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Monday, February 23, 2026
What’s New
Level 3 driving ban issued; state of emergency in effect
Weather forecast means cancellations
Southern Delaware Orchestra names new board president
Sussex Habitat to receive $1 million in federal grant funding
Delaware Co-op reports 54,000 homes without power
Winter car care includes washing off road mess promptly
Major winter storm slams Sussex
Long Neck artist’s new exhibition to open Feb. 28 in Dover
Send us your snow photos
Snow pours down on coastal Sussex
Coastal towns dealing with impacts of winter storm
Cape girls’ basketball wins Henlopen Conference
Cape wrestling wins Henlopen Conference tournament
News / Police
DEMA: Heavy snow, strong winds, coastal flooding expected
1 day ago
A coastal flood warning has been issued for Kent County, inland Sussex, and Delaware beaches from 3...
Blizzard conditions bear down on Sussex
2 days ago
A powerful nor’easter is slamming the east coast, with Delaware experiencing blizzard conditions....
Cave Neck Road subdivision set for March 4 hearing
By Kevin T. Conlon
2 days ago
Plans for the 187-unit Rivers Edge cluster subdivision on Cave Neck Road near Milton will be the...
Rehoboth library seeks Warrington Road task force members
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
With renovations underway at the Rehoboth Avenue location, Rehoboth Beach Public Library officials...
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Viewpoints
If Rehoboth can move on from COVID, so can I
By Chris Flood
3 days ago
I recently wrote a story about how Rehoboth Beach officials are catching up on meeting minutes that...
Upcoming news
3 days ago
George Bunting led with integrity
3 days ago
The passing of George Bunting leaves a void in Sussex County and across Delaware. For decades,...
Don’t shift problems from one town to another
By Jeff Mulveny
3 days ago
In response to “Ocean One is ideal location for retail center” by Gary Vorsheim, I agree that the...
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Obituaries
Glenn Clinton Moore Jr., beloved father, grandfather
2 days ago
Glenn Clinton Moore Jr., 74, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. He was born...
Elizabeth Conroy Hurdle, devoted educator
2 days ago
Elizabeth Conroy Hurdle, 91, of Harbeson, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026,...
Patricia Monaghan, hospice volunteer
3 days ago
Patricia Monaghan, 88, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Patricia was born and raised in...
James Patrick Gillespie, devoted to faith, family
4 days ago
James Patrick Gillespie, 87, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Born Jan. 7,...
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Sports
Delmarva Christian crowned ESIAC champions for second consecutive year
By Aaron R. Mushrush
22 hours ago
Playing to a packed house, the Delmarva Christian boys’ basketball team defended its ESIAC...
Ducks and other birdies
2 days ago
A Ducks Unlimited vanity license plate or decal on an SUV’s back window in a Cape Region golf...
Fishermen are waiting for the thaw
By Eric Burnley
2 days ago
Sooner or later, the water will thaw out and folks will be chafing at the bit to go fishing....
The Phillies are back
By Sumner Spence
3 days ago
I think there are five specific Phillies players that must have great starts to the season for the...
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A & E
Milton Arts Guild to host reception for judged show March 1
1 day ago
Milton Arts Guild’s first judged show of 2026 will open Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the gallery at 107...
Milton Arts Guild celebrates Sue Dutton
By Ryan Mavity
2 days ago
Milton Arts Guild honored its former President Sue Dutton by naming a scholarship for a Cape...
Different types of mustard can spice up any dish
By Denise Clemons
3 days ago
I was listening to the radio the other day, and a song I’d never heard began to play. The lyrics...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Nature and Nurture to perform Feb. 20 in Rehoboth Beach
3 days ago
Unwind with live music as Nature & Nurture takes the stage from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Feb...
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Cape Life
Lunch group supports Historic Lewes Farmers Market
19 hours ago
Lunch With a Purpose Coastal Delaware members gathered Feb. 4 at the Cambria Hotel in Rehoboth to...
Milton Lions Club marks 80th anniversary
1 day ago
Milton Lions Club celebrated 80 years of service at its Feb. 9 dinner meeting. Lions in...
Little Vikings students explore winter and Arctic animals
1 day ago
It was a perfectly frigid week for the students at Little Vikings Preschool to enjoy fun-filled...
The next life of Milton’s pecan tree
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Despite being taken down in January, the pecan tree from the corner of Route 16 and Route 5 in...
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Local Buzz
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Financial Planning IN Retirement is Different—Here’s Why
George Reilly
Financial planning FOR retirement is the process of preparing your finances so you're ready to stop...
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 407!! 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
JUST SOLD by The Mike Kogler Team: 527 N Boardwalk, Unit #407, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 A coastal...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen. The Henlopen Condominium is the area’s premier ocean-front...
Citizen Photographer Juried Exhibition Submissions
The Delaware Art Museum
Submission Deadline: February 26, 2026This winter, DelArt launched
Citizen Photographer
,...
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
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...
"Stuff," Money, and Music
George Reilly
"Stuff," Money, and Music I think it is safe to say that for anyone who has spent time cleaning...
Cape Gazette’s Go-To-Guide for Spring and Summer Festivals
Cape Gazette
Spring and summer are when the Cape Region truly comes alive. From weekend festivals to can’t-miss...
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Calendar of Events
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Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
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
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Pokémon Club
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Tuesday, February 24
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Homeschool Friends program
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, February 25
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Grandparents of People on the Spectrum support group
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Prostate cancer support meeting
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
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
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
SAT resource demo
Business
Locals celebrate Delaware Lottery wins
21 hours ago
Two local residents recently scored big wins with the Delaware Lottery. A 36-year-old woman from...
New reporting rules to impact some property sales
1 day ago
Changes to the way some real estate sales are reported are set to go into effect Saturday, March 1...
Ferry plans rate changes this spring
1 day ago
Anyone planning a trip across Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry should plan to book in...
Lewes farmers market program receives $10,000 grant
2 days ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Acme Markets Foundation...
Sephora coming to Tanger Outlets Surfside
2 days ago
Popular cosmetics store Sephora will open soon in Tanger Outlets Surfside in Midway. The French...
Debbie Reed Team welcomes Realtor Brooke Martin
3 days ago
The Debbie Reed Team of RE/MAX Realty Group has added Realtor Brooke Martin as a buyers agent for...
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Blogs
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
6 days ago
I always say I love my house’s “lived in look.” I mean, who wants to spend time in a clean and tidy...
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
There’s a terrific book of essays by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins. It’s called
A Whole...
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I am really embarrassed to admit something, so I will do what I always do when this happens. I...
Cancelling My Plans
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
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As another winter storm blankets the region in snow and ice, photo opportunities abound. Share your...