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Friday, October 17, 2025
What’s New
Cool Spring Crossing alternative may be lesser of two evils
Atlantic Fields is desperately needed
Proposed amendment would kill Delaware jobs
Mulberry Knoll resident shares concerns about Atlantic Fields
Concept of growth areas must be revisited
Atlantic Fields will kill mom-and-pop shops
Saddened by Lewes Diner closure
Costco created congestion in northern New Jersey
Rehoboth library friends group hosts Sippin’ in the Stacks
New Sea Witch-related parking restriction in place Oct. 23-24
SnapBack Custom Apparel opens in Harbeson
Cape students kick off True Blue Jazz Festival
Frazzlefit to perform Oct. 18 in Rehoboth Beach
News / Police
Sussex County P&Z backs Atlantic Fields project on Route 24
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 hour ago
A proposed 695,000-square-foot Route 24 commercial center was backed by the Sussex County Planning...
Development eyed near Belle Mead, Atlantic Fields
By Nick Roth
1 hour ago
As discussions for the Atlantic Fields shopping center and Belle Mead mixed-use project continue in...
One dies in Milford crash
12 hours ago
A driver died Oct. 15 following a single-car crash on Bay Road. The crash happened at 8:35 p.m. as...
Milton man charged with strangulation
13 hours ago
A Milton man faces a strangulation charge after an altercation Oct. 13, police say. Milton police...
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Videos
Delaware Seahawks beat Maryland Seahawks in field hockey
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Viewpoints
Lewes FD needs to rid itself of Buckaloo
By Chase N. Sargent
1 hour ago
Recent events at the Lewes Fire Department with Chief Buckaloo have exposed the dark side of the...
Whiskey Beach don’t run dry
11 hours ago
Kenn Isakson captured this beautiful sunrise at Whiskey Beach in Rehoboth Beach Aug 24.
Lewes Canalfront Park saved from condos
By Nick Roth
2 days ago
The City of Lewes has transformed into a resort area over the last few decades. It was something...
Re-envisioning ethics in Delaware
By Ron Chaney
2 days ago
Delaware is not immune from conditions that impact our government and our state as it strives to...
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Obituaries
Mary Estelle Roy, devout Catholic
9 hours ago
Mary Estelle Roy, 82, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025,...
Howard Lee Holston, loved his family, community
1 day ago
Howard Lee Holston, 74, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Dover. Born Nov. 30, 1950, in Milford...
John Futcher Jr., RBVFC life member
1 day ago
John “Jay” Futcher Jr., 84, of Rehoboth, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, surrounded by the love...
Lewis Floyd Fargo, loving husband, father
1 day ago
Lewis “Lew” Floyd Fargo passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. He was born April 19, 1933, in Denver,...
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Sports
Cape unified football falls to Indian River
By Dan Cook
12 hours ago
The Cape unified flag football team moved to 2-2 on the season with a 68-38 loss to visiting Indian...
Delmarva Christian soccer cages the Bulldogs 4-2
By Aaron R. Mushrush
13 hours ago
It all seemed to come together for the Delmarva Christian boys’ soccer team in its 4-2 victory over...
Delaware Seahawks beat Maryland Seahawks in field hockey
By Aaron R. Mushrush
13 hours ago
The Sussex Academy field hockey team had some early lows to begin its season, but after a 2-0...
Cape hockey shuts out Newark Charter 3-0 on Senior Night
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
A 3-0 Senior Night shutout over a 9-1 Newark Charter team moved the Cape field hockey team’s record...
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A & E
‘Deadwood’ author to speak at Lewes Public Library Oct. 23
13 hours ago
Peter Cozzens, author of “Deadwood: Gold, Guns, and Greed in the American West,” will appear at 5 p...
Sea Witch Festival to kick off with family fun Oct. 24
18 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Sea Witch Festival events will take...
Holly Lane and Shore Jazz to perform Oct. 19 at St. Peter’s in Lewes
1 day ago
The St. Cecilia Music Guild will host a special performance of authentic jazz by Holly Lane and...
‘Widow's Point: The Complete Haunting’ book signing set Oct. 25
1 day ago
Father-and-son co-authors Richard Chizmar and W.H. Chizmar will sign copies of “Widow's Point: The...
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Cape Life
Boardwalk Buddy Walk a strutting success
By Dan Cook
1 hour ago
A little rain didn’t hamper the smiles and motivation of the 20th annual Boardwalk Buddy Walk Oct....
Rehoboth Beach Historical Society raises $27K at exclusive benefit dinner
1 hour ago
The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society celebrated a highly successful fundraising dinner Sept. 18,...
Inclusive tricycle program benefits Cape students
5 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen School District is celebrating the success of its innovative tricycle unit,...
Children’s author Laura Gehl to read at Lewes library Oct. 22
7 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library will welcome Laura Gehl for a children’s story reading and meet-the-author...
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Local Buzz
JUST 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...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
Real Estate Tip: How to Set a Proper Budget for Your Home Remodel
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
Purchase Agreements
Bill Cullin
Whether it consists of several pages of big type or a few pages of fine print, a real estate...
OPEN HOUSE + RAFFLE! Stonewater Creek - Spacious & Updated 4BR/2.5BA | 24770 Rivers Edge Road
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
📣 OPEN HOUSE: October 19th, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 24770 Rivers Edge Road | Stonewater Creek,...
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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...
“Retirement Ready Bootcamp” classes coming to the South Coastal Library starting Oct 23rd
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Retirement Ready Bootcamp Classes at the Lewes Public Library starting Oct 23rd InFocus...
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
By-Chance: Works by Scott Kirschner
(All day)
Floral Interpretations: Flower Arrangements Inspired...
(All day)
Beyond the Frame: Animation by Aaron Augenblick
(All day)
Wine Routes: Work by David Hollander
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
4:30 pm
Lyme Aware Delaware conference
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-in tech help
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Feelings Rock program
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Delaware Money School workshop
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
1:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Friday Flicks
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
7:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
IMC talk
Saturday, October 18
(All day)
Wine Routes: Work by David Hollander
(All day)
By-Chance: Works by Scott Kirschner
(All day)
Floral Interpretations: Flower Arrangements Inspired...
(All day)
Beyond the Frame: Animation by Aaron Augenblick
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
IMC meditation retreat
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Lose the Lawn program
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Living Histories program
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Harvest Fair 1775: Revolution Rising
10:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS Fall Harvest Fair
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
FMHA historical lecture
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Wonders of the Woodlands tour
11:00 am
to
5:00 pm
Hoot & Holler event
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Bark on the Boards Block Party
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
1:00 pm
Horror Movie Trivia event
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Multiple Myeloma support group
4:00 pm
Milton Zombie Fest
6:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
SDTR Barn Dance
Sunday, October 19
(All day)
Wine Routes: Work by David Hollander
(All day)
By-Chance: Works by Scott Kirschner
(All day)
Floral Interpretations: Flower Arrangements Inspired...
(All day)
Beyond the Frame: Animation by Aaron Augenblick
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Harvest Fair 1775: Revolution Rising
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
LHS Fall Harvest Fair
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
10:00 am
Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
CAMP Rehoboth Block Party
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
2:00 pm
Walk to Remember
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Peace Week community action forum
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
The Young Fables performance
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Business
Sam Yoder & Son celebrates 50 years in business
11 hours ago
In 1975, when trusses on local chicken houses began collapsing, Sam Yoder decided to build a...
Lewes Diner closing Oct. 19
1 day ago
One might look at the menu at Lewes Diner and say, “They have everything.” From big breakfasts to...
Sussex County has seen a clear decade of growth
1 day ago
In the two months Andrew Harton has been Sussex County’s economic development director, he said he...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market gets jazzed up Oct. 18
1 day ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at the...
Author Kelly Lidji to sign Delaware-based horror books Oct. 25
2 days ago
Author Kelly Lidji will sign copies of her "Haunting Clarity" book series, including the newest...
Brady joins Brockstedt Mandalas firm as senior counsel
2 days ago
Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC announced William P. Brady, formerly of the Brady Law Firm, P.A.,...
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Blogs
Slanguage Arts
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
While I’m “hep” to the latest “lingo,” I know to stay in my conversational lane. Aiden has brought...
Letting Them
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I may be the last living person who has yet to read Mel Robbins’ gigantic bestseller/attitude...
Eating “Upside down”
2 weeks ago
Once again, the aroma of spiced rice and vegetables fills our home. Monsieur Biebers is back in...
Scheduled Maintenance
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
We love our mechanic, Dave at Flourtown Gulf. Great guy. He’s never made us feel (too) guilty when...
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