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Friday, April 24, 2026
What’s New
News Briefs 4/24/26
Fans get eerily quiet when outcome is no longer in doubt
Rodriguez wins Oy Vey 5K; Beacon wins packed meet
Beebe volunteers give from the heart
Real estate has a transparency problem
Bond Bill funds needed to improve Cape Henlopen State Park water system
ICE detains two people in Dewey Beach
Food Bank garden to host plant sale May 2 in Milford
Rehoboth Beach city manager lawsuit costs keep climbing
Title IX Turmoil
Milton Little League kicks off season with opening day
Lewes Little League celebrates opening day
More changes made to Route 1 crossovers
News / Police
Panel proposes parking pilot in downtown Lewes
By Bill Shull
3 hours ago
Lewes Mayor and City Council has gotten its first look at a comprehensive pilot program to manage...
Governor signs executive order on voter security
By Melissa Steele
13 hours ago
Gov. Matt Meyer signed an executive order April 22, regarding voter security in Delaware over...
Dover man charged with felony quantity of drugs in Delaware Seashore Park
17 hours ago
A Dover man faces drug charges April 16 after police say he had a felony quantity of drugs while at...
Police warn of thieves stealing items from vehicles in Sea Air
2 days ago
After recent thefts near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware State Police are warning people about the need to...
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Viewpoints
Inspector general nom a step forward
1 hour ago
For years, Delaware citizens have called for the creation of an Office of Inspector General. In...
Outlets introduced to Cape Region in 1989
2 days ago
The stretch of Route 1 between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach was once mostly farm fields. That all...
And it was all yellow
2 days ago
Spring has sprung in the Cape Region, which means pollen is in the air. And, as this picture of the...
Delaware’s construction industry needs less government, not more
By Matt Bucher
2 days ago
Senate Bill 272 is not a pro-worker measure; it is not a pro-economy measure. And it is not a pro-...
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Obituaries
Bertha M. Bennett, loved by many
13 hours ago
Bertha M. Bennett, 100, of Milford, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Genesis...
Connie Burdette Todd, loved her family, animals
15 hours ago
Connie Burdette Todd (Naas), 75, of Lewes, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, after a battle with...
Richard Allen Yarnall Sr., avid golfer
16 hours ago
Richard Allen Yarnall Sr. passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, one day before his 49th wedding...
Stephen Merrill Berry, retired school administrator
1 day ago
Stephen “Steve” Merrill Berry, 80, of Ocean View, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 17,...
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Sports
Athletes of the Week April 24
2 hours ago
Isabel Betts A Milford senior attacker who scored 53 goals as a junior has been ringing the bell...
Delaware Tech lax wins Region 19 Championship
By Dan Cook
15 hours ago
Pundits often say it’s hard to beat the same team twice in a season, but the Delaware Tech men’s...
Cape baseball shoots down Ducks 12-2
By Dan Cook
15 hours ago
The Cape baseball squad used the mercy rule to defeat the Odessa Ducks 12-2 April 21 at Chris Short...
Sussex Academy girls’ tennis hangs tough, but falls to IR 4-1
By Aaron R. Mushrush
15 hours ago
The girls on the Sussex Academy tennis team welcomed their rival Indian River to their courts for a...
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A & E
Capital Ringers to perform Broadway favorites May 3
12 hours ago
The Capital Ringers’ Curtain Call: Broadway Hits on Bronze concert is set for 4 p.m., Sunday, May 3...
STEPPIN’ OUT
David Wilcox to perform April 24 in Lewes
15 hours ago
Don’t miss the talented David Wilcox at 7 p.m., Friday, April 24, at The Listening Booth in Lewes....
British invasion returns to Lewes with classic vehicle show May 2
16 hours ago
The Lewes British Motorcar Show, The British are Coming...Again! will welcome a wide array of...
Painting sale proceeds to benefit Milton music and wind fest
1 day ago
The fourth annual New Music & Wind Fest is planned for Saturday, May 31. As he’s done...
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Cape Life
April showers brings need for more volunteer hours
By Maya Yngve
20 hours ago
Not only does the month of April bring May flowers, it also marks National Volunteer Appreciation...
‘Extraordinary Caterpillar’ documentary screening set May 1
22 hours ago
Ahead of its native plant sale, Epworth United Methodist will host a screening of “The...
Sussex Family YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The YMCA of Delaware hosted its annual Healthy Kids Day April 18 at the Sussex Family YMCA in...
VIA plants pinwheel gardens in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month during April, Village Improvement...
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Local Buzz
She Never Looked Down: Mom Stressing Misses Moment WIth Child on the Beach
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
The moment that changes a relationship rarely looks like one. It’s usually something small.Easy to...
Why Just Understanding Your Problems Doesn’t Always Lead to Change
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
New insights into how the nervous system influences stress, healing, and lasting transformation...
Festival Season Starts Here: Cape Gazette’s Spring & Summer Festivals
Spring & Summer Festivals
Mark a few dates, make a few memories, and make the most of the season with
Spring & Summer...
Delaware Business Owner Summit Returns to Dewey Beach
CG Offers
Focused on productivity, efficiency, and succession planning — the things that actually move...
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
Did You Move to the Beach in Delaware?
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
This February, in the middle of what turned out to be a glorious winter storm, I moved my practice...
House Odors and Selling
Bill Cullin
Do you have a dog or cat that lives indoors with the family? A pet can pose a problem when your...
23687 Herring Reach Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to 23687 Herring Reach Court – a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom...
26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to Hailey’s Glen, a sought-after Schell Brothers community in Lewes, Delaware...
Skip the Crowds: Win a Front-Row Sea Witch® VIP Experience
Sea Witch VIP
Imagine arriving at the Sea Witch® parade with your seats waiting, food ready and the best view in...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
French movie club
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Earth Day sneaker recycling program
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Beach Reads used book sale
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, April 25
8:00 am
LIB tulip dig
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Boating Safety Class
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delmarva Archaeology & History Symposium
9:00 am
Race for Open Space 5K & walk
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Defense Day event
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Beach Reads used book sale
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Family Promise of Southern Delaware community brunch
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Earth Day sneaker recycling program
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
What About Those Binoculars program
Sunday, April 26
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
3:30 pm
to
5:30 pm
“Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect” film...
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers spring concert
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Business
Mariner Middle hosts successful career fair for eighth-graders
14 hours ago
Mariner Middle School recently hosted its third annual eighth-grade career fair, highlighting its...
Outdoor dining coming to Indigo after Rehoboth approval
16 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach commissioners approved a supplemental permit of compliance for outdoor dining on...
Rehoboth approves JAM Bistro’s move into Coho’s Market
16 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach officials approved a permit of compliance and a supplemental permit of compliance...
Bloom Holistic Spa brings full-service wellness to Lewes
17 hours ago
Bloom Holistic Spa officially opened April 14 on Second Street in Lewes. The spa provides a range...
Entrepreneurs visit Lewes Elementary Girls with Pearls students
1 day ago
Students in Lewes Elementary School’s Girls with Pearls program recently had the opportunity to...
Couple fills growing need for medical transport
1 day ago
Javier Ruiz and his wife Elizabeth Niehaus are new Delaware residents who are jumping right in to...
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Blogs
Registering a Complaint
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
Suleika Jaouad is a wonderful author and artist, who has a terrific Substack,
The Isolation...
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
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LEWES WEATHER
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Canalfront Building Lots in Lewes
Lewes
2,200,000.00
Two lots are available and recently approved by City of Lewes. Sitework will commence in 2nd...
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Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! 24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro
Active Adults Realty®
Under Contract in 11 Days: Coastal Living & Pond Views in Summerlyn
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
Bill Cullin
Beautiful Home 23712 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
PRICE REDUCED~126 N MAIN STREET-BRIDGEVILLE
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
OPEN HOUSE! Rare 4BR 3.5BA Park Shore Condo | 29805 Striper Harbor
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
PRICE CHANGE-327 CARLTON DR-CANNERY VILLAGE-MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
24151 CREEK VIEW DRIVE~CREEKVIEW~MILLSBORO
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
Mike Kogler Team
Why Settle for Less? This Beautiful Lewes Home Offers Space, Comfort & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
“SOLD” In 9 DAYS!! Dewey Bayside: Mike Kogler Team, Long & Foster, Rehoboth
Mike Kogler Team
Stunning “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
Mike Kogler Team
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How Core Concierge Health Supports Patients During Stress Awareness Month
Core Concierge Health
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Cruise In to the Cruze-In
CHEER, Inc.
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders is NOW OPEN for Bidding!
Rally For Our First Responders
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CHEER Academy
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Why Does Insight Fade So Fast?
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
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Premier Listings
Charming home with a great rental history in...
Rehoboth Beach
2,988,000.00
A beautiful classic home where traditional meets coastal, offering a spectacular location on the...
Bill Cullin
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
569,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
Bill Cullin
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®
30200 Kent Road, Dagsboro DE 19939
Dagsboro
485,000.00
Welcome to your boats new home! Looking for a home with a private boat dock just minutes to fishing...
Active Adults Realty®
FOR SALE: Beautiful Remodeled 3BR Modern Farmhouse...
Millsboro
524,995.00
Beautiful Remodeled Modern Farmhouse! 🍍 List Price: $524,995 📍 29320 Revel Road, Millsboro,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
3BR Cul-de-sac home in 55+ Village of Cinderberry,...
Georgetown
359,000.00
Cul-de-sac Home in 55+ community of Village of Cinderberry! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $359,000 📍 74...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
New Construction - Oversized Rancher | 3BR 3BA |...
Lewes
699,000.00
🏡 16471 Four Leaf Drive | Maritima, Lewes | List Price: $699,000 This oversized ranch was built in...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Canalfront Building Lots in Lewes
Lewes
2,200,000.00
Two lots are available and recently approved by City of Lewes. Sitework will commence in 2nd...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
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
Build New in The Pines! | 4BR 3.5BA | 40 Park Avenue...
Rehoboth Beach
3,046,093.00
Wonderful opportunity to own a brand new home in The Pines, offered as a lot-home package in...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
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News Briefs 4/24/26
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HB 321 clears House House Bill 321 amends Delaware Code relating to the dissemination of public...