WEATHER ALERT: Tidal flooding anticipated ahead of Dec. 2-3 storm
Sussex County emergency officials are urging coastal residents and property owners to be alert to weather conditions for the next several days.
Joseph L. Thomas, director of the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, warned Sussex...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 8:52am
Gallery One offers artistic holiday cards
For the first time, Gallery One has publish a set of holiday cards.
Each box has 16 different images – one from each of the gallery’s artists. This premier set of cards is available at Gallery One, located at 32 Atlantic Avenue in Ocean...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 7:21am
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Julien Benichou, will celebrate the season with classical favorites at the Mid-Atlantic Symphony’s “Holiday Joy” concert on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Mariner’s Bethel Church,...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 7:16am
Gallery One to host open house this weekend
The artists of Gallery One will hold their annual holiday open house on Nov. 27, 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the event, the gallery is offering each visitor a chance to watch some of the artists at work while enjoying light...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 7:15am
WEATHER ALERT: Coastal flood advisory through 3 p.m. Tuesday
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. NORTHEAST WINDS GUSTING BETWEEN 15 AND 20...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 3:05am
Grand Jury returns indictments for murder of Georgetown police officer Chad Spicer
“Today, the Sussex County Grand Jury returned a 14-count indictment charging Derrick Powell with 1st Degree Murder, among other charges, for the Sept. 1 shooting that killed Georgetown police officer Ptl. Chad Spicer and injured Georgetown police...
Monday, November 23, 2009 - 9:56am
Ida leaves mark along Delaware’s coast [PHOTO SLIDESHOW]
Last weekend’s storm may not have impacted the Delaware shore the way the Storm of 1962 rolled up the coast, but restoration and recovery are definitely an eminent part of the weather’s aftermath.
Coastal Point • J. Pryor, S. Lyons, M.P....
Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 9:15am
Sussex County emergency managers are asking property owners and residents affected by last week’s coastal storm to report any damage to homes, businesses, cars or other property so officials can gain a clear picture of the extent of destruction...
Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 9:13am
Ocean View Family Medicine recognized for being most recommended practice
The Peninsula Regional Health System in Salisbury, Md., recently recognized Dr. Danielle Giddins and the Ocean View Family Medicine staff for making significant improvements in the services they provide to the community.
Ocean View Family...
Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 6:26am
Route 1 reopens, most other area roads deemed passable
The Delaware Department of Transportation has updated its list of roadways closed due to this week's storm, announcing that, about 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, all lanes of Route 1 in the area of the Indian River Bridge had been reopened.
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Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 6:05am
Inland flooding and beach erosion remain after storm [PHOTOS]
Property owners and residents in low-lying areas of coastal Delaware continued this weekend to feel the impact of what many are calling Nor’Ida – former Hurricane Ida, turned nor’easter – despite the scaling back of the storm to a stiff breeze...
Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 4:08am
WEATHER ALERT (UPDATED): Bevy of Sussex roads closed due to high water, storm damage
The Delaware Department of Transportation has issued an extensive list of road closures in Sussex County due to this week's storm. The list was updated on Sunday, Nov. 15.
The closed roadways include: Old Mill Road in Millville, Holts...
Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 1:35am
The remnants of Hurricane Ida continued to wallop the Delaware coastal area on Friday, Nov. 13, with winds expected to continue to average around 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. While that is a reduction from Thursday’s 45 mph peak sustained...
Friday, November 13, 2009 - 4:44am
WEATHER ALERT: Delawareans urged to take care of pets, livestock, poultry in tropical storm
Friday’s state of emergency is not a hurricane, but the weather is severe, and Elainea Goldthwaite, Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) Delaware Animal Response coordinator, is urging Delawareans to be mindful of their pets and livestock as...
Friday, November 13, 2009 - 2:50am
WEATHER ALERT: Sussex County continues to see storm effects, more flooding expected
Sussex County emergency officials on Friday morning, Nov. 13, were continuing to monitor the major coastal storm affecting the region, but said they were optimistic that once the early morning high-tide cycle was complete, conditions might...
Friday, November 13, 2009 - 12:59am
WEATHER ALERT: State of emergency declared for Sussex, Kent counties
Gov. Jack Markell has declared a state of emergency for Kent County and Sussex County to better enable response to the current storm, effective at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.
Earlier on Thursday, Markell authorized the Delaware National...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 2:06pm
WEATHER ALERT: Coastal storm battering Sussex County (photos) -- IRSD schools closed Friday
Route 1 closed in both directions at IRIB
Delaware Department of Transportation officials have completely closed Route 1 at the Indian River Inlet Bridge as of 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. The road is closed both northbound and...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 11:16am
Band-Jam Trivia offers entertaining alternative for restaurant patrons
As cooler weather rolls in and the heavy traffic of summer dwindles, local restaurants are looking for alternative ways to cater to their customers, especially in the current economy. For one musical duo, the answer is simple: Friends and...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 7:57am
Family, local vet pull together for Myriah
Long gone are the days when a pet was sick, there was little else to do but put them “down” or put them “to sleep.” Now, with the technological advances similar to that of human medicine, dogs and other companion animals can have a shot at longer...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 7:38am
Smoking ban proposal gets breath of fresh air
After deciding not to pursue the idea of a smoking ban further at a workshop a few months back, the Ocean View town council will again put it on the agenda after hearing from Sussex Tech freshman, and Ocean View resident, Kelsey Magill, at their...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 7:36am
Hocker’s offers savings of food and gas
Starting Nov. 13, Hocker’s and G&E will be offering customers a gas rewards program. For every $100 spent, customers will receive 10 cents per gallon off of gas purchased at Hocker’s or G&E. Through the Hocker’s G&E Gold Card...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 7:26am
Service group looks for members
Those looking to get involved in their community may want to give the Southern Sussex Rotary at try. The world’s first service organization is looking for members in the area.
“It’s a community thing,” explained Southern Sussex member...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 7:24am
County BoA confirms use for equipment storage
In a case that details the kinds of conflict that can happen as an area is developed, a 1-acre property near Millville has been the source of discord between the property owner and neighbors in recent years, as they battle over an ongoing use...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 7:14am
Town to move department to Melson building
Ocean View council voted on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to move the Permitting, Land Use and Public Works department to the Wallace A. Melson Administration and Public Safety Building. Town manager Conway Gregory had asked for up to $20,000 to make the...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 7:13am
Bluewater Wind acquired by NRG
In a move that garnered praise from Gov. Jack Markell and Delaware Congressional delegation, NRG Energy Inc. this week announced that it had acquired Bluewater Wind, one of the nation’s leading offshore wind development businesses, from Babcock...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 7:08am
WEATHER ALERT: Coastal flood, high wind, high surf warnings for Delaware coast
IRSD schools closing an hour early
Due to inclement weather, Indian River School District schools will close one hour early on Thursday, Nov. 12. There will be no after school or evening activities, including adult education classes....
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 4:07am
Issued by the National Weather Service
Philadelphia, Pa.
9:43 a.m. EST, Wed., Nov. 11, 2009
... High wind warning in effect from 6 p.m. this evening to 6 a.m. EST Friday...
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N....
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 4:42am
Ocean View talks budget, annexation
Ocean View, like many small towns, is facing tough budget decisions in the wake of the recent economic crisis. Mayor Gordon Wood this week challenged Town Manager Conway Gregory with a tall order: find ways to save $100,000 per year for each of...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 3:44am
County working on dog control ordinance
\With responsibility for dog control inside Sussex County transferring to county officials in January, county council members and staff began work this week on adoption of Chapter 60 of county code, the ordinance setting up the rules for the...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 3:42am
Town makes some room for the MillVols
The lack of a police department within Millville may have discouraged some residents in the past, but thanks to a small group of volunteers, the community can rest a little easier. A number of Millville and other area residents – as well as...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 3:26am
Local law firm stays true to coastal Delaware
The law office of Steen, Waehler and Schreider-Fox LLC may have relocated earlier this year, but the practice is still established as one of the area’s most successful.
Coastal Point • Ryan Saxton
Tempe Steen, Mary Schrider-Fox and...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 3:13am
Towns give bicycle safety another go around
The peak of bicycle season in coastal Delaware has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean local municipalities are putting the brakes on their efforts to improve safety for cyclists and motorists alike. Safety programs in both Ocean View and...
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 7:18am
New recycling drop-off center at Fresh Pond
While many municipalities in recent months have restructured their recycling service or changed their curbside recycling provider, or are considering doing so, people outside of town limits who are not curbside recycling customers now have a new...
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 6:24am
Mitchell appoints own group to advise on budget
Ocean View Councilman Perry Mitchell announced on Oct. 15 that he had “appointed” past Long Range Financial Planning Committee members Kathy Vanzago, former town councilman Roy Thomas and Cliff Mitchell as advisors during the town’s upcoming...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 7:17am
OVP&Z votes against proposed CVS zoning
The Ocean View Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 on Oct. 15 against recommending to the town council the rezoning of three parcels near West and Atlantic avenues from R-1 to GB. A recommendation to approve the rezoning would have paved the...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 7:11am
Flu shots offered to IRSD students
During the week of October 19, letters and consent forms will be sent to the parents of every Indian River School District student in Grades K-12. Vaccination consent forms must be signed and returned by Friday, October 23. Parents are asked to...
Monday, October 19, 2009 - 8:55am
Indian River Inlet Bridge open house/tour postponed due to weather
Delaware Department of Transportation officials announced Friday, Oct. 16, that the open house and site tour planned for the Indian River Inlet Bridge project on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m., was being postponed until a future date that...
Friday, October 16, 2009 - 6:33am
Lecture to focus on history of Ocean View
Bob Herrington, a native of Ocean View, will be the inaugural speaker at the town’s new Lecture Series, on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. at the town hall.
Herrington, the town’s police historian, will split the two hours of the presentation...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 7:47am
Ocean View P&Z considers rezoning for proposed CVS
The Ocean View Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Thursday, Oct. 15, to review and discuss applications seeking to rezone parcels of land at 70 and 72 West Avenue from R-1 Residential to GB-General Business and to subdivide a piece of...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 7:45am
Ocean View done with 2009 mosquito spraying
Ocean View completed its mosquito-control spraying program for the 2009 season in September, town officials confirmed this week, but some residents never saw the program in action this year.
Diana Ohterse of Ocean View wrote a letter to...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 7:22am
A Coastal Flood Advisory, Wind Advisory and Coastal Flood Watch have been issued for the Delaware beach area and inland Sussex County by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J. They are as follows:
Coastal Flood Advisory
...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 6:31am
Beauty meets courage at Oct. 12 event
A cancer diagnosis, as with much of anything, can be seen in two ways: as glass half-empty or glass half-full. It can be seen as scary and frightening and met with a sense of dread and despair, or it can be seen with a sense of hope and love, and...
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - 3:23pm
Sussex Amber Alert text is a hoax
State Police and local law enforcement said Tuesday, Oct. 6, that they were receiving numerous calls concerning an Amber Alert involving a 3-year-old boy or an infant that was abducted from a Sussex County hospital. Police say that alert is a...
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 6:08am
Ocean View organist commemorating 50 years at Mariner’s Bethel
Anyone who has stepped into Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church in Ocean View – be it for worship, a wedding or another ceremony – has probably heard the talents of Ruth Davis. For more than 50 years, she has graced the sanctuary with her...
Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 7:08am
Warrant issued for suspects in area robberies
Businesses owners can rest easier now, knowing that the couple that police believe were responsible for several distraction-type thefts in the area this summer are no longer in Delaware.
Ocean View Police Chief Ken McLaughlin said this...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 8:07am
POW/MIA ceremony at VFW honors veterans
Members of the Ocean View VFW Post 7234 took time last Friday, Sept. 18, to observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Members of the VFW shared their words and prayers for those taken prisoner and unaccounted for in foreign wars.
“We’re...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 7:44am
Yesterday's Fun winds back the clock
They just don’t make toys like they used to – G.I. Joe, Rainbow Bright and Raggedy Anne, Linkin’ Logs. When most of people look back on their childhood, they remember the television shows, games and toys that kept them occupied. And many of those...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 7:35am
Ocean View council nixes non-resident voting
The Ocean View Town Council on Sept. 8 killed a resolution that would have put the question of non-resident voting to a nonbinding referendum on the April 2010 ballot. After much discussion and confusion, the council did not second Councilman...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 7:27am
Meetings set for input on Assawoman Canal pathway
For those interested in sharing their views on the proposed Assawoman Canal Pathway project, the first of several informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Ocean View Town Hall, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The towns of Bethany...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 7:10am
Ocean View invites town's youth for input on program
The Town of Ocean View is inviting local youth ages 10 to 14 and their parents to give their input on a proposed Ocean View youth program at a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 5:00 p.m. at the town hall.
Town Councilman Perry...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 7:09am
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