IR boys’ tennis coach pinch-serving for girls’ team
Coastal Point • File Photo: IR’s Maddie Galbreath returns a shot during her 6-0, 6-2 third-singles win against Sussex Central last year.The Indian River High School girls’ tennis team will be without their regular head coach for this season, but...
Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 6:40am
Spencer steps up to lead IR boys’ lacrosse
Coastal Point • Tyler Valliant: The Indian River High School Boys’ Lacrosse team scrimmaged against the Cambridge-South Dorchester Vikings on Monday, March 19.A familiar face is taking over the helm for the 2018 Indian River High School boys’...
Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 6:32am
Indians’ boys’ volleyball prepping for first season
Special to the Coastal Point • Bruce Walls: An Indian River volleyball player goes up for a spike during practice on Thursday, March 15.Now that they have completed the politics of permitting boys to play spring volleyball at Indian River High...
Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 6:13am
Georgetown Speedway marks its place in history
Special to the Coastal Point • Bruce Walls: Members of the Joseph family, track officials and representatives from the Delaware Public Archives unveiled a historic plaque on Saturday, March 17, in the rain.With hundreds of cars entered and more...
Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 6:02am
Ocean View looks at 100 percent tax increase
The Ocean View Town Council has taken a hard look at its draft budget for the 2019 fiscal year and is now looking to raise the Town’s property taxes 100 percent.
At the Town’s budget workshop last month, council members voiced concerns...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 11:37am
IRHS honors student walkout with planned moment of silence
Just after 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning, students at Indian River High School stood together, silent. They were invited to fill the hallways and memorialize their peers in Florida who were shot and killed exactly one month prior.
March 14...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 11:23am
March for Our Lives rally planned for March 24 in Bethany Beach
While many aiming to put an end to mass school shootings will be marching in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, March 24, local advocates will also rally in Sussex County.
The March for Our Lives invites participants to “demand that their...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 11:17am
Northern Ireland native telling musical ‘Inside Story’
When Gerry Timlin takes the stage at Dickens Parlour Theatre on Thursday, March 22, he aims to bring a bit of perspective, along with some history and music of his Irish homeland.
Timlin, now a resident of Bethany Beach, has been traveling...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 11:16am
AGH expanding to meet updated community needs
Atlantic General Hospital is keeping its finger on the pulse of the area’s health, and as they embark on a major expansion, those plans aim to meet the area’s changing health needs. The Sussex County Council received its annual update from AGH...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 11:09am
Freeman Stage reveals first part of summer lineup
Coastal Point • Laura Walter: Patti Grimes, left, and Michelle Freeman were in a celebratory mood following the release of the first part of this season’s Freeman Stage schedule.Either the Freeman Stage has too much of a good thing to share it...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 10:58am
Valor Award nominee Bare recounts dog attack
Coastal Point • Tyler Valliant: Dagsboro Police Department PFC Tyler Bare was recognized last month with a Joshua M. Freeman Valor Award for his efforts in helping to save a Delaware animal-control officer who was being attacked by a dog.On June...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 10:49am
IRHS has comedy, jazz and a villain in ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie
Coastal Point • Laura Walter: The girls beg ‘Jimmy Smith’ to take them to a speakeasy in ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie.’ Pictured, from left, are: Savannah Padgett, Logan Reese, Peyton Beebe, Logan Smith, Vanesssa Fabela and Giulianna Check-Guzman....
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 10:31am
Selbyville officials: Mountaire wouldn’t dig test well
Selbyville residents recently asked if water is a concern around the town’s Mountaire poultry processing plant. After all, the company’s Millsboro plant’s wastewater treatment irrigation system malfunctioned, spraying untreated nitrates, fecal...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 10:07am
IRSD honors the best of special educators
Coastal Point • Submitted: For their dedication to students with special needs, IRSD named its 2018 Special Education Ambassadors, including educators, a police officer and an entire cafeteria staff.This year, about one in six students in the...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 9:31am
Douds helps state park with Eagle Scout project
Coastal Point • Submitted: Indian River High School sophomore Will Douds earned his Eagle Scout rank by working on this project at the Holts Landing State Park. He helped design a sign for the state park, and had trees planted in front of the...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 9:25am
Council, mayoral candidates sought in South Bethany for May election
Four town council seats are up for election in South Bethany this year, and candidates may now register to run for the three council seats and the mayor’s seat, which has a separate election in the town. The candidate registration deadline is...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 8:50am
Sussex County native honored at Oscars for civil-rights work
Coastal Point • Submitted: Bryan Stevenson and his sister Christy Taylor appear at a book signing for ‘Just Mercy.’For a brief moment on Sunday, March 4, Bryan Stevenson of Milton could be seen on stage at the Oscars.
He was standing...
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 8:37am
Drug-use disorder awareness panel to be hosted by LB Lions
Last year, 308 people in Delaware lost their lives due to a drug overdose. As of February, there had been 24 overdose deaths already in 2018.
To help bring attention to the epidemic that has swept the nation and affected Delaware greatly,...
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 9:25am
Public has last chance to comment on ocean oil drilling
Anyone who has an opinion on seismic testing or oil drilling in the Atlantic Ocean should say something now.
Friday, March 9, is the deadline for comments to the Bureau of Energy Management (BOEM), which the White House instructed to...
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 9:17am
Art meets local history in Selbyville mural
Coastal Point • Tyler Valliant: Delaware Secretary of Education Susan Bunting, a Selbyville native, stands with artist John Donato at the mural ribbon-cutting celebration at Phillip C. Showell Elementary School on Wednesday, March 7.Phillip C....
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 9:17am
Highmark donates $325,000 to programs fighting epidemic
Last week, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware announced four grants totalling $325,000 to four community organizations working to fight the opioid epidemic.
“All of us have been touched in some way by this epidemic,” said Tim...
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 9:08am
CIC Ombudsman a landing pad for HOA drama
Coastal Point • Laura Walter: Ombudsman Christopher Curtain addresses people at a March 1 meeting in the Roxana fire hall.People sometimes learn the hard way that local government has little interest or oversight in homeowner and condo...
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 9:01am
Botanic gardens looks to complete meadow plantings
Special to the Coastal Point • Submitted: Volunteers work on the Meadow Garden in September 2017.Despite the late-winter dreariness, there is hope in the air — and in the ground.
As the first day of spring approaches, green tips and early...
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 8:46am
Frankford officials aim to revive charter committee
The Frankford Town Council announced this week that they are seeking people to serve on a revived Charter Committee.
“It’s important we get the changes made we want,” said Council President Joanne Bacon.
Councilman Greg Welch said...
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 8:40am
Ocean View to hold council election
The Town of Ocean View will have a town council election this spring, as two people have filed to serve on the council, representing District 4.
Incumbent Carol Bodine has filed to retain her seat, while resident Berton Reynolds has also...
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 8:38am
Indian River school board gears up for 2018 elections
Six candidates have filed for three positions on the Indian River School District’s Board of Education. The 2018 election will be held on Tuesday, May 8. One candidate will be seated from each of the three IRSD voting districts up for election...
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 8:32am
DelDOT budget highlights Route 113 intersections, Route 24 improvements
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Planning roads is no small task, and the Delaware Department of Transportation is currently working to finalize its six-year budget plan with a number of projects proposed.
This autumn, the public has been invited to review DelDOT’s...
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 8:33am
Public voices support for Sussex sports complex
A slew of individuals attended the Sussex County Council meeting on Oct. 10 to voice their support for a proposed sports complex in Georgetown.
Last month, the Sussex Sports Center Foundation requested that Sussex County financially...
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 8:31am
Fenwick fatality underscores pedestrian safety concerns
Police and government leaders throughout the area are trying to keep pedestrians from ending up on the wrong side of a car accident, and an incident this week underscored the need for the problem to be addressed.
...
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 8:26am
Fall fun abounds as festival season hits full bloom
It’s fall — and there’s a lot more to the season than “pumpkin spice everything.” From craft fairs to costume contests, from barbecue competitions to bike shows, there are just about as many events as there are leaves...
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 8:19am
‘It takes community uproar ... to get things done’
Police talk crime and drug prevention
As people nationwide worry more about the impact of heroin on their families and communities, local police held two public meetings to discuss the problem and actions that residents can take.
On Sept. 28, Salem U....
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 8:09am
Ocean View gives historical society the go-ahead
The Ocean View Historical Society on Tuesday, Oct. 10, was given the go-head by the Ocean View Town Council for its future education building, to be called Hall’s Store.
The building would be located on the society’s complex at 39 Central...
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 8:08am
Carver Academy unveils new murals
For some kids, it was an excuse to leave class. For others, it was a chance to paint past a bad day and inspire others having a tough time.
George Washington Carver Academy unveiled five murals this month...
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 7:42am
Grass Roots Rescue to hold fundraiser for veterans
In an effort to support Delaware military veterans, local animal rescue group Grass Roots Rescue this weekend is hosting 4 Paws Got Your 6, in the hopes of raising money to train a service dog.
“We’ve always had...
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 7:39am
Frankford decides against police department merger
In the wake of the departure of its police chief — its sole police officer — over the summer, Frankford officials and residents early this week continued to wrestle with how best to maintain an acceptable level of public safety in the town. But...
Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 8:36am
Neighbors fight against Oakwood Homes applications
More than a dozen residents of Hoot Owl Lane near Dagsboro came out to a Sussex County Board of Adjustment meeting on Oct. 2 to voice their opposition to a special-use exception application filed by Oakwood Homes.
The company was seeking a...
Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 8:35am
County introduces update to special-events ordinance
The Sussex County Council at its Tuesday council meeting introduced a draft ordinance related to special events.
Assistant County Attorney Vince Robertson said most of the draft ordinance remains the same as the existing ordinance. Those...
Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 8:33am
Artisan Festival the apple of crafters’ and pie-lovers’ eyes
It’s Columbus Day weekend, and for the past 10 years, that has brought dozens of local artists together under one roof, at the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company’s Artisan Festival.
In celebration of that anniversary — and because, well...
Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 8:26am
Tour to offer a peek inside historic homes of Ocean View
The Ocean View Historical Society is giving residents and visitors the unique opportunity to get an inside look at some of the most historic homes in Ocean View on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“This will be a one-of-a-kind tour...
Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 8:20am
Bethany to gather opinions on proposed tent, canopy bans
Having spent the summer observing beachgoers on the town’s shoreline, Bethany Beach officials are now ready to further consider the notion of restricting the types of shade devices beachgoers can use there.
This spring, following on the...
Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 7:04am
A journey in the pages of a book
This summer, a basic picture book inspired sixth-grader Molly Amerling to write about refugee families. Now, she’s the first Sussex Countian to represent Delaware in the “A Book That Shaped Me” essay contest.
Sponsored by the Library of...
Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 6:44am
Frankford Fall Festival to feature costume contest, games and more
Envision Frankford is planning the town’s annual Fall Festival for Saturday, Oct. 28. The fun-filled day will feature a costume contest, parade, games and more.
The costume contest will start the festivities at 11 a.m., with registration...
Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 5:57am
Muscle cars will be on display at Selbyville luau
A luau in October? Why not?
To celebrate the grand opening of their muscle-car showroom, the Speed Shop in Selbyville will host a luau-themed ribbon-cutting party on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“If you are into classic...
Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 5:54am
Trustee spouses denied vote as Fenwick ends voter discussion
Fenwick Island election laws will not change significantly anytime soon. The town council has decided not to extend voting rights to anyone married to individuals who own their property in trusts.
In August, the council put the brakes on a...
Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 7:59am
Sports center asks County for support
Members of the Sussex Sports Center Foundation this week requested that Sussex County financially support their endeavor at the Sussex County Council meeting on Sept. 26, giving a presentation on the project to the council.
The foundation...
Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 7:57am
IRSD high schools consider cell phones in the classroom
Is there any cell phone service in the science lab? How about the cafeteria?
If most high-schoolers are already carrying what are essentially mini-computers in their pockets each day, then Indian River School District might take advantage...
Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 7:55am
Selbyville discusses sewage success, County upgrades
Selbyville is a small town with a healthy utilities business. In fact, money from the municipality’s sewer and water customers often pays for other Town operating expenses.
During a positive financial audit report, auditor Leslie Michalik...
Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 7:53am
Millville considers reducing taxes for annexation
Millville’s growing, and town officials are looking to attract even more development, so the town council is considering reducing taxes for new properties that annex into town.
The move started as part of an enticement package to encourage...
Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 7:45am
Historical society variances approved by Ocean View BoA
The Ocean View Historical Society is one step closer to building its replica Hall’s Store — what will serve as the group’s main hub at its historic complex located at 39 Central Avenue.
To move the project ahead, the society sought from...
Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 7:39am
Former CIA director offers his take on current events
Coastal Point • Shaun M. Lambert: Former CIA director John E. McLaughlin discussed national security issues, and had a bit of fun, at Dickens Parlour Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 21.Former director of the Central Intelligence Agency John E....
Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 7:30am
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