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Friday, April 25, 2025
What’s New
Cape’s three middle schools closing out year with 45 successful teams
Locals take part in Boston Marathon; Isser breaks previous state record
Why Sussex County should reject Cool Spring Crossing
Rehoboth shouldn’t allow protest on holiday weekend
No home business in basement
Reader expresses concern about crossovers
New option for homeowners to avoid tangled titles
USPS modernizing to meet community needs
Environmental lawyer tapped for public advocate
A stirred bird
State center focuses on retail crime
Delaware Tech lax comeback falls short in OT in Region 19 finals
Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl raises funds for Rehoboth Beach Bears scholarship
News / Police
Attorney nominated for marijuana commissioner
By Melissa Steele
8 hours ago
Gov. Matt Meyer has nominated an attorney and government affairs specialist to serve as the...
Man found dead in woods fire near Milford
15 hours ago
A man was found dead April 23 after a woods fire near Milford. The blaze was reported about 1 p.m...
Groundbreaking for new Dewey town hall, police station, EMS set April 25
By Ellen McIntyre
16 hours ago
The official groundbreaking for the new Dewey Beach Town Hall and public safety facility will take...
Materials processing project opposed by neighbors at Sussex P&Z meeting
By Kevin T. Conlon
18 hours ago
Neighbors’ complaints brought action in much different ways April 16, as a trucking firm’s plan to...
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Viewpoints
Tharros village deserves support
3 hours ago
Gov. Matt Meyer recently said housing is a human right. To that end, ensuring every person has a...
Family appreciative for spirit of kindness
By Stan and Barbara Karp
1 hour ago
It's been nearly seven years since we made our decision to move to Delaware. I could go on about...
Students stop dune destruction in 1970
2 days ago
Fifty-five years ago, on the eve of the nation’s first celebration of Earth Day, a group of Cape...
Wind warrior
2 days ago
A wind warrior battles a homemade jellyfish kite to set it in flight April 18, at the Great...
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Obituaries
George Edward Dolnack Jr., veteran, General Electric retiree
13 hours ago
George Edward Dolnack Jr., 94, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Gap and Downingtown, Pa., passed away...
Mary Agnes Perez, owned Dockside Gift Shop
14 hours ago
Mary Agnes Perez, 91, affectionately known as “Toots” and “Sis,” passed away peacefully Monday,...
Michael Thomas Hopkins, decorated veteran
14 hours ago
Michael Thomas Hopkins died peacefully from heart and renal failure at Vitas Hospice in...
Michael Joseph Adamski, proud Army veteran
15 hours ago
Michael Joseph Adamski, 82, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born Dec. 7,...
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Sports
Athletes of Week April 25
3 hours ago
JoAnn Outten Kenton JoAnn, 54, was the overall female winner of the Boston Marathon Handcycle...
Outburst by offense lifts Seahawks past Hornets 12-2
By Aaron R. Mushrush
9 hours ago
Sussex Academy catcher Mason Glover opened up the scoring in the Seahawks' 12-2 win over Tatnall...
Cape ballers from 50 years ago receive Hall of Fame honors
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Flashback 50 - The 1975 Cape state championship boys’ basketball team of coach Ralph Baird and...
Cape baseball handles Tech, blanks Caravel
By Dan Cook
3 days ago
Cape baseball players took two big Ws in their gloves last week with a 7-1 victory over Sussex Tech...
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A & E
Milton Arts Guild to host artist’s choice exhibit
7 hours ago
Milton Arts Guild will host an artist’s choice exhibit called Freestyle through Tuesday, June 3, in...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Ethan Lake to perform April 25 in Rehoboth Beach
14 hours ago
Ethan Lake, a rising country singer/songwriter and recording artist from Baltimore, Md., will...
Bug & Bud Festival set in Milford April 26
1 day ago
The 22nd Annual Bud and Bug Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, in...
Tulip Celebration
3 days ago
Local photographer Bill Cheadle of Milton shared his image of the vibrant tulip display in downtown...
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Cape Life
Relay for Life kickoff is April 30
5 hours ago
Relay for Life of Sussex County will hold its kickoff event from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 30,...
Troop 1 Lewes Court of Honor celebrates scouting achievements
9 hours ago
The atmosphere was filled with pride and celebration as Scout Troop 1, Lewes, held its spring Court...
Center for Inland Bays to host summit on coastal resilience May 1
15 hours ago
As part of its two-year Southern Delaware Coastal Resilience Plan, the Delaware Center for the...
Small Wonder Warriors take part in second gift-giving
By Ryan Mavity
17 hours ago
The Cape Region nonprofit Small Wonder Warriors celebrated its first anniversary by giving away 100...
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Local Buzz
Run with us at Cape Gazette’s 3rd Annual 5K!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our 3rd Annual Cape Gazette 5K is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 10,...
The Purr-fect Place to Promote Your Business!
Cape Gazette
For Pet Lovers, From the Cape Gazette Pet owners are looking for trusted local businesses - make...
LIVING HERE OFF SEASON
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
LIVING HERE OFF SEASON So many people don’t understand how wonderful it is to live here in the...
4/24/25 Ministry Minute: Invite*Welcome*Connect
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Welcome to this weeks Ministry Minute as we learn about Invite* Welcome*Connect at St. Peter's...
Purchase Agreements
Bill Cullin
Whether it consists of several pages of big type or a few pages of fine print, a real estate...
Trump administration’s April 2025 tariffs will increase home renovation costs by an average of $7,840, a 15% rise, directly affecting homeowners and flippers.
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
Trump administration’s April 2025 tariffs will increase home renovation costs by an average of $7,...
2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament Announced! Dink, Smash, Play with Cape Gazette!
Cape Gazette
Cape Gazette is excited to offer Men's, Women's (Friday) and Mixed Doubles play (Saturday) divided...
WIRING MONEY FOR SETTLEMENT
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
WIRING MONEY FOR SETTLEMENT If you are buying or selling a home you may be wiring money to...
No Cover Comedy | Spring Funny Fling Comedy Show
Mulligan’s Pointe
NO COVER COMEDY NIGHT presents THE SPRING FUNNY FLING COMEDY SHOWNO COVER Comedy Night is Back...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Jewelry Extravaganza fundraiser
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Delaware Money School workshop
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
French movie club
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me storytime
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
1:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Friday Flicks
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Seeds & Reads program
4:00 pm
to
4:45 pm
Teen Chess Club
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, April 26
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Jewelry Extravaganza fundraiser
8:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delmarva Amateur Radio and Electronics Expo
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Arts & Crafts Market
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fowler Beach Road clean-up event
9:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Defense Day event
10:00 am
to
6:00 pm
Beachside Book Festival
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Chocolate Crawl - April 26, 2025
3:00 pm
SODELO Sounds of Spring concert
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers spring concert
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Gallop Into Giving fundraiser
Sunday, April 27
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
GriefShare group
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Cape Community Fund Spring Bash
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Empty Bowls fundraiser
3:00 pm
SODELO Sounds of Spring concert
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cape May Stage presentation
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Business
Top chefs to collaborate for Under Tuscan Lights dinner May 2
11 hours ago
Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Music Festival organizers announced top local chefs will...
Cultured Pearl set to expand outdoor dining patio
13 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have approved an amended permit of compliance and a supplemental...
Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company offers fun for all with the Easter Bunny
1 day ago
Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company hosted its 31st annual Easter Fun Day April 19, at the Boardwalk...
Dogfish launches beer to save Lewes forest
1 day ago
Buy a beer, save a forest. That’s the goal of Vild Banck, a new Dogfish Head brew that benefits...
Ogre’s Grove to host comic book giveaway May 3
1 day ago
Ogre's Grove will take part in the annual Free Comic Book Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May...
Bob Evans closes Midway location
2 days ago
The Bob Evans on Route 1 and Postal Lane near Lewes was closed by the restaurant chain’s corporate...
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Blogs
For the Plot
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
As a writer (and reader), I’m much more intrigued by character development than clever plot twists...
Have an E-meal for Earthday
4 days ago
Grab some potatoes, sweet or white. Pop them in the oven. Let them bake for an hour or so till...
The Empress of Ice Cream
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
As a soi-disant essayist, I crank out my little 500-worders every week. I don’t kid myself that...
Going Once, Going Twice
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I think it’s probably accurate to estimate that I have entered the fourth and final quarter of My...
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Melissa Steele
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An environmental lawyer with experience in climate and energy law has been put forth as a nominee...
