Fewer guards means more awareness
It would probably be safe to consider today part of the fabled “dog days of summer.”
It’s been hot. The season is beginning to wind down as students make their way back to school. And the grind of another busy summer has most people (...
Friday, August 19, 2016 - 9:19am
Editorial: Rogers continues to make big strides
We do love sharing good news in this space.
It was nearly three months ago when 10-year-old Garrett Rogers of Millsboro ran into a street to retrieve a baseball, only to be struck by a vehicle allegedly driven by a drunk driver. Rogers...
Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 9:48am
Editorial: Some solid police work leads to arrest
The ancient Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca has been attributed as the source of the quote, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Apparently, the Ocean View Police Department and Delaware State Police (DSP)...
Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 10:09am
Roxana is the place to be this week
Softball fans from around the area can rejoice in the action that will be taking place at the Pyle Center starting this Sunday.
Some of the best young players in the world — yes, the world — will be on hand to compete in both the Senior...
Friday, July 29, 2016 - 7:21am
Editorial: Beebe to stay put, but build for the future
The population of Sussex County continues to grow. Stop us if you’ve heard this before.
And, yes, we have heard this for years, but the reason for this is clear — the population in Sussex County continues to rise, and there is no reason to...
Thursday, July 21, 2016 - 11:04am
The little things can help a lot down the road
Most of the town council meetings in this community — at least those who have an operational police department — include the police chief or another law enforcement official reading off that month’s crime statistics, or giving a general update....
Friday, July 15, 2016 - 7:04am
Tragedy should serve as a somber reminder
Well, it happened. And we are all worse off for it happening.
A young lady, Anastasia Ciolpan, 20, of Moldova, was riding her bicycle southbound on Kent Avenue on June 26, when a vehicle struck her from behind and knocked her to the ground...
Thursday, July 7, 2016 - 10:56am
Monday night incident ups our fear factor
Reality hit a little too close to home again this week.
According to Delaware State Police, Hickman’s Package Store on Cedar Neck Road was the victim of an armed robbery on the evening of Monday, June 20. Police said that two male suspects...
Thursday, June 23, 2016 - 10:07am
Don’t let a mistake ruin the rest of your life
We’re now in that magical time of the year when the schools have closed their doors for the regular school years, and the families have started coming down for their magical vacations by the shore.
Unfortunately, we have also reached that...
Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 1:23pm
Responders train for the unthinkable, for us
We like to think nothing really bad happens in our sleepy community by the shore.
Of course, we all know there are far too many bicyclist and pedestrian accidents during the summer months, and drunk driving seems to take somebody far-too-...
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 11:11am
One more day of remembrance this week
The flags lining various locales throughout our community and others the past few weeks have been set up to honor those men and women of our armed forces who paid the ultimate price in defense of our freedom. Obviously, that period of remembrance...
Thursday, June 2, 2016 - 10:29am
Fun, sun and safety should all be enjoyed
Game on.
This weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season around this community, and that means plenty of sunscreen, feasting seagulls, surfing, skimboarding, camping, fishing and more. Unfortunately, it also usually means...
Friday, May 27, 2016 - 10:00am
Viewpoint: Selbyville starts planning with win-win deal – May 20, 2016
It’s all-too-rare that we see a truly win-win situation in any walk of life. In government, that may be an even rarer situation.
However, we might be seeing that very circumstance happening in Selbyville, as officials there have begun...
Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 10:56am
Editorial: Saturday kicks off a series of busy weekends – May 13, 2016
Who’s tired of all this rain?
Yeah, sorry. We can’t do anything about the weather. However, we can tell you about a really full day of activities planned for our community this Saturday, May 14.
The Town of Ocean View will kick off...
Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 11:05am
Mother’s Day weekend is a big one for area
While Memorial Day weekend is circled in red on many area desk calendars as the start of another summer season, it’s also important to note that the unofficial kickoff each year is Mother’s Day weekend.
Yes, we have seen more crowds in...
Thursday, May 5, 2016 - 8:45am
Bail, even a high one, is a risky proposition
In 2012, members of the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force arrested Dagsboro resident Matthew Burton in connection with the murder of Millsboro’s Nicole Bennett. It was a disturbing crime, both by the nature of the death, and the fact that Bennett and...
Friday, April 29, 2016 - 8:59am
Haley’s legacy giving a ‘hand up’ to prisoners
As much as restaurateur and philanthropist Matt Haley left the area a legacy of great food, he also left behind him a tremendous legacy of helping people help themselves.
A former drug addict who spent time in prison himself, Haley not...
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 10:56am
Honoring a familiar voice for more than 67 years
We typically use this space to discuss an important news issue facing the community, or sharing some thoughts we might have on improving the day-to-day lives of the people who live here.
This week, we want to discuss a feature story we...
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 10:14am
It feels like a good weekend to have a Jamboree
We are in that little “lull” time of our calendar.
An early Easter has left a little gap before the craziness of summer hits, and even in a year where the holiday does fall a little later, this is still a period of many people collectively...
Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 11:03am
Entertainment is at an all-time high here now
The cherry blossoms are blooming, flowers are budding all around us and the golf courses are filling up around us — yes, spring is in the air, and you can feel the energy and excitement all around us.
Of course, there’s another sign that...
Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 9:45am
County BoA listened to opposition, acted on it
The Sussex County Board of Adjustment (BoA) this week denied an application from the Bethany Beach Police Department for a special-use exception to operate a shooting range on a piece of Town property in unincorporated Frankford.
We are...
Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 8:41am
Editorial: Feds are finally getting around to drug problem
There has been a lot of talk about the shortcomings of our federal govenment in terms of acting on issues that effect the day-to-to-day lives of Americans. A lot of that talk has come from the bald gentleman below this editorial.
What...
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 12:06pm
The shoulder season is now in all our sights
Flowers are beginning to dot our area landscape again, the honking of geese has begun to be replaced by the chirping of songbirds and our clocks spring ahead an hour this weekend. Yes, one and all, it would appear that spring is starting to make...
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 5:11pm
New program builds teamwork and confidence
The impressive lists of awards and even-longer list of honors students tells us that the Indian River School Dsitrict does a very admirable job in teaching our children what they are expected to be taught.
But we all know there is more to...
Thursday, March 3, 2016 - 12:23pm
Overcrowded schools becoming a real problem
Anyone navigating our local roads in the “offseason” can tell that there are simply more cars on the road than before.
New developments we have seen pop up on the local landscape largely means there are more second-home owners than before...
Friday, February 26, 2016 - 8:07am
Artillery park is more than just another display
The Fort Miles Historical Association, in conjunction with Delaware State Parks, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for an artillery park on Saturday, Feb. 20, in the historic section of the park.
The new artillery park is the newest...
Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 9:30am
Towns, MVFC come to agreements on EMS fees
Both the Millville and Ocean View town councils voted unanimously this week to begin drafting agreements to charge every household in their respective municipalities a $35 ambulance fee, to benefit the Millville Volunteer Fire Company (MVFC)....
Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 10:25am
Frankford election the next step in shake-up
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years of doing this, it’s that every town — every governmental body, really — goes through cycles.
Sometimes, that cycle simply consists of things sticking to the status quo, and the same people...
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 12:46pm
Storm was rough, but could have been worse
So, yeah, that storm hit us pretty hard.
Many of us have grown a bit skeptical of snow and dangerous weather prognostications for the area over the years, as we have seen dire forecasts turn into little more than some wind and showers time...
Friday, January 29, 2016 - 8:29am
Police get important training with mental issues
One topic that continues to make its way into both the national and local conversation is the current state of mental health treatment.
Mass shootings, homelessness, veterans struggling to adapt back to civilian society and other issues...
Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 8:34am
After 14 years of service, Hocker steps aside
In March 2002, the son of a prominent local businessman and politician took the oath to serve the Town of Millville as a councilman. And Tuesday night he announced he is taking a step back from handling town business, ending a journey that saw...
Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 8:10am
Road projects test patience, but run smoothly
We’ve all heard the sentiments before, typically laced with a stream of profanity that we won’t be repeating here.
“Stupid road construction made me late for my meeting.”
“Are they ever going to finish tearing up [Route 54] [Route...
Friday, January 8, 2016 - 7:21am
Please, be safe and smart this New Year’s Eve
We’re guessing that many of you, like many of us at the paper, are still deep in the holiday spirit.
That’s a great thing, and we hope people can carry that air of celebration with them throughout the year. However, with New Year’s Day...
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 - 12:54pm
Baby Alana’s life was too short, but still powerful
When word broke on Wednesday, Dec. 14, that Alana Rose Prettyman had passed away, one could feel the oxygen being sucked out of our office. Judging by comments on social media, that feeling enveloped most of our community.
The 15-month...
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 8:38am
It’s the annual Christmas rush — shop, think local
And... down the stretch they come!
Yes, the madness of holiday shopping is beginning to hit the final corner and on to the homestretch. Lunch hours at work are becoming a bit lengthier, fingers are getting swollen from clicking on...
Friday, December 18, 2015 - 4:43am
Ocean View to hold election to fill Sheeran’s seat
Ocean View officials are searching for candidates to run for a town council seat in a special election, scheduled to be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.
The position up for grabs will be to fill the chair previously held by Tom Sheeran,...
Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 5:26am
Bethany, businesses building Weekend Wonderland
The town of Bethany Beach will have a bit more of an extended celebration of the holidays this year.
Weekend Wonderland in Bethany will be held the first three Saturdays of the month, beginning this week, Dec. 5, with the traditional...
Friday, December 4, 2015 - 5:46am
State champs offer lessons in resiliency, heart
After seven games had been played in their 2015 season, the Indian River High School boys soccer team had two wins. After their last game had been played, they had themselves a state championship.
Theirs is a story of belief — in...
Wednesday, November 25, 2015 - 8:58am
Fear strikes home, and the problem must end
When shots were fired and bombs exploded in Paris last Friday, the world shook.
Yes, loss of life was a primary goal of the terrorists behind the attacks, but make no mistake about it — having the entire world shake together as we watched...
Friday, November 20, 2015 - 8:30am
Local police departments reach out to citizens
You know, we’re pretty fortunate around here.
Put aside the fact that we live near the beach, have low taxes, can get to numerous major cities with an easy drive and have the roads to ourselves for about eight months a year. That’s all...
Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 11:52pm
Take a moment and honor a veteran or two
How’d everyone sleep last night?
Forget the heartburn or stress over a work project or test that might have kept you up a little bit, or the dog pushing you to the edge of the bed. Those things just happen sometimes. Were you kept awake...
Friday, November 6, 2015 - 5:27am
Psychiatric hospital a step in right direction
Deficiencies in mental health care have been pointed to as a significant problem, both locally and nationally.
We’ve heard arguments pointing to a general lack of proper mental health care in situations of homelessness, veterans struggling...
Friday, October 30, 2015 - 9:15am
Protecting our natural treasures is a must
For an area that is as popular with vacationers as ours is, we still manage to have our fair share of hidden treasures.
Maybe it’s an off-the-beaten path restaurant you’ve discovered, or a quaint little shop in one of our rural areas....
Friday, October 23, 2015 - 10:43am
Fall’s arrival shouldn’t lessen precautions
Yes, Christmas decorations are already beginning to pop up all around us, but before then, there’s Thanksgiving to worry about. And, before then, there’s Halloween.
We are already seeing Halloween events taking place around us, and they...
Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 9:13am
Team effort during storm helped us all out
Well, that was a bit of weather we had last week, huh?
If you follow us on Facebook, you know we were trying to share information with our readers as fast as it was coming in from every direction. There were road closures, power lines...
Friday, October 9, 2015 - 6:13am
Beebe’s announcement a win for all of us
Walk-in care just got a lot more user-friendly.
Beebe Healthcare announced earlier this week that their Walk-In Care facility in Millville will remain open year-round.For any of us in this community who have had a medical situation pop up...
Friday, October 2, 2015 - 12:23pm
UD was vigilant, thorough in investigation
Word broke early Wednesday morning that University of Delaware police were investigating a hate crime on campus, causing many throughout the state to shudder at the thought.
According to school officials, a student found what he belived...
Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 8:50am
Behold a weekend of massive entertainment
Buckle up. “Shoulder season” is in full effect.
Long considered the best time of the year by many locals, this is the season when the weekdays are filled with open roads and small lines, while weekends return to the crowds with an...
Friday, September 18, 2015 - 5:47am
Local responders get some support, gratitude
The last year or so hasn’t been an easy time nationally for emergency responders — particularly police officers.
High-profile shootings of suspects have garnered headlines and generated protests, and there have been several instances now...
Friday, September 11, 2015 - 8:37am
NFL is a mess. But that doesn’t matter now
#SundaySiege
I just did a hashtag. Did you see that? All the people saying I’m a dinosaur newspaper man who can’t keep up with the changing times, take that. I am a man of the “now” generation and can make my point through the short-but-...
Friday, September 11, 2015 - 8:34am
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