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Let’s help Twin Branch Winery
David Liemer
8 months ago
Twin Branch Winery in Milton opened to the public in April 2023 on 27 acres of fallow farmland that...
Snyder-Hall is ready to get to work
Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall
8 months ago
I write to express my heartfelt thanks to the voters of RD 14 who overwhelmingly chose me to...
Consider a permanent homeless village at former...
Ellan Hylton
8 months ago
When I first learned the tent city would be replaced by a salt barn structure, I wondered about the...
Sunrise stunner
8 months ago
Susan Howard captured a stunning sunrise at Delaware Seashore State Park before the clouds settled...
Don’t rely on machine votes to win in Delaware
Chris Flood
8 months ago
On Election Day last week, I was assigned to cover the watch party for Stell Parker Selby, the...
Celebrating Cape Region's athletic achievements
8 months ago
This past week has been a testament to the hard work, dedication and talent of Cape Henlopen High...
Forthcoming finding?
Jim Paterson
8 months ago
It’s time to implement school impact fee
Perry Higgs
8 months ago
Sussex County voters know a tax when they see one. They dismissed attempts to paint the voluntary...
The impact of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
Darren Silvis
8 months ago
In today’s world, choosing organizations and causes to support through charitable donations can be...
Rehoboth VFW Veterans Day ceremony a success
Capt. Dave Diefenderfer
8 months ago
Veterans Day is a very important day to recognize the service and sacrifice of all veterans of this...
Rehoboth Concert Band appreciates support
Steve Kieley
8 months ago
On behalf of the Rehoboth Concert Band, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the audience of...
Autumn-hued sunset view
8 months ago
Karen Ferguson sent this image of heron enjoying a brilliant sunset in Lewes.
Midway Drive-In opens in 1953
8 months ago
This photograph of the Midway Drive-In was recently shared by Jack Travis in the Growing Up in...
Eagles scout the neighborhood
8 months ago
Nick Spadavecchia was lucky enough to capture a photograph of a pair of bald eagles Nov. 7 on the...
Charter school accountability – a standard to embrace
Kendall Massett
8 months ago
It's charter school renewal season once again, and now is the perfect time to reflect on what this...
Rain check
Jim Paterson
8 months ago
Postmaster: ship early this holiday season
Dionne Watts
8 months ago
As the postmaster for 19958 and 19971 , I want to assure you that the U.S. Postal Service is primed...
Greuenbaum looks toward Sussex’s future
Jane Greuenbaum
8 months ago
Thank you, Sussex County voters, for putting your trust in me as the newly elected District 3...
Soaking up rays
8 months ago
You can almost feel the warmth of the autumn sun shining through this tree at Lake Gerar in...
Change is in the air
8 months ago
We are at the dawn of a new era nationwide, statewide and locally in Sussex County. In addition to...
Seeking approval
Jim Paterson
8 months ago
Lewes trick-or-treat time should change back
Kathy C. Edwards
8 months ago
The following letter was sent to Lewes Mayor and City Council and Lewes Police Department with...
Watch out for turtles near ponds
Eli Funk
8 months ago
Government, tell the rest of the people in neighborhoods that have ponds to drive slowly when...
Simpler thanks community following election
Mike Simpler
8 months ago
The election has concluded and the voters in the 14th District have spoken. I would like to express...
Overfall Preserve challenges need to be addressed
Philip G. Haddad Jr.
8 months ago
Planning requires foresight, anticipating problems, solving them before they arise and envisioning...
Lewes should prioritize a comprehensive traffic plan
Juliet and David Bercaw
8 months ago
We are writing to express our concerns regarding the continued development of housing in the City...
Candidates a little too close for comfort
Pat Henry
8 months ago
I have to agree with the editorial concerning the closeness of candidates to voters at the Midway...
American Legion Post 17 family thanks veterans
Murt Foos
8 months ago
The members of American Legion Post 17 family of Lewes would like to express our sincere...
Nurse & Neighbors Collaborative works to improve lives
Rhona Prescott
8 months ago
We are in a period of uncertainty and some distress. No one knows what our immediate future holds,...
A walk in the woods
8 months ago
The trails at McCabe Nature Preserve near Milton are filled with colorful leaves this fall, making...
Ox roast is tradition at Return Day
8 months ago
Sussex County’s unique post-election tradition continues this week, as Return Day will welcome...
DNREC should honor state park master plan
Sally Boswell
8 months ago
Two years ago, nearly a thousand people went to Cape Henlopen High School on a cold December night...
Designing Milton
Jim Paterson
8 months ago
Delaware’s dementia caregivers need support
Frank Coates
8 months ago
Alzheimer’s disease is devastating not only for nearly 7 million Americans living with the disease...
Food for thought about tent city
Nick Horton
8 months ago
My first job after leaving school was to manage 34 blocks of flatettes in Sydney. What’s a flatette...
A great Sussex autobiography
Patricia S. Oliphant
8 months ago
I’m prompted to write this letter because I am reading a delightful autobiography by a Sussex...
McBride Bathhouse demo should be put on hold
Thomas Stock
8 months ago
I have been a volunteer at the Cape Henlopen State Park Hawk Watch for many years. I would like to...
Demand action to slow overdevelopment
Fay Jacobs
8 months ago
The people of Sussex County, especially the eastern part, are in terrible trouble. The last three...
Density is as big a problem as any in Sussex
Joe Dikdan
8 months ago
Again I read an ad on page 5 of the Oct. 25 edition of a parcel pending sale that reflects 4.3...
A different perspective on tent city
Margaret Trzyzewski
8 months ago
In response to Barbara Greenway’s recent letter calling the tent city at the old Troop 7 Post a...
TacoMania perpetuates cultural appropriation
Sandra M. Campos
8 months ago
I recently came across an article and photos from the TacoMania event held in Dewey Beach , and I...
Catch the rainbow
8 months ago
The Rehoboth Beach water tower is at the end of the rainbow in Mac Miller’s photo.
County’s elections director just followed his dad to...
Chris Flood
8 months ago
In some way or another, Kenneth “Bo” McDowell has been involved with elections in Sussex County for...
Observations of early voting
8 months ago
Early voting in Delaware has been a huge success. As evidenced by the long lines at polling places...
Election Protection
Jim Paterson
8 months ago
Is ferry’s plan a good one?
Dave Strolle
8 months ago
I just read the Cape Gazette article and the editorial regarding the new hybrid ferry and how...
ADA compliance lacking in Rehoboth
Irene Paonessa
8 months ago
Well, once again appropriate access for persons with disabilities must wait because of poor...
Lopez backs Hoey Stevenson for Senate
Dr. Ernesto B. “Ernie” López
8 months ago
As voters head to the polls, I’m thankful we have an opportunity to choose an experienced and...
Baumbach supports Snyder-Hall for RD14 seat
Rep. Paul Baumbach
8 months ago
I am proud to endorse my friend and colleague Claire Snyder-Hall in her campaign to serve as the...
Former opponent endorses Hilovsky
Amy S. Fresh
8 months ago
In 2022, I ran for state House Representative in the Fourth District. I wanted to be a voice for...
Schaeffer touts record on Sussex County Council
Mark Schaeffer
8 months ago
I am blessed to be your Third District Sussex County councilman and work for you to deliver change...
Old-school Republican voting for Gruenebaum
Rich Innes
8 months ago
Jane Gruenebaum is engaged in a David vs. Goliath battle for the District 3 Sussex County Council...
Former county council candidate endorses Gruenebaum
Patti Drago
8 months ago
I’m proud to endorse Jane Gruenebaum for the District 3 Sussex County Council seat. Jane’s...
A breakdown of civility, lawfulness
Vincent Griscavage
8 months ago
Freedom of expression and personal property are at risk.The Harris-Walz banner outside our house on...
Brett asks for voters’ support in RD41
Tom Brett
8 months ago
I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the many supporters of my...
Delaware AG endorses McBride for Congress
Kathy Jennings
8 months ago
As Delaware’s attorney general, I’ve had the honor of working to uphold integrity in our state...
Snyder-Hall is passionate and compassionate
Lissa Dulany
8 months ago
I wholeheartedly support the candidacy of Claire Snyder-Hall for state representative for the 14th...
McBride has right qualities for Congress
Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman
8 months ago
Leadership demands not only vision but also the courage to make tough decisions, especially in...
Hoey Stevenson seeks a better future
Kim Hoey Stevenson
8 months ago
As I seek your support for state Senate, I want to share the answer to the two questions I am asked...
Gruenebaum will restore balance to county council
Jeff Stone
8 months ago
Why do District 3 residents keep electing career politicians like Mark Schaeffer who favor and...
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