WEATHER ALERT: Officials urge caution as motorists return to roadways
Delaware remains under a State of Emergency on Friday morning, Feb. 12, 2010. The State of Emergency has been in effect since 12 midnight, Feb. 10. The travel bans contained in the original State of Emergency declared by Gov. Jack Markell that...
Friday, February 12, 2010 - 1:03am
BREAKING NEWS: Travel ban lifted in Sussex and Kent counties as of 6 p.m.
State of Emergency remains in effect
Gov. Jack Markell has ordered the driving restrictions for Kent and Sussex counties to be lifted as of 6 p.m. tonight. However, the State of Emergency will remain in effect for the entire state...
Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 12:38pm
Bunting to join Hocker at next 'Coffee' event
Next Thursday, Feb. 18, state Rep. Gerald Hocker (R-38th) will welcome state Sen. George Howard Bunting (D-20th) to his monthly “Coffee’s on Me,” scheduled for Thursday evening, Feb. 18, at the Bethany Beach Fire Hall, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
...Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 8:20am
Mitchell makes U.S. Senate run official
After recently announcing his potential run for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by now-U.S. Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Ocean View Town Councilman Perry Mitchell has hit the ground running. He has formed an exploratory committee...
Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 8:06am
Despite the impending blizzard, members of eight local law enforcement agencies and fire companies, and members of the public, gathered at the Bistro at Bear Trap Dunes on Friday, Feb. 5, for the 2010 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards, honoring...
Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 7:44am
BREAKING NEWS: Abandoned and stranded vehicles to be towed; plowing efforts being hampered
Kent and Sussex counties are still removing disabled and abandoned vehicles from roads on their secondary and local back roads, state officials reported Thursday afternoon, noting that the vehicles have been hampering efforts to clear roads and...
Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 7:40am
World Gym offers fun fitness for couples on Valentine’s weekend
This weekend, World Gym in Ocean View is inviting guests to keep up with their New Year’s resolutions while getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit at the same time. At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, Feb. 13, certified fitness instructor Lisa...
Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 7:26am
BREAKING NEWS: Travel ban and State of Emergency to remain in place Thursday
As of 9 a.m., officials announced Thursday morning, after consultation between the Governor’s Office and state and local emergency management officials, it was decided that the State of Emergency declared by Delaware Gov. Jack Markell will remain...
Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 4:01am
WEATHER ALERT [UPDATED]: Offices, schools closed, events canceled
[UPDATE] Due to inclement weather, all Indian River School District schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 12. All 12-month employees will be informed of their status at a later time, officials said.
Winds continued to remain gusty early...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:32pm
WEATHER ALERT: Farmers asked to assist emergency responders with tractors
The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center late Wednesday night put out the call for additional farmers throughout the county to lend equipment and aid so fire and ambulance crews can reach residents in an emergency.
EOC Director Joseph...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:30pm
WEATHER ALERT: Help wild songbirds survive winter
Delaware’s frigid temperatures, high winds and recent snowfalls can be difficult for the more than 40 species of wintering songbirds that share the state’s nature resources, state officials reminded the public mid-week. Their food sources – nuts...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:22pm
State officials sent out an urgent message about 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, noting that presently there are stranded and abandoned vehicles that are blocking some roads in Sussex County to the point that ambulances cannot proceed to make emergency...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 5:49pm
WEATHER ALERT: Storm updates as of 2:35 p.m. -- Power, road crews temporarily suspend operations
A brief storm update from state officials as of 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10:
• Delmarva Power crews in Sussex County have temporarily suspended operations due to visibility problems.
• Delaware Electric Cooperative crews in Kent...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 7:53am
WEATHER ALERT: Vehicles ordered off roads as area again under blizzard warning
Gov. Jack Markell declared a State of Emergency covering the entire state of Delaware effective at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, with all non-emergency vehicles ordered off the roads.
With the second winter storm in five days setting in, snowfall...
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 11:01pm
WEATHER ALERT: Power outages persist as area prepares for more snow and wind
State officials were reporting nearly 14,000 electric customers still without power – mostly in Sussex County – on Monday morning, as crews from Delmarva Power and Delaware Electric Cooperative struggled to reach and repair outages from last...
Monday, February 8, 2010 - 3:35am
WEATHER ALERT: Road clearing and power restoration under way, up to 2 feet of snow in Sussex
With the National Weather Service reporting snow totals of 20 to 25 inches with drifts in Sussex County, 25 inches in New Castle County and 22 inches in Kent County from this weekend’s blizzard, a State of Emergency remained in effect at 9 a.m....
Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 2:34am
WEATHER ALERT: Travel ban lifted as blizzard conditions end with more than 15 inches of snowfall
Snow from this weekend’s blizzard had begun to taper off around 8 p.m. on Saturday night, leaving much of the state paralyzed and snowbound, and tens of thousands without power, with as many as 39,000 homes and businesses left in the dark at peak...
Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 1:01pm
A winter storm warning is in effect in the area until 7 p.m. on Saturday evening. Light to moderate snow with embedded areas of heavy snow near the Atlantic coast was occurring across the area late this afternoon, adding about 6 inches of snow in...
Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 10:18am
With snow totals statewide topping 15 inches in some locations and more than 8 inches of snow in the local area, Delaware emergency officials on Saturday morning were reminding the public of the State of Emergency currently in force and the...
Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 2:45am
WEATHER ALERT: Snow accumulating and winds beginning to build
Snow is beginning to accumulate, the plows are out, and residents everywhere are settling in for a long weekend, state officials reported Friday evening as blizzard conditions hit Delaware. As of 9:30 p.m. on Friday Delaware State Police reported...
Friday, February 5, 2010 - 7:08pm
State of Emergency declared for state as of 8 p.m., vehicles ordered off roads as of 10 p.m.
Gov. Jack Markell declared a State of Emergency covering the entire state of Delaware effective at 8 p.m. Friday, with vehicles ordered off the...
Friday, February 5, 2010 - 12:21pm
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a blizzard warning, which is in effect from 4 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Saturday. The previous winter storm watch is no longer in effect.
A storm system developing over the Gulf of Mexico...
Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 1:43pm
WEATHER ALERT: Winter storm watch in effect from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a winter storm watch that is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
A storm system developing over the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday will pass off the Carolina...
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 11:29pm
WEATHER ALERT: IRSD schools closed on Wednesday
Due to inclement weather, all Indian River School District schools will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 3. All 12-month employees should report two hours late.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 11:17pm
With a weather advisory from the National Weather Service in effect, state agencies on Tuesday were preparing to meet the challenge of yet more snow.
The National Weather Service Mt. Holly office issued a winter weather advisory for...
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 8:58am
WEATHER ALERT: Schools closed Monday, additional closures expected
Due to inclement weather, all Indian River School District schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 1. All 12-month employees are not required to report.
Other Monday closures, as they are reported to Coastal Point:
Cape Henlopen...
Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 8:18am
National Weather Service officials are warning of icy roads on Sunday morning. With very cold temperatures in place, any snow from the storm Saturday night that melts on Sunday will freeze on roadways and other untreated surfaces. Caution was...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 11:56pm
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a winter storm warning for snow, which is in effect from 9 a.m. Saturday morning to 4 a.m. Sunday. The previous winter weather advisory is no longer in effect.
An area of low...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 1:35am
WEATHER ALERT: Winter weather advisory issued for Saturday snow of 2-4 inches
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a winter weather advisory for snow, which is in effect from 7 a.m. Saturday to midnight Saturday night.
Low pressure developing along the Texas Gulf Coast on Friday afternoon...
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 11:59am
Ocean View councilman plans Senate run
Mitchell for Senate?
Ocean View Town Council Member Perry J. Mitchell is currently considering the possibility of running for the Delaware U.S. Senate seat once held by now-U.S. Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Mitchell, who ran for the...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 5:39pm
String of thefts from vehicles hit area
Ocean View police on Monday, Jan. 18, reported that, over the weekend, the surrounding area had seen at least eight car burglaries that police knew about. They occurred in Savannah’s Landing, Ocean Way Estates and Summerfield, police said, noting...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 7:07am
Mitchell questions legality of executive session
Ocean View Town Councilman Perry Mitchell is again questioning procedures in Ocean View politics. Mitchell recently sent a letter via e-mail to Delaware Attorney General Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III, which was copied to the Coastal Point, asking...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 6:58am
OVPD arrests man on sixth-offense DUI
The Ocean View Police Department stopped a car Monday evening for displaying a fictitious tag and ending up arresting the driver on his sixth DUI offense.
Cumens
After the officer detected and odor of alcohol and a subsequent...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 5:12am
BREAKING NEWS: Ocean View police issue warnings after weekend car burglaries
Ocean View police on Monday, Jan. 18, reported that, over the weekend, the surrounding area had at least eight car burglaries that police knew about. They occurred in Savannah's Landing, Ocean Way Estates and Summerfield, police said, noting that...
Monday, January 18, 2010 - 3:33am
Ocean View approves re-zone for one parcel
After months of controversy over the proposed commercial rezoning of three parcels near Route 26 in Ocean View and weeks of consideration by the Ocean View Town Council, the council on Tuesday voted to rezone just one of the three parcels,...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 6:18am
OVPD's Norman promoted to corporal
PFC Justin Norman of the Ocean View Police Department was promoted to corporal this week by Ocean View Police Chief Ken McLaughlin, at the Ocean View town council meeting on Jan. 12.
“Thank you all for coming,” said the chief to laughter,...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 6:12am
Delmarva Power asks for support on MAPP
The Ocean View Town Council heard this week from John Allen, vice president of Delmarva Power, who asked Tuesday for their support for the proposed Mid-Atlantic Power Pathway (MAPP) project. The project is a 150-mile long 500,000-volt...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 5:57am
Due to snow, all Indian River School District schools are now closed on Friday, Jan. 8. Officials had previously announced a two-hour delay. All 12-month employees should report at their regular time. The Cape Henlopen School District is also...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 11:31pm
Although still in the public-hearing stages for a possible change of zone, three lots in Ocean View that have the potential to become the home to a commercial establishment such as a CVS have lots of people talking. More than three times the...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 4:49am
OVPD makes do with one fewer officer with budget cuts
Like many department heads and managers across the country, Chief Ken McLaughlin of the Ocean View Police Department these days is trying to do more with less. As the town scrambles to find ways to cut even more costs this year to offset reduced...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 4:04am
Fun and fellowship offered for Christian singles
Christina DelViscio was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, a far cry from the “Quiet Resorts” of coastal Delaware. Having lived in the area for the past five years now, DelViscio noticed that something was missing: activities for...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 3:50am
Abuse victims, parents urged to contact state hotlines immediately
On Dec. 23, Attorney General Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III held a press conference to update the public on the investigation of Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl B. Bradley. In addition, Biden provided information about victim services that are available...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 1:28pm
WEATHER ALERT: Wind advisory in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a wind advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Strong gusty winds will accompany an Arctic cold front that will move through the region late Monday night. The strong...
Monday, December 28, 2009 - 8:52am
Powell and Phillips donate toward museum
The Ocean View Historical Society accepted two checks last week to go toward their Coastal Towns Museum. The museum will encompass history from local coastal towns, such as Millville, Bethany Beach and Ocean View. “There’s no museum yet, so we...
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 10:39am
WEATHER ALERT: Snow/rain mix across eastern Sussex, State of Emergency in Kent, New Castle counties
As heavy snow continued to blanket the entire state on Dec. 19, state officials said agencies were working hard to keep the primary roads passable and tending to stranded motorists. Additionally, Gov. Jack Markell declared a State of Emergency...
Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 8:48am
BREAKING NEWS: Additional 24 charges filed against Lewes pediatrician in rape, exploitation cases
Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl B. Bradley was charged with an additional 24 charges on Friday, Dec. 18, after turning himself in to Delaware State Police Troop 4 detectives on Friday morning. Police said more alleged victims have been identified in...
Friday, December 18, 2009 - 11:36am
WEATHER ALERT: Snow/rain mix across eastern Sussex, State of Emergency in Kent, New Castle counties [UPDATED, 3:45 p.m.]
As heavy snow continued to blanket the entire state on Dec. 19, state officials said agencies were working hard to...
Friday, December 18, 2009 - 11:15am
WEATHER ALERT: Winter storm watch issued
National Weather Service, Mount Holly, N.J., 3:30 p.m. EST Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009
A winter storm watch will be in effect from late Friday night through late Saturday night. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch....
Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 9:24am
Ocean View police help push car-seat safety
Last week, the Ocean View Police Department held its first child safety-seat and child passenger program. Despite a smaller-than-expected turnout, Ocean View police chief Ken McLaughlin said the department was glad to be of assistance and to help...
Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 5:15am
Ocean View votes on various fees
After a lengthy public hearing in which the Ocean View Town Council deferred a vote on the requested rezoning of three parcels from residential to general business, the council breezed through the rest of their agenda on Dec. 8, voting...
Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 5:00am
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