African sounds and dance feature of Oct. 9 festival
The Freeman Stage at Bayside will be celebrating the arrival of autumn with their Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will feature crafts, singers and dancers, as well as fire equipment demonstrations from the...
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 2:07pm
Suspect sought in Swann Estates home invasion
Delaware State Police this week were seeking information about the suspect in a home-invasion robbery near Selbyville. Police said that on Sunday, Sept. 19, a 72-year-old man residing in Swann Estates was robbed in his home of money and...
Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 7:54am
BREAKING NEWS: PNC Bank in Millville Giant robbed -- suspect sought by police
Delaware State Police on Monday, Sept. 27, were asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in the robbery of the PNC Bank inside the Giant grocery store in Millville.
Police said the suspect – described as a white man, about 5 feet...
Monday, September 27, 2010 - 12:02pm
Rt. 54 widening project moving forward
Those who bike, walk or drive along Route 54 may soon have an easier time of things, with the awarding of a contract last week to widen the road to include a center left-turn lane, bike lanes and sidewalks.
DelDOT’s Route 54 Improvements...
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 4:03am
Hocker's and Mountaire to host 'Back to Natural' drive
On Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mountaire will be teaming up with Hocker’s Supercenter for “Back to Natural.” The “Ole’ Timers Day Food Drive,” is designed to a fun-filled event and will be held in the Hocker’s parking lot in...
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 4:24am
Emergency Operations Center: Sussex County 'dodged' storm-Updated 12:45 p.m.. Sat. Sept. 4, 2010
Tropical Storm Earl made landfall near Western Head Nova Scotia around 10 a.m. according to officials. Severe tropical storm conditions are affecting a large part of the province. Meanwhile, coastal Delaware is pleasant with sunny skies.
...
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 4:38am
Dance studio gets in the groove in Selbyville
Budding ballerinas and up-and-coming hip-hoppers now have a new place to learn some movies. X-Squad Dancers have relocated from Ocean City, Md., to Selbyville, in addition to their Crofton, Md., studio.
Erin Vitalos is the co-owner and co-...
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 7:56am
Windsor Teak Imports offers two kinds of sustainability
Deep in the heart of Indonesia, a tree grows under the careful guidance of the government and plantation owners. The result is a sustainable industry known as teak furniture, and locals can own a piece of it, thanks to Windsor Teak Imports.
...Friday, August 6, 2010 - 9:27am
Suspects sought in local thefts
The Delaware State Police are asking for the assistance of the public in identifying suspects in a series of thefts from vehicles in the Millville and Selbyville areas this week. Police said the thefts occurred overnight from Saturday, July 31,...
Friday, August 6, 2010 - 6:37am
SVFC golf tourney open for golfers, sponsors
The Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company Inc. announced this week that it will be holding its Third Annual Golf Tournament at the Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club in Dagsboro on Friday, Oct. 1, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Last year, the event...
Friday, August 6, 2010 - 6:12am
Police: Please practice prudence while peddling
Summertime is in full swing, and many have been heading to the shore for a relaxing getaway and time with family and friends. But the increased number of vacationers inevitably leads to higher volume of traffic on the roadways. And while cycling...
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 6:06am
Freeman Stage at Bayside to host Arts and Jazz Festival
The Freeman Stage at Bayside is gearing up to host its third annual Arts and Jazz Festival, beginning Friday, July 30, at 4 p.m. The free two-day event runs until 8 p.m. on Friday and from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 31.
The festival...
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 5:59am
NRG to shut down power plant's Unit 3
Bringing to a close discussions dating back to February, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Secretary Collin O’Mara recently announced that the agency has finalized a consent agreement with NRG Energy Inc....
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 6:29am
CIB offers reports on cleanliness of Inland Bays waters
Whether doing cannonballs off the boat, taking off from the dock on a personal watercraft or swimming in the open bays, it’s nice to know how clean that water really is. And the Center for the Inland Bays’ second Recreational Water Quality...
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 6:22am
Selbyville man arrested in home invasion case
Selbyville police this week arrested a local man in connection with a home invasion in that town. Police said they responded the scene on Friday, July 16, about 2:15 a.m., finding a shattered front window, and could see the home owner fighting...
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 6:01am
Selbyville man killed in motorcycle crash
A 45-year-old Selbyville man was killed this week when his motorcycle was involved in a head-on collision with a pickup truck.
According to the Delaware State Police, Michael Davidson was driving his Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound...
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 5:33pm
Selbyville PD makes three DUI arrests
Officers from the Selbyville Police Department on Thursday, June 10, made three separate arrests involving charges of driving under the influence. According to Police Chief W. Scott Collins, on June 10, about 8:50 p.m., officers were dispatched...
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 8:38am
Selbyville turning back the clock once again
Age is but a number this weekend in Selbyville, contrary to what you may expect from one of the most anticipated events held in the town. Selbyville’s Old Timer’s Day will once again be hitting the downtown streets this Saturday, June 19, from 9...
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 8:16am
Tingles give back to two local towns
Lifelong local residents Clarence “Bud” Tingle and his wife, Diane, have made a habit out of serving their community: both are members of town councils in separate towns in southeastern Sussex County.
Coastal Point • Chris Clark
Bud...
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 7:55am
Chesapeake-themed book discussion series offered at library
The Selbyville Public Library is now offering its first-ever adult summer reading and discussion program, with the theme “Water Your Mind,” and library director Pam Munro has arranged for the Delmarva Discussions series “Chesapeake Bay: End of an...
Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 6:20am
Musical production teaches kids how to be green
The Freeman Stage will feature the musical “It’s Not Mean to be Green,” based on the book by Jamie Kleman, on June 19 at 10 a.m. The show is free and open to all ages.
Patti Grimes of the Freeman Foundation explained that the book was one...
Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 4:57am
SMS field trip combines science with great outdoors
The anticipation of summer vacation is on the mind of many students as schools prepare for the end of the school year. Earlier this week, Selbyville Middle School students had a sneak preview of summer vacation as they teamed up with Coastal...
Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 4:21am
Selbyville man arrested for fifth-offense DUI
Police this week arrested a 42-year-old Selbyville man for his fifth DUI offense. Selbyville officers, about 12:30 a.m. on May 24, conducted a traffic stop on a Chrysler 300 in the area of...
Friday, June 4, 2010 - 6:01am
WEATHER ALERT: Strong thunderstorms moving into the region
At 3:35 p.m., National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms moving into central and southern Delaware. Officials said the storms will be capable of producing small hail and gusty winds. In addition, very heavy rain will...
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 9:53am
Body found on OC shore identified as Forte
After months of holding out hope and prayers, the worst fears of a family and an entire community have become a reality, but more questions remain to be answered. The remains that washed up onto Ocean City, Md.’s beach in late April were...
Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 8:30am
Warren’s Station hits milestone 50 years in Fenwick
Each season, restaurant establishments do what they can to provide great service and food to locals and vacationers, alike, but few can claim the longevity and dedication that Warren’s Station has brought in Fenwick Island. This summer, the area...
Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 3:54am
Performance will ring in 'At the Movies'
The Selbyville Public Library is sponsoring a Capital Ringers performance on Saturday, May 22, at 3 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 29 West Church Street in Selbyville (down the street from Dollar General).
Coastal Point •...
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 4:53pm
Morrison comes full circle as Showell Teacher of the Year
“When she’s frustrated she keeps trying and she never gives up.”
Coastal Point • Monica Scott
Phillip C. Showell Elementary School Teacher of the Year Christine Morrison poses for the camera in her classroom.
Such heartfelt...
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 5:08pm
Barefoot Gardeners assist in Arbor Day tree planting
Soaking up the sunshine late last week, the Barefoot Gardeners Club of Fenwick Island Communities, had a tree planted at Phillip C. Showell Elementary School in Selbyville, in honor of Arbor Day.
Coastal Point • File Photo
The...
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 4:40pm
First junior firefighter recalls fond memories of Roxana VFC
In November of 1969, 15-year-old Jesse Cobb became Roxana Volunteer Fire Company’s first junior member.
“My father was a charter member and I just kind of hung out with him going to the fire house,” Cobb said. “I kept bugging him about...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 2:51pm
Charter member recalls 50 years at RVFC
Gerald Pepper has been with the Roxana Volunteer Fire Company for 50 years – since its conception. Pepper is a charter member of the fire company and has held the position of its president, vice-president and chief, and he was the company’s very...
Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 6:24am
SMS geography teacher surfs on real-world knowledge
In life, when trying to teach someone something, it helps if you know about what you are teaching. And it is a different kind of knowing when you are speaking and teaching from experience, rather than reading from a textbook. Brett Buchler, a...
Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 4:37am
New software helps put Selbyville police on the map
Late last year, the Selbyville Police Department became one of the few local law enforcement agencies to utilize a computer service, called Nixle, to directly contact members of the community in the event of an emergency or other urgent concerns...
Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 4:50am
Grise 'honored' by recognition
For Melissa Grise, of Selbyville, being named teacher of the year is exciting. To be recognized by your colleagues and by parents is icing on the cake, when you love your job.
Coastal Point • Monica Scott
Melissa Grise helps Olvin...
Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 2:27am
Kids’ Art Month a hit in Selbyville
This past month marked the Sixth Annual Kids Art Month in the town of Selbyville. Work from students in area schools, along with assistance from the town’s Community Club, the Selbyville Library and other sponsors, was featured in a judging...
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 6:48am
WEATHER ALERT: Coastal flood warning in effect until Thursday (March 4) morning
A coastal storm, combined with astronomical high tides and a full moon, has resulted in the National Weather Service issuing a coastal flood warning and a hazardous weather outlook for the Bethany Beach area. Minor coastal flooding during...
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 4:33am
Responding to emerging problems: Flooded roads, potholes replace snow as the travel hazard du jour
Although snowflakes are few and far between in Delaware as of 3:30 p.m., Thursday, the National Weather Service predicts that snowfall will gradually increase over the state and continue through Thursday night into Friday. However, forecasts for...
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 9:59am
Community rallies in support of Forte family
Friends and family of Greg Forte, the Selbyville man who went missing more than two weeks ago in Fenwick Island, this week retained their hope and continued their prayers as state police and investigators searched for more clues.
A subject...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 4:40pm
Bradley indictment alleges 103 child victims
This week saw new developments in the case of Earl Bradley, and the pain that has been felt in the community in the wake of allegations of child sexual abuse by the Lewes pediatrician has only become more far-reaching.
Earlier this week,...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 4:37pm
Family, friends hold out hope, offer reward for missing man
Search efforts to find a Selbyville man who went missing from a Fenwick Island condo on Feb. 9 have been scaled back, according to Delaware State Police, but friends and family remain optimistic and hopeful for his safe return. Police said 29-...
Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 7:09am
Incumbents uncontested again in Selbyville
For the second year in a row, there will be no town council elections in Selbyville. Incumbents Richard Duncan and Jay Murray – whose additional two-year terms on the town council were uncontested again this year – will retain their seats, as the...
Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 6:53am
WEATHER ALERT: Residents encouraged to prepare for more snow; 8 inches possible on Monday
The State of Emergency in Delaware was lifted at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, by Gov. Jack Markell. But even as the state works to clean up and restore services following the back-to-back snow storms of this month, another snow event is threatening....
Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 1:04am
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
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
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
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