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Madeline McGrath shows off her artistic flair with ‘Aunt Joanie’s Pets.’ She participated as part of Selbyville’s Kids’ Art Month program at the Selbyville Public Library last weekend.
Beebe buys land in Clarksville Beebe Medical Center’s long-time emergency services location in Millville may be moving a few miles westward, expanding and staying open year-round, at least as a walk-in clinic. Unable to provide off-season services at the existing, and relatively small, Millville Emergency Center, Beebe has purchased a 10-acre parcel in Clarksville (on Route 26, about one-half mile west of Route 17), with plans to move operations to that location.
Dagsboro P&Z demands answers on project The Dagsboro Planning and Zoning Commission wants results — not talk — from representatives for the General’s Green development. Frustrations bubbled at a March 14 meeting when representatives from the General’s Green community failed to meet the expectations of town commissioners.
Millville by the Sea inches to groundbreaking Millville town council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the final site plan review of Phase I of the Millville by the Sea development, which, when finished, will add 2,495 homes to the town on a 606-acre plot on Route 17.
History. art on the menu in Bethany
The Bethany Beach Cultural and Historical Affairs Committee will host another in its series of cultural events on Wednesday, March 22, at the Bethany Beach town hall.
Local programs aim to help with Alzheimer's
According to the Alzheimer’s Association — a national organization that raises money and awareness for the disease — 59 percent of people diagnosed with the disease will eventually wander off.
CIB hopes solar power will create demand
The Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) installed a photovoltaic solar power system on their new building near the Indian River Inlet for a couple of reasons, said Sally Boswell, the center’s outreach and education coordinator.
Ocean View passes $4.9 million budget
In a special meeting on Tuesday, Ocean View’s town council voted 3-2 to narrowly approve a 2007 fiscal-year budget that has been a source of confusion and controversy in the town for weeks and could still prove misleading in the town’s bottom line.
New development offers rare bicoastal access Very, very, few developments — anywhere — offer private pedestrian access to both the ocean and the bay. But Salt Meadows, south of South Bethany and north of Fenwick Island, is one.
Bethany moves on commercial guidelines With a moratorium in place on commercial construction in Bethany Beach and no ability to extend that measure, town officials pushed forward this week toward developing a set of design guidelines and related zoning ordinances that they hope will encourage architecture in the town’s commercial district in a desirable direction.
Local reporter dies in Maryland car accident
Longtime area newspaper reporter Jim Cresson, 60, died on Monday when his vehicle collided head-on with a delivery truck near Centerville, Md.
DelDOT reports progress on local roads The Route 26 “SR 26 Mainline” project — temporarily shoved off the drawing board after last year’s Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) budget shocker — is back on track. DelDOT has announced a public workshop for Monday, March 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Roxana Volunteer Fire Hall, to present preliminary plans.
County applauds efforts of retiring administrator Sussex County Administrator Bob Stickels publicly announced his retirement – effective Nov. 1, 2006 — at the March 14 County Council meeting and earned a bit of an early roast from his colleagues in the process.
St. Ann’s community mourns priest Parishioners at St. Ann’s Catholic Church mourned the loss of one of their priests this week, with the sudden death of Father Paul P. Iaia. The 75-year-old associate pastor had served at the Bethany Beach church for eight years and would have celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination this May.
Shamrock Shanty promotes all things Irish
When Pat Griffiths and her parents, Steve and Audrey, opened the Shamrock Shanty in West Ocean City about 15 years ago, the family-oriented business sold merchandise for people of all ethnic backgrounds.
Pro talk Our featured pro this month is Rick Oliver, president of RTO Sports Management and a baseball sports agent.
Millville mayor gets land deal approved Millville Mayor Gary Willey says that after 24 years on the town council he’s about ready to take a break and settle down to live quietly for a while in his new home — just outside the town’s limits. Willey said Saturday that he wasn’t prepared to foreswear bringing the property into Millville town limits over the long-term future, but for right now, he has no plans to do so. “Not at this time,” he stated.
All aboard Anyone who drives on Route 26 in Ocean View on a regular basis has surely noticed the two train cars sitting on the north side of the road about a half-mile from Bethany Beach.
Obituaries Katherine S. “Kay” Lofland, 81
Helen R. Beigler, 58
Virgie E. Long, 89
James L. Cresson, 60
Erin go This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on Friday, giving green-clad revelers the chance to make the most of their holiday and carry it over into the weekend.
Foliage fun Having spent the winter as most chlorophyll junkies do — touring the trade shows and reading all the new catalogs — I have realized that the biggest trend of the season can be summed up in one word: foliage.
Open for business Locals will have an opportunity to deal face-to-face with an Allstate Insurance agent without driving to the western county, now that Melissa Campbell’s opened shop east of Dagsboro.
New Indians hope to make splash The start of a new sports season is a place to start from the ground up. Few have starting positions. No one has a losing record, and everyone is a contender. Graduation gobbles up the a majority of the experience and leadership on any team, so others push forward in hopes of making a name for themselves, after waiting in the wings on junior varsity or on the bench.
Softball team looks to build on success Last year, eight of the 14 Henlopen Conference softball teams were ranked in Delaware, and every indication points to a similar circumstance coming this season. The Indians made the state tournament last season but couldn’t get past Sussex Tech in the quarterfinals. This year’s team remains relatively intact (seven of nine returning starters) but will be without two of their most important players: All-Conference catcher Ravin Robinson and shortstop Jessica Spencer.
Lady Indians optimistic about season The Indian River Girl’s soccer program received an early indication of how strong a season they may have after going 4-1-1 against some of the top teams in the state at Woodbridge’s play-day on March 11.
Lions falls short to Chiefs Destiny is often mentioned in reference to athletic competition, but it almost never plays any clear part in the end result. Down three games and on the verge of elimination from the 2004 American League Championship Series, the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the New York Yankees in four straight games and eventually went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals in a quick four-game series to end their 88-year drought without winning a World Series.
Warhawks miss chance at win
The Baltimore Nightmare Diamond League football team was in Sussex County on March 5 and it’s keeping the Warhawks up at night — especially after they missed two fourth-quarter field goals in a 15-12 loss.
