...
Taco Bell reopens outside Rehoboth Beach
21 hours ago
The Taco Bell on Route 1 near Rehoboth Beach has finally reopened following a fire that damaged the...
Delmarva Power files two requests with Public Service Commission
2 days ago
Delmarva Power submitted two filings Dec. 9 to the Delaware Public Service Commission designed to...
Dogfish Head rings in the new year with Hop Drop
2 days ago
The new year arrived in Milton with the drop of a hop. Dogfish Head hosted its Hop Drop Dec. 31,...
Delmarva Power enhancements help ensure reliable energy service
2 days ago
To keep homes and businesses warm and well-lit throughout the upcoming winter season, Delmarva...
Sweet Chalet and Scout Milton in Milton have closed
3 days ago
After about 18 months in downtown Milton, Sweet Chalet and Scout Milton have closed. Located on...
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Blogs
My Day in Esrever (Reverse)
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
Wow. I thought I was “hep” to all the cutting-edge anti-aging tips and tricks. You know: lots of...
Confessions of an Ultracrepidarian
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
When I learned the word “ultracrepidarian” and its definition (one who attempts to speak...
Traditionally
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Having just completed the merry celebration of my birthday yesterday (and I won’t tell you which...
Drafty
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I’m not one for drafts (weather-related ones and written ones both). To me, they have the same...
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Mulberry Street Extended temporarily shut down
Ryan Mavity
2 hours ago
Milton Fire Department was on the scene at the Quick Stop at the corner of Route 16 and Mulberry...