Earth Day 2019 brings festivals and service opportunities
Local groups are celebrating Earth Day 2019 with both festivals and days of service. This year, Earth Day falls on Monday, April 22, so there is a weekend’s worth of activities.
‘Every Day is Earth Day’ in BethanyBethany Beach Nature...
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 1:44pm
Easter sunrise service planned at historic church
For Vickie Veasey, the best thing about an Easter sunrise service is the symbolism of witnessing the beginning of the day on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Friends of Prince George’s Chapel have for the...
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 1:40pm
DelDOT approves re-installation of Dagsboro’s ‘Welcome’ signs
“Welcome to Dagsboro” signs will be going back up to welcome those entering the town’s limits, following several months of questions as to whether the Delaware Department of Transportation would allow the re-installation of the signs.
Town...
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 1:39pm
Bethany Beach
• The Bethany Beach Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at town hall. The agenda for the meeting includes: discussion, consideration and possible votes on contracts submitted by...
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 11:02am
Dagsboro man arrested in Clarksville shooting
John Barnhard, 60, of Dagsboro was arrested last week in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 27 in unincorporated Clarksville.
Around 9:24 p.m., police said, Delaware State Police troopers were dispatched to Irons Lane and...
Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 2:46pm
Dagsboro approves amendment to allow brew-pub
The Dagsboro Town Council meeting on Monday, March 18, was a brief, yet productive, gathering of the council members as they reviewed and unanimously approved the proposed ordinance amendment to allow for a brew-pub to be constructed in the...
Thursday, March 21, 2019 - 4:01pm
Dagsboro man recovering from deer-stand fall
“I lost three weeks of my life.”
That’s how Dagsboro resident Michael Calhoun sums up what happened after he fell out of a deer stand in Federalsburg, Md., on Nov. 25, 2018.
At the time, Calhoun, 32, was in the stand with his 11-...
Thursday, March 21, 2019 - 3:54pm
Don’t look now, but Dagsboro is starting to boom
Dagsboro appears to be a town on an economic upswing.
Businesses including Porto, Dagsboro Days and Jayne’s Reliable have joined the Clayton Theatre as stalwarts of the downtown area, and other new small businesses appear to be making a...
Thursday, March 21, 2019 - 3:43pm
Two suspects arrested in alleged theft in Dagsboro
Two suspects have been arrested and face several charges stemming from a burglary that allegedly took place at a restaurant in the town on Saturday, March 2.
Dagsboro police went to Wang’s Kitchen, located at 32177 DuPont Blvd., within the...
Thursday, March 21, 2019 - 3:16pm
Spring passport fairs planned in Dagsboro
Families with school-aged children can find it hard to leave work early and take their children out of school to process their passport applications. That’s where two upcoming “passport fairs” being hosted by the Dagsboro post office, can offer...
Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 8:39am
Job fair helping employers hire for summer or for life
Businesses and job-seekers can mark their calendars for a free job fair on Friday, March 22. The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce will help play matchmaker for people, whether they’re seeking full-time, part-time or summer employment....
Thursday, March 7, 2019 - 10:18am
Brown Brothers Brewing eyes Dagsboro’s Savannah Square
Small craft-brew business gets preliminary approval from council
A different type of business is looking to provide Dagsboro residents with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for beer drinkers to enjoy the fine crafts of a microbrewery, and the Dagsboro Town Council this week unanimously gave their initial...
Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 1:24pm
American Legion chicken-and-dumpling dinner keeps ‘slippery’ tradition alive
Years ago, chicken-and-dumpling dinners were extremely common in Southern Delaware — it seemed like every fire house and church had them several times a year.
Not so much anymore.
So when they do come around, it’s a chance to...
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 10:19am
Clayton to celebrate 70 years of movie magic
In 1949, Harry S. Truman was president, Joe DiMaggio was playing for the New York Yankees and Dagsboro’s Clayton Theatre opened its doors for the first time.
The single-screen theater was built by Dagsboro natives and brothers-in-law Pete...
Thursday, January 31, 2019 - 11:44am
Dagsboro Police Department promotes Discuillo
At the Monday, Jan. 28, Dagsboro Town Council meeting, Police Chief William J. Toomey made a special presentation and promotion for officer Nicholas Discuillo.
Discuillo was awarded with the Expert Officer Cord from Toomey, which Toomey...
Thursday, January 31, 2019 - 11:32am
Dagsboro P&Z reorganizes, approves comp-plan survey
The Dagsboro Planning & Zoning Commission held its most recent monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 3, with only a few developments coming out of the proceedings.
First, the commission reorganized, with Brad Connor remaining as the...
Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 1:55pm
Camp Barnes wrestling tournament held in Dagsboro
The 7th Annual Camp Barnes Wrestling Classic was held Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Indian River High School in Dagsboro. Families from Delaware and several surrounding states came for the opportunity to compete.
The Delaware State Police...
Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 10:18am
Historic chapel to host ‘Olde Christmas Musical Celebration’
Although it is traditionally held on the first Sunday in January, “the Olde Christmas Musical Celebration: An Afternoon of Seasonal Music” at Prince George’s Chapel in Dagsboro happens to fall this year on Jan. 6, which is also known as the Feast...
Thursday, January 3, 2019 - 2:59pm
Baull remains mayor as Dagsboro council re-organizes
Following the re-election of Councilmen Norwood Truitt and William Chandler, each to new two-year terms, the Dagsboro Town Council has now shuffled the deck, so to speak, with some of the same faces now getting to sit in new spaces.
Brian...
Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 2:32pm
Santa’s mailbox (and Nice List) fills up, thanks to local couple
Just a few weeks ago, “Santa’s Letters” was only an idea — just a desire to make children happy at Christmastime.
Inspired by a shiny red mailbox, a Dagsboro couple who were feeling a bit down at the approach of the holidays shook off...
Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 2:16pm
Incumbents Chandler, Truitt re-elected to seats in Dagsboro
With three candidates vying for two seats on the Dagsboro Town Council, incumbents William Chandler and Norwood Truitt were re-elected to their seats during the town’s election held on Saturday, Dec. 1.
The polls saw just 81 voters turnout...
Thursday, December 6, 2018 - 4:15pm
Dagsboro man arrested, charged with threft, trespass
A Dagsboro man went to court last week to answer charges related to an alleged month-long crime spree starting in late October. In a joint effort by four police departments, Sherman A. Mitchell was arrested on Oct. 27 and charged with several...
Thursday, December 6, 2018 - 3:50pm
Plant, Flower & Garden Shop opens in Dagsboro
On Thursday, Nov. 15, the Plant, Flower & Garden Shop hosted a ribbon-cutting with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its expansion into Dagsboro.
The Plant, Flower & Garden Shop in Dagsboro is a full-service...
Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 11:02am
Dagsboro to discontinue ‘Welcome’ signs
The Dagsboro Town Council’s November meeting was both quick and productive, with a number of minor issues getting resolved with unanimous votes from the council members present on Nov. 19.
Among the issues resolved was the decision to end...
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 3:47pm
Santa gets help from Dagsboro family
Former postal worker inspired to set up Santa mailbox
By Kerin Magill
Staff Reporter
When Sean Malone of Dagsboro worked for the U.S. Postal Service, he took on a side gig as Santa’s helper.
“I just happened to come in one day and we were starting to collect Santa...
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 2:04pm
Dagsboro announces dates, times for holiday events
It’s going to start to look a lot like Christmas around the town of Dagsboro over the next couple weeks.
The 2018 Dagsboro Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. at Katie Helm Park. The celebration will...
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 1:57pm
Dagsboro approves changes to water rates
The Dagsboro Town Council held a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 22, to listen to residents on their support or opposition to the proposed change in the water rates.
After close to 30 minutes of discussion, council members unanimously voted...
Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 3:47pm
Family Fun Day to raise funds for Parkinson’s cause
A group of local businesspeople with a love for good causes and a knack for fundraising is holding its second annual Family Fun Day this weekend, again focusing on those fighting Parkinson’s disease as the recipients of the event’s proceeds....
Friday, October 12, 2018 - 12:26pm
SouthEastern Delaware Artist Studio Tour set for 24th year
The artists of the SouthEastern Delaware Artist Studio Tour (SEDAST) are getting ready for their 24th Annual Tour, in which they will open their studios and give the public the opportunity to talk to them and watch them create their art. The two-...
Friday, October 12, 2018 - 10:36am
SVFC to host annual golf tournament
The Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 11th Annual Golf Tournament on Oct. 12 at Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club in Dagsboro, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
The tournament has a scramble format and costs $90 per player...
Friday, October 12, 2018 - 9:18am
Volunteers plant 270 new trees at botanic gardens
On Sept. 20, thanks to a grant from the Delaware Forest Service (DFS), Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG) volunteers planted 270 new trees along the Piney Neck Road entrance to the DBG, near Dagsboro.
The Delaware Forest Service’s Urban &...
Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 10:48am
Speed reduction coming down the road for Route 113 in Dagsboro
Route 113 is about to see a reduction in the speed limit for the stretch of road that runs through Dagsboro, thanks to a recent approval from DelDOT.
Dagsboro Police Chief Floyd J. Toomey alerted the town council at their Monday, Sept. 17...
Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 3:09pm
Members of the community rallied behind local law enforcement agencies last weekend for ‘Thank a Police Officer Day.’ Organizer Heidi Lentkowski organized efforts at the Ocean View Police Department on Friday, Sept. 14, and Dagsboro Police...
Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 9:50am
Week of the Deaf offers chances to learn ASL, Deaf culture
Bethany Beach and Dagsboro will celebrate the International Week of the Deaf (IWDeaf) from Sept. 23 to 28.
“There is a growing population of Deaf citizens in the Bethany Beach and surrounding areas. The IWDeaf events are offered for the...
Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 8:38am
Local supporters rallying for Thank a Police Officer Day
Communities across the nation are joining in on Saturday, Sept. 15, to “Thank a Police Officer,” and local police departments are no exception in getting some special attention.
Founded in 2012 by the Whole Truth Project, Thank a Police...
Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 12:53pm
SVFC to host annual golf tourney
The Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 11th Annual Golf Tournament on Oct. 12 at Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club in Dagsboro, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
The tournament has a scramble format and costs $90 per player...
Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 10:06am
Dagsboro to host its first-ever National Night Out event
For the first time ever, the Dagsboro community will get to enjoy the National Night Out.
According to the event’s website, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and...
Friday, July 27, 2018 - 7:53am
Dagsboro’s Connor files for 41st District seat in state legislature
S. Bradley “Brad” Connor announced this week that he has filed to run for the State House seat in the 41st Representative District. The 41st representative district includes Millsboro Dagsboro, Frankford, Selbyville and Gumboro.
Connor has...
Friday, July 20, 2018 - 12:04pm
DPH issues warning over Dagsboro fox discovered to have rabies
Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) this week warned Dagsboro residents who live in the residential area between Colonial Estates Avenue and Thorogoods Road in Dagsboro of a positive case of rabies in a fox that came into contact with a...
Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 4:09pm
BREAKING NEWS: Fox in Dagsboro tests positive for rabies
Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) is warning Dagsboro residents who live in the residential area between Colonial Estates Avenue and Thorogoods Road of a positive case of rabies in a fox that came into contact with a human this week. The...
Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 11:52am
Dagsboro resident Davis seeking office as treasurer
Dagsboro resident Colleen Davis has filed to run for state treasurer, as a Democrat. Davis, 38, grew up in Sussex County and returned two years ago with her family.
“I’ve been involved in a lot of humanitarian efforts of different kinds....
Monday, July 9, 2018 - 2:01pm
Longwood Gardens interns visit Delaware Botanic Gardens
On June 21, the Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG) hosted 25 student interns from Longwood Gardens.
DBG President Ray Sander said, “Longwood is the gold standard of public gardens. We have all been inspired by Longwood Gardens. The Longwood...
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 3:12pm
Pennsylvania Girl Scouts create garden at DBG
On June 18, Girl Scouts from Troop 20566 in York, Pa., created a new garden project at the Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG) in Dagsboro. The 15 Girl Scouts and nine adults had worked on preparing the project for months. They selected 500 plants and...
Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 2:30pm
Davis training for a life on the sea
By Maria Counts
Staff Reporter
While many 18-year-olds are spending their summer vacation working in local businesses, in between trips to the beach, Helen Davis is spending precious time with family… and working out.
...
Friday, June 8, 2018 - 6:14pm
Botanic gardens celebrates Meadow planting with designer, dignitaries
On May 3-4, internationally renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf landed near Dagsboro, at the new Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG). He was in Delaware to supervise the gardens’ 100 volunteers planting nearly 18,000 new native perennials in...
Friday, May 11, 2018 - 4:55pm
Guests can tour Delaware Botanic Gardens with famed designer
The future is growing in Dagsboro as the Delaware Botanic Gardens takes bloom.
People are being invited to a rare opportunity to visit the garden and meet world-renowned garden designer Piet Oudolf at a “Sip & Saunter” through the DBG’...
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 3:25pm
Dagsboro fire company celebrating 75 years with open house
The Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate 75 years of service to its community with a parade and an open house on Saturday, April 14.
With a signature from Delaware Secretary of State William J. Storey, the fire company was...
Thursday, April 5, 2018 - 10:42am
Gerken tells local tales in ‘Storied Sussex’
Coastal Point • Kerin Magill: Sandie Gerken poses for a photo with her book, ‘Storied Sussex.’ The book is a compilation of columns Gerken wrote for High Tide News.Camp meetings, “Chief Little Owl,” John M. Clayton, the “Giant Dead Boy” of...
Thursday, April 5, 2018 - 9:13am
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
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
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