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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
What’s New
Sandra L. Purdy, beloved wife, mother
Police investigate Millsboro shooting
Zwaanendael Club awards scholarship to first-year nursing student
Frank E. Manning Jr., lived a full life
Jeffrey D. Penn, man of deep faith
Bayhealth adds experienced pediatric care provider
News Briefs 2/10/26
Firsthand input sought on affordable housing
Belltown predates Civil War
Spoils from canal dredging to benefit two area projects
McBride meets with Lewes first responders
Cape May-Lewes Ferry docked due to ice
Sarah Hayes supports foster youth with rescued horses
News / Police
Joint Finance Committee hearings begin
By Melissa Steele
4 hours ago
Joint Finance Committee hearings on the governor’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget began Feb. 3...
$1M fed grant now available for Dewey
By Ellen McIntyre
6 hours ago
A $1 million federal grant for a flood mitigation project in Dewey Beach that was withheld for...
Milton parks committee close to wrapping up report
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
The Milton Parks and Recreation Committee is close to completing a report for town council...
Beebe investigating physician for social media posts
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
Beebe Healthcare has placed one of its physicians on administrative leave and is investigating “...
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Viewpoints
Sussex Housing Group supports Cool Spring Crossing
By Susan M. Davis
8 hours ago
Sussex Housing Group, a membership of more than 80 organizations and more than 200 individuals,...
Heat seeking
By Jim Paterson
8 hours ago
Medical aid in dying and the story of Job
By Jon Reddick
8 hours ago
There’s an old joke about an older boy who tricks his younger brother into trading his dime for a...
Why Costco is still in play
By David Stein
10 hours ago
Many Sussex County residents are understandably disappointed by the impression that Costco may not...
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Obituaries
Linda Lou Wilson, devoted wife, mother, grandmother
1 day ago
Linda Lou (Mitchell) Wilson, 74, passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Born July 14, 1951, in...
Kelly John Racz, Kelly’s Outdoors owner
1 day ago
Kelly John Racz of Lewes passed away at his home Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Kelly, who was born in...
Tom Barry, touched many lives
1 day ago
Tom Barry, 75, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Born Nov. 24, 1950, he grew up in Ridgewood, N.J...
Esther D. Reynolds, beloved mother, grandmother
2 days ago
Esther Donovan Reynolds, 90, of Milton, our beautiful and loving mother, grandmother and great-...
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Sports
Young athletes bring magic moments to sports competitions
By Dave Frederick
7 hours ago
Sportsmanship and graciousness - I spoke to Lake Forest’s Jerusalem Howard two years ago and just...
Delmarva Christian wins 10th game on Senior Night
By Aaron R. Mushrush
23 hours ago
Cupid isn’t the only one playing matchmaker in February, as the shortest month of the year is also...
Trio of seniors honored before Royals vanquish Dragons
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
The Delmarva Christian girls’ basketball team played its final home game of the regular season Feb...
Vikings, Seahawks swimmers crowned conference champs
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The 2026 Henlopen Conference Championship swim meet was a repeat of 2025, as the Cape boys and the...
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A & E
Bookends
22 hours 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
1 day ago
A piece by Lewes artist Theresa Kehrer is on display in Visual Voice, an international juried...
Coastal Camera Club to host virtual beach bash Feb. 28
2 days ago
Coastal Camera Club will host its sixth annual Virtual Beach Bash Saturday, Feb. 28. This free Zoom...
Lewes venue showcases upstate high school musicians
2 days ago
The William Penn High School Garage Band from New Castle took the stage at The Room at Cedar Grove...
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Cape Life
Lewes Fire Department honors coloring contest winners
1 day ago
At its February meeting, the Lewes Fire Department honored student winners of the 2025 open house...
As winter weather holds on, vehicle preparation is key to safe driving
1 day ago
With more frigid temperatures in the forecast, and the groundhog’s prediction of six more weeks of...
Sussex will help direct grants to opioid treatment, education
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
Sussex County Council will help decide how to spend nearly $500,000 for opioid treatment and...
Substance use education nonprofit open house set March 5
1 day ago
Be a Part of the Conversation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families and...
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Local Buzz
Thinking of Buying a New Home, but Still Considering a Resale?
Bill Cullin
New homes can have higher sales prices than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually...
Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Hot Yoga & Mat Pilates intro week for $49
Hiatus 24
Unlimited Classes for 1 Week – Only $49! Ready to kickstart your Wellness Journey or dive back...
Preparing Your Home for the Virtual Tour
Bill Cullin
Staging for virtual tours and open houses can lead to more interested buyers As more buyers are...
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...
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...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR® Valentine’s Day & President’s Day Weekend Open Houses!
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Valentine’s Day & President’s Day Weekend Open Houses! February 14-15 // Jack Lingo, REALTOR®...
Your Coastal Delaware Wedding Guide is Here!
Cape Gazette
Created by the Cape Gazette, Weddings 2026 offers essential planning tools, vendor resources, and...
Grow Your Business in 2026 with Spring Home & Garden
Cape Gazette
Homeowners across the Cape Region are gearing up for spring projects - make sure they find your...
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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
to
12:30 pm
Art Strong family art program
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Homeschool Connection program
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spaghetti dinner
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Delaware Money School program
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Teen Poets of Southern Delaware program
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Bingo fundraiser
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, February 11
10:00 am
to
11:15 am
Art in the AM program
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Stitch craft group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Thursday, February 12
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
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Teen art series
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Business
New home community cuts ribbon in Milton
1 day 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
2 days ago
Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department officials announced that the Commission on...
La Red Health ob-gyn James Rupp announces retirement
2 days ago
After a 40-year career dedicated to caring for women in Sussex County, La Red Health Center ob-gyn...
Georgetown chamber recognizes small businesses, installs new leadership
3 days ago
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce held its annual award ceremony Jan. 21 to recognize its 2025...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware accepts $25,000 donation
3 days ago
Representatives of i.g. Burton Toyota of Dover recently delivered a $25,000 donation to the Boys...
Cape district honors Everyone Fitness as community champion
3 days ago
The Cape Henlopen School District recognized Everyone Fitness as its Sussex Consortium Community...
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Blogs
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
4 hours 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
1 week 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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Bayhealth Medical Group Welcomes Lindie Garrett, CPNP to Bayhealth Pediatrics, Milford
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AmaWaterways River Cruising; What’s better than spending more time in your favorite destinations?
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders Tickets are on SALE NOW!
Rally For Our First Responders
Philadelphia Flower Show
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Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
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Fantastic water views of Love Creek and the Rehoboth Bay from this first-floor corner unit. Take...
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FOR SALE: 5BR ‘Lewes Loft-Model’ Home in Tower Hill,...
Lewes
1,149,000.00
Impressive 'Lewes Loft-Model' Home in Tower Hill! // LIST PRICE: $1,149,000 15210 W. Kea Way,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Paynters Mill ~ 16262 John Rowland Trail, Milton DE
Milton
425,000.00
Popular Paynters Mill community just outside of LEWES! A Milton address with a Lewes location! This...
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515,000.00
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Oceanfront in Rehoboth By The Sea
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5,200,000.00
Rare oceanfront opportunity in Rehoboth by the Sea. Discover unparalleled coastal living at 2...
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Open House in Downtown Milton at 201 Federal St!
Milton
685,000.00
Stop by on Monday, February 16th for a tour of this beautifully renovated Queen Anne Revival in...
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The Julie Gritton Team
FOR SALE: 6BR Three-Story Home in Wolfe Pointe, Lewes!
Lewes
1,300,000.00
Three-Story Home in Wolfe Pointe! // LIST PRICE: $1,300,000 35983 Blue Runner Lane, Lewes,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Bethany Marina
Ocean View
900,000.00
37896 Marina Drive #4 Ocean View DE 19970 – Waterfront living in Ocean View! This beautiful 3-...
The Carrie Lingo Team
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Freshly Painted & Move-In Ready |...
Rehoboth Beach
369,000.00
100 Cascade Lane #101 | Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $369,000 Rehoboth Beach 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
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Millsboro
510,000.00
PREMIUM LOT! Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! This charming ranch home is the perfect...
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Cape May-Lewes Ferry docked due to ice
Nick Roth
7 hours ago
The extreme cold has not been kind to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, as the Delaware River and Bay...
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