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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
What’s New
Touching on issues in Viewpoints
Panetta announces run for Lewes BPW
Royal Farms will create traffic nightmare
VIA boosts support for Operation Smile
Lions grant provides diabetes education for Delaware schools
Healthcare student mini-grant applications due April 15
Fire damages Georgetown mobile home
Powerhouse play day propels Cape girls’ lax into tough opening schedule
Even Pets Need News
Royals ready to rumble, build up to more in 2024
Handgun permit bill awaits governor’s signature
Rehoboth Elementary student wins Sussex regional spelling bee
Cape and Delmarva Christian tune up for regular season
News / Police
Sussex County engineering team earns stewardship award
16 hours ago
Sussex County is awash in praise for its efforts to solve drainage issues and protect the...
Inspector general bill introduced in Senate
By Melissa Steele
2 days ago
Senate Bill 21 would create a nonpartisan agency capable of investigating and initiating civil...
Dewey board approves one request, tables vote on another
By Ellen Driscoll
2 days ago
The Dewey Beach Board of Adjustment voted unanimously Feb. 21 to approve one property owner’s...
Millville man charged with home improvement fraud
3 days ago
A Millville man faces fraud charges March 13 after police say he took thousands of dollars to build...
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Viewpoints
What is the oldest church in Sussex County?
By Ron MacArthur
3 days ago
I’m going down a rabbit hole this week. I knew when I started researching old churches in Sussex...
Mocking bird
By Jim Paterson
3 days ago
Music enhances dining experience
3 days ago
Lewes Mayor and City Council is considering amending the city’s noise ordinance to allow...
Lewes’ core values are eroding
By Jill Landon
3 days ago
The core values of quaint, historic Lewes are quietly eroding while some unaware, elected watchmen...
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Obituaries
Amanda Ehringer, loving daughter, mother
12 hours ago
Amanda “ACE” Ehringer passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Bayhealth Hospital with her loved...
Robert Lee Jones Sr., lifetime fireman
12 hours ago
Robert “Buck” Lee Jones Sr., 64, beloved father, grandfather, brother and firefighter, passed away...
Dianne M. Calhoun, retired social worker tech
15 hours ago
Dianne M. (Guyer) Calhoun, 68, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 15, 2024...
James P. Moriarty, had successful career
3 days ago
James P. Moriarty surrendered his spirit Sunday, March 3, 2024, after a valiant fight for life,...
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Sports
Gold holds off Blue 160-159 in all-star game thriller
By Aaron R. Mushrush
13 hours ago
The Blue-Gold Boys’ Basketball All-Star Game started with a boom and ended with a bang as the Gold...
North prevails over South 105-78 in Blue-Gold girls’ game
By Aaron R. Mushrush
13 hours ago
In the annual postseason upstate-versus-downstate girls’ basketball game, it was the northern girls...
Seahawks soar past Ravens 9-1 in preseason boys’ lacrosse
By Aaron R. Mushrush
13 hours ago
Sussex Tech’s lacrosse program may have started well before Sussex Academy’s, but the on-field...
Cape boys’ volleyball hosts play day
By Dan Cook
14 hours ago
The Cape boys’ volleyball team hosted a nine-team play day March 16 for a final tune-up before the...
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A & E
Women’s Fest ticket sales open for April 25-28 confab
1 day ago
Tickets are now available for CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest, which will bring thousands to Rehoboth...
‘Evening with Suzanne Westenhoefer’ set June 1
2 days ago
Tickets are now available for “An Evening with Suzanne Westenhoefer,” set for 5:30 to 11 p.m.,...
Cape Artists Gallery open Thursday to Monday
2 days ago
The Cape Artists Gallery is welcoming visitors to see what’s new from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday...
Mill Pond Garden to showcase early spring blooms March 22, 24
3 days ago
Mill Pond Garden will welcome visitors to enjoy the beauties of early spring from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m...
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Cape Life
Beebe Healthcare’s Family Medicine Residency welcomes four new physicians
12 hours ago
A crowd gathered at Beebe Healthcare’s Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus March 15 to welcome the...
Chamber to host Dewey officials March 20
12 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will host Dewey Beach Town Manager Bill Zolper...
Grange gives $22,500 to endow scholarship at DSU
14 hours ago
The Delaware State Grange recently established an endowed scholarship to support agriculture...
Long Neck Elementary, Millsboro Middle robotics teams triumph
By Ellen Driscoll
16 hours ago
Long Neck Elementary and Millsboro Middle robotics teams rolled over their competition in the VEX...
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Local Buzz
Cape Gazette 5k Registration Now Open!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our second annual Cape Gazette 5k is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 11...
2022 Long & Foster Regional Awards
Bill Cullin
I had recently received the following awards listed below and I would like to thank all my clients...
Series with UConn Completes Football’s 2025 Nonconference Slate
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
https://bluehens.com/sports/2023/12/19/delaware-football-future-opponentsNEWARK, Del. – The...
Tyron Herring: Successfully Tackling His Opportunities
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware football defensive back Tyron Herring became known throughout...
Delaware, CAA Releases 2024 Football Schedule
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware and the Coastal Athletic Association have announced the...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
CALL FOR ARTISAN VENDORS!
Cape Gazette
CALLING ALL ARTISAN VENDORS! Are you a crafter, maker or artist with work to sell? Join us as...
CALL FOR ARTISAN VENDORS!
Cape Gazette
CALLING ALL ARTISAN VENDORS! Are you a crafter, maker or artist with work to sell? Join us as...
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Calendar of Events
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Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
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9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
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11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
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1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
8:30 am
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12:00 pm
Sewing group
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:15 am
to
10:00 am
Tai Chi
9:30 am
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1:00 pm
Line Dancing
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
LaBlast Dance Fitness Class
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:45 am
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11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Little Yogis
11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Penny Bingo
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Tools for Tots program
11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Soup & Salad ministry
11:30 am
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1105 meeting
11:45 am
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12:45 pm
Chair Yoga
12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Daily Specials Day
12:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Pinochle
1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Bible study
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Mahjong
1:30 pm
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2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
2:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:30 pm
Stroke Support group
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
6:30 pm
14th & 20th Representative District Republican...
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, March 20
7:45 am
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8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
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9:00 am
Tai Chi Fan class
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Billiards
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
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11:00 am
The Yarners Group
9:00 am
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10:00 am
Arthritis Exercise Class
9:15 am
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10:15 am
Fitness Circuit Training Class
9:30 am
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10:30 am
Yoga Class
9:30 am
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10:30 am
Ball & Band Exercise Class
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
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11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
T.O.P.S. meeting
10:00 am
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11:15 am
Lent book study
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
A Stitch in Time
11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Mahjong
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
LaBlast Dance Fitness
11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:45 am
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4:00 pm
Bingo Pot of Gold & Penny Bingo
12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
12:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Dining Out with Miriam
12:30 pm
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1:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class DVD Led
12:30 pm
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3:00 pm
Hand & Foot Card Game
1:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
2:00 pm
Flipper Game
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Poker
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Spinning Yarns Knit & Crochet group
3:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Cornhole
3:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Billiards & Ping Pong
4:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library meeting
4:30 pm
Stay & Play with Friends
5:00 pm
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7:30 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
Great Decisions discussion series
6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Meditation group
6:00 pm
Relay for Life of Sussex County kick-off party
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Free Write
6:30 pm
Convention of States meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
NAMI Family Support Group
Thursday, March 21
7:45 am
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8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
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3:00 pm
AARP Tax-Aide prep help
9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Canasta
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
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1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
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11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:30 am
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4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
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1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
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1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:30 pm
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4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Health symposium
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Marbles & Jokers
2:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
2:30 pm
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4:30 pm
Art Free Write
3:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
5:00 pm
RD 20 Democratic Committee meeting
5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Tap Dance Class
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
6:00 pm
National Thalassemia Assoc. presentation
6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
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Look Who’s Cooking fundraiser
6:00 pm
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Teen Job Fair Preparation workshop
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
Business
SoDel opens health and wellness program for its employees
1 day ago
When SoDel Concepts decided to start an employee wellness program, the hospitality company didn’t...
Sussex County Land Trust names Mackenzie Peet to board
1 day ago
The Sussex County Land Trust, a nonprofit conservation organization, recently announced the...
Football season is over ... retirement lessons still important
2 days ago
Those of you who are familiar with American football might know what “red zone ” means. For those...
Grotto Grand Slam bracket challenge to run March 18-21
3 days ago
It’s college basketball tournament season, and Grotto Pizza sports bars will be holding a bracket...
Farmhouse Pet Lodge to host pre-opening party March 23
3 days ago
Farmhouse Pet Lodge, a new local company specializing in pet boarding, daycare, grooming and...
Sue Carpenter joins Julie Gritton Team at Coldwell Banker Premier
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The Julie Gritton Team at Coldwell Banker Premier recently announced Sue Carpenter as a new member...
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Christspiracy
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The Secret Ingredient
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Owl Be Seeing You
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I didn’t hear much about Flaco the Coop-Flown Owl, until the poor bird met his tragic end. For...
Rings On (and Off) Our Fingers
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My darling husband made a confession when he recently returned home from an out-of-town film shoot...
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