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Monday, February 9, 2026
What’s New
Delmarva Christian wins 10th game on Senior Night
Trio of seniors honored before Royals vanquish Dragons
Lewes Fire Department honors coloring contest winners
Linda Lou Wilson, devoted wife, mother, grandmother
Weddings 2026
Community leaders treated to premium sportsmanship
Kelly John Racz, Kelly’s Outdoors owner
As winter weather holds on, vehicle preparation is key to safe driving
Bookends
Milton parks committee close to wrapping up report
Freeze frame
Sussex will help direct grants to opioid treatment, education
Vikings, Seahawks swimmers crowned conference champs
News / Police
Beebe investigating physician for social media posts
By Bill Shull
23 hours ago
Beebe Healthcare has placed one of its physicians on administrative leave and is investigating “...
Leftover state money reallocated
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Close to $1 billion in last year’s state money will be reallocated under the mini bond bill signed...
Machine blade slices into Georgetown home
By Melissa Steele
3 days ago
A metal object that sliced into a Georgetown home Feb. 4 came from machinery operating nearby,...
Milton officials looks for path forward on council districts
By Ryan Mavity
3 days ago
Milton Town Council is trying to decide whether it should move forward with a proposal to create...
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Viewpoints
Snow buddy bench
2 days ago
Cathy Tessein documents a lone snowman on a bench at Lewes Elementary School.
Good luck to Sussex County’s own mysterious lantern firefly
By Chris Flood
3 days ago
I don’t know much about the Bethany Beach firefly, but I know it’s a local beetle fighting...
Listening first: Staff voices, student success and our community
By Dr. Jenny Nauman
3 days ago
One of the greatest gifts of stepping into the superintendent role this year has been the chance to...
Rehoboth property tax cap is outdated
3 days ago
Rehoboth Beach officials are considering a proposal to change the city charter, which currently...
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Obituaries
Esther D. Reynolds, beloved mother, grandmother
1 day ago
Esther Donovan Reynolds, 90, of Milton, our beautiful and loving mother, grandmother and great-...
Eloise Mae Alden Phillips, a life well lived
1 day ago
Eloise Mae Alden Phillips passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in the embrace of her loving family...
Frederick Stewart Roland, retired Army colonel
2 days ago
Frederick Stewart Roland, 87, of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at TidalHealth...
Therese Johnson Matan, larger than life
2 days ago
Therese Johnson Matan, 85, of Chevy Chase, Md., and Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3,...
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Sports
Cape girls’ basketball gets signature win over Pandas
By Dan Cook
1 minute ago
It was a tale of two halves Feb. 5, as the Cape girls’ basketball team overcame a 16-12 first-half...
Seahawks wrestlers wrap up regular season against Lake, Laurel
By Aaron R. Mushrush
43 minutes ago
A lot can happen in 15 days, especially in wrestling, and the grapplers at Sussex Academy will have...
Cape wrestling dominates Lake on Senior Night
By Dave Frederick
1 hour ago
Four years of high school wrestling go by in a blink of an eye ... or a bloody cotton plug up your...
PGA Show a growing success story
By Fritz Schranck
2 days ago
Thousands of attendees swarmed over the Orange County Convention Center’s huge West Concourse at...
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A & E
Lewes artist’s work on display in Massachusetts
12 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day ago
The William Penn High School Garage Band from New Castle took the stage at The Room at Cedar Grove...
Welcome guests with tasty snacks for Super Bowl 60
By Denise Clemons
3 days ago
Sunday will be a busy day as we prepare the food we’ll enjoy while watching the Super Bowl. We...
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Cape Life
Substance use education nonprofit open house set March 5
6 hours ago
Be a Part of the Conversation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families and...
Therapeutic riding group appoints 2026 board of directors
18 hours ago
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding has announced its newly elected 2026 officers and the...
Winter wildlife: hibernate, migrate or survive
By Alice Mohrman
1 day ago
I ungracefully stomp along the marsh trail in my chunky boots. It is a quiet February morning, just...
AAUW to meet Feb. 19
1 day ago
The AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Lodge at...
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Local Buzz
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...
Who says school can’t be all play with no tests? 🎓🌊
Active Adults Realty®
They say life gets better when you’re always learning, but it’s the
people
you meet along...
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...
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...
25911 Country Meadows Dr, Millsboro
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to Country Meadows! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rancher is the perfect blend...
Real Estate Tip: Planning a renovation? Maximize the return on your investment.
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
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...
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...
Soundbath & Reiki Experience . February 15 , 4 pm
Hiatus 24
Step into a serene space for a 75-minute group experience designed to realign your energy and quiet...
"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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
3:30 pm
to
5:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach ostomy group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Paws for Reading
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Grab & Go Crafty Kids program
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Pokémon Club
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
LHS Monday Movie Nights—“It” (1927)
Tuesday, February 10
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
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
7:00 pm
Stitch craft group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Business
New home community cuts ribbon in Milton
20 hours 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
1 day ago
Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department officials announced that the Commission on...
La Red Health ob-gyn James Rupp announces retirement
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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
2 days ago
The Cape Henlopen School District recognized Everyone Fitness as its Sussex Consortium Community...
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Blogs
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
6 days 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
2 weeks ago
My youngest grandson, Dimitri, is 16 months old. His daily routine involves climbing anything and...
How Public Was My Domain!
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I can’t speak for my fellow scribes, but for me, the list of masterworks that have entered the...
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OPEN HOUSE - Welcome to 12 Bay Oak Dr -...
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649,900.00
Stop by during our open house on Friday, February 6th between 11 am and 4 pm and let us give you a...
The Julie Gritton Team
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Like New - 26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Beautiful & Furnished 2BR/2BA Rehoboth Beach House
Bayshore Home Sales
Rehoboth >> Furnished 2/2 Beach House $139,900!
Bayshore Home Sales
JUST SOLD! The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle. End-Unit Townhome With A Two-Car Garage.
Mike Kogler Team
UNDER CONTRACT! Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
Mike Kogler Team
Amazing Neighborhood - 23687 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Madelyns Way, Lewes - New Northwood Model with Garage!
Bayshore Home Sales
Amazing Rancher! 25911 Country Meadows Dr., Millsboro
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
JUST SOLD! Charles Court - 140 Tobin Drive, Milton, DE 19968
Mike Kogler Team
12 KINGSTON TERRACE #203C~HEARTHSTONE MANOR
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
SOLD! 3 BR, 2 BA Luxury Living Just a Few Blocks From The Sand!
Bill Cullin
Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
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Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
Lewes Historical Society
AmaWaterways River Cruising; What’s better than spending more time in your favorite destinations?
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
Bayhealth-sponsored Free Bikes 4 Kidz Delaware Has Supplied 1,000 Bikes to Local Youth in Need
Bayhealth
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders Tickets are on SALE NOW!
Rally For Our First Responders
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
Craft Fair
CHEER, Inc.
LHS Monday Movie Nights—“It” (1927)
Lewes Historical Society
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Premier Listings
Upcoming Open House in COASTAL CLUB
Lewes
554,900.00
EASY LIVING AWAITS! No, this is not a dream...in fact every day CAN feel like a vacation; just...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
FOR SALE: 4BR Custom-Built Coastal Home in Showfield...
Lewes
2,200,000.00
FEATURED LISTING: Custom-Built Coastal Beauty in Showfield! // LIST PRICE: $2,200,000 30921...
Open House:
Sat, 02/14/2026 -
11:00am
to
2:00pm
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
3 BR, 2 BA One Level Living Just Minutes to the Beach!
Rehoboth Beach
595,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch home with ceramic tile floors granite counters...
Bill Cullin
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
Open House at 21332 N Acorn Way - Fully Furnished...
Lewes
525,000.00
Join us on Sunday, February 8th between 12 pm and 2 pm for a tour of this STUNNING home! Turnkey,...
The Julie Gritton Team
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
599,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
Bill Cullin
FOR SALE! Dream It, Build It | 50x100 Lot | 40 Park...
Rehoboth Beach
2,425,000.00
A beautiful opportunity awaits on one of the most charming blocks in-town Rehoboth Beach. This...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
FOR SALE: 3BR Private Oasis at Broadkill Beach, Milton!
Milton
800,000.00
Private Oasis at Broadkill Beach! // List Price: 800,000 106 Florida Avenue, Milton, Delaware...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Refined Coastal Living in Cannery Village
Milton
450,000.00
Located in one of Milton’s most sought-after communities! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
New Price and Open House at 134 Waterside Dr ~ Golf...
Bridgeville
324,900.00
Join us on Saturday, February 7th between 12 pm and 2 pm for your very own tour during our open...
The Julie Gritton Team
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Milton parks committee close to wrapping up report
Ryan Mavity
6 hours ago
The Milton Parks and Recreation Committee is close to completing a report for town council...
