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Friday, January 17, 2025
What’s New
Greedy people destroy our history
A mandate for change in Sussex County
Exclude affordable housing projects from moratorium
Reassessment: valuing land and buildings
Offshore wind fight has gone on long enough
Cape Artists Gallery to open Jan. 18-19
Meyer brings in federal official to head state education department
Bushweller nominated for top cop slot
Community supports homeless during storm
Big third quarter leads to Cape girls’ basketball nearly doubling up Ravens
Sussex Academy boys’ basketball falls short at Worcester Prep
Cape unified basketball opens season with Dover loss, but lots of smiles
Seahawks ruffle Mallards’ feathers in first half, lose 37-33
News / Police
Claire Snyder-Hall sworn in as 14th District representative
By Melissa Steele
9 hours ago
Newly elected Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall took her seat Jan. 14, to represent the Lewes and Rehoboth...
Sussex building moratorium idea hits wall of opposition
By Kevin T. Conlon
2 days ago
A one-year moratorium on major housing subdivisions in rural areas of Sussex County drew an...
Canalfront Park pad future not set in stone
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
A square slab of cement, once the base for a public art sculpture, faces an uncertain future in...
US Wind appeals county’s denial of substation permit
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
As expected, US Wind has filed an appeal with Delaware Superior Court challenging Sussex County...
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Viewpoints
Ground broken for Kmart in 1994
2 days ago
The stretch of Route 1 between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach has changed a lot over the last 30 years....
Are those hot peanuts?
2 days ago
A bluejay braved the Jan. 6 winter storm, eyeing some peanuts while perched on a crape myrtle.
Cold comfort
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
The girls who changed the arc of racial justice in Delaware
By Ronald K.L. Collins
2 days ago
Sometimes the path to justice begins at a bus stop ... assuming, of course, Blacks can even get on...
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Obituaries
Phyllis Ann Fluharty, beloved mother, grandmother
11 hours 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
12 hours ago
Ann Cassidy O'Hagan, 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, surrounded by her husband...
John Joseph Pallace, retired educator, volunteer
14 hours 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
Cape wrestling falls 45-25 to DMA, beats Polytech 53-19
By Dave Frederick
12 hours ago
Cape’s Big House was the stage for five hours of wrestling Jan. 15, as the Vikings welcomed...
Cape boys' basketball shoots down the Ravens
By Dan Cook
12 hours ago
The Cape boys’ basketball team wasted no time in its Jan. 14 game against Sussex Tech, jumping out...
Wright powers through trauma to return to form in pool
By Aaron R. Mushrush
18 hours ago
You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone has been a line repeated thousands of times by those...
Cape swimming handles Lake in Henlopen Conference action
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
After a month off from competition, the Cape swim teams continued their undefeated ways with boys’...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Matt Lafferty to perform Jan. 17 in Rehoboth Beach
11 hours 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
14 hours ago
The Moorings at Lewes is hosting an exhibition of work by resident artist Phyllis Zwarych during...
Empowered youth art and mindfulness sessions start Jan. 20
1 day ago
Mental Health Alternatives Inc. invites preteens and teens to its empowered youth workshop series,...
Love Boat party to benefit Milton Theatre Jan. 18
1 day ago
The Milton Theatre will host UnGala: The Love Boat Party, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, at 110...
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Cape Life
Zwaanendael Women’s Club food drive kicks off Jan. 29
10 hours ago
The GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club is sponsoring a winter food drive to benefit the Epworth Food...
Alice amazes all
By Gina Gruwell
16 hours 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
18 hours 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
Avoiding Delays During Escrow When Selling
Bill Cullin
Unforeseen problems can arise during escrow, and closing dates are never set in stone! Lenders,...
Thinking of Buying a New Home, but Still Considering a Resale?
Bill Cullin
New homes can have higher sales prices than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually...
Renovation Resolutions? Bathrooms and Kitchens Top the List
Bill Cullin
What would the new year be without resolutions? Now that 2022 has arrived, creating a more...
Boost your business's vitality with Be Well
Cape Gazette
Be Well: You But Healthier A Deep Dive into Healthcare Providers, Studios, Gyms & More...
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...
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...
Concierge Medicine: A Solution to Healthcare Frustrations
Core Concierge Health
Concierge medicine, is a model that seeks to address many of these issues by offering a more...
Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Mike Kogler Team
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Trees can provide shade and...
TODAY! “New Tax Planning Ideas Your Retirement is Missing” Workshop to be held at South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach!
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Bethany Beach, DE - As retirement approaches, individuals face a new set of financial...
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Calendar of Events
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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
8:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
January Silent Disco Dance Party with 3 Live DJs at...
Saturday, January 18
(All day)
Flowers in Ice: Works by Kathryn Harris. Juror and...
(All day)
Try Chef Osvaldo’s Special Features Menu Every...
(All day)
10th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition
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)
Flowers in Ice: Works by Kathryn Harris. Juror and...
(All day)
Try Chef Osvaldo’s Special Features Menu Every...
(All day)
10th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Elks breakfast
10:00 am
Recent Acquisitions: Works of art acquired by...
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Red Caboose tours
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
8 hours ago
Following a multiyear succession plan, Nickle Electrical Companies Chief Financial Officer Neal...
Federal Beverage Company now open in Tanger Outlets
16 hours 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
1 day ago
Williams Insurance Agency of Rehoboth Beach presented the Rehoboth Beach Police Department with...
Old World Breads opening second location in Long Neck
1 day 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
3 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
2 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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