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Everything is peachy at Historic Lewes Farmers Market
Peach grower Henry Bennett and pastry chef Dru Tevis teamed up for the sixth time July 20, as the featured duo presented another demonstration at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. Tevis’ dessert was a rice pudding peach parfait with a blueberry sauce using fruit from Bennett Orchards, which Tevis has...
Lewes farmers market to host tomato festival Aug. 3
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market Tomato Festival is set for 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at George H.P. Smith Park, kicking off National Farmers Market Week. If it rains, the market moves to the Lewes Elementary School parking lot at 820 Savannah Road. Kindle owner and Executive...
Community gathers at annual Summer Book Party
On Saturday, July 20, the Cape Henlopen School District hosted its annual Summer Book Party July 20 in partnership with Sunshine Circle Club; Lewes, Milton and Rehoboth Beach libraries; Delaware Readiness Team; Read Aloud Delaware; Sylvan Learning Center of Lewes; and the Harry K. Foundation. Adults enjoyed Dunkin’ coffee and...
Author to discuss origins of American Jewish identity Aug. 12
The Lewes Public Library, Seaside Jewish Community and Speak Out Against Hate will present a live, virtual presentation by Dr. Rachel Gordan, assistant professor of religion and Jewish studies at the University of Florida, about her book “Postwar Stories: How Books Made Judaism American” at 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12, via Zoom. Participants are welcome to view the presentation at home on their own devices or gather with others to watch the livestream in the library’s large meeting room at 111 Adams Ave., Lewes.
Emergency Officials Respond to Vehicle Collision & Structure Fire in Sussex County
LEWES, DE - Multiple emergency officials responded to a motor vehicle collision that was quickly upgraded to a structure fire in Sussex County on Tuesday. On July 30th, at approximately 2:15pm, Lewes Fire Department was alerted to a motor vehicle collision on Lewes Georgetown Highway. Fire officials say the call was upgraded to an accident with entrapment, and then soon after upgraded to a working structure fire.
Moorlyn Square Theatre opens, returns landmark to Ocean City Boardwalk
OCEAN CITY — The iconic Moorlyn Theater, a beloved boardwalk landmark, reopened its doors last week under new management and a new name, Moorlyn Square Theatre. After an extensive renovation, the theater promises to bring a blend of classic charm and modern amenities to the community, rekindling the magic of the golden age of cinema at the Jersey shore.
Judge dismisses case against Lakewood Rabbi, leaving OPIA with another stain
In a massive blow to the state’s embattled Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, a Superior Court Judge today dismissed an indictment of a prominent Lakewood rabbi and ended a nearly decade-long prosecution. Judge Joseph Paone threw out the case against Osher Eisemann, saying the New Jersey Attorney General’s...
Howell man charged in death of Wall man in collision that happened a year ago
A Howell man has been charged with death by auto and cocaine possession in a crash in Wall that claimed the life of 55-year-old man a year ago. Thomas A. Redding, 45, was charged earlier this month but was a fugitive until U.S. marshals captured him in Philadelphia early Monday, Monmouth County...
Illegal poaching happens in Pennsylvania. A retired wildlife officer details encounters
While the majority of hunters follow the rules, there are people out under the cover of darkness illegally killing wildlife in Pennsylvania, including deer. Timothy “Tim” Flanigan, a retired wildlife conservation officer with the Pennsylvania Game Commission has recounted his experiences trying to catch poachers. ...
Mega Millions ticket worth $1M sold at ShopRite in N.J.
A $1 million Mega Millions ticket was bought at a ShopRite in Mercer County for Friday’s lottery drawing. The lucky second-prize ticket was sold at the supermarket on North Olden Avenue in Ewing, lottery officials said. It matched five numbers but not the Mega Ball. Friday’s winning numbers were:...
Beloved cheetah at Cape May Zoo dies from kidney disease
CAPE MAY — A beloved cheetah has died at the Cape May County Zoo, the zoo announced on Facebook. Zoo officials said they are mourning the loss of their beloved 12-year-old Buju, who lost his life due to kidney disease. He is survived by his younger brother, Beenie. “Buju’s...
Public disgust for NJ man accused of beheading seagull at Jersey Shore
Lots of disgust from the public after a Cape May man was charged with animal cruelty for a deadly attack on a seagull at the Jersey Shore. The 29-year-old has been accused of beheading a seagull at a popular Wildwood location. On July 6, North Wildwood police were called to...
Joan Casale, 92, Matriarch of Local Shoe Store
Joan Casale has passed away at the age of 92. Casale and her husband established Casale’s Shoe Store in Cape May, a very popular retail destination for decades. Services will be held for Casale on August 2nd at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Cape May.
NJ cops in this county say too many residents getting scammed
CAPE MAY — Scammers are targeting New Jersey residents again with calls claiming to be law enforcement, attempting to get money from them. It’s a common scam, and the calls are excessive in Cape May County. According to the prosecutor’s office, these phone scams involve calls from bad...