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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
What’s New
Cape High Best Buddies Club hosts bowling fundraiser
Anita Joy Stockton, retired educator, minister
Arbor Day celebration set at Rehoboth Elementary April 16
Tyler Montgomery Wilson, beloved son, brother
Sussex Academy math league teams celebrate season
Robert John Dixon, veteran, Elks member
Maximize brain health while enjoying baseball season
News Briefs 4/7/26
Norma’s Restaurant & Subs lives on in memories
Zwaanendael Club places pinwheels for child abuse prevention
Spring & Summer Festivals
New ladder truck arrives in Lewes
Dewey police officers promoted
News / Police
Milton Royal Farms expected to be ready by September
By Ryan Mavity
3 hours ago
After a long, four-year road, Royal Farms is set to pull into Milton this fall. Aliyah Atayee,...
Development regs reveal divide in Sussex
By Kevin T. Conlon
6 hours ago
As review began April 1 of the first four proposed Sussex County ordinances to result from an...
Misdemeanor for Lewes Beach gun case
By Ryan Mavity
6 hours ago
A Maryland man who was arrested in September 2025 for having a large amount of weapons in a truck...
Rieley seeks third Sussex County Council term
By Kevin T. Conlon
6 hours ago
As John Rieley seeks his third term serving on Sussex County Council, he walks a fine line between...
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Viewpoints
Easterseals celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
By Natalie Scott
8 hours ago
Six months ago, Samson Whaley, age 2 1/2, of Dover, was not speaking. Now, not only can he...
ICE pick
By Jim Paterson
8 hours ago
Sussex losing more than trees
By Christine Villabona-Kuntz
11 hours ago
As a local travel infusion nurse in Sussex County, Delaware, I spend my days driving from patient...
Sussex Academy turns 25
4 days ago
A large crowd of current and past faculty and board members, alumni and other supporters recently...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Ronald E. Wyatt Sr., veteran, man of deep faith
22 hours ago
Ronald E. Wyatt Sr., 80, of Seaford, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, April 3, 2026...
Elaine G. Woerner, devoted to family, community
22 hours ago
Elaine G. Woerner, 80, of Cape May, N.J., formerly of Hockessin, passed away peacefully surrounded...
Owen James Cheevers, successful in finance
3 days ago
Owen James Cheevers, 75, died peacefully at home in Lewes, Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born in...
Jeffrey Keith Minsker, veteran, devoted family man
4 days ago
Jeffrey Keith Minsker passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 30, 2026. He was quietly called...
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Sports
Cone of uncertainty surrounds protected cylinder of offensive basketball players
By Dave Frederick
7 hours ago
Cone of Uncertainty - There is a cylinder of personal space in basketball, lacrosse, soccer and...
Royals go 2-1 in first three 2026 matches
By Fritz Schranck
3 days ago
Delmarva Christian won its first match of the 2026 season March 26, with a 185-255 defeat of Mt....
Trout season opens April 4
By Eric Burnley
3 days ago
Delaware will open the trout season Saturday, April 4, in New Castle County. So, you may ask, why...
Sussex Academy powers to 18-1 victory
By Aaron R. Mushrush
3 days ago
Despite an early spring day that felt like winter April 2, the Sussex Academy softball team’s bats...
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A & E
Sharp-Eyed Hunter
19 hours ago
In this photo by Clarissa Pogoda, an osprey scans the landscape from a bare branch at Cape Henlopen...
Rehoboth Concert Band show nets $25K for senior center
2 days ago
Rehoboth Concert Band performed its annual spring concert March 15 to benefit the Cape Henlopen...
Valencia Baryton Project to perform concert in Milford April 18
2 days ago
Mispillion Performance Series will present The Valencia Baryton Project for its spring season...
Beginner white-line woodcut print class set April 22-23
2 days ago
White-line woodcut artist Fred Dylla will teach a two-day course on the art form from 9 a.m. to 4 p...
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Cape Life
La Red dental workers donate time to Give Kids A Smile
22 hours ago
La Red Health Center’s dental team recently provided dental care services to 34 children during its...
Lewes senior living community recognized for dementia care training
1 day ago
The Alzheimer’s Association has recognized the Lodge at Historic Lewes for its dementia training...
Students visit DSP Troop 7 for hands-on learning experience
1 day ago
Students from H.O. Brittingham and Lewes elementary schools group recently visited Delaware State...
MERR yard sale donations welcome April 15-May 7
1 day ago
The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc. will hold its annual yard sale...
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Local Buzz
Clean Contracts
Bill Cullin
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not...
Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders who are...
How to Add Value and Beauty to Your Front Yard Landscape
Mike Kogler Team
How to Add Value and Beauty to Your Front Yard Landscape
Article From HouseLogic.com By...
Make Your Business the Pick of the Litter
Our Pets
Advertise Where Pet Owners Sit, Stay… and Spend Across the Cape Region, pet owners are investing...
Does a Transfer on Death Deed Address My Goals?
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
The Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, House Bill 147, allows owners of Delaware real...
A Little Known Help for Family Caregivers
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
Worried. Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Stressed. The local chapter of a health advocacy group did an...
SOLD! UNIT 613 @ THE HENLOPEN. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building,
Mike Kogler Team
Just Listed at The Henlopen by The Mike Kogler Team A coastal sanctuary in Rehoboth's Premier...
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 Condominium is the area’s premier ocean-front...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
The
Spring
Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
Get in the Game — and Get Your Bar Seen
Dine Out
Put Your Bartender in the Spotlight This Summer Cape Gazette is launching something new to kick...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the...
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Science & Society talk
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Simmer Down Cookbook Club for Millennials
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, April 8
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:00 am
to
11:15 am
Art in the AM program
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Topical Seminars discussion group
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
7:00 pm
Sussex Preservation Coalition meeting
Thursday, April 9
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
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
Lewes Tulip Celebration
11:30 am
NARFE Chapter 1690 luncheon meeting
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
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
Privateers & Sovereign Liberty: A View from Delaware...
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
LHS Speaker Series
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Delaware Shakespeare presentation
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Lightship Overfalls volunteer recruitment event
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Business
Home insurance based on replacement cost or actual cash value, officials say
1 day ago
Delaware Department of Insurance officials say Delaware homeowners concerned over rising insurance...
National design award goes to Becker Morgan Group
1 day ago
Becker Morgan Group’s custom residential project, Cape Cod Nod, recently received a Silver Award...
Cape Henlopen Elks recognize local biz for proper flag display
2 days ago
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks’ national Fly the Flag Program recognizes businesses...
Tourism office releases new Visit Delaware Travel Guide
2 days ago
Delaware Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay helped the Delaware Tourism Office unveil its new Visit Delaware...
Chamber welcomes Kaja Asian Cuisine to membership
3 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Kaja Asian Cuisine to its...
New DRBA ferry design will allow upgrade to zero-emission operations
3 days ago
In December, the Delaware River and Bay Authority awarded a $78.6 million contract to Senesco...
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Blogs
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
8 hours ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
! Your...
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
The Humming Bluebird of Happiness
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
It’s the most annoying time of year, when all my bird-loving buddies wax(wing) rhapsodic over the “...
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LEWES WEATHER
Premier Listing
Fully Remodeled Townhouse | Eagles Landing 270...
Rehoboth Beach
564,900.00
🏡 270 American Eagle Way #2702 | Eagles Landing, Rehoboth Beach Picture life here - morning coffee...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
In the Market
CHESAPEAKE BATH & HOME SOLUTIONS JUMPS ON THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
Frustrated with Your Healthcare? There’s a Better Way
Core Concierge Health
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
BINGO
CHEER, Inc.
Cruise In to the Cruze-In
CHEER, Inc.
RED SUN CUSTOM APPAREL JOINS THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
Morris James LLP JUMPS ON THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
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Local Dining
Dine & Donate
CHEER, Inc.
THE MEOLI COMPANIES - MCDONALDS JUMPS ON THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
Touch of Italy in Lewes to Host Intimate Amalfi Coast Wine Dinner April 17
Touch of Italy
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Real Estate Marketplace
DEWEY BEACH: “UNDER CONTRACT” In 9 DAYS!!
Mike Kogler Team
Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Madelyns Way, Lewes - New Northwood Model with Garage!
Bayshore Home Sales
NEW PRICE! Money-Maker Townhouse For Sale – $324,999
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
55+, Lewes Starting at $199K >> New 3BR Homes w/Garage
Bayshore Home Sales
Why Settle for Less? This Beautiful Lewes Home Offers Space, Comfort & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Low Maintenance Living in Sanibel Village at 3600 Sanibel Circle!
The Julie Gritton Team
SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
Mike Kogler Team
New 3BR w/Garage, 55+, Reduced: $224,900
Bayshore Home Sales
“South Rehoboth” JUST SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
Mike Kogler Team
Investor Opportunity - 60 E Railroad Ave, Selbyville
The Julie Gritton Team
Luxury Renovated Condo in Grande at Canal Pointe — Weekly Rentals & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
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Rentals
Premier Listings
Luxury, Spacious Townhomes in Dewey Beach | 1601...
Dewey Beach
1,789,000.00
🏡1601 Coastal Highway, #202 | Coastal & Read, Dewey Beach | List Price: $1,789,000 New to the...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
New Listing and Open House in Coastal Club at 33415...
Lewes
929,000.00
Come by and see this amazing home in person on Saturday, April 11th from 11 am to 1 pm! Nestled on...
The Julie Gritton Team
FOR SALE: 4BR Waterfront Townhome in Ocean View!...
Ocean View
900,000.00
Three-Level Townhome At Bethany Marina! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $900,000 ➡️ 37896 Marina Drive, Unit 4,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
FOR SALE: Luxury Meets Location in Canal Corkran,...
Rehoboth Beach
4,989,000.00
Luxury Meets Location in Canal Corkran!🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $4,989,000 📍32 Eleanor Lee Lane E,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
LEWES LIVING: SPACE, STYLE AND OPPORTUNITY
Lewes
575,000.00
OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY: 10AM-12PM Welcome to 34521 Bookhammer Landing Road in Lewes—a SPACIOUS home...
Open House:
Sat, 04/11/2026 -
10:00am
to
12:00pm
The Real McCoy Group
Overlooking the Clubhouse Green in Senators!
Lewes
949,990.00
Welcome to this exceptionally maintained home located on a premium lot overlooking the clubhouse...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
High View
Millsboro
12,999,000.00
15 Burrwood Court Millsboro DE 19966 - Welcome to your waterfront oasis on the stunning Indian...
The Carrie Lingo Team
Price Slashed!
Lewes
495,000.00
Fantastic water views of Love Creek and the Rehoboth Bay from this first-floor corner unit. Take...
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
22199 Arbor Cir, Milton, DE 19968
Milton
489,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of coastal-lifestyle comfort in this stunning Wilkinson Homes custom ranch...
Active Adults Realty®
24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro | Welcome to...
Millsboro
499,000.00
PREMIUM LOT! Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! This charming ranch home is the perfect...
Active Adults Realty®
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Zwaanendael Club places pinwheels for child abuse...
Bill Shull
5 hours ago
Blue pinwheels have been placed in the Zwaanendael Park garden in Lewes to mark national Child...
