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Ground broken for Beebe specialty surgical hospital

Ron MacArthur

3 days ago

With ground broken on the new Beebe Healthcare Specialty Surgical Hospital Campus along Warrington...

Mariner Middle custodian paints patriotic mural

Ellen Driscoll

3 days ago

Mariner Middle custodian Dan Kimmel is making his mark his first year at the school. Kimmel said...
Milton Elementary FAME program awarded $320,000

Ellen Driscoll

1 day ago

A program for Milton Elementary students is expanding thanks to a $320,000 grant. Friends After...
Old H.O. Brittingham to welcome Milton Elementary...

Ellen Driscoll

3 days ago

Work is underway at the old H.O. Brittingham Elementary to prepare the vacant school to house...
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Walter Koopman has a need for speed

Melissa Steele

3 days ago

Every room in Walter Koopman's Milton-area home pays homage to his passion for cars. Trifolds of...
DELAWARE CAPE REGION HISTORY IN PHOTOGRAPHS

Milton-Ellendale segment of Queen Anne’s Railroad...

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In January 2019, Delmarva Central Railroad took over operation of the railroad spur line between...
Cape Life Briefs May 2019

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AARP to host yard sale in Georgetown May 25 AARP Chapter 5340 will host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to...

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Cape Life Stories

Troop 2540 scouts assist with road cleanup in Lewes 3 minutes ago Seeing a need to clear trash from neighboring streets, Lewes residents Rob Morgan, Karen Fischer...	VA outreach specialist to address veterans coalition... 10 hours ago Mark Taylor, a Veterans Affairs community outreach specialist, will address the Delaware Veterans...
British Car Club of Delaware will hear about... 11 hours ago The British Car Club of Delaware monthly meeting Tuesday, May 28, will feature guest speaker Dave...	Sharp Energy hosts 2nd annual Family Fun Fest Steven Billups 12 hours ago Sharp Energy hosted its second annual Family Fun Fest event at Jungle Jim’s in Rehoboth May 18. All...
CHEER honors retiring board member Pat Rust Steven Billups 12 hours ago CHEER Inc. held a retirement luncheon for Pat Rust of Georgetown May 21, to celebrate her 32 years...	GFWC Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs... 12 hours ago The 122nd annual convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Delaware State Federation of...
Cat & Mouse Press releases “More Sandy Shorts”... 13 hours ago Cat & Mouse Press announces the publication of “More Sandy Shorts,” a new collection of short...	Toy drive for family visitation centers continues... 17 hours ago During Supervised Visitation Awareness Month this May, the Department of Health and Social Services...
Milton Historical Society hosts volunteer dinner Ryan Mavity 1 day ago Milton Historical Society held a celebration of volunteers May 7 at Gilligan’s in Milton. John...	NAACP hosts awards banquet Ryan Mavity 1 day ago The Milford/Slaughter Neck chapter of the NAACP hosted its 33rd annual Fight for Freedom awards...
Taste of Culture raises funds for India Steven Billups 2 days ago The Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club International Fund hosted a fundraiser May 9 at Ivy in Dewey Beach...	Women’s Club of Indian River plants tree for Arbor Day 2 days ago The General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs Women’s Club of...
Cape Life Briefs May 2019 2 days ago AARP to host yard sale in Georgetown May 25 AARP Chapter 5340 will host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to...	Peace Corps volunteers share recipes Todd A. Hurley 2 days ago Ten culinary students from the First State Community Action Agency are set to graduate on May 24...
Lewes Lions to offer free vision screenings June 5 2 days ago The Lewes Lions Club will conduct free vision screenings for adults ages 55 and older, from 1 to 3...	DELAWARE CAPE REGION HISTORY IN PHOTOGRAPHS Milton-Ellendale segment of Queen Anne’s Railroad... 3 days ago In January 2019, Delmarva Central Railroad took over operation of the railroad spur line between...
Children’s Department hosts nearly 400 for foster... 3 days ago Nearly 400 foster families, Division of Family Services staff and service providers gathered in...	Browseabout to host Mary Kay Andrews author luncheon... 3 days ago Browseabout Books’ popular author luncheons will kick off Memorial Day weekend with New York Times...
DNREC YouTube videos offer tips on repurposing plastics 4 days ago A new video series on the DNREC YouTube Channel shows how to repurpose common recyclable plastic...	Trivia: What does the “M&M” in M&M's candy actually... 4 days ago RULES Submit the correct answer through the form by 9 a.m. next Monday and be entered in a drawing...

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Houses of Worship

Faith & Spirituality

Faith Briefs May 2019 2 days ago Israel UMC yard sale to benefit cancer center May 25 The Miracle Angels of Israel United Methodist...	UUSD to host Pete Seeger songfest with Jim Scott June 1 4 days ago The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will present composer/guitarist Jim Scott in a...
Unitarian Universalists to screen ‘Stonewall... 5 days ago The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will show the PBS documentary “Stonewall Uprising...	Peace Week encourages community events Sept. 21-29 6 days ago Dozens of organizations and individuals across the First State are again ready to join together to...
Israel UMC Historical Marker unveiled Deny Howeth 1 week ago The congregation of Israel United Methodist Church and the Delaware Historical Markers Program...	St. George’s Chapel to host Rogation Sunday and... 1 week ago The Episcopal Parish of All Saints’ Church & St. George’s Chapel will hold a special service at...
Interfaith service promises to remember Deny Howeth 1 week ago The Metropolitan Community Church of Rehoboth Beach hosted the Interfaith Holocaust Service May 2,...	Delaware Tech veterans club donates to Georgetown... 1 week ago The Veterans Inspiring Progress Club at Delaware Tech’s Owens Campus in Georgetown recently donated...
UUSD to host talent showcase fundraiser May 18 2 weeks ago The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will present the Second Annual UUSD’s Got Talent...	Epworth UMC holds Earth Day activities Steven Billups 2 weeks ago Epworth United Methodist Church held several Earth Day activities April 27. Volunteers worked to...
Sunshine Circle Club prepares Easter baskets Steven Billups 3 weeks ago Nearly 20 members of the Sunshine Circle Club gathered at Friendship Baptist Church April 19 to...	World Labyrinth Day events set May 4 3 weeks ago The public is invited to celebrate the 11th annual World Labyrinth Day at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4,...
St. George’s to celebrate Saint George April 28 4 weeks ago The 300th anniversary of St. George’s has been celebrated one Sunday each month of 2019 with a...	‘Flute Gems’ to conclude Lewes Chamber Players... 4 weeks ago Guest flautist Chelsea Meynig will join the Lewes Chamber Players for their final concert of the...
Anchor Coffee House to host Bettenroo April 27 1 month ago The Anchor Coffee House will present a concert by local duo Bettenroo from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday,...	Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts family seder 1 month ago Westminster Presbyterian Church members and friends were treated to a family seder led by Reb Lisa...
Epworth UMC to host Earth Day activities April 27-28 1 month ago Mark the calendar now for Earth Day activities Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, at Epworth...	Palm Sunday celebrated at New Covenant Presbyterian... Deny Howeth 1 month ago New Covenant Presbyterian Church presented its annual youth Easter drama: Emmanuel, God is with us...
Hope Against Hope course to start at UUSD May 2 1 month ago The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware and Dr. Len Bowman will conduct a three-session...	Lent and Easter Briefs 1 month ago Easter sunrise service set April 21 in Rehoboth Beach The most sacred day on the Christian Church...

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Garden & Farm

Occupational therapist offers tips for gardening safety Katie Merk 7 hours ago The best time of the year is right around the corner as the weather continues to warm up in Sussex...	Hosta club to offer rare varieties June 15 in... 2 days ago The DelMarVa Hosta Society will offer a number of hard-to-find hostas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,...
Milton Garden Club plant sale set May 25 4 days ago The Milton Garden Club will have a plant sale during the Horseshoe Crab Festival Saturday, May 25,...	Young Farmers & Ranchers plan Strawberry Fest May 25... 6 days ago The Delaware Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers will hold their 10th annual YF&R...
Apply by Oct. 31 for organic certification funds 1 week ago USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal...	Pennsylvania Horticultural Society contest entries... 1 week ago The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society encourages non-professional gardeners from Delaware,...
Landscape structures provide function and beauty Melinda Myers 1 week ago Arbors, trellises and other structures can be incorporated into your designs when planning new or...	Governor’s conservation award winners honored 1 week ago The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village was the setting for the annual Governor’s Agricultural...
From garden to bouquet – growing your own cut flowers Melinda Myers 1 week ago Keep your flower vases filled all summer long with beautiful blossoms picked right from your own...	Garden & Farm Briefs May 2019 1 week ago Milton Garden Club fundraiser at Irish Eyes May 22 Irish Eyes Restaurant in Milton will host a...
Firefighters collaborate with Rehoboth In Bloom 2 weeks ago Bright and early April 22, members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company filled the 23-...	Perdue announces winner in Chicken Welfare... 2 weeks ago Perdue Farms, a leader in animal welfare, recently announced the winner of its first Chicken...
Nominations due by May 15 for Lewes in Bloom Beauty... 3 weeks ago Nominations are now open for The Lewes in Bloom Beauty Spot Award, which was initiated in summer...	Rehoboth in Bloom begins planter project 3 weeks ago Rehoboth Beach Main Street recently announced the creation of Rehoboth in Bloom. Nearly 40 people...
Native Plant Sale and Green Living Expo set May 4 3 weeks ago Delaware Center for the Inland Bays will host its Native Plant Sale and Green Living Expo from 9 a...	Lewes in Bloom annual plant sale set May 4 3 weeks ago Spring has definitely sprung, and it’s time for the Lewes in Bloom annual plant sale. Lewes in...
Hard-to-find hostas up for auction May 4 3 weeks ago A public auction aimed at gardening enthusiasts in search of hostas they just can’t find at local...	Lewes seeks participants for tulip dig April 26 1 month ago The City of Lewes, in partnership with Lewes in Bloom, will hold the annual tulip dig from 8 a.m.,...
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market to open May 7 1 month ago The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market, rated as one of the top markets in Delaware, will be open from...	Houseplants 101 Melinda Myers 1 month ago Lift your spirits and improve your indoor environment by taking part in the indoor gardening...

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Health

Delaware Hospice honors volunteers at recognition... 2 days ago Delaware Hospice honored its volunteers at a Recognition Dinner held April 24 at Dover Downs in...	Beebe Home Care team donates to Milton Lions Club 2 days ago Beebe Home Care team members recently took the initiative to raise funds for the Milton Lions Club...
Delaware launches healthy community data portal 3 days ago The Division of Public Health recently launched a data portal allowing Delawareans to assess the...	Ground broken for Beebe specialty surgical hospital Ron MacArthur 3 days ago With ground broken on the new Beebe Healthcare Specialty Surgical Hospital Campus along Warrington...
Free information sessions on reversing aging begin... 4 days ago Reverse Aging in the New Age, a free two-part health information series, will be offered to the...	Health Briefs May 2019 4 days ago Easterseals Walk With Me kickoff event raises $1K Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern...
Shamanic practitioner Athena Allread to host... 1 week ago Local shamanic practitioner Athena Allread will host an intuition workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m.,...	How simple tools can help you remain independent Jennifer Guerin 1 week ago A scooter, wheelchair or cane can help you get around if you have trouble on your feet, and a...
Hand therapist Amanda Pender joins Aquacare in... 1 week ago Aquacare Physical Therapy recently welcomed Amanda Pender, DPT, as a physical therapist in its...	Healing Arts on Savannah to host open house May 17 Todd A. Hurley 1 week ago Healing Arts on Savannah, an outpatient therapy facility, is hosting an open house Friday, May 17,...
May is Trauma Awareness Month in Delaware 2 weeks ago At a kickoff event marking May as Trauma Awareness Month in Delaware, First Lady Tracey Quillen...	Walk for Sight held in Dewey Beach Steven Billups 2 weeks ago The Delaware Lions Foundation and the Delaware Eye Institute held the 11th Annual Walk for Sight...
Easterseals celebrates 100 years of exceptional... 2 weeks ago Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore marked the 100th anniversary of national...	Beebe Breakfasts series increases 1916 Club... 2 weeks ago The new Beebe Breakfasts event series offers a lively, one-hour gathering aimed at introducing...
Lanikai Wellness offers youngsters the benefits of yoga 2 weeks ago Why has yoga for children been gaining momentum throughout the world? Kids’ yoga is becoming...	Female urology surgeon Aisha Taylor joins Chesapeake... 2 weeks ago Chesapeake Urology welcomed female urology specialist Aisha Taylor, MD, to its women’s urology...
Dr. Uday Jani to discuss Microbiome & Gut Health May 8 2 weeks ago Dr. Uday Jani will offer a free presentation at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, at Lewes Public Library,...	Lung cancer screening urged for Delawareans at risk 2 weeks ago Speaking at the recent Delaware Cancer Consortium retreat in Dover, Gov. John Carney said, “As many...
Workshop to explore Naturopathic Medicine and Cancer... 2 weeks ago Dr. Kim Furtado, ND, will offer a half-day workshop on Naturopathic Medicine and Cancer: Prevention...	Keeping track of medications is vital - here’s how Lisa Deal 2 weeks ago As new medicines develop to help you live a healthy life, it’s vital to keep track of medications...

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Saltwater Portraits

Saltwater Portrait Walter Koopman has a need for speed Melissa Steele 3 days ago Every room in Walter Koopman's Milton-area home pays homage to his passion for cars. Trifolds of...	Michela Coffaro: Committed to preservation Ryan Mavity 1 week ago She may be small in stature, but while Michela Coffaro is a fan of Minnie Mouse, her tireless work...
C. Wendell Alfred: A life of volunteerism Nick Roth 2 weeks ago For C. Wendell Alfred, life in Lewes is all about volunteerism. Since moving to Lewes more than 20...	Saltwater Portrait Tammy Ketterman answers the calls Chris Flood 3 weeks ago After nearly 30 years of public service – 10 with the Air Force and 17 with the Rehoboth dispatch...
Video Speed Limit 18 cruises toward success Ellen Driscoll 1 month ago Oliver Sachs credits the name of his band to his mother. “After we moved into this community, they...	Foraging for fungus Deny Howeth 1 month ago Diana Saunders is not only a forager but also a fisherman and chef, cooking with what is fresh and...
Saltwater Portrait William Dec: From ad man to painter Ron MacArthur 1 month ago William Dec's Lewes studio is filled with watercolors documenting his life and times. There are...	Saltwater Portrait Carol Wells: A green thumb becomes a force Melissa Steele 1 month ago On Carol Wells’ 80th birthday, she didn't want presents and knick-knacks. She wanted something that...
Saltwater Portrait Chef Bill Clifton going up against Food Network’s... Ron MacArthur 1 month ago A local chef is matching his culinary skills against one of the top chefs in the nation. Bill...	Saltwater Portrait Matt Avery: Rocker finds his groove in Rehoboth Ellen Driscoll 2 months ago No one enjoys a Matt Avery show more than Matt Avery himself. It’s obvious he loves what he does...
Is the calendar dated? Thomas Sherman thinks so Nick Roth 2 months ago A missed bill payment was the a-ha moment Thomas Sherman was looking for. Since childhood, Sherman...	SALTWATER PORTRAIT Annette Babich: From Brooklyn to Milton Ryan Mavity 2 months ago Milton is a world away from Brooklyn, but for Annette Babich, Milton is not only a different pace...
SALTWATER PORTRAIT After more than 30 years, Bob Stenger retires from... Chris Flood 2 months ago It’s Bob Stenger’s last day as Rehoboth’s wastewater treatment plant supervisor. He, his staff and...	SALTWATER PORTRAIT Ron Chaney has been eyewitness to history Ron MacArthur 3 months ago From the Middle East deserts to the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ron...
Saltwater Portrait Bud Clark's life has been full of CHEER Melissa Steele 3 months ago Fresh out of college, Bud Clark's first employer taught him the importance of giving back – a...	SALTWATER PORTRAIT For the love of plants Nick Roth 3 months ago Helen Waite and John Feliciani are selling the farm. As the couple moves into their late 60s, the...
Saltwater Portrait All in the family: Donna’s Upholstery and Slipcovers Ellen Driscoll 3 months ago After working in the upholstery business for over 40 years, Donna Vassalotti of Lewes still loves...	SALTWATER PORTRAIT Ten-year-old Ryan Kindl honored for donation Ryan Mavity 4 months ago Ryan Kindl is like many a 10-year-old. He enjoys Marvel movies, karate and the Philadelphia Eagles...
SALTWATER PORTRAIT Organ music is a calling for Jackson Borges Chris Flood 4 months ago Jackson Borges said he knew by the age of 12 that he wanted to play music professionally. By the...	Saltwater Portrait Nothing stands in the way of the Bunker Busters Ron MacArthur 4 months ago One can only imagine what Fort Miles would be without the dedicated efforts of a group of...

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School Life

Mariner student Olivia Burkentine wins first place... 21 hours ago Mariner Middle School seventh-grader Olivia Burkentine was awarded first place in the Student Art...	Milton Elementary FAME program awarded $320,000 Ellen Driscoll 1 day ago A program for Milton Elementary students is expanding thanks to a $320,000 grant. Friends After...
Education Briefs May 2019 2 days ago Open house at Most Blessed Sacrament set May 31 Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Berlin,...	Library program keeps kids in stitches Ellen Driscoll 2 days ago Students in a sewing class hosted by Lewes Public Library celebrated the last class of the year May...
Blockhouse Pond run/walk tradition continues into... Dave Frederick 2 days ago Three hundred students from all Sussex Consortium satellite locations and 150 staff members quietly...	Mariner Middle custodian paints patriotic mural Ellen Driscoll 3 days ago Mariner Middle custodian Dan Kimmel is making his mark his first year at the school. Kimmel said...
Old H.O. Brittingham to welcome Milton Elementary... Ellen Driscoll 3 days ago Work is underway at the old H.O. Brittingham Elementary to prepare the vacant school to house...	SOLA3 hosts annual Rehoboth school workshop Ryan Mavity 4 days ago Save Our Lakes Alliance3, teaming with Envirotech, hosted its 10th annual school workshop at...
Rehoboth Elementary students help city celebrate... 5 days ago As a long-serving Tree City USA in Delaware, the City of Rehoboth Beach, Mayor’s Advisory Committee...	‘Pajama Game’ at Worcester Prep a smashing success 6 days ago A group of talented students from Worcester Preparatory School, under the direction of Paulette...
Cape High students replace flags at Lewes Canalfront... 1 week ago Upon the completion of a mini-unit on flags, several Cape Henlopen High School students teamed up...	Cape elementary schools raise $20K for heart... 1 week ago Each year, Cape Henlopen School District elementary students participate in the American Heart...
Sussex Montessori names Kaneisha Trott community... 1 week ago Kaneisha Trott, a highly regarded advocate for children in Sussex County, is the new community...	Public can donate hair for wigs at Sussex Tech May 17 1 week ago To benefit women battling cancer, a Sussex Technical High School student is holding a hair drive...
Rehoboth Elementary students explore Delaware’s... Ellen Driscoll 1 week ago Rehoboth Elementary fourth-grade students dove into learning about Delaware’s water resources and...	Worcester Prep students dunk Donuts with Dad 1 week ago During a week-long book fair at Worcester Preparatory School, lower and middle school students...
Sussex Tech health students win awards at state... 1 week ago Sussex Tech team members represented the school’s health professions, dental services, and physical...	Arthur Henry of Millsboro Middle named IRSD Teacher... 1 week ago Arthur Henry of Millsboro Middle School has been selected as the Indian River School District’s...
Cape celebrates 2019 Prom Dan Cook 1 week ago The Cape Henlopen Junior/Senior prom, “A Black Tie Affair,” was held May 4 at the Rusty Rudder in...	Cape’s Kylie Daisey a semifinalist in Shakespeare... Ellen Driscoll 2 weeks ago Cape High sophomore Kylie Daisey placed as a semifinalist in the 36th annual National Shakespeare...

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Announcements

Hanlin-DiIanni engagement announced 1 month ago Claude and Susan DiIanni of Millsboro are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, David,...	Anna Ritthaler celebrates 102nd birthday 2 months ago Anna Ritthaler recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. Family, friends and staff held a party for...
Price-Beard wedding announced 2 months ago Pamela S. Price and M. Craig Beard were married Nov. 17, 2018, at St. Stephen’s United Methodist...	Cramer-Bolander engagement announced 2 months ago Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cramer of Bethany Beach are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter...
Bowens announce birth of son 3 months ago Bridgett and Tyheim Bowen announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy Tymeir Bowen, born at 3:04...	Katie Meates weds Ben Steffes 3 months ago Katie Meates, daughter of Henry and Tanyua Wilkens of Milton, and Ben Steffes, son of Larry and...
Jacki Warren engaged to Dustin Schell 4 months ago Wayne and Mary Lou Warren of Lewes are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacki...	Clara Getman celebrates 100th birthday 4 months ago Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe resident Clara Getman, left, celebrated her 100th birthday with...
Scott-Davis engagement announced 4 months ago Mr. Ralph Lee Scott III and Mrs. Ida Mae Scott of Seaford announce the engagement of their daughter...	Anne Smawley of Rehoboth celebrates 92nd birthday 5 months ago Anne W. Smawley, a resident of Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe in Rehoboth Beach, celebrated...
Mintzer-Cannon engagement announced 5 months ago Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tyrrell of Lewes, Mr. John Mintzer of Tucson, Ariz., Mr. Frank D. Cannon Jr. (Dan...	Cannuli-Hearn engagement announced 5 months ago Captain and Mrs. Jack Hearn of Lewes are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Michael...
Frazers celebrate 70th anniversary 9 months ago John L. “Jack” and Elizabeth L. “Betty” Frazer celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Aug. 21,...	Warrington-McAllister engagement announced 9 months ago Mr. and Mrs. Guy Warrington of Ocean View, and Mr. and Mrs. William "Sandy" McAllister of Easton,...
Vernon and Eleanor Huber celebrate 70th anniversary... 11 months ago Vernon and Eleanor Huber of Lewes are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary Tuesday, June 19...	Gibbs-Sweetman engagement announced 11 months ago Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs of Millsboro are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lesleigh...
Lewes couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary 11 months ago Bob and Eadie Loetzer of Lewes celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary June 5. The couple was...	Eddy-Callahan engagement announced 1 year ago Theodore and Priya Eddy of Yardley, Pa., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter...
Everett and Patricia Beach of Lewes celebrate 60th... 1 year ago Everett and Patricia Beach of Lewes celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 12. A reception...	Skip and Maria Walls celebrate 50th wedding anniversary 1 year ago Herman “Skip” Walls and Maria L. DeToro were married April 27, 1968, at St. Catherine of Siena...

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