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Thursday, February 12, 2026
What’s New
Greg Fuller to address Eastern Sussex Republican Club Feb. 16
‘Sentimental Value” classic romance screenings continue at CAT
Slower Lower Lax goes undefeated
Man charged following Long Neck drug raid
Man dies in Long Neck crash
Allen Chorman, Sussex County aviator
William A. Frerks, Coca-Cola retiree
Cape Women in STEM Club empowers students through mentorship
Atlantic Fields developer challenges Jan. 13 denial of Route 24 project
Four local teams reach finals of Capital Classic
Cape completes season sweep of Milford with 53-38 win
Christiana Care to build health campus in Georgetown
Richard Allen Coalition celebrates Black history
News / Police
Lincoln man faces charges after threatening co-worker
1 day ago
A Lincoln man faces DUI and other charges after police say he threatened a co-worker Feb. 9 in...
Police investigate Millsboro shooting
2 days ago
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Dupont Boulevard near...
Frozen bay creates challenges for Cape May-Lewes Ferry
By Nick Roth
2 days ago
The extreme cold has not been kind to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, as the Delaware River and Bay...
Spoils from canal dredging to benefit two area projects
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
If everything goes as planned, the much-anticipated dredging of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal will take...
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Viewpoints
Ripples frozen in time
By Bill Shull
23 hours ago
Ripples in the ice on the frozen canal by Fisherman’s Wharf are seen from the Savannah Road...
Belltown predates Civil War
1 day ago
Belltown’s history dates back to the Civil War era, when African-Americans established their own...
Sussex Housing Group supports Cool Spring Crossing
By Susan M. Davis
2 days ago
Sussex Housing Group, a membership of more than 80 organizations and more than 200 individuals,...
Heat seeking
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
Susan Kaye Voorhees, kind, generous woman
23 hours ago
Susan “Suzi” Kaye Voorhees, 73, of Rehoboth, formerly of Wilmington, and Marlton, N.J., passed away...
William F. Horn, successful architect
1 day ago
William F. “Fred” Horn, 71, of Lewes, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family...
Timothy Patrick Murphy, Boeing retiree
1 day ago
Timothy Patrick Murphy, 87, of Georgetown, formerly of Aston, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4,...
Sandra L. Purdy, beloved wife, mother
1 day ago
Sandra L. Purdy, 69, of Lewes, passed away suddenly Friday Feb. 6, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare in...
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Sports
Cape wrestlers flip the script on St. Georges
By Dave Frederick
5 hours ago
Four Cape wrestlers flipped the script at St. Georges Tech Feb. 11, as the Vikings stunned the...
Cape girls’ basketball celebrates seniors with win over Bucs
By Dan Cook
6 hours ago
The Cape girls’ basketball team celebrated the Class of 2026 Feb. 10, with a 59-25 running-clock...
Cape swimming falls to Sallies, Ursuline
By Dan Cook
6 hours ago
The Cape swim teams ended their regular season with tough but spirited losses to Salesianum and...
Young athletes bring magic moments to sports competitions
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Sportsmanship and graciousness - I spoke to Lake Forest’s Jerusalem Howard two years ago and just...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Eric Weldon to perform Feb. 14 in Lewes
3 hours ago
Don’t miss the talented Eric Weldon from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Lewes Brewing Company...
Freeman Arts Pavilion season performances to kick off July 8
18 hours ago
Freeman Arts Pavilion will celebrate the opening of a new permanent stage and back-of-house...
Patti Grimes stepping aside at Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
By Gabrielle Ziegler
1 day ago
Joshua M. Freeman Foundation Executive Director Patti Grimes will step aside later this year...
Bookends
3 days ago
A heron, framed by World War II observation towers, explores Gordons Pond in an image taken by...
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Cape Life
Cape Gazette readers pedal to Dalí’s doorstep
23 hours ago
Taking a break from their six‑day cycling tour around Girona in Catalonia, Spain, Tom McPhillips...
Cape math students inducted into Mu Alpha Theta chapter
1 day ago
Cape Henlopen High School has officially been chartered as a chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the...
Beach bingo fundraiser to benefit Miriam’s Table Feb. 28
1 day ago
Miriam's Table will hold its annual beach bingo fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at...
Mariner students, Milton kindergarteners partner for zoology presentations
1 day ago
Milton Elementary School recently welcomed students from Mariner Middle School’s AVID program for a...
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Local Buzz
Groundhog Day—Any Financial Lessons for Retirees?
George Reilly
Groundhog Day—Any Financial Lessons for Retirees? While I am not a big believer in rodent-based...
Taxes in Transition - Retirement & Relocation Class at the Lewes Library 2/17
Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments
The Delaware Money School will host an educational workshop titled “Taxes in Transition – Smart...
Taking It With You
Bill Cullin
Before you list your home for sale, take a careful look around. Are there some items you will want...
A Special Valentine’s Gift—Unusual But Priceless!
George Reilly
A Special Valentine’s Gift—Unusual But Priceless! As we approach one of the most stressful events...
St. Peter’s Ministry Fair
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Spotlight Ministries Fair The Invite-Welcome-Connect (IWC) committee invites you to a Spotlight...
CHEER is Hiring
CHEER, Inc.
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CHEER Wants You
CHEER, Inc.
CENTER SUPPORT MANAGER - FULL TIME The Center Support Manager’s primary role is to act as a...
"Stuff," Money, and Music
George Reilly
"Stuff," Money, and Music I think it is safe to say that for anyone who has spent time cleaning...
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...
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art journaling workshop
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:30 am
NARFE Chapter 1690 luncheon meeting
12:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
League of Women Voters of Sussex County meeting
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Speaker Series—The Nanticoke Indian Museum:...
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Patmeena Sabit
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
LHS Speaker Series
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cozy Valentine's Recipes class
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Teen art series
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Friday, February 13
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me story time
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, February 14
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Merchants’ Attic
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Spanish storytime
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Make a Sailor’s Valentine event
12:00 pm
SAL Lewestown chapter meeting
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Anime club
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Dan Meyer Choir presentation
5:00 pm
American Legion Valentine’s dinner
Business
Kids’ Ketch set to open in downtown Milton
5 hours ago
A fixture in Lewes, Kids’ Ketch is set to bring some of its family fun to downtown Milton. The new...
Merchants' Attic sale set Feb. 14 at Cape High
10 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold one supersized Merchants' Attic sale...
Palm Beach Bar and Grill closing Feb. 16 for remodel, rebrand
10 hours ago
About 15 months after opening, Palm Beach Bar and Grill will be closing Monday, Feb. 16, for an...
Governor proclaims RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month
1 day ago
Delaware Gov. Matthew Meyer has proclaimed February 2026 as RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month,...
New home community cuts ribbon in Milton
4 days ago
NVHomes at the Beach recently held a ribbon cutting for its new Twin Masts community near Milton....
DRBA Police earn Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation Award
4 days ago
Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department officials announced that the Commission on...
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Blogs
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
There’s a terrific book of essays by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins. It’s called
A Whole...
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I am really embarrassed to admit something, so I will do what I always do when this happens. I...
Cancelling My Plans
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
Fear of Falling
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
My youngest grandson, Dimitri, is 16 months old. His daily routine involves climbing anything and...
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Milton
685,000.00
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Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
599,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
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FOR SALE: 5BR Home on 1.4-Acres With A Pool in...
Lewes
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FOR SALE: 3BR Private Oasis at Broadkill Beach, Milton!
Milton
800,000.00
Private Oasis at Broadkill Beach! // List Price: 800,000 106 Florida Avenue, Milton, Delaware...
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LOTS OF LAND - 4059 PARADISE ALLEY ROAD
Harrington
599,990.00
3 ACRES W/HORSE BARN - Spacious 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath home set on a private 3-acre property at...
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Ocean View
900,000.00
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3037 Barber Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
Middletown
528,900.00
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The developer of a proposed 665,000-square-foot commercial center on Route 24 near Rehoboth Beach...