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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
What’s New
Susan Kaye Voorhees, kind, generous woman
Cape math students inducted into Mu Alpha Theta chapter
William F. Horn, successful architect
Beach bingo fundraiser to benefit Miriam’s Table Feb. 28
Lincoln man faces charges after threatening co-worker
Governor proclaims RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month
Mariner students, Milton kindergarteners partner for zoology presentations
Timothy Patrick Murphy, Boeing retiree
Cape Gazette readers pedal to Dalí’s doorstep
Ripples frozen in time
Patti Grimes stepping aside at Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
Back the Blue honors memory of Cpl. Matthew ‘Ty’ Snook
Belltown predates Civil War
News / Police
Police investigate Millsboro shooting
20 hours ago
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Dupont Boulevard near...
Frozen bay creates challenges for Cape May-Lewes Ferry
By Nick Roth
1 day ago
The extreme cold has not been kind to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, as the Delaware River and Bay...
Spoils from canal dredging to benefit two area projects
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
If everything goes as planned, the much-anticipated dredging of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal will take...
Joint Finance Committee hearings begin
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Joint Finance Committee hearings on the governor’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget began Feb. 3...
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Viewpoints
Sussex Housing Group supports Cool Spring Crossing
By Susan M. Davis
1 day ago
Sussex Housing Group, a membership of more than 80 organizations and more than 200 individuals,...
Heat seeking
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Medical aid in dying and the story of Job
By Jon Reddick
1 day ago
There’s an old joke about an older boy who tricks his younger brother into trading his dime for a...
Why Costco is still in play
By David Stein
1 day ago
Many Sussex County residents are understandably disappointed by the impression that Costco may not...
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Obituaries
Sandra L. Purdy, beloved wife, mother
17 hours ago
Sandra L. Purdy, 69, of Lewes, passed away suddenly Friday Feb. 6, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare in...
Frank E. Manning Jr., lived a full life
22 hours ago
Frank E. Manning Jr., 81, of Lewes, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.Born and raised...
Jeffrey D. Penn, man of deep faith
1 day ago
Jeffrey D. Penn, 85, of Millsboro, left this earth Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, to be with the Lord...
Linda Lou Wilson, devoted wife, mother, grandmother
1 day ago
Linda Lou (Mitchell) Wilson, 74, passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Born July 14, 1951, in...
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Sports
Young athletes bring magic moments to sports competitions
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Sportsmanship and graciousness - I spoke to Lake Forest’s Jerusalem Howard two years ago and just...
Delmarva Christian wins 10th game on Senior Night
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Cupid isn’t the only one playing matchmaker in February, as the shortest month of the year is also...
Trio of seniors honored before Royals vanquish Dragons
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
The Delmarva Christian girls’ basketball team played its final home game of the regular season Feb...
Vikings, Seahawks swimmers crowned conference champs
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The 2026 Henlopen Conference Championship swim meet was a repeat of 2025, as the Cape boys and the...
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A & E
Bookends
1 day ago
A heron, framed by World War II observation towers, explores Gordons Pond in an image taken by...
Lewes artist’s work on display in Massachusetts
2 days 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
3 days 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
3 days ago
The William Penn High School Garage Band from New Castle took the stage at The Room at Cedar Grove...
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Cape Life
Milford Korean War veteran added to Peace Memorial Wall of Fame
3 hours ago
The name of Charles Garrod, a 92-year-old Milford resident who served in the Korean War from July...
DNREC summer internship applications due Feb. 16
15 hours ago
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is again offering full-time...
Zwaanendael Club awards scholarship to first-year nursing student
21 hours ago
The GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club sponsors a scholarship annually for a nursing student who has...
Bayhealth adds experienced pediatric care provider
1 day ago
Bayhealth recently welcomed Lindie Garrett, CPNP, to its pediatrics team. A board-certified...
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Local Buzz
Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders who are...
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...
Soundbath & Reiki Experience . February 15 , 4 pm
Hiatus 24
Step into a serene space for a 75-minute group experience designed to realign your energy and quiet...
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...
Termites
Bill Cullin
Most home purchase agreements have clauses that deal with termites. After the agreement is ratified...
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...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
What is "H.O."?
Bill Cullin
You can probably guess - H.O. means "home odors". Be careful of odors in your home. If your family...
Grow Your Business in 2026 with Spring Home & Garden
Cape Gazette
Homeowners across the Cape Region are gearing up for spring projects - make sure they find your...
Ministry Minute Burying the Alleluia’s
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Join us for this weeks ministry minute as we learn about one of St. Peter’s traditions.
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Calendar of Events
Today
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
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
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
7:00 pm
Stitch craft group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Thursday, February 12
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art journaling workshop
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:30 am
NARFE Chapter 1690 luncheon meeting
12:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
League of Women Voters of Sussex County meeting
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Speaker Series—The Nanticoke Indian Museum:...
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Patmeena Sabit
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
LHS Speaker Series
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cozy Valentine's Recipes class
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Teen art series
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Friday, February 13
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me story time
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Business
New home community cuts ribbon in Milton
2 days 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
2 days ago
Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department officials announced that the Commission on...
La Red Health ob-gyn James Rupp announces retirement
3 days 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
3 days 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
4 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
4 days ago
The Cape Henlopen School District recognized Everyone Fitness as its Sussex Consortium Community...
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Blogs
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
1 day 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
1 week 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
3 weeks ago
My youngest grandson, Dimitri, is 16 months old. His daily routine involves climbing anything and...
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Madelyns Way, Lewes - New Northwood Model with Garage!
Bayshore Home Sales
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Bayshore Home Sales
NEW PRICE! rancher east of the highway! Bike to the Beach!
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In the Market
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
Heart Health Month - Know Your Numbers!
Core Concierge Health
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
Lewes Historical Society
Heart Failure Sounds Scary — What Does It Really Mean?
Bayhealth
Bayhealth-sponsored Free Bikes 4 Kidz Delaware Has Supplied 1,000 Bikes to Local Youth in Need
Bayhealth
Bayhealth Medical Group Welcomes Lindie Garrett, CPNP to Bayhealth Pediatrics, Milford
Bayhealth
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
AmaWaterways River Cruising; What’s better than spending more time in your favorite destinations?
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
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Premier Listings
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
NEW LISTING! 16635 Shoal Road
Lewes
865,000.00
Welcome to this exceptional home in the highly sought-after Breakwater community, perfectly...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Coastal Masterpiece in Henlopen Acres
Henlopen Acres
6,600,000.00
A community and residence designed for the most discerning buyer await in the highly sought-after...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Paynters Mill ~ 16262 John Rowland Trail, Milton DE
Milton
425,000.00
Popular Paynters Mill community just outside of LEWES! A Milton address with a Lewes location! This...
Active Adults Realty®
FOR SALE: Prime Real Estate Opportunity on Baltimore...
Rehoboth Beach
4,500,000.00
Prime Real Estate Opportunity on Baltimore Avenue! // List Price: $4,500,000 35 Baltimore...
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Mann & Sons, Inc. REALTORS®
Price Just Reduced ~ 175 Pond View Ln, Seaford, DE...
Seaford
342,900.00
Welcome to this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home in Seaford, DE! Built in 2021, this move-in...
Active Adults Realty®
24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro | Welcome to...
Millsboro
510,000.00
PREMIUM LOT! Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! This charming ranch home is the perfect...
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23792 Samuel Adams Cir, Independence 55+ in Millsboro
Millsboro
715,000.00
Beautiful stately home with stone front. Unique premium corner lot backing to stunning wooded views...
Active Adults Realty®
Upcoming Open House in COASTAL CLUB
Lewes
554,900.00
EASY LIVING AWAITS! No, this is not a dream...in fact every day CAN feel like a vacation; just...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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Frozen bay creates challenges for Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Nick Roth
1 day ago
The extreme cold has not been kind to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, as the Delaware River and Bay...
