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Friday, February 6, 2026
What’s New
Cape district honors Everyone Fitness as community champion
Sipple monument company cuts ribbon on Millsboro location
Machine blade slices into Georgetown home
Indian River Bay reopens to clamming, shellfish harvest
14th RD Democratic Committee meeting RSVPs due Feb. 8
Super Bowl 60
News Briefs 2/6/26
Brokaw twins ran and swam for Cape; now they’re California kids
Steady steps toward redesigned route
Athletes of the Week Feb. 6
Cape grad is top dog on Wienermobile
Veto override moves through Senate
Good luck to Sussex County’s own mysterious lantern firefly
News / Police
Milton officials looks for path forward on council districts
By Ryan Mavity
3 minutes ago
Milton Town Council is trying to decide whether it should move forward with a proposal to create...
Sussex council fills P&Z, board of adjustment seats
By Kevin T. Conlon
2 hours ago
Sussex County Council unanimously appointed new members Feb. 3 to the planning & zoning...
State parks director talks slow traffic, fast bikes in Lewes
By Bill Shull
2 hours ago
When the big snowstorm hit Jan. 25, Matt Ritter, director of Delaware Parks and Recreation, jumped...
P&Z change allows applicant rebuttal
By Kevin T. Conlon
4 hours ago
Faced with the same decision – how to allow fair comment by applicants and residents at public...
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Videos
Vikings run away from Ravens for fourth straight win
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Viewpoints
Listening first: Staff voices, student success and our community
By Dr. Jenny Nauman
5 hours 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Rehoboth property tax cap is outdated
6 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach officials are considering a proposal to change the city charter, which currently...
Home rule
By Jim Paterson
6 hours ago
US Wind must be part of Delaware’s portfolio
By Peter Kleppinger McLean, PhD
8 hours ago
As Gov. Matt Meyer emphasized in his Jan. 22 State of the State address, we need to set politics...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Sarah Cameron Marshall, accomplished interior designer
17 hours ago
Sarah Cameron “Cammie” Marshall, 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Fleet Landing...
Janet M. Scott, devoted teacher, community volunteer
21 hours ago
Janet M. Scott, 92, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, after a brief illness. Born Oct. 17, 1933, in...
Earl Vernon Yoder, proud veteran, carpenter
22 hours ago
Earl Vernon Yoder, 77, of Harrington, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Born in Greenwood, Earl...
Melda A. Bengston, devoted to family, faith
1 day ago
Melda A. Bengston, 94, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, surrounded by her...
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Sports
Tracy Sipprelle ran 3,256 miles in 2025
By Tim Bamforth
5 hours ago
Congratulations to the Seashore Striders challengers who participated in the 2025 100-mile-per-...
Seahawks swimmers wrap up sixth straight undefeated season
By Aaron R. Mushrush
22 hours ago
Another swimming regular season in the books, another undefeated year for the Sussex Academy girls...
Vikings run away from Ravens for fourth straight win
By Aaron R. Mushrush
23 hours ago
Winning is full of blessings and curses, some going hand in hand. The Cape boys’ basketball team...
Cape girls’ basketball grounds the Ravens by 30
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape girls’ basketball team moved to 12-2 with a 60-30 victory over Sussex Tech Feb. 3 at Cape...
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A & E
Welcome guests with tasty snacks for Super Bowl 60
By Denise Clemons
4 hours ago
Sunday will be a busy day as we prepare the food we’ll enjoy while watching the Super Bowl. We...
DAR to host ‘America’s Tapestry’ traveling textile exhibit Feb. 28
15 hours ago
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, artist Stefan...
Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Festival to open Feb. 20
21 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society, in partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Kerry Hallett to perform Feb. 11 in Lewes
23 hours ago
Kerry Hallett will take the stage at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Bethany Blues in Lewes,...
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Cape Life
Music major receives $2,000 grant from Lewes nonprofit
13 hours ago
Songwriter and college student Gabriella Pasqua recently received a $2,000 grant from Paul Kares to...
To Broadway With Love live cabaret show set Feb. 7
17 hours ago
The Milton Theatre will present To Broadway With Love: A Pre-Valentine's Live Cabaret Show at 7:30...
Mandatory midterms resurface at Cape
By Maya Yngve
22 hours ago
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Cape High reinstituted structured midterm and final...
Author Patmeena Sabit to discuss ‘Good People’ Feb. 12
1 day ago
The Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books will welcome author Patmeena Sabit for a discussion...
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Local Buzz
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...
240354 Bunting Circle, Harbeson
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Rental! View Listing Great Walden neighborhood in the Cape Henlopen District built by Shell...
Clean Contracts
Bill Cullin
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not...
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...
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...
"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...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
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...
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...
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
(All day)
Fire & Ice Festival
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Feelings Rock program
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
LHS First Friday event
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, February 7
(All day)
Fire & Ice Festival
(All day)
Take Your Child to the Library Day
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Feelings Rock program
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Meet the Artist event
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
Sunday, February 8
(All day)
Fire & Ice Festival
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Elks breakfast
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Just Us and Cat Nippers low-cost dog and cat vaccine...
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Sussex Bird Club meeting
4:00 pm
American Legion Super Bowl Tailgate Party
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Fireside chats
Business
Richmill Power Washing launches in Lewes
20 hours ago
Alex and Luke Drager launched Richmill Power Washing to serve Lewes and the surrounding areas. The...
ThinkSecureNet names Laroche president
23 hours ago
ThinkSecureNet recently appointed Andrew “Drew” Laroche, co-founder and chief information officer,...
National Guard vet Kaniela Ramil wins $5,000 from InHouse
1 day ago
Delaware National Guard veteran Kaniela Ramil won $5,000 after entering the annual Help on the...
Lewes chamber recognizes Braithwaite for service
1 day ago
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce has selected Gavin Braithwaite as the recipient of its fourth annual...
Rehoboth Diner closed indefinitely for renovations
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Diner on Route 1 north of Rehoboth Beach is closed for an undetermined amount of time...
Coolest Thing Made in Delaware nominations due by Feb. 18
2 days ago
From forensic tools used by investigators to aerospace technology trusted far beyond Earth’s...
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Blogs
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
3 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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Private Oasis at Broadkill Beach! // List Price: 800,000 106 Florida Avenue, Milton, Delaware...
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Amazing Rancher! 25911 Country Meadows Dr., Millsboro
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
SOLD! Rarely Available 1 BR, 1 BA Condo With Unobstructed Ocean Views!
Bill Cullin
Newly Listed: 21227 Dauphine St Lewes, DE | Four Seasons At Belle Terre
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty - Coastal Division
36344 FIR DRIVE~PINEY GLADE~REHOBOTH BEACH
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JUST SOLD! The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle. End-Unit Townhome With A Two-Car Garage.
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News
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St. Peter’s Chili Cook off
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Why Doctor Visits Feel So Rushed
Core Concierge Health
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LHS Monday Movie Nights—“It” (1927)
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Premier Listings
FOR SALE: 6BR Three-Story Home in Wolfe Pointe, Lewes!
Lewes
1,300,000.00
Three-Story Home in Wolfe Pointe! // LIST PRICE: $1,300,000 35983 Blue Runner Lane, Lewes,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
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,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
FOR SALE: 4BR Custom-Built Coastal Home in Showfield...
Lewes
2,200,000.00
FEATURED LISTING: Custom-Built Coastal Beauty in Showfield! // LIST PRICE: $2,200,000 30921...
Open House:
Sat, 02/14/2026 -
11:00am
to
2:00pm
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Friday Open House at 404 Union St ~ A Historic...
Milton
395,000.00
Join us on Friday, February 6th for an open house at this historic Milton home from 12 pm to 5 pm!...
The Julie Gritton Team
Open House at 21332 N Acorn Way - Fully Furnished...
Lewes
525,000.00
Join us on Sunday, February 8th between 12 pm and 2 pm for a tour of this STUNNING home! Turnkey,...
The Julie Gritton Team
FOR SALE: 4BR Oceanblock Cape Cod-Style Home in...
Rehoboth Beach
2,100,000.00
Oceanblock Cape Cod-Style Home in South Rehoboth! // NEW LIST PRICE: $2,100,000 19 Brooklyn Avenue...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Downtown Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach
4,500,000.00
35 Baltimore Ave Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 - Real estate consists of two buildings located on...
The Carrie Lingo Team
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
Olde Town
Georgetown
1,500,000.00
23 Filly Lane Lewes DE 19958 – Welcome to The Coastal Harbor, a stunning proposed home by Garrison...
The Carrie Lingo Team
Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Condo Just Minutes...
Ocean View
298,000.00
Just Listed, a beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo with granite countertops, updated refrigerator...
Bill Cullin
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Milton officials looks for path forward on council...
Ryan Mavity
5 hours ago
Milton Town Council is trying to decide whether it should move forward with a proposal to create...