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Friday, April 4, 2025
What’s New
Milton Little League opening-day parade set for April 12
Local government representatives hear from state officials
Lewes Juneteenth event vendor applications due June 15
Senate Democrats say Legislative Hall project on hold
Duke has a good chance to win another men’s basketball championship
MERR yard sale donations welcome April 15-May 8
Home, vehicles shot at near Millsboro
Harry Keswani gives back to those less fortunate
Retail marijuana: State seeks to supersede county rule to bring in business
Milton chamber postpones Horseshoe Crab festival
State police are making roadside memorial signs more noticeable
Marasco to become Lewes’ first female mayor
Lewes caboose gets “big shove” down railroad track
News / Police
Milton council to discuss waivers for new parking lot April 7
By Ryan Mavity
34 minutes ago
At its Monday, April 7 meeting, Milton Town Council is set to discuss two waivers required before...
Compassionate release bill introduced in the Senate
By Melissa Steele
2 hours ago
A bill introduced March 26 would allow sick and infirm inmates to apply for compassionate release,...
Supporters of homeless camp lobby for permanent site
By Kevin T. Conlon
2 hours ago
When state representatives asked for suggestions to redevelop the former Delaware State Police...
Demos set to begin on Rehoboth Boardwalk
By Chris Flood
3 hours ago
Demolition notices have been issued for three of four structures that make up the footprint of the...
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Viewpoints
Layered approach
6 hours ago
State, county must align land-use policy
6 hours ago
In a pivotal moment for Sussex County’s future, the newly formed land-use working group was granted...
Local doc makes case for MMR vaccine
By Jeffrey Boxer, MD
6 hours ago
This is an update to my article that appeared in the March 25 edition of the Cape Gazette. As of...
Igniting the spark through volunteering
By John Kleindienst
7 hours ago
My personal journey into volunteering began in 2013 when I flew home to Texas to be by my grandpa’s...
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Obituaries
Antonia M. Walton, devoted to family, faith
19 hours ago
Antonia M. Walton (née Moudry), 66, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away suddenly Monday, March 31, 2025...
Maria J. Acciarri, enjoyed family time
1 day ago
Maria J. Acciarri, 93, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born in...
Gilda Shelp, watch designer, jeweler
1 day ago
Gilda “Jill” Shelp, beloved wife, sister, friend, and creative force, entered into eternal peace...
Philip Anthony Wlodarczyk, veteran, sales professional
1 day ago
Philip Anthony Wlodarczyk, 73, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at home Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, after...
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Sports
Athletes of the Week April 4
5 hours ago
Emiley Bisaha A senior on the Sussex Academy girls' lacrosse team, Bisaha registered her 100th...
Mason on the mound in Toronto inspires a Sussex County block party
By Dave Frederick
5 hours ago
Mason Fluharty - By George, he made it to the major league mound. Mason Fluharty, Toronto Blue Jays...
Cape girls’ track wins Cambridge Invitational
By Tim Bamforth
6 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen girls’ track & field team won the Cambridge Invitational March 28 in...
Sussex Academy hangs on to beat IR 12-10, moves to 2-0 in Henlopen South
By Aaron R. Mushrush
20 hours ago
Thanks to nearly completely controlling the first half, Sussex Academy boys’ lacrosse had enough...
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A & E
History comes alive at inaugural Cannon Ball
By Ted Pfirrmann
34 minutes ago
Historic Lewes held its inaugural Cannon Ball March 29, to raise funds for preservation of the...
The key to stir-fry success is mostly in the prep work
By Denise Clemons
4 hours ago
On a recent visit to Rays Produce at the Brush Factory on Kings, I looked unsuccessfully for bok...
Fest Art exhibition at CAMP Rehoboth to open April 10
16 hours ago
CAMP Rehoboth’s Fest Art 2025 will open at 9 a.m., Friday, April 10, with an artists’ reception set...
Mispillion Art League student show to open April 8
18 hours ago
The 2025 Mispillion Art League Annual Student Show will be on display Tuesday, April 8, to Saturday...
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Cape Life
Dale Dunning’s Jusst Sooup stirs up fun and funds in Rehoboth
By Dan Cook
18 hours ago
John 21:15-17 says, “If you love me, then feed my sheep.” And that’s just what Dale and Ken...
14th RD Democrats to meet April 9
20 hours ago
The 14th Representative District Democratic Committee will meet Wednesday, April 9, at Iron Hill...
Music education scholarship applications due April 27
21 hours ago
The St. Cecilia Music Guild, an outreach ministry of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Lewes, is now...
Sussex Academy students explore tapestry art
22 hours ago
Works of creativity continue in Rebecca Frankum’s fiber arts class at Sussex Academy. Students in...
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Local Buzz
Don’t Leave It All To Your Kids! A Dynamic Spending Workshop at the Lewes Public Library
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. will be hosting a workshop on dynamic spending in retirement. The...
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...
LEWES: OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY in 55+ Sussex West
Bayshore Home Sales
OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, APRIL 6 | Noon-2pm 11 Folkstone Lane, Lewes, DE 19958 SAVE $25K Thru APR...
Should You Buy a Home Generator?
Mike Kogler Team
Should You Buy a Home Generator?
A power outage can be an inconvenience, at best. If...
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...
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
Broom Clean
Bill Cullin
Most purchase agreements contain language that requires a home to be free of trash and debris and "...
How to Control the Temperature in a Finished Attic
Mike Kogler Team
How to Control the Temperature in a Finished Attic
Attics often get cold in the winter...
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Shot of Confidence: Vaccine Recommendations for Your Health
Core Concierge Health
Vaccine Guidelines for adults can be confusing, and they are updated frequently, so something you...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Geranium sale
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
8:30 am
to
1:00 pm
VITA Tax-Aide Prep Help
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Feelings Rock program
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
1:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Friday Flicks
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Spring bulb tour
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
LHS First Fridays
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, April 5
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Geranium sale
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
8:00 am
to
10:00 am
Guided bird walk
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Spring craft fair
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Boating Safety Class
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo
9:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence program
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Hearty & the Cause: A Historic Weekend Event
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Gallery Talk: From the Juror and Judge with Marie...
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
Practice Makes Perfect event
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Wandering Refuge Ambassador program
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Make a Delft Tile workshop
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting
7:00 pm
Coastal Concerts performance
7:30 pm
Fort Miles Lantern tour
Sunday, April 6
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Geranium sale
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Hearty & the Cause: A Historic Weekend Event
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Red Caboose tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
GriefShare group
2:30 pm
Delaware Winds spring concert
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Millennial plant swap
Business
News Briefs 4/4/25
4 hours ago
‘Little Women’ musical to open April 4 at Possum Hall The Possum Point Players musical production...
Delmarva Power customers can request free energy-saving trees
14 hours ago
Delmarva Power customers can now request a free tree to plant at their home as part of the company’...
Could a blue crab hatchery be coming to Delaware?
23 hours ago
Delaware’s blue crab commercial fishery is larger than all the other fisheries in the state...
Community Bank promotes Niblett to new leadership roles
1 day ago
Community Bank Delaware announced the promotion of Staci Niblett to executive vice president, chief...
From dairy to beef: New business moo-ving into Hopkins Farm
1 day ago
Rob and Stephanie Heslep know their way around a cattle farm. They met on one in Pennsylvania....
Ashton Spas+ Retail to host grand opening April 5
2 days ago
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting for Ashton Spas+ Retail at its...
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Blogs
Local Dialect(ic)
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
This week I celebrate finally learning the name of something I’ve been living with forever (no, not...
Artistic Licensing
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
If you have ever asked yourself: “What artistic genius designed the iconic logo for Chupa Chups...
The Ticketmaster
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Steve and I are heading up to NYC for a special performance by comedian Mike Birbiglia this Friday...
Everyone Will Be Famous for 10 Seconds
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
“Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” –Andy Warhol The celebrity A-list sure is a firehose...
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Strike a Pose at the 4th Rally!
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Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry at the Rehoboth Art League
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1060 Edwardsville Rd, Felton | Beautiful home...
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660,000.00
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Milton chamber postpones Horseshoe Crab festival
Ryan Mavity
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Milton Chamber of Commerce announced it will pause the 2025 edition of the annual Horseshoe Crab...
