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Friday, August 8, 2025
What’s New
Art supply drive for local schools continues through Aug. 31
Steel Horse Knights hold special event to benefit veterans
Millsboro teens charged in smoke shop, pawn shop burglaries
Gruenebaum to address 14th RD Democrats Aug. 13
Soil health field day set Aug. 20
Sandra L. Roberts, had generous nature
Taste of home brew leads to job heading county economic development
Barbara Jessen, Beebe retiree
Pong Bros. cookout raises funds for the community
Athletes of the Week Aug. 8
Flag football scores touchdown at Cape
Group steps in to propose detailed recommendations on development
Lewes police grievance set for September hearing
News / Police
Woman injured in shooting near Lewes
4 hours ago
A woman was injured in a midnight shooting in the Belltown area near Lewes Aug. 8. Delaware State...
Sussex County P&Z sees big changes at meeting
By Kevin T. Conlon
4 hours ago
The Aug. 6 Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting was punctuated by significant...
IR Inlet sand bypass finishes summer testing
By Nick Roth
4 hours ago
The sand bypass system at the Indian River Inlet has completed its scheduled testing for the summer...
Milton council sets public hearing on budget
By Ryan Mavity
4 hours ago
Milton Town Council has set Monday, Aug. 18, as the date for a public hearing on the town’s...
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Videos
Nalu wins annual Dewey Restaurant Games
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Viewpoints
Before President Biden, Rehoboth had Commissioner Trump
By Chris Flood
5 hours ago
A few months ago, I wrote a story about the closure of Quillen’s Hardware. The store had been...
By definition
By Jim Paterson
8 hours ago
Dementia research requires sustained funding
By Jacqueline Yerkes
10 hours ago
Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2025 provides new...
Dewey Beach’s crosswalks are dangerous
By KJ Baude
10 hours ago
I live in Lewes and often drive through Dewey Beach on my way to the Rehoboth Bay Sailing...
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Obituaries
Eleodoro Jerome Tumminello, veteran, family man
1 day ago
Eleodoro “Jerry” Jerome Tumminello, 92, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and beloved friend to...
Phillip “Phil” Richard Williford, veteran, beloved father
1 day ago
Phillip “Phil” Richard Williford, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Friday, July 18,...
Mary Angela Valenti-Bloom, woman of deep faith
2 days ago
Mary Angela Valenti-Bloom, daughter of the late Charles N. Valenti and Julia Mariany Valenti, lost...
James T. Joseph, proud veteran
3 days ago
James T. Joseph of Millsboro passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Delaware Hospice Center in...
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Sports
Milton 8-10 all-stars advance to Mid-Atlantic Championship
By Nick Roth
4 hours ago
The Milton 8-10 all-stars advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Championship of the East Regional in...
Mixed bag for the Phillies
By Sumner Spence
6 hours ago
Currently, the Phillies have a 2 1/2 game lead over the New York Mets in the division. The Phillies...
Pets and throw rugs account for most orthopaedic injuries
By Dave Frederick
7 hours ago
El Hombre Blanco - Martin Rodriguez jokingly calls me “Mi Amigo Blanco.” I call Martin “Mi Amigo...
Squicciarini the top dog at Race for the Paws
By Tim Bamforth
8 hours ago
To benefit Humane Animal Partners, a large field of 420 turned out Aug. 2, for the 17th annual Race...
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A & E
Southern Delaware Chorale members perform in Paris concerts
18 hours ago
Several singers from the Southern Delaware Chorale recently traveled to France to perform under the...
‘Unicorns’ screenings to open Aug. 8 at Cinema Art Theater
22 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society will present the endearing romantic drama, “Unicorns,” opening...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Frazzlefit to perform Aug. 10 in Bethany Beach
1 day ago
Frazzlefit will take the stage from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 10, at Big Chill Beach Club in...
Rehoboth Art League holds annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show
By Ted Pfirrmann
1 day ago
The weekend was perfect for attendees of the Rehoboth Art League’s 52nd Annual Outdoor Fine Art...
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Cape Life
Beachcombers Corvette Club to host charity car show Aug. 16
16 hours ago
The Beachcombers Corvette Club of Southern Delaware will hold its Annual Charity Open Car Show from...
Author Victoria Benton Frank to sign books Aug. 17
20 hours ago
Browseabout Books will host “The Violet Hour” author Victoria Benton Frank for a signing event from...
Nonprofit group Duffle Bags and More seeks space to lease
1 day ago
In support of children entering the foster care system in Delaware this year, Duffle Bags and More...
Annual Night Out brings community together in Lewes
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
All it takes is one direct hit and splash! Lewes Police officer Nick Yatsko found out the hard way...
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Local Buzz
Deadlines
Bill Cullin
Both buyer and seller should be aware of all of the deadlines in their purchase agreement. Each...
THE HENLOPEN - SOLD AT FULL PRICE
Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach - Frank Hornstein
THE HENLOPEN - UNIT 705 SOLD AT FULL PRICE. Call me for all of your real estate needs. FRANK...
PENDING! - 28506 Nanticoke Ave #6846, Millsboro, DE 19966
Bay Coast Realty
Have a look at this completely remodeled cottage only steps away from the Indian River. Enjoy...
STAGING & VIRTUAL STAGING
Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach - Frank Hornstein
STAGING AND VIRTUAL STAGING I want to talk about home staging and virtual staging. My name is...
Dog Houses
Bill Cullin
A family pet often represents a major challenge when a house is being marketed. Your family may...
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...
Travel & 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....
WIRING MONEY FOR SETTLEMENT
Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach - Frank Hornstein
WIRING MONEY FOR SETTLEMENT THIS HAS BECOME A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE SALE OF A HOME. If you...
Navigate a Stabilizing Yet Competitive Interest Rate Market
Mike Kogler Team
Staying Strong in the Sixes
📉 What’s Happening with Home Loan Interest Rates in...
Your Doctor. Your Advocate. Meet Dr. Haldar
Core Concierge Health
Welcome Dr. Maria Haldar to Core Concierge Health We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Maria Haldar to...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
School supplies drive
(All day)
“Feathered and Fancy”: Avian Interpretations from...
(All day)
87th Annual Members’ Fine Art Exhibition
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Summer Reading Wrap Party
1:00 pm
Artillery Park walk
1:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Friday Flicks
3:30 pm
to
6:00 pm
Milton Farmers & Artisan Market
4:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dine & Donate event
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Conversation with Francesca Serritella
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, August 9
(All day)
87th Annual Members’ Fine Art Exhibition
(All day)
School supplies drive
(All day)
“Feathered and Fancy”: Avian Interpretations from...
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Arts & Crafts fair
10:00 am
Cape Cadets Codebreaker program
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
5:00 pm
RAL Outdoor Fine Art & Craft Show
10:00 am
to
5:00 pm
52nd Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
DAR historic house tours
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Mat Pilates for Millennials
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
SAL Lewestown chapter meeting
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Delaware bats presentation
Sunday, August 10
(All day)
87th Annual Members’ Fine Art Exhibition
(All day)
“Feathered and Fancy”: Avian Interpretations from...
7:30 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE buffet breakfast fundraiser
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Bethany Beach Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Tidal Market Delaware Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Elks breakfast
10:00 am
to
5:00 pm
RAL Outdoor Fine Art & Craft Show
10:00 am
to
5:00 pm
52nd Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Business
Lisa DiFebo’s confidence, curiosity equal success
5 hours ago
Lisa DiFebo said she was always surrounded by food when growing up in Wilmington. Her mother’s and...
Plantation Road office, retail plan raises few concerns
1 day ago
A developer presented a plan July 30 to create retail and medical space on a nearly 5-acre lot on...
Chef Ryan Cunningham to demo at Aug. 9 farmers market
1 day ago
It’s Flower Day at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, at...
Beebe oncology receives $58,500 donation from Bellmoor Inn & Spa
1 day ago
For the past three years, one team member at the Bellmoor Inn & Spa has faced the many ups and...
Stockley Materials project receives OK from county council
1 day ago
A conditional use for Stockley Materials to prepare, process and store materials related to its...
Nalu wins annual Dewey Restaurant Games
1 day ago
Nearly two dozen teams competed for the trophy at the 2025 Dewey Business Partnership Restaurant...
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Blogs
High (Flying) Anxiety
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
Didja hear that shoe removal is no longer required when going through airport security? Now, mind...
Come Back, Words!
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1 week ago
You know me. At least I hope you do. I’m all about language—new words, clever words, rhyming words...
Trophy Therapy
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2 weeks ago
DR. J: Thank you all for coming today. Let’s begin with Emmy. EMMY: I just don’t feel as special...
Pebbling
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3 weeks ago
Our culture stresses that it’s the grand gestures that really prove love (especially romantic love...
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