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Friday, October 17, 2025
What’s New
Run for the Arts to benefit Mispillion Art League Nov. 1
Sussex Academy to host school choice open house events
Rosamunde String Quartet to perform Oct. 25 in Lewes
Mt. Zion AME Church celebrates 125th anniversary with festive weekend
‘Shakespeare, Poe and Fiends’ performance from Del Shakes set Oct. 24
Laurel man dies in crash near Harbeson
Milton Holiday House Tour tickets go on sale Nov. 1
Cape soccer takes control of North with CR win
Boardwalk Buddy Walk a strutting success
Athletes of the Week Oct. 17
Work wrapping up on Phase 1 of Thompson Island project
Rehoboth Beach sees good turnout for annual auction
Changes to Sussex marijuana retail shop rules backed by P&Z
News / Police
Dewey council approves FY 2025 audit but urges improvements
By Ellen McIntyre
8 hours ago
Dewey Beach Town Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 audit, per recommendations from the town’s...
Fake weed business targets UD students
9 hours ago
A fraudulent marijuana operation has targeted University of Delaware students, officials say. The ...
Permit soon required to purchase handgun
9 hours ago
Anyone interested in buying a handgun will soon be required to purchase a permit in order to do so...
Short honored for volunteer fire service
10 hours ago
Rep. Danny Short, R-Seaford, was recently presented with the Distinguished Community Service Award...
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Videos
Delaware Seahawks beat Maryland Seahawks in field hockey
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Viewpoints
With no replenishment coming, it’s the next storm I worry about
By Chris Flood
11 hours ago
Since 2009, there have been half a dozen large-scale beach nourishment projects along Delaware’s...
Farmland preservation benefits the masses
14 hours ago
The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced last week that it will acquire development rights...
Decisions, decisions
By Jim Paterson
14 hours ago
Fredman is a treasure for this community
By Dan Toomey
14 hours ago
My family and I have owned a home in Lewes since 2003. Since then, I have had the pleasure of...
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Obituaries
Mary Estelle Roy, devout Catholic
1 day ago
Mary Estelle Roy, 82, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025,...
Howard Lee Holston, loved his family, community
2 days 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
2 days ago
John “Jay” Futcher Jr., 84, of Rehoboth, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, surrounded by the love...
Lewis Floyd Fargo, loving husband, father
2 days ago
Lewis “Lew” Floyd Fargo passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. He was born April 19, 1933, in Denver,...
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Sports
A wake-up call for the Eagles
By Sumner Spence
11 hours ago
I hope this mini bye week for the Eagles is a big wake-up call for the whole team. The offense...
There are no dead heats in cross country races
By Dave Frederick
13 hours ago
Dead heat - I was heading to JV field hockey when I saw there was a middle school cross country...
Strong showing for Seahawks at Ugly Duckling Invitational
By Tim Bamforth
13 hours ago
The Ugly Duckling High School and Middle School Invitational was held Oct. 11, at Killens Pond,...
Cape unified football falls to Indian River
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape unified flag football team moved to 2-2 on the season with a 68-38 loss to visiting Indian...
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A & E
Bere berries are a surprising Scottish souvenir
By Denise Clemons
12 hours ago
One of my favorite souvenirs from my summer visit to the Orkney Islands of Scotland was a brown...
Rehoboth library friends group hosts Sippin’ in the Stacks
By Deny Howeth
1 day ago
The Friends of the Rehoboth Beach Public Library hosted Sippin’ in the Stacks, its annual donor...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Frazzlefit to perform Oct. 18 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Don’t miss Frazzlefit beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Arena’s Deli & Bar in Rehoboth...
Cape students kick off True Blue Jazz Festival
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
The venue was small, but the sound was big. Music students from Cape Henlopen High School and...
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Cape Life
Rehoboth’s Community Resource Center holds fundraiser
By Deny Howeth
18 hours ago
More than 200 people recently gathered at Kings Creek Country Club for fellowship and festivities...
Rehoboth Beach Historical Society raises $27K at exclusive benefit dinner
22 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society celebrated a highly successful fundraising dinner Sept. 18,...
Inclusive tricycle program benefits Cape students
1 day 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
1 day 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
Jack Lingo, REALTOR® Open Houses! October 18-19
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Jack Lingo, REALTOR® invites you to visit a Sussex County, Delaware real estate open house this...
A Hidden Oasis of Wellness at HIATUS 24 — Welcoming Judy’s Mandilly Massage
Hiatus 24
A Haven Above: Mandilly Massage Therapy Brings Calm to HIATUS 24 Tucked quietly on the second...
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...
Interior Decorating
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
A Hidden Oasis of Wellness at HIATUS 24 — Welcoming Judy’s Mandilly Massage
Hiatus 24
A Haven Above: Mandilly Massage Therapy Brings Calm to HIATUS 24 Tucked quietly on the second...
The Sales Price
Bill Cullin
After your search for a house and all the negotiations are over, you arrive at the sales price....
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...
A Hidden Oasis of Wellness at HIATUS 24 — Welcoming Judy’s Mandilly Massage
Hiatus 24
A Haven Above: Mandilly Massage Therapy Brings Calm to HIATUS 24 Tucked quietly on the second...
LONG & FOSTER FALL 2025 OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND!
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Get out and enjoy the Beautiful Fall Season! Visit one of these wonderful homes and meet our...
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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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 at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
7:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
IMC talk
Saturday, October 18
(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
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
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
CAMP Rehoboth Block Party
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
SnapBack Custom Apparel opens in Harbeson
1 day ago
SnapBack Custom Apparel officially celebrated its grand opening Oct. 4 on Route 9 in Harbeson. ...
Sam Yoder & Son celebrates 50 years in business
1 day ago
In 1975, when trusses on local chicken houses began collapsing, Sam Yoder decided to build a...
Lewes Diner closing Oct. 19
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
3 days ago
Author Kelly Lidji will sign copies of her "Haunting Clarity" book series, including the newest...
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Blogs
Slanguage Arts
By Elise Seyfried
3 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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Drop-In Meditation Class
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Lewes
489,900.00
FEATURED LISTING in Villages At Red Mill Pond! 🍍 // 25040 Treeview Lane, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware...
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Price Reduced! 5BR Custom-Brick Home on 5+ Acres in...
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FEATURED LISTING! 🍍 // 5489 Cedar Neck Road, Milford, Delaware - For Sale by Lucius Webb, REALTOR...
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TRANQUIL FOREST RETREAT at 23761 Winding Way, Milton
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TRANQUIL FOREST RETREAT! Discover the perfect blend of privacy & location from this lovingly...
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SOLD! 48± Acres on HIGH TRAFFIC CORNER outside LEWES...
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Lewes
600,000.00
14660 Coastal Hwy Milton DE 19968 – Rarely available lot in the center of it all! This large, one...
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Cannery Village Townhome - 303 Village Center Blvd,...
Milton
425,000.00
Welcome Home to this adorable Villa in downtown Milton. One owner who has spent most of their time...
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New Construction, Just Steps to the Beach at Broadkill!
Milton
988,000.00
Being offered, a to-be-built home, with potential views of the Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge, and...
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FOR SALE: Move-In Ready 3BR | 2BA in Villas At Bay...
Lewes
399,000.00
FEATURED LISTING in Villas At Bay Crossing! 🍍🌊 // 34703 Villa Circle, Unit 602, Lewes, Delaware -...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Open House in Plantation Lakes at 20485 Asheville Dr!
Millsboro
415,000.00
Join us on Saturday, October 18th from 11 am to 2 pm for an open house at this end unit villa! This...
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The Julie Gritton Team
SEIZE THE DAY AT PLANTATIONS FLAT | 33955 Middleton...
Lewes
345,900.00
SEIZE THE DAY and loads of convenience with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Plantations flat! Enjoy an easy...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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Work wrapping up on Phase 1 of Thompson Island project
Chris Flood
8 hours ago
A project in Rehoboth Bay designed to protect the southern end of Thompson Island from continued...
