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Monday, January 6, 2025
What’s New
Milton Community Foundation seeks cap and gown donors
Gov. Carney activates National Guard ahead of pending snowstorm
Sussex Tech students donate Hoops for Hunger proceeds
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long to be sworn in as governor
County Council honors soccer state champion Sussex Academy
Sussex County prepares for winter storm
Elks lodge honors departed members
Food Bank receives $200,000 Bank of America grant
Snow day! Send us your snaps
Winter weather forces delays, cancellations
Lewes Polar Bears take the plunge on New Year’s Day
Rehoboth makes appointments for mixed-use task force
Snow days in Milton, past and present
News / Police
Committee looks into climate change, housing needs, supporting farmers
By Melissa Steele
18 hours ago
The Sustainability Systems and Resilient Communities Committee shared its recommendations Dec. 19...
DelDOT prepares for first winter storm of 2025
19 hours ago
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the Mid-Atlantic that will be in...
National Common Cause plans to restaff Delaware office in the future
By Melissa Steele
20 hours ago
Although the organization’s Delaware office has not been staffed for about a year, an official with...
Sussex Tech bill aims to remove enrollment limits
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
A bill to remove student population limits previously placed on Sussex Tech High School was...
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Viewpoints
Fly Eagles fly
By Sumner Spence
2 days ago
On Sunday, the Eagles crushed the Cowboys by the score of 41-7. I was surprised how much the Eagles...
Lewes loses a legend
2 days ago
Hazel Brittingham died peacefully at home Dec. 30, at the age of 97. Hazel leaves a remarkable...
Streetscape samplings
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Offshore wind power is no panacea
By Rep. Jeff Hilovsky
2 days ago
Sussex County Council should be commended for its recent action to deny a conditional-use request...
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Obituaries
Ronald Frederick Dodd, Dodd-Carey Funeral Home owner
2 days ago
Ronald Frederick Dodd of Georgetown passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. He was...
Mark William Kunst, accomplished attorney
2 days ago
Mark William Kunst, 65, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Bethesda, Md., passed away peacefully...
Delores Jean Cochran, registered nurse
2 days ago
Delores Jean Cochran, 93, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. She was...
Robert S. Parker Sr., Dover resident
3 days ago
Robert S. Parker Sr., aka O.B., 90, of Dover, and formerly of Newark, passed away Saturday, Dec. 28...
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Sports
2010 Boys Delmarva Rush squad wins Atlantic Cup
1 day ago
The 2010 Boys Delmarva Rush soccer team culminated its fall season by winning the Atlantic Cup in...
A bit of a birdie fest
By Fritz Schranck
1 day ago
The women playing Lancaster Country Club in last spring’s U.S. Women’s Open faced a difficult but...
What to expect in 2025
By Eric Burnley
1 day ago
We have a new year ahead, and with it come new chances to catch more fish, kill more game and enjoy...
Royals girls’ basketball goes 1-and-1 in Governors Challenge
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
Delmarva Christian girls’ basketball defeated Pocomoke 44-37 Dec. 26, then fell two days later to a...
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A & E
Cape Artists Gallery open by appointment during winter months
20 hours ago
The Cape Artists wish everyone a happy 2025 and extend thanks to all who visited the gallery in...
Local writer publishes ‘Winter of My Life’
1 day ago
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild member Sherri Wright recently announced the publication of her first...
Fort Miles to host annual meeting and ‘Warbirds’ program Jan. 11
1 day ago
Fort Miles Historical Association will conduct its annual meeting at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, at...
Fire & Ice drink competition set Jan. 19 in Bethany
1 day ago
The Fire & Ice drink competition will be hosted from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, at Mango’s...
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Cape Life
AAUW to host Overfalls Foundation representative Jan. 16
20 hours ago
AAUW Coastal Georgetown Branch will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, at The Lodge at Historic...
Del-One Foundation donates $3,500 to Harry K charity to fight hunger
22 hours ago
The Del-One Foundation recently presented a $3,500 donation to the Harry K Foundation to support...
Cape Class of ’74 holds 50th reunion at LYC
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen Class of 1974 recently held its 50th class reunion at Lewes Yacht Club. It was a...
Having a grand time at Lonergan’s Atlantic Bar in Ireland
1 day ago
Gazette readers Susan and Steven Barrow spent the month of July in Ireland and had a grand time. A...
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Local Buzz
Sales Contracts
Bill Cullin
The purchase or sale of a home is one of the most complicated business transactions most people...
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...
Purchase Agreements
Bill Cullin
Whether it consists of several pages of big type or a few pages of fine print, a real estate...
Deadlines
Bill Cullin
Both buyer and seller should be aware of all of the deadlines in their purchase agreement. Each...
Sing Your Heart Out Every Thursday at Lefty’s Alley & Eats
Lefty’s Alley & Eats
Join the fun at Lefty's for Karaoke Thursdays every week from 6PM-9PM with the one and only DJ...
Six Simple Ways to Increase Home Efficiency
Mike Kogler Team
Six Simple Ways to Increase Home Efficiency
More and more people are looking for ways...
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...
The Cape Gazette subscription bundle makes the holiday season easy!
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Show your support for local news and continued trusted coverage of Delaware's Cape Region with a...
Pickleball Might Be Your Favorite Activity in Your New Neighborhood
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
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Calendar of Events
Today
9:00 am
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11:00 am
RB Free Writes
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute open house
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Delaware Seashore Needlepoint Guild meeting
11:00 am
AARP Georgetown Chapter 5390 meeting
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
1:00 pm
Over 50 Yoga
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
All Ages Welcome to Lefty’s “Medley Monday” Music...
Tuesday, January 7
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
11:00 am
to
9:00 pm
Get Half Off Pizza Every Tuesday at Lefty’s Alley &...
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, January 8
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute open house
10:00 am
to
11:15 am
Art in the AM program
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
12:00 pm
AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
1:00 pm
Cash bingo jackpot
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Wednesday is “Tunes & Trivia” Game Night at Lefty’s...
Business
KSI award certificates for outstanding attendance
1 day ago
For performance in November, KSI presented certificates with golden seals to individuals who...
Startup302 funding contest accepting applications through Jan. 26
2 days ago
Applications for Delaware’s fifth annual Startup302 funding competition will be accepted through...
Five Guys in Rehoboth Beach has closed
3 days ago
Without any warning, the Five Guys Burgers and Fries on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach has...
Edward Jones advisor Janet Maher earns CFP designation
3 days ago
Financial Advisor Janet Maher of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Lewes has earned the...
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates workforce training graduates
4 days ago
At the Food Bank of Delaware, special ceremonies never become routine. Team members recognize that...
Peddler’s Village barbershop under new ownership
4 days ago
After years of working for others, Jayna Stracci and Cathie Gilchrist have taken over ownership of...
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Blogs
Ease into the New Year
3 days 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
5 days ago
As Baby New Year (or is that Dimitri?) arrives, revealing the Joys (or Fresh Horrors) of 2025, I...
In the Cards
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
It’s holiday card time once again! Since we stopped sending them out years ago (after decades of...
The Gift of Vibrant Health
2 weeks ago
The Gift of Vibrant Health is available to everyone. It does not have to be complicated or...
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595,000.00
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389,000.00
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525,000.00
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Lewes
829,000.00
Nestled in the charming coastal area of Lewes, Delaware, 27075 Fieldfare Rd presents an exquisite...
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2,795,000.00
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999,000.00
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1,695,000.00
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