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Ron MacArthur has lived and worked in Sussex County all his life. As a journalist for more than 35 years, he has covered everything from county and town meetings to presidential visits. He also has a unique perspective having served as an elected official and lived on both sides of the county.
Contact Ron at ronm@capegazette.com
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All American: Opening day and Little League
By Ron MacArthur - Apr 22Cape Region Little Leagues have opening days over the next two weeks. I've always had a special place in my heart for this rite of spring. Of all ...
Strange day at Apple store
By Ron MacArthur - Apr 10Something strange is going on at the Apple Store in the Christiana Mall. People are buying large quantities of iPhones that I assume they are ...
The Greatest Show on Earth
By Ron MacArthur - Mar 12It's been a long time since I last attended a circus. But with twin grandchildren, visits to the circus are back on the schedule. We attended the ...
When is a foot really a foot?
By Ron MacArthur - Feb 01I guess you have lived in one place too long when you start recognizing people's voices on the radio. During a discussion one day last week on ...
Has the postal grinch stolen Christmas?
By Ron MacArthur - Jan 31It's easy to get sentimental around this time of year because Christmas is the season of love and joy. I move away from warm and fuzzy feelings ...
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These fries have their own trademark
By Ron MacArthur - Dec 20We learn something new every day. In a recent blog about french fries I mentioned a term that is actually a trademark without realizing it. A ...
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Republicans rule in Sussex County; Democrats rule the state
By Ron MacArthur - Nov 26The recent election once again proved that it's hard for a Democrat to win in Sussex County, but maybe not as hard as in the past. Republicans ...
Historic pawpaws making a comeback
By Ron MacArthur - Nov 14Ever heard of pawpaws? There is a good chance that you haven't, but the fruit has a long history in North America dating back to at least the ...
Taking flight after the storm
By Ron MacArthur - Nov 02For someone who has a fear of flying in small planes, I've been in my fair share, including a glider and crop duster. My "fear" centers around ...
Indian Summer colors
By Ron MacArthur - Oct 24Summer colors carry over into fall, at least for another week.
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There is no 'I' in taxpayer
By Ron MacArthur - Apr 19Each year Sussex County Council members dole out tens of thousands of dollars to worthwhile organizations in their respective districts in the ...
Being flocked again
By Ron MacArthur - Apr 04I've been flocked twice in my life – once in Seaford by the Soroptimist Club and now in Lewes by Girl Scout troops 1482 and 1485. It was a hoot to ...
Snowy images
By Ron MacArthur - Feb 04Here are a few photographs taken during recent snowfalls in the Cape Region.
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On edge, but not over it
By Ron MacArthur - Jan 31Sussex County Council meetings are always interesting and sometimes entertaining. Someone told me recently that the meetings have enough of an ...
2013: Less light and a British connection
By Ron MacArthur - Jan 21Forget about the fiscal cliff, what about light bulbs and a new royal? The new year will mark the end of the 75-watt light bulb and the birth of a ...
Love those fries from Thrasher's
By Ron MacArthur - Dec 06French fries are one my weaknesses, and I have a really hard time getting by Thrasher's French Fries in Rehoboth Beach without stopping. My ...
Punkin Chunkin goes Hollywood
By Ron MacArthur - Nov 26It amazing that an event like Punkin Chunkin has attracted national (perhaps international by now) attention through TV coverage on the Discovery/S...
Most officials don't stick around to bury the hatchet
By Ron MacArthur - Nov 12If it wasn't for tradition, Sussex County Return Day would have disappeared long ago. We owe a lot to the Return Day Committee and the Georgetown ...
Mud and pumpkins a perfect combo
By Ron MacArthur - Oct 31The field will be muddy, but pumpkins will be flying over the Sussex sky this weekend. World Championship Punkin Chunkin takes place Nov. 3-4 on ...
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You say cellar, I say basement
By Ron MacArthur - Oct 08If you mention the word sub – as in sandwich – to folks out West, they think you are talking about a ship that travels underwater. To them a ...
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