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Friday, January 17, 2025
What’s New
Overfalls speaker to discuss plans for exhibit building Jan. 23
Hall-Long issues latest study of former Troop 7 site
‘God of Carnage’ dark comedy to open Jan. 31 at Possum Hall
‘Speaking Yiddish to Chickens’ author talk set Jan. 23
Thomas R. Pepper Jr., veteran, DuPont retiree
Wilcox receives 17.5-year sentence for fatal accident
Bayhealth welcomes Kyle Benoit as chief operating officer
Dignity Backpack Project seeks donations and volunteers
Effects of snowstorm linger
Athletes of the Week Jan. 17
March hearing set on dismissal of Rehoboth city manager suit
Milton council to award contract for water meter project
Large projects on January PLUS agenda
News / Police
Huxtable sees more strides in affordable housing
By Melissa Steele
38 minutes ago
An affordable housing task force has momentum right now, said a Lewes state senator, but...
Milton council tasks planners with short-term rental ordinance
By Ryan Mavity
3 hours ago
Milton Town Council has tasked the planning and zoning commission with drafting an advisory report...
Council approves permanent parking ban in front of Lewes brewery
By Bill Shull
4 hours ago
Parking is now permanently banned on part of Savannah Road that includes the Lewes Brewing Company...
News Briefs 1/17/25
6 hours ago
Milton to hear Dairy Queen site plans Milton Planning and Zoning Commission will hear about...
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Viewpoints
Against the wind
By Jim Paterson
8 hours ago
Lloyd sets the tone for new council
8 hours ago
New Sussex County Councilman Matt Lloyd stunned many people after being sworn in at the Jan. 7...
Meyer encouraged to tap veterans in administration
By Dave Skocik and Paul Davis
8 hours ago
Kudos to Spotlight Delaware for hosting a public discussion at Delaware State University Jan. 8, ...
Volunteers should step up to clean up trash
By Barbara Alexander
8 hours ago
Shaking my head in dismay is constant when I see folks needing government to fix problems. Sure,...
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Obituaries
Phyllis Ann Fluharty, beloved mother, grandmother
1 day ago
Phyllis Ann Fluharty, 78, of Annapolis, Md., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Phyllis was born...
Ann Cassidy O'Hagan, woman of deep faith
1 day ago
Ann Cassidy O'Hagan, 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, surrounded by her husband...
John Joseph Pallace, retired educator, volunteer
1 day ago
John Joseph "Jack" Pallace, 80, of Hockessin, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at ChristianaCare...
James Bryson Walsh Sr., Lewes icon
1 day ago
James “Jay B.” Bryson Walsh Sr., 82, of Lewes, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. He was born Aug....
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Sports
Eagles versus Rams
By Sumner Spence
6 hours ago
On Sunday at 3 p.m., the Eagles will play the Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. I think this will be...
Sports officials always have the last word
By Dave Frederick
7 hours ago
Clarify but don’t question - Coach Chris Mattioni, a 30-year veteran who’s always composed but...
Teammates who go to battle together form lifelong bonds
By Tim Bamforth
7 hours ago
While in Columbia, S.C., this past week, I was able to have dinner with one of my high school...
Big third quarter leads to Cape girls’ basketball nearly doubling up Ravens
By Aaron R. Mushrush
21 hours ago
Although they led by double digits at halftime, 28-17, the Cape girls’ basketball team wasn’t...
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A & E
Sweet potatoes are not just for side dishes
By Denise Clemons
5 hours ago
In preparation for the holidays, I had purchased a few sweet potatoes. Since I never made anything...
Cape Artists Gallery to open Jan. 18-19
18 hours ago
Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Cape Artists Gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Matt Lafferty to perform Jan. 17 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Join Matt Lafferty for a solo acoustic show from 9 to 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17, at Dogfish Head...
Resident artist’s work on display at The Moorings
1 day ago
The Moorings at Lewes is hosting an exhibition of work by resident artist Phyllis Zwarych during...
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Cape Life
Zwaanendael Women’s Club food drive kicks off Jan. 29
1 day ago
The GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club is sponsoring a winter food drive to benefit the Epworth Food...
Alice amazes all
By Gina Gruwell
1 day ago
Ten-year-old Alice Baich of Rehoboth Beach has done so much for her community over the last two...
Sussex County Master Gardeners workshops start Jan. 28
1 day ago
The Sussex County Master Gardeners will offer winter and spring workshops via Zoom and in person at...
Free seminars set for senior adults, families
1 day ago
Noted experts from three local organizations will present seminars titled, Starting the...
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Local Buzz
10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value
Mike Kogler Team
10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value
Whether planning to sell the house, have...
Long & Foster Does Vacation Rentals
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Call us today to learn how we can help you rent your home this summer! We handle all types of...
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...
SOLD at The HENLOPEN, LISTED by Bill Cullin, Top Selling Realtor at The Henlopen, Exceeding Volume of Any Teams in Delaware!
Bill Cullin
Beautifully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with 1340 square feet of living space and with...
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...
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...
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SOLD @ The Henlopen!! Unit 808. 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...
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...
Boost your business's vitality with Be Well
Cape Gazette
Be Well: You But Healthier A Deep Dive into Healthcare Providers, Studios, Gyms & More...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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Flowers in Ice: Works by Kathryn Harris. Juror and...
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Try Chef Osvaldo’s Special Features Menu Every...
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10th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Baby Friday
10:00 am
Recent Acquisitions: Works of art acquired by...
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Blood Bank of Delmarva blood drive
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
5:30 pm
Fort Miles Lantern tour
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, January 18
(All day)
10th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition
(All day)
Flowers in Ice: Works by Kathryn Harris. Juror and...
(All day)
Try Chef Osvaldo’s Special Features Menu Every...
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
Recent Acquisitions: Works of art acquired by...
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
4:30 pm
MLK Celebration Banquet
Sunday, January 19
(All day)
10th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition
(All day)
Flowers in Ice: Works by Kathryn Harris. Juror and...
(All day)
Try Chef Osvaldo’s Special Features Menu Every...
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Elks breakfast
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Red Caboose tours
10:00 am
Recent Acquisitions: Works of art acquired by...
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Just Us and Cat Nippers low-cost dog and cat vaccine...
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
Business
Nickle Electrical officials acquire company from longtime owners
22 hours ago
Following a multiyear succession plan, Nickle Electrical Companies Chief Financial Officer Neal...
Federal Beverage Company now open in Tanger Outlets
1 day ago
Looking to offer a space for enlightened conversation through nonalcoholic spirits, Maryland-based...
Lokken Investment advisor Jessica Bimonte earns EA designation
1 day ago
Financial Advisor Jessica Bimonte, CFP, of Lokken Investment Group LLC in Lewes has earned the...
Williams Insurance shows support for local police
2 days ago
Williams Insurance Agency of Rehoboth Beach presented the Rehoboth Beach Police Department with...
Old World Breads opening second location in Long Neck
2 days ago
Looking to meet demands of a growing customer base west of Lewes, Old World Breads Bakery has...
Georgetown resident named chair of senior living national nonprofit
4 days ago
Acts Retirement-Life Communities, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit senior living...
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Blogs
Planning Sesh
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
I see that 2025 is off to a not-so-stellar start! Not even thinking of the wildfires in California...
Hermit-ically (Un)sealed
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Having taken numerous personality tests online, I consider myself a true expert on—myself. I am an...
Ease into the New Year
2 weeks ago
Ease into the new year with this quick and easy Asian pasta bowl. Start with your choice of pasta...
Books on my Kindle I Never Got Around to Reading
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
As Baby New Year (or is that Dimitri?) arrives, revealing the Joys (or Fresh Horrors) of 2025, I...
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Hall-Long issues latest study of former Troop 7 site
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Gov. Bethany Hall-Long instructed the Office of Management and Budget Jan. 17 to do another study...