SPBOA drops newsletter mailing to one per year
Members of the South Bethany Property Owner’s Association (SBPOA) this week agreed that, effectively immediately, the group’s newsletter will only be mailed once per year, with its membership drive. It will be distributed by email three...
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 11:35am
South Bethany beach replenishment pushed back to November
Beach replenishment work in South Bethany that was originally scheduled to take place this spring has now been pushed back a second time, from June to November of 2011, in the wake of concerns about the impact of the project on the town’s summer...
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 6:43am
Project underway near Sea Colony to clean up stormwater
A project to remove pollutants from storm water before it flows into Little Assawoman Bay is underway near Sea Colony.
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, working with Sea Colony and the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT...
Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 6:31am
BREAKING NEWS: County BoA denies approval for AT&T cell tower near Bethany
The Sussex County Board of Adjustments on Monday, April 18, voted unanimously to deny approval of a special-use exception requested by AT&T for a telecommunications tower just south of Bethany Beach town limits, adjacent to Route 1, ending a...
Monday, April 18, 2011 - 3:02pm
WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory and Flood Warning in effect until midnight
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING AND WIND ADVISORY FOE THE AREA UNTIL AROUND MIDNIGHT. A TORNADO WATCH WAS IN EFFECT FOR AREAS NORTH AND WEST DUE TO THE SAME STORM SYSTEM.
RAIN AND EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORMS WERE...
Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 12:43pm
South Bethany adopts 2012 budget — tax rate stays flat
The South Bethany Town Council approved the 2012-fiscal-year budget at their council meeting on April 8. They also approved a resolution to set the 2012 property tax and rental tax rates, which will stay the same rates of $1.30 per $100 of...
Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 4:44am
WEATHER ALERT: Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warning and wind advisory in effect
UPDATE: The tornado watch for Sussex County has been dropped as of 7:05 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a tornado watch that will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday morning for all of Delaware and...
Monday, April 4, 2011 - 11:59pm
WEATHER ALERT: Wind advisory issued for Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a wind advisory that is in effect from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 4. The advisory covers the southern two-thirds of Delaware, a portion of Maryland’s Eastern Shore and a portion of...
Sunday, April 3, 2011 - 9:15pm
South Bethany council discusses next budget
The town of South Bethany held a special budget workshop Sat. March 19. Councilman and Budget and Finance Committee Chair Tim Saxton gave a brief overview of the current draft for the FY-12 budget.
“The community has a pretty strong input...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 3:52pm
South Bethany council approves town survey
South Bethany Town Council members on March 11 approved a town survey that will be mailed out to citizens in the coming weeks, in an effort to learn what the townsfolk desire for the future of their town.
“What we’re trying to do is to get...
Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 12:07pm
WEATHER ALERT: Flood watch for beaches and inland Sussex, up to 2.5 inches of rain predicted
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has expanded a flood watch to include portions of Delaware, Northeast Maryland and New Jersey, including the Delaware beaches and inland Sussex County from Thursday morning through Friday morning...
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 7:44am
5K run to promote Camp Barnes Summer Camp
A 5K run, 1-mile walk and kids’ fun run are scheduled for Sunday, April 17, in the Assawoman Wildlife Refuge and Camp Barnes to promote the summer camp offered at Camp Barnes.
With the 5K run and 1-mile walk set to begin at 10 a.m. and the...
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 5:30am
BREAKING NEWS: Assawoman Canal dock owners upset by demolition
For the last few weeks, residents living along the Assawoman Canal have watched as their decades-old docks were removed piece by piece and the debris loaded onto a barge for disposal. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control...
Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 1:40pm
WEATHER ALERT: Winter weather advisory until 9 a.m. Tuesday -- 2 to 4 inches of snow possible
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW THAT IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY.
* LOCATIONS...THE SOUTHERN THIRD OF DELAWARE.
* HAZARD TYPES... SNOW. A LITTLE...
Monday, February 21, 2011 - 9:13am
WEATHER ALERT: High wind and fire warnings Saturday
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHEASTERN MARYLAND, DELAWARE, EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND MUCH OF NEW JERSEY.
* HAZARDS...LOCALLY DAMAGING WINDS...
Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 3:09am
As of 2006, opioid painkillers were involved in more overdose deaths than heroin and cocaine combined, according to figures released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A PDF version is available here for your...
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 5:59am
Elliott among first-responders recognized at 2011 Valor Awards
Eight local fire and police departments recognized the dedication and courage that their members possess and execute each and every day when the 2011 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards were presented to police officers and firefighters this past...
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 5:33am
State awards contract for bridge approaches, demolition--online edition only
The same week state officials filed a $19 million lawsuit against a consultant on the Indian River Inlet Bridge replacement project over the prior design’s roadway approaches, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced that...
Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 3:08am
WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Advisory through Thursday morning, rain/sleet/snow predicted
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY...
* PRECIPITATION TYPE: RAIN AND SLEET IS EXPECTED TODAY...BEFORE THE MIXED PRECIPITATION CHANGES TO SNOW THIS EVENING.
* ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 3 INCHES.
* TIMING:...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 10:39pm
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS CANCELED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY.
* PRECIPITATION TYPE: SNOW.
* ACCUMULATIONS: TWO TO THREE INCHES. HIGHEST...
Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 12:58am
WEATHER ALERT: Officials warn of local ponding on roadways
National Weather Service officials warned residents of the area that the melting of any remaining snow, sleet and ice, in combination with any rainfall that is occurring or will occur through the rest of the day, will lead to standing water in...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 4:23am
GOLD ALERT CANCELED: Police have located missing Frankford-area woman
Delaware State Police have canceled a Gold Alert for a missing person, Corrina Williams, 23, who lives on Wilson Lane near Frankford. Williams was located in Maryland by Maryland State Police, according to the DSP.
Police said...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 6:28am
WEATHER ALERT: Storm warning reduced for Sussex, driving precautions still urged
New Castle and Kent counties on Tuesday afternoon remained under a Winter Storm Warning until 10 a.m., Wednesday morning. Lower predicted snow totals, however, dropped the designation to a Winter Storm Advisory in Sussex County; also in effect...
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 8:41am
WEATHER ALERT: Area preparing for potentially hazardous winter storm
As the forecast becomes more focused, crews from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) were standing ready for the snowstorm predicted to begin Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday morning. Officials said DelDOT maintenance forces...
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 6:42am
WEATHER ALERT: Winter storm could bring 5-8 inches of snow, hazardous driving conditions
A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 5 TO 8 INCHES.
SNOW...
Monday, January 10, 2011 - 9:55pm
WEATHER ALERT: Storm warning upgraded; 2-6 inches of snow, hazardous driving conditions expected
A Winter Storm Warning in now effect from 2 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a warning for snow, sleet and freezing rain, with accumulations of 2 to 6 inches possible. Precipitation is expected to start...
Monday, January 10, 2011 - 9:14am
WEATHER ALERT: Winter storm could bring 4-6 inches of snow, dangerous driving conditions
A Winter Storm Watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 11, about 1 p.m., through Wednesday morning, Jan. 12, about 7 a.m. The National Weather Service is predicting 4 to 6 inches of snow, with low visibility of possibly less than a half-mile...
Monday, January 10, 2011 - 5:23am
BREAKING NEWS: Winter storm warning canceled, possible snow event Tuesday/Wednesday
The National Weather Service has canceled the Winter Storm Warning for the area. The snow has stopped and roadway conditions have improved. Due to winter weather, the Greenwood, Milton and South Coastal libraries are closed on Saturday, Jan. 8....
Saturday, January 8, 2011 - 8:20am
WEATHER ALERT: Weather warning upgraded, road conditions dangerous, libraries closed
The National Weather Service has issued an updated weather report that includes a Winter Storm Warning for Delaware until 8 p.m. Saturday. Up to 4 inches of snow is now forecast, with visibility potentially under a mile, and numerous accidents...
Saturday, January 8, 2011 - 3:20am
WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory for area, with snow, bitter temperatures predicted
The National Weather Service has issued an updated weather report that includes a Winter Weather Advisory for Delaware until 8 p.m. Saturday. Although this snow event is not expected to cause great disruption to the state, state officials are...
Saturday, January 8, 2011 - 12:15am
While the limited state of emergency and driving warning was lifted Monday night in all parts of the state, some roads in rural areas remained unplowed or have been covered again by snow, so state officials said that motorists should drive only...
Monday, December 27, 2010 - 11:38pm
Monday, December 27, 2010 - 7:11am
WEATHER ALERT: State battles wind, drifting snow in recovery efforts; wind advisory in effect
High winds and continued blowing snow were keeping much of the state in a catch-up mode mid-day on Monday, Dec. 27, as crews tried to clear roads following a day and night of snow. Central and southern Delaware – particularly Sussex County – were...
Monday, December 27, 2010 - 4:04am
With overnight blizzard conditions lifting, most Delaware roads remained difficult in the southern and central portions of the state Monday morning as crews from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continued to battle blowing and...
Monday, December 27, 2010 - 1:47am
December 26, 2010
Gov. Jack Markell has issued a limited State of Emergency with a “Level 1 Driving Warning” to begin at 4 p.m. Sunday in Kent and Sussex counties for a storm that is now predicted to dump up to 18 inches of snow on the...
Sunday, December 26, 2010 - 12:58pm
BREAKING WEATHER ALERT: Blizzard Warning until Monday morning -- 12-18 inches of snow now predicted
BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST MONDAY. THE WINTER STORM WARNING HAS BEEN...
Sunday, December 26, 2010 - 8:25am
WEATHER ALERT: Snow storm rapidly covering state; driving could be treacherous in all areas
The National Weather Service's Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 P.M., Monday, Dec. 27. Snow has been falling throughout the state and will become steadily heavier in the afternoon and evening. Accumulation of 8 to 12 inches is...
Sunday, December 26, 2010 - 8:00am
WEATHER ALERT: Beebe Medical Center announces closings due to snowstorm
Beebe Medical Center has canceled all elective surgeries for Monday, Dec. 27, due to the winter storm. All satellite facilities also will be closed, including Tunnell Cancer Center and Beebe Outpatient Surgery Center on Route 24.
...
Sunday, December 26, 2010 - 7:52am
BREAKING NEWS: State braces for major snow storm; driving precautions urged statewide
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning that is in effect from 7 A.M. Sunday, Dec. 26, until 1 P.M. Monday, Dec. 27. There will be heavy, blowing snow throughout Sunday afternoon and evening, and there is the potential for...
Sunday, December 26, 2010 - 2:06am
WEATHER ADVISORY: Winter Storm Warning in effect through Monday; hazardous road conditions reported
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY. THE...
Saturday, December 25, 2010 - 1:01pm
WEATHER ADVISORY: Winter Storm Watch in effect -- 6+ inches expected through Monday
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. * PRECIPITATION TYPE: SNOW * ACCUMULATIONS: POSSIBILITY OF SIX INCHES...
Saturday, December 25, 2010 - 8:07am
South Bethany property owners want park kept as is
Nearly 73 percent of South Bethany property owners returned the Richard Hall Memorial Park Opinion Survey to the town by the 4:30 p.m. deadline on Dec. 10. Of them, more than 80 percent said they want the park left in its current state – a strong...
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 2:09pm
BREAKING NEWS: South Bethany property owners want park kept as is
Nearly 73 percent of South Bethany property owners returned the Richard Hall Memorial Park Opinion Survey to the town by the 4:30 p.m. deadline on Dec. 10. Of them, more than 80 percent said they want the park left in its current state -- a...
Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 8:24am
South Bethany Town Council amends FAR ordinance
South Bethany Town Council members voted 6-0 last Friday to close what some had described as a “loophole” in the town’s floor-to-area ratio (FAR) ordinance, in the wake of both a Board of Adjustments decision and a court ruling that went against...
Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 3:35am
McCabe’s owners reunite with former staff in Croatia
In October, Rebecca Mais and her husband, Richard, traveled to Croatia to surprise a former employee. The Maises, the owners of McCabe’s Gourmet Market in South Bethany, have been hiring Croation students to work at the shop each summer for nine...
Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 2:49am
South Bethany looks at rental tax compliance
South Bethany may be looking to get a little tougher on rental taxation and licensing. At the town council’s May 19 workshop, Mayor Jay Headman reviewed the town’s existing policies and his concerns about irregularities in the number of licenses...
Thursday, December 2, 2010 - 3:37am
SB council sends out simple park survey
South Bethany Mayor Jay Headman opened the town council’s Nov. 12 meeting with a statement appealing for civility and a lack of personal attacks in a town where heated words have become the norm over the issue of the proposed recreational area at...
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 3:13am
South Bethany councilman resigns over neutrality questions
Division in South Bethany over the issue of a proposed town park reached a peak of drama this week, when Councilman Robert Youngs abruptly resigned from the council during a break in the council’s Oct. 28 workshop, after having unsuccessfully...
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 2:38pm
BREAKING NEWS: South Bethany councilman resigns over neutrality questions
Division in South Bethany over the issue of a proposed town park reached a peak of drama this week, when Councilman Robert Youngs abruptly resigned from the council during a break in the council’s Oct. 28 workshop, after having unsuccessfully...
Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 5:42pm
South Bethany Park Committee readies park survey
Members of the Richard Hall Memorial Park Committee met on Sunday, Oct. 17, to complete work on the survey package the committee will recommend the town council send out to South Bethany citizens in the coming weeks. The survey is designed get...
Friday, October 22, 2010 - 5:50am
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