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Monday, February 9, 2026
What’s New
Delmarva Christian wins 10th game on Senior Night
Trio of seniors honored before Royals vanquish Dragons
Lewes Fire Department honors coloring contest winners
Linda Lou Wilson, devoted wife, mother, grandmother
Weddings 2026
Community leaders treated to premium sportsmanship
Kelly John Racz, Kelly’s Outdoors owner
As winter weather holds on, vehicle preparation is key to safe driving
Bookends
Milton parks committee close to wrapping up report
Freeze frame
Sussex will help direct grants to opioid treatment, education
Vikings, Seahawks swimmers crowned conference champs
News / Police
Beebe investigating physician for social media posts
By Bill Shull
23 hours ago
Beebe Healthcare has placed one of its physicians on administrative leave and is investigating “...
Leftover state money reallocated
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Close to $1 billion in last year’s state money will be reallocated under the mini bond bill signed...
Machine blade slices into Georgetown home
By Melissa Steele
3 days ago
A metal object that sliced into a Georgetown home Feb. 4 came from machinery operating nearby,...
Milton officials looks for path forward on council districts
By Ryan Mavity
3 days ago
Milton Town Council is trying to decide whether it should move forward with a proposal to create...
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Viewpoints
Snow buddy bench
1 day ago
Cathy Tessein documents a lone snowman on a bench at Lewes Elementary School.
Good luck to Sussex County’s own mysterious lantern firefly
By Chris Flood
3 days ago
I don’t know much about the Bethany Beach firefly, but I know it’s a local beetle fighting...
Listening first: Staff voices, student success and our community
By Dr. Jenny Nauman
3 days ago
One of the greatest gifts of stepping into the superintendent role this year has been the chance to...
Rehoboth property tax cap is outdated
3 days ago
Rehoboth Beach officials are considering a proposal to change the city charter, which currently...
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Obituaries
Esther D. Reynolds, beloved mother, grandmother
1 day ago
Esther Donovan Reynolds, 90, of Milton, our beautiful and loving mother, grandmother and great-...
Eloise Mae Alden Phillips, a life well lived
1 day ago
Eloise Mae Alden Phillips passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in the embrace of her loving family...
Frederick Stewart Roland, retired Army colonel
1 day ago
Frederick Stewart Roland, 87, of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at TidalHealth...
Therese Johnson Matan, larger than life
2 days ago
Therese Johnson Matan, 85, of Chevy Chase, Md., and Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3,...
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Sports
Cape girls’ basketball gets signature win over Pandas
By Dan Cook
16 minutes ago
It was a tale of two halves Feb. 5, as the Cape girls’ basketball team overcame a 16-12 first-half...
Seahawks wrestlers wrap up regular season against Lake, Laurel
By Aaron R. Mushrush
28 minutes ago
A lot can happen in 15 days, especially in wrestling, and the grapplers at Sussex Academy will have...
Cape wrestling dominates Lake on Senior Night
By Dave Frederick
1 hour ago
Four years of high school wrestling go by in a blink of an eye ... or a bloody cotton plug up your...
PGA Show a growing success story
By Fritz Schranck
2 days ago
Thousands of attendees swarmed over the Orange County Convention Center’s huge West Concourse at...
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A & E
Lewes artist’s work on display in Massachusetts
11 hours ago
A piece by Lewes artist Theresa Kehrer is on display in Visual Voice, an international juried...
Coastal Camera Club to host virtual beach bash Feb. 28
1 day ago
Coastal Camera Club will host its sixth annual Virtual Beach Bash Saturday, Feb. 28. This free Zoom...
Lewes venue showcases upstate high school musicians
1 day ago
The William Penn High School Garage Band from New Castle took the stage at The Room at Cedar Grove...
Welcome guests with tasty snacks for Super Bowl 60
By Denise Clemons
3 days ago
Sunday will be a busy day as we prepare the food we’ll enjoy while watching the Super Bowl. We...
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Cape Life
Substance use education nonprofit open house set March 5
5 hours ago
Be a Part of the Conversation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families and...
Therapeutic riding group appoints 2026 board of directors
17 hours ago
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding has announced its newly elected 2026 officers and the...
Winter wildlife: hibernate, migrate or survive
By Alice Mohrman
1 day ago
I ungracefully stomp along the marsh trail in my chunky boots. It is a quiet February morning, just...
AAUW to meet Feb. 19
1 day ago
The AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Lodge at...
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Local Buzz
A Special Valentine’s Gift—Unusual But Priceless!
George Reilly
A Special Valentine’s Gift—Unusual But Priceless! As we approach one of the most stressful events...
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...
First Impressions Start at the Curb
Mike Kogler Team
First Impressions Start at the Curb When preparing your home for sale, a well-groomed yard is one...
The Different “Flavors” of Retirement Money–And the Cost of Choosing the Wrong Flavor!
George Reilly
Money is money, right? Actually that is not right, particularly for folks in retirement who may...
Retiree: “I have a gazillion dollars in my retirement savings. Is that enough?”
George Reilly
Several years ago there was a series of commercials for a financial services company where people...
Who says school can’t be all play with no tests? 🎓🌊
Active Adults Realty®
They say life gets better when you’re always learning, but it’s the
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Real Estate Tip: Planning a renovation? Maximize the return on your investment.
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
Real Estate Tip: The Elements of Location
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
25911 Country Meadows Dr, Millsboro
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to Country Meadows! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rancher is the perfect blend...
SOLD! UNIT 613 @ THE HENLOPEN. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building,
Mike Kogler Team
Just Listed at The Henlopen by The Mike Kogler Team A coastal sanctuary in Rehoboth's Premier...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
3:30 pm
to
5:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach ostomy group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Paws for Reading
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Grab & Go Crafty Kids program
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
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
LHS Monday Movie Nights—“It” (1927)
Tuesday, February 10
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 Connection program
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spaghetti dinner
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Delaware Money School program
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Teen Poets of Southern Delaware program
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Bingo fundraiser
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, February 11
10:00 am
to
11:15 am
Art in the AM program
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
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Stitch craft group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Business
New home community cuts ribbon in Milton
19 hours ago
NVHomes at the Beach recently held a ribbon cutting for its new Twin Masts community near Milton....
DRBA Police earn Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation Award
23 hours ago
Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department officials announced that the Commission on...
La Red Health ob-gyn James Rupp announces retirement
1 day ago
After a 40-year career dedicated to caring for women in Sussex County, La Red Health Center ob-gyn...
Georgetown chamber recognizes small businesses, installs new leadership
1 day ago
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce held its annual award ceremony Jan. 21 to recognize its 2025...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware accepts $25,000 donation
2 days ago
Representatives of i.g. Burton Toyota of Dover recently delivered a $25,000 donation to the Boys...
Cape district honors Everyone Fitness as community champion
2 days ago
The Cape Henlopen School District recognized Everyone Fitness as its Sussex Consortium Community...
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Blogs
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
6 days 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
1 week ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
Fear of Falling
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
My youngest grandson, Dimitri, is 16 months old. His daily routine involves climbing anything and...
How Public Was My Domain!
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I can’t speak for my fellow scribes, but for me, the list of masterworks that have entered the...
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5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders Tickets are on SALE NOW!
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Bayhealth Medical Group Welcomes Lindie Garrett, CPNP to Bayhealth Pediatrics, Milford
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St. Peter’s Chili Cook off
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Rehoboth >> Furnished 2/2 Beach House $139,900!
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Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
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“South Rehoboth” JUST SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
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Amazing Rancher! 25911 Country Meadows Dr., Millsboro
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JUST SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
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Look at this One! 24034 Bunting Circle, Harbeson
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JUST SOLD! Charles Court - 140 Tobin Drive, Milton, DE 19968
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FOR SALE: Prime Real Estate Opportunity on Baltimore...
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Prime Real Estate Opportunity on Baltimore Avenue! // List Price: $4,500,000 35 Baltimore...
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Beautifully Maintained Spacious 2 BR, 2 BA...
Rehoboth Beach
1,250,000.00
Presenting a beautifully maintained spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium at The Henlopen...
Bill Cullin
FOR SALE: 5BR Home on 1.4-Acres With A Pool in...
Lewes
865,000.00
FEATURED LISTING in Estates At Bridge Ridge! // LIST PRICE: $865,000 27 Bridle Ridge Circle,...
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230,000.00
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THIS PARK-LIKE SETTING COULD BE YOURS!
Millsboro
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OPEN FRIDAY: NOON -2PM This meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is nestled in the...
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22199 Arbor Cir, Milton, DE 19968
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489,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of coastal-lifestyle comfort in this stunning Wilkinson Homes custom ranch...
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Open House at 21332 N Acorn Way - Fully Furnished...
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Join us on Sunday, February 8th between 12 pm and 2 pm for a tour of this STUNNING home! Turnkey,...
The Julie Gritton Team
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
599,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
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Serene Luxury in Lewes | 4BR 3.5BA | 36200 Brackish...
Lewes
779,900.00
36200 Brackish Drive | Atlantic East, Lewes | List Price : $779,900 READY FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE-IN!...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
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Lewes
2,200,000.00
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Milton parks committee close to wrapping up report
Ryan Mavity
6 hours ago
The Milton Parks and Recreation Committee is close to completing a report for town council...
