Skip to main content area
NEWS/POLICE
A&E
BUSINESS
CAPE LIFE
OBITUARIES
SPORTS
VIEWPOINTS
CLASSIFIEDS
SHOP
E-Edition
Log In
NEWS/POLICE
• Most Popular Stories
• Police Reports
• All News Stories
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
• Most Popular Stories
• All A&E Stories
• Steppin' Out
BUSINESS
• Most Popular Stories
• Local Buzz
• All Business Stories
CAPE LIFE
• Calendar
• Most Popular Stories
• All Cape Life Stories
• Faith & Spirituality
• Garden & Farm
• Health
• School Life
OBITUARIES
SPORTS
• Most Popular Stories
• All Sports Stories
VIEWPOINTS
• Editorial
• Letters to the Editor
• Editorial Cartoon
• Commentary/Politics
• Recent Blogs
COLUMNS
CLASSIFIEDS
WEATHER
CAPE GAZETTE VIDEOS
COMMUNITY PHOTOS
BEACH PAPER ARCHIVE
SPONSORED CONTENT
• Auto
• Real Estate
• Business Directory
SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS
THE CURRENT
LOGIN
E-EDITION
ARCHIVES
SUBSCRIBE
SHOP
ADVERTISE
CONTACT
POLICIES
☰
Saturday, September 14, 2024
What’s New
Unclaimed property funds to go back to eligible Delaware taxpayers
Zwaanendael Club, Lloyd’s team for food drive thru Sept. 28
Blue Zones Ignite sets Sussex kickoff Oct. 7
Racial justice alliance to hold Difference Makers Gala Oct. 30
‘Broadway Butterfly’ true crime author to sign books Sept. 22
Seashore Striders race nets $7,000 for Humane Animal Partners
Lewes couple celebrates 50th anniversary
RD 4 candidate forum set Sept. 26
Multiple AEDs installed on Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
Vintage aircraft and classic cars to shine at Wings & Wheels Oct. 5
The Gazette enjoys a ukulele retreat in Hawaii with a local musician
Lewes-area neighborhood in a pickle over courts
Cheering for a fan favorite
News / Police
Police investigate threat at Bryan Stevenson School
By Bill Shull
18 hours ago
Georgetown Police and Delaware State Police are investigating a possible threat to the Brian Allen...
Slow progress made at Route 1/Route 16 project
By Nick Roth
19 hours ago
A project to take Route 1 over Route 16 in Milton is running a little behind schedule, but the...
Dewey Beach seasonal police program grows officers
By Ellen Driscoll
22 hours ago
Dewey Beach’s seasonal police program provides experience and education that helps potential career...
Rehoboth Avenue repaving project set to start Oct. 1
By Chris Flood
22 hours ago
It’s not nearly as long as the year-delay that pushed it to this fall, but the repaving of Rehoboth...
More
Viewpoints
Sussex lifeguards play crucial role
1 day ago
Several Cape Region lifeguards were recently honored with Lifeguard of the Year awards from beach...
Election infection
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Coalition applauds county’s updated buffer ordinance
By Rich Borrasso
1 day ago
We would like to recognize the effort by Sussex County Council, the planning & zoning...
Kudos to Rehoboth Beach lifeguards
By Hoyte Decker
1 day ago
In an Aug. 16 letter, Woody Marderwald praised the accomplishments of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol....
More
online polls
View Past Polls
Obituaries
Edith C. Blackburn, devoted wife, mother
18 hours ago
Edith C. Blackburn (Bennett), 94, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford...
Reinhard Henry Breyer, man of faith
1 day ago
Reinhard Henry Breyer passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Lewes. He was born Feb. 8, 1954, in...
Andrea Martha Sutsko Perpetua, kind, generous woman
1 day ago
Andrea Martha Sutsko Perpetua, 83, of Smyrna, N.C., passed away due to Alzheimer’s disease Saturday...
Erica Beth Colegrove, loved her family, pets
1 day ago
Erica Beth Colegrove, 39, of Seaford, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, after a courageous two-...
More
Sports
Cape Elite cultivating an inclusive culture around football
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 hours ago
Cape Elite President Harry Hudson noticed a void in the youth football scene in the Cape Region. “...
Fast and furious flying feet of youth dominate Bottle & Cork races
By Dave Frederick
19 minutes ago
“The Cork” race started out as a half marathon 48 years ago and always served as an end-of-summer...
More flawed numbers from the Marine Recreational Information Program
By Eric Burnley
3 hours ago
Those that read this column on a regular basis know that I constantly find fault with the Marine...
Young Cape hockey team stays undefeated with 2-1 win at Smyrna
By Dave Frederick
21 hours ago
Cape freshman Kailey McMahon went whack a mole on a rolling ball in the second quarter of a 1-1...
More
A & E
Lewes Artists Studio Tour slated Sept. 21
20 hours ago
A group of regionally known artists and artisans will display their creations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m...
Nanticoke Indian Tribe holds 46th annual Powwow
By Dan Cook
23 hours ago
The Nanticoke Indian Tribe held its 46th annual Powwow Sept. 7-8 at Hudson Fields near Milton,...
Leeks fill special niche in culinary world
By Denise Clemons
23 hours ago
This week, I’d like to introduce you to one of my favorite vegetables - leeks. Although a member of...
Music of The Who coming to Milton Theatre stage Sept. 14
1 day ago
Who Are You, the Massachusetts-based tribute band, is set to perform the iconic rock music of The...
More
Cape Life
Eastern Sussex Democrats announce RD36 endorsement
21 hours ago
The Eastern Sussex Democratic Club announced its endorsement of Rony Baltazar-Lopez for election to...
FIRST SETTLER OF LEWES PART 3
The Burning of Hoornkil
By Mike Rawl
21 hours ago
In late 1673, Lord Baltimore launched a plan to brutally punish Hoornkil’s residents for their...
2025 Delaware Teacher of Year to be named Oct. 15
22 hours ago
Milton Elementary literacy teacher Krissy Patton will be one of 20 of the state’s top teachers to...
Milford school integration film screening and discussion set
1 day ago
In recognition of the 70th anniversary of the civil rights ruling in Brown v. Board of Education,...
More
Local Buzz
What is "H.O."?
Bill Cullin
You can probably guess - H.O. means "home odors". Be careful of odors in your home. If your family...
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...
SOLD!! Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MLS: DESU2053498
The Mike...
Clean Contracts
Bill Cullin
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not...
Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders who are...
Hire good help with the Cape Gazette!
Cape Gazette
Click here to connect with a Cape Gazette recruitment specialist today!
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 608!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
Mike Kogler Team
527 N. Boardwalk, Unit 608
MLS: DESU2027018
ANOTHER LISTING SOLD @ The...
Avoiding Delays During Escrow When Selling
Bill Cullin
Unforeseen problems can arise during escrow, and closing dates are never set in stone! Lenders,...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
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: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
More
Calendar of Events
Today
7:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Milton Townwide Yard Sale
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Document shredding fundraiser
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Planet Delaware Festival
10:00 am
to
11:30 am
IMC workshop
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Cape Comic Convention
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Spanish Story Time
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Milton Historical Society exhibit open
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Inaugural Sober Fest
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Sussex County Sober Fest
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
American Legion Oktoberfest
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion Biker Bash & Poker Run,
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
SAL Lewestown chapter meeting
1:00 pm
Walk of Remembrance & Butterfly Release
2:00 pm
Coastal Concerts Beebe benefit
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Homeroom Harvest fundraiser
5:00 pm
Truckin’ Through History tour
8:00 pm
Fort Miles Lantern tour
Sunday, September 15
8:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Planet Delaware Festival brunch
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Delmarva Antique Bottle Club Show & Sale
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Tidal Market Delaware Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Millennial clothing swap
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Milton Garden Club Garden Tour
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Red Caboose tours
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm
Fort Miles Museum open & guided tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Ice Cream Social fundraiser
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, September 16
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Group
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Scrabble
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Improver Line Dancing class
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Line Dancing for Beginners
12:00 pm
NARFE Chapter 1992 luncheon meeting
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Game Day
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Beginner Ballroom Dancing class
1:00 pm
Over 50 Yoga
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Book club meeting
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Rummikub
2:00 pm
to
2:45 pm
Jazzercise
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Wellness Class
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Cooks and Books discussion group
Business
DSU program boosts equitable access to data science industries
18 hours ago
Delaware State University is continuing its partnership in the FICO Educational Analytics Challenge...
The often thankless job of keeping you happy
1 day ago
Back in 2012, I ran an article that generated an unusually large number of comments from restaurant...
Milton Realtor gives presentation on market future
1 day ago
The area in and around Milton has become a hub of development activity, both in residential...
Tedder highlights initiatives undertaken since taking over
1 day ago
Addressing a room full of local business owners, Rehoboth Beach City Manager Taylour Tedder spent...
Henlopen City Oyster House chef to demo at HLFM Sept. 14
2 days ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at...
Dogfish Inn event nets $2,000 for Go Fourth Lewes fireworks
2 days ago
For the second year, Dogfish Inn held a fundraiser to benefit Go Fourth Lewes. Dogfish served its...
More
Blogs
Focacciart
By Elise Seyfried
4 days ago
“I like the feeling of being able to confront an experience and resolve it as art.”—Eudora Welty...
Taking the Fifth (and the Second)
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
While much of my elementary school experience is a mental mush, for some reason my recall of both...
Ramblin’ Woman
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
We won’t get into the political scene (promise), but I must take a moment and defend old #45 for...
Festivities Kick off with Free Film, Free Appetizers
2 weeks ago
You won’t want to miss a moment of this festive Rehoboth VegFest weekend, newly known as PLANET...
More
LEWES WEATHER
Subscribe to the CapeGazette.com Daily Newsletter
Daily Headlines
Breaking News
Premier Listing
904 N BAY SHORE DRIVE-BROADKILL BEACH-MILTON
Milton
999,900.00
904 N Bay Shore Drive, Milton, DE 19968 - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION WALKING DISTANCE TO...
The Julie Gritton Team
Subscribe to the CapeGazette.com Daily Newsletter
Daily Headlines
Breaking News
Real Estate Marketplace
13140 Laurel Leaf Dr, Lewes | Newly built immaculate home in Red Mill Pond!
Active Adults Realty®
126 Bangor Lane, Milton, DE | Discover your dream home in Milton’s most sought-after neighborhood, Diamond Overlook!
Active Adults Realty®
27075 Fieldfare Rd, Lewes | Brand-new home nestled in charming coastal Lewes!
Active Adults Realty®
Newly Listed: 404 & 406 Bay Front Rd Milton, DE | Broadkill Beach
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty - Coastal Division
Open House Sat & Sun 10-2
Timberlake Homes
OPEN HOUSE-SAT-9/14-11AM-1PM-35611 WOLFE NECK ROAD~REHOBOTH BEACH
The Julie Gritton Team
Open House: Saturday, 9/14/24, 10:00 to noon – Premiere location backing to protected forested state lands. Private community of Seabrook. Convenient to Lewes & Rehoboth Beaches. More Information Call Candy Williams: 410-991-0999
Mike Kogler Team
Building LOT in Bay Oaks, Lewes. 1 Acre Building LOT in Bay Oaks, Lewes, DE
Mike Kogler Team
BIG PRICE REDUCTION~512 HEATH ROW~MILFORD
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
513 FEDERAL STREET~MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
OPEN HOUSE-SAT-9/14-11AM-1PM-20 W YORKTOWN RD~SHAWNEE ACRES~MILFORD
The Julie Gritton Team
Newly Listed: 17536 Venables Dr Lewes, DE | Senators
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty - Coastal Division
Promotions
News
Rentals
In the Market
Now Reserving Fall Family Photos!
Josh Feeney Photography
Now Booking Fall Family Photos
Josh Feeney Photography
Book Your Lacrosse Photos Now!
Josh Feeney Photography
More
Local Dining
Catering with Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls!
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls: 67 Rehoboth Ave
More
Premier Listings
OPEN HOUSE: SAT., 9/7 FROM 11AM-2PM
Millsboro
670,000.00
30145 GEORGE WASHINGTON AVE., MILLSBORO 19966 Welcome to this beautifully maintained, energy...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
1712 N BAY SHORE DRIVE~BACK BAY COVE~MILTON
Milton
775,000.00
1712 N Bay Shore Drive, Milton, DE 19968 ~ WATERFRONT LOT IN THE EXCLUSIVE GATED COMMUNITY OF BACK...
The Julie Gritton Team
1506 N BAY SHORE DR-BROADKILL BEACH-MILTON
Milton
1,450,000.00
1506 N Bay Shore Drive, Milton, DE 19968 ~ Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of...
The Julie Gritton Team
OPEN HOUSE Saturday 9/14 11am-2pm! Beautiful 4 Bed,...
Lewes
665,000.00
Being offered, a beautiful 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 3500 square foot home on a premium homesite...
Open House:
Sat, 09/14/2024 -
11:00am
to
2:00pm
Bill Cullin
UNDER CONTRACT! 4 BR, 3 BA Canal Front Home in...
Rehoboth Beach
1,575,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful well-appointed canal front home that was designed to maximize canal and...
Bill Cullin
Stunning Paynters Mill condo 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath...
Milton
350,000.00
Introducing 30738 Mary Mitchell Crossing - Milton, DE Paynters Mill | 2 Beds | 2 Baths | $350,000...
Barrows and Associates, Monument Sotheby’s International Realty
4BR Brick Cape Cod Home on 2-Acre Lot w/Pond in...
Georgetown
489,000.00
Featured Listing on 2 Acre Lot w/Pond! 🍍 // 25018 Governor Stockley Road, Georgetown, Delaware -...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
904 N BAY SHORE DRIVE-BROADKILL BEACH-MILTON
Milton
999,900.00
904 N Bay Shore Drive, Milton, DE 19968 - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION WALKING DISTANCE TO...
The Julie Gritton Team
PRIME LOCATION NEAR THE BEACH!
Lewes
949,500.00
Tastefully appointed & recently updated home in the desirable Breakwater Community. Offering...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
28314 LIBERTY LANE~ANTHEM~MILTON
Milton
475,200.00
28314 Liberty Lane, Milton, DE 19968 ~ Elegant three-bedroom, two-bath home is perfectly situated...
The Julie Gritton Team
more
Lewes-area neighborhood in a pickle over courts
Melissa Steele
22 hours ago
A proposal to add 91 more lots to a Beaver Dam Road development hit a snag Sept. 11, after several...
