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Atlantic Fields developer challenges Jan. 13 denial of Route 24 project
Thursday, February 12, 2026
What’s New
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
Merchants' Attic sale set Feb. 14 at Cape High
Freeman Arts Pavilion season performances to kick off July 8
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
21 hours ago
A Lincoln man faces DUI and other charges after police say he threatened a co-worker Feb. 9 in...
Police investigate Millsboro shooting
1 day 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
1 day 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
18 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
19 hours ago
Susan “Suzi” Kaye Voorhees, 73, of Rehoboth, formerly of Wilmington, and Marlton, N.J., passed away...
William F. Horn, successful architect
19 hours 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
1 hour 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
1 hour 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
1 hour 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
1 hour ago
Don’t miss the talented Eric Weldon from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Lewes Brewing Company...
Patti Grimes stepping aside at Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
By Gabrielle Ziegler
22 hours ago
Joshua M. Freeman Foundation Executive Director Patti Grimes will step aside later this year...
Bookends
2 days ago
A heron, framed by World War II observation towers, explores Gordons Pond in an image taken by...
Lewes artist’s work on display in Massachusetts
3 days ago
A piece by Lewes artist Theresa Kehrer is on display in Visual Voice, an international juried...
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Cape Life
Cape Gazette readers pedal to Dalí’s doorstep
18 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
19 hours 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
21 hours 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
23 hours ago
Milton Elementary School recently welcomed students from Mariner Middle School’s AVID program for a...
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Local Buzz
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Bill Cullin
Most people assume that when a real estate deed is signed, it is effective. However, there is one...
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...
Retiree: “I have a gazillion dollars in my retirement savings. Is that enough?”
George Reilly
Several years ago there was a series of commercials for a financial services company where people...
"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...
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...
St. Peter’s to Bury the Alleluias as Lent Begins
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
As the season of Lent approaches, St. Peter’s Church will observe the tradition of “burying the...
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CENTER SUPPORT MANAGER - FULL TIME The Center Support Manager’s primary role is to act as a...
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...
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...
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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
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
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
44 minutes ago
A fixture in Lewes, Kids’ Ketch is set to bring some of its family fun to downtown Milton. The new...
Palm Beach Bar and Grill closing Feb. 16 for remodel, rebrand
5 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
22 hours ago
Delaware Gov. Matthew Meyer has proclaimed February 2026 as RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month,...
New home community cuts ribbon in Milton
3 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
3 days ago
Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department officials announced that the Commission on...
La Red Health ob-gyn James Rupp announces retirement
4 days ago
After a 40-year career dedicated to caring for women in Sussex County, La Red Health Center ob-gyn...
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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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“South Rehoboth” JUST SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
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