Selbyville increases water fees, keeps taxes at same rate
While approving their $5 million municipal budget for 2019-2020, the Selbyville Town Council this week OK’d a rate increase for water utilities, due to rising costs.
The 2.5 percent rate increase for water and sewer utilities works out to...
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 1:32pm
Caroline's brings Sparkle to Selbybille
Want to relax? Want a fresh new look or outlook? Caroline’s Spa & Salon now does hair, nails, makeup and massage in downtown Selbyville.
The makeovers began with major renovations to the small Main Street building, one block...
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 12:47pm
Mountaire cleans up another wastewater release
Wastewater once again escaped Mountaire Farms’ poultry processing facility in Millsboro on Wednesday, Feb. 13.
The accidental release of up to 1 million gallons of partially treated wastewater was discovered around 5 a.m. that morning. It...
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 10:30am
Bethany Beach
• The Bethany Beach Non-Residential Design Review Committee will meet on March 8 at 10 a.m. at town hall. The agenda for the meeting includes a request from tenant Benjamin Wang for a new black awning and vinyl lettering, to...
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 10:02am
Selbyville will have a contested election
For the first time in years, Selbyville residents will have an opportunity to vote in a town council election.
Elections are usually canceled in the ever-expanding town, simply because the incumbents are the only people who file to run...
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 9:59am
Coastal Point photos • Tyler Valliant
The Friends of the Selbyville Public Library held their annual Mardi Gras fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 16. Proceeds benefit the public library. Notes on the Beach provided entertainment while event-...
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 9:39am
SMS, Scurci show ‘No Mercy’ to win bracket at Capital Classic
The Selbyville Middle School girls’ basketball team finished off its 2018-2019 campaign showing “No Mercy” to their opponents.
Behind a game-high 11 points from sixth-grader Sophie Scurci, the Indians rolled to a 21-10 win over Mariner in...
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 8:52am
Party like it’s Mardi Gras at Selbyville library fundraiser
Live music and fine food will carry guests to the Big Easy at this weekend’s Mardi Gras benefit for the Selbyville Public Library.
New Orleans provides the lively theme for the event on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., hosted at the...
Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 2:43pm
Selbyville council approves more construction details
Development continues as the Selbyville Town Council gave its OK for several projects to move forward. They discussed housing, gasoline and a new town hall at their Jan. 7 meeting:
• On Route 54, the preliminary site plan was approved for...
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:05pm
Selbyville BOA approves Mountaire canopy
Mountaire Farms was granted permission last week to build slightly beyond their property line into a neighboring property.
The poultry plant at 55 Hosier Street in Selbyville is already built up to their western property line, beside the...
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:03pm
‘No possibility of closing Hosier Street’
With Mountaire Farms having recently proposed rerouting part of Hosier Street next to its poultry processing plant, the Selbyville Town Council wants to clarify that it’s not interested in closing the road.
As property owners, the company...
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 1:02pm
Brannon named to Dean’s List at Penn State
Delaney Brannon of Selbyville was named to the Dean’s List at the Pennsylvania State University for the fall 2018 semester. Full-time undergraduate students at Penn State must achieve a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA to be eligible for Dean’s List...
Thursday, January 31, 2019 - 11:11am
Mountaire offers Selbyville $1M to close part of Hosier Street
Traffic regularly comes to a full stop on Hosier Street in Selbyville when Mountaire trucks are on the move. Poultry plant employees direct traffic to pause many times a day as tractor-trailers back out of a holding area across the street...
Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 11:05am
Selbyville seeking candidates for election
Democracy is on display again in the coming months, as candidates are being invited to register for the 2019 Selbyville Town Council election.
The annual election is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, although it has been canceled for years...
Thursday, January 3, 2019 - 3:12pm
Faith runs strong with new Salem UMC pastor
As a young woman, Michelle Rekitzke hated public speaking, and she didn’t enjoy going to church.
That makes “Pastor Missy’s” calling all the more special, and she finds joy at her new appointment, Salem United Methodist Church in...
Thursday, January 3, 2019 - 2:56pm
Mountaire brings ‘Thanksgiving’ to those in need at Christmas
Three times each year, Mountaire Farms holds packing events to help feed those in the community who otherwise would not have a holiday meal.
“It’s a trilogy. Three times a year, at the most important holidays to give back,” said Roger...
Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 2:20pm
‘It’s going to take three people to replace her’
Campbell retires from food pantry
For more than 20 years, Dottie Campbell’s smiling face has welcomed families to the Community Food Pantry in Selbyville. The pantry is still going strong, but on Dec. 15, Campbell finally retired as coordinator.
Volunteers praised Campbell...
Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 2:01pm
Selbyville Indians fight hard in pair of losses
The Selbyville Middle School girls’ basketball team suffered setbacks in their two games this past week, but it certainly was not from a lack of effort or fight.
The Indians squared off with a very talents Woodbridge team last Wednesday,...
Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 12:13pm
Mountaire discusses odors with Selbyville officials
In an effort to show their dedication to being good neighbors, Mountaire Farms sent a contingent of staff, from administration to on-site plant managers, to the Selbyville Town Council meeting on Dec. 3.
“The company is interested in...
Thursday, December 6, 2018 - 4:02pm
Selbyville Christmas Parade bringing even more food and fun
Santa’s House open early, at 4 p.m.
The holidays will jingle into town at the 58th Annual Selbyville Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m.
More than 100 marching units have signed up, so “It should be a really great parade for spectators this year,” said parade...
Thursday, December 6, 2018 - 2:42pm
SDSA invites community to draw with John Donato
The public is being invited to make art with local artist John Donato on Monday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The “Moving Pastels” Community Night will be hosted at Southern Delaware School of the Arts in Selbyville.
“Anyone who wants to...
Thursday, December 6, 2018 - 2:26pm
Mural safe as repairs continue at Selbyville Post Office
Water damage is would clearly be a threat to a 76-year-old mural. But it appears that in the midst of repairs to Selbyville Post Office, the 1942 mural there should be safe.
“It does not appear that the mural will be impacted,” said Ray...
Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 12:58pm
Windsor Teak
Situated right along the highway in Fenwick Island, Windsor Teak Furniture offers an escape into places far and exotic with their distinct array of furniture.
Taking a prominent position in the store is a Lutyens Bench...
Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 12:07pm
Selbyville library celebrating the season
The Selbyville Public Library is hosting two holiday events to put people in the Christmas spirit: the Capital Ringers on Dec. 8, and an Open House with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 15.
Library Director Kelly Kline said she is proud to...
Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 10:59am
While temperatures may have been low on Monday morning, hearts were warm as hundreds of community members gathered in tight-knit quarters with a collective goal — to give those in need a true Thanksgiving meal.
“It’s absolutely...
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 3:55pm
Selbyville group collecting coats for veterans
This winter, the Selbyville Community Club is once again collecting coats, sweatpants and sweatshirts for homeless military veterans in Delaware.
The sixth annual “Coats and Sweats for Vets” returns for the entire month of December 2018....
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 12:19pm
Community invited to pack Thanksgiving meals
Mountaire Farms will host the 24th Annual Thanksgiving for Thousands packing event on Monday, Nov. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in their Selbyville warehouse — and, with the help of volunteers, will pack 8,500 food boxes that will be distributed...
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 2:34pm
Barefoot Gardeners visit Brandywine
On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Barefoot Gardeners make their fifth annual visit to the Brandywine Living Senior Center near Selbyville. The Barefoot Gardeners supply the flowers and supplies to create centerpieces for the residents. ‘Thank you to...
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 11:07am
SMS football, field hockey finish with winning records
With a chance to finish their 2018 campaign with an undefeated record, the Selbyville Middle School football squad came up just short, with a 6-0 loss to Millsboro in the final game of the season, on Thursday, Nov. 1.
The team battled for...
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 10:41am
New homes could help clean up drug trade on Polly Branch Road
On the surface, Schooner Landing could be just another housing development coming to Sussex County. There will be 132 residential lots, a clubhouse, pool and park, all at the northwest corner of Route 54 and Polly Branch Road.
But, more...
Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 1:31pm
Indians win middle school state tournament
The wins just keep piling on for the Selbyville Middle School girls’ volleyball team, but none of those wins are as impressive as the three the group put together last Friday, Oct. 26.
You see,...
Thursday, November 1, 2018 - 11:18am
‘For one night only, the spirits take over’
Selbyville Haunted Library returns on Oct. 31
When the Selbyville Public Library opens for two hours on Halloween night, it will be completely transformed inside.
The Selbyville Haunted library will return on Wednesday, Oct. 31, during trick-or-treating hours of 6 to 8 p.m.
“It...
Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 2:22pm
Selbyville Halloween Parade-goers think outside the box
Creativity is the name of the game at Selbyville Halloween Parade. People can have a frightfully good time showing off their costumes, cars and floats on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m.
The parade is co-sponsored by the Fenwick Island Lions...
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 11:07am
Attics of My Life finds new life in Selbyville
Six months ago, Ashley Abell and Brad Sonczewski had been settled into their new Berlin, Md., store for about a month. The store had been well received and was bigger than their former Selbyville store.
Life was good.
Then, on April...
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 10:03am
Girls’ volleyball continues early-season hot streak
The Selbyville Middle School girls’ volleyball team has been on fire at the start of the season, maintaining their unblemished record with two more wins last week.
On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the Indians swept Sussex Academy, 2-0, with game...
Friday, October 12, 2018 - 9:22am
Selbyville Middle School earns Blue Ribbon School honors
Selbyville Middle School was recognized nationally for academic excellence this week. SMS was one of three Delaware schools to earn the National Blue Ribbon School honor for 2018. It was named an “Exemplary High Performing School.”
“This...
Friday, October 5, 2018 - 11:37am
Selbyville annexes 10 acres on way to 695-home development
Plans are slowly rolling forward for a new housing development in Selbyville — one of many currently proposed in Sussex County. On Oct. 1, the Selbyville Town Council approved annexation of 10.16 acres into town, which developers hope will be...
Friday, October 5, 2018 - 11:35am
‘Sounds like we’re going to get a culvert replacement’
DNREC, Mountaire share cost of Selbyville’s $395,000 road repair
As a road slowly collapses, the Town of Selbyville finally has a plan and money for repairs.
On Sept. 10, the Selbyville Town Council approved a $395,250 project by Hopkins Construction of Bridgeville. Town staff had made some phone calls...
Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 1:11pm
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
Selbyville culvert bids come in at $395K and $670K
When it comes to repairing a collapsing roadway, the Selbyville Town Hall now has a number to aim for… sort of.
In 2015, Town officials discovered that a galvanized metal culvert where the Sandy Branch tax ditch flows under Railroad Avenue...
Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 4:42pm
Selbyville plans to lower speed limits on two roads
Selbyville drivers will have to slow their roll — Selbyville plans to reduce speed limits on two roads within town limits.
In the shopping district of Route 113 (Dupont Boulevard), the speed limit is 50 mph. Soon, that will extend farther...
Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 5:19pm
BREAKING: Drug-related 'criminal nuisance' property in Selbyville closed by court order
A house near Selbyville that had been the site of multiple drug crimes and police calls since 2014 was boarded up as a result of work by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Delaware State Police (DSP) to deem it a...
Friday, August 10, 2018 - 4:30pm
Arlett invites veterans to discuss mentoring, medical marijuana and more
Veterans discussed the issues and learned more about their benefits at Selbyville Town Hall on July 10.
The free veterans town hall-style meeting was hosted and moderated by outgoing Sussex County Councilman Rob Arlett, who is running for...
Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 3:38pm
Freeman Stage to host ‘Jedi Academy’ variety show
Recent years have demonstrated that today’s generations have at least one love in common: “Star Wars.”
And now, for the first time ever, the Freeman Stage in West Fenwick will be hosting “Jedi Academy,” a solo comedy variety show designed...
Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 1:41pm
Selbyville Towne Village gets first approvals to dig (ditches)
Selbyville Towne Village is the next major housing development revving up along Route 54. The project has changed several times since first proposed over a decade ago, before the “Great Recession.” Now, developers are taking baby steps to at last...
Monday, July 16, 2018 - 6:34pm
Author sets spy novel in Ocean View during World War II
On a drive along Coastal Highway, concrete towers can be seen lining the Delaware beaches. The towers were built to protect the Atlantic Coast from German invasion during World War II.
Inspired by the history of the area, Baltimore-native...
Monday, July 16, 2018 - 5:53pm
Arlett to host veterans’ town hall forum in Selbyville
All are welcome to attend a free veterans’ town hall-style meeting to discuss current issues, including healthcare and other vet topics. The forum will be held Tuesday, July 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the Selbyville fire...
Monday, July 9, 2018 - 2:01pm
Looking up: Mural at Selbyville post office gets new attention
Some people never look up when they enter Selbyville Post Office. But look up, and you’ll see an idyllic mural depicting Delmarva farm life in the 1940s.
The mural shows a girl surrounded by chickens, a man nearby and farmhouse with horses...
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 1:53pm
Classic cars, family activities on tap for Old Timer’s Day
It’s that time of year again, when local classic enthusiasts gather to commemorate their prized vintage vehicles. The Town of Selbyville and the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 61st annual Old Timer’s Day Classic Car &...
Friday, June 15, 2018 - 3:47pm
Selbyville discusses local health, police and road repair
Just 10 miles south of Selbyville, inside the Maryland border, Atlantic General Hospital is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
At the Selbyville Town Council’s May 7 meeting, Mayor Clifton Murray called the hospital an asset. He said he...
Friday, June 1, 2018 - 2:01pm
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