Editorial
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
Wounded warriors storm the shore next week
This community will be fortunate enough to receive 30 wounded warriors and their families next week, and we all have Operation SEAs the Day to thank for that opportunity.
The group was founded as a means to thank the families for their...
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 5:33am
IRSD school board appears to be in good hands
It has been a while since Charles Bireley was not the president of the Indian River School Board. In fact, Bireley has served that role faithfully for the past 10 years, and has held the seat for 15 of his 38 years helping direct the educational...
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 11:00am
Patience, relaxation key these next few weeks
Well, we’ve hit that little bubble between the hectic days of summer madness and the hectic days of Labor Day weekend.
Schools through the region have swung back into gear, meaning fewer families are taking their week-long vacations, and...
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 9:09am
It’s a rough patch, but Town can move forward
Not every problem is a permanent one.
Yes, things are somewhat difficult in Frankford right now. Over the past several months we have seen the town solicitor, a popular police chief and two council members resign their positions (the chief...
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 4:40am
Good news in beach towns regarding elections
Lost in the attention being paid locally to the recent election in Fenwick Island, two softball World Series taking place down the road and a prominent local town councilman resigning in the middle of a meeting is the fact that Bethany Beach will...
Friday, August 7, 2015 - 5:17am
Fenwick Four generating lots of conversation
There has been a lot of talk recently about the “Fenwick Four,” and the group’s collective effort to win seats on the Fenwick Island Town Council following the scheduled Aug. 1 election. Some of that talk has been good, while some of it has been...
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 8:26pm
Selbyville reacted in best way possible
Things happen.
That’s just the reality of life. No matter how hard we prepare, plan or maintain something, from our personal lives to our jobs, sometimes bad things just happen. What makes a difference is how we react.
The Town of...
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 10:01am
LSLL girls a bright spot for community
We try to play the part of neutral observers here.
It’s our job to relay information to you, the readers, in a clear and concise manner, without prejudice. If we do what we’re supposed to do, our readers can make their own decisions based...
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 8:01am
The greatest weekend of all is upon us
If there is one weekend that stands out above all others for our humble little community by the shore, this would be it.
Who doesn’t love fireworks exploding in patriotic glory over the ocean? Or pie-eating contests? Or beach bonfires?...
Friday, July 3, 2015 - 9:22am
Accident reminds us all to think safety
State police were investigating a serious crash last Saturday night in Fenwick Island, centered around a 9-year-old pedestrian who reportedly stepped out into Route 1 and was struck by the front bumper of an SUV. The boy was listed in critical...
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:04pm
County council changes name of airport
By a 4-1 vote, Sussex County Council this week voted to change the name of the airport in Georgetown to Delaware Coastal Airport.
What was the name of the airport before, you might ask.
“Depending on who you speak to, many people...
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 9:49am
Wait for the facts before casting aspersions
Late last week we heard word that a member of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company (MVFC) had been suspended by the department while an investigation into alleged misconduct was being conducted.
Obviously, members of the department have...
Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 11:30am
Biden leaves behind him an important legacy
When word first started circulating that former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden had passed away, many of us initially reacted with shock. Then sadness.
Obviously, Biden was the son of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, probably Delaware’...
Friday, June 5, 2015 - 6:01am
Indians carry support of community with them
When the Indian River High School girls’ soccer team heads to Smyrna on Friday, May 29, to play the state championship game against the winner of the Caravel and Wilmington Friends game, they will be bringing along more than just equipment....
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 11:05am
Route 26 is open for business — we promise
It seems like just yesterday our community was winding down another Jazz Funeral on the Bethany boardwalk, rolling up the sidewalks and turning off the lights on another summer season.
Well, that might have been a bit overly-dramatic, but...
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 1:09pm
Bireley is one constant we can always count on
To hardly anyone’s surprise, Charles M. Bireley won the recent District 4 election to maintain his seat on the Indian River School District Board of Education.
Bireley has served on the board for 38 nonconsecutive years, having sat as...
Friday, May 15, 2015 - 9:57am
Before summer’s fun, a time to focus on education
This week’s summer-like weather is a reminder that it’s nearly time for school to be out, our seasonal businesses to return to full-bore operation and vacationing families to arrive in our little slice of paradise. But we’d be remiss if we gave...
Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 10:48am
Karlie Clutch keeps rolling along in college
We love a good “Local kid done good” story.
There’s a level of pride an entire community can take in seeing someone who grew up here move on to new challenges in life and excel. Here at the paper, we love seeing people we covered when...
Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 5:27pm
Planners are compelled to follow the plans
Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commissioners Bob Wheatley and Rodney Smith met with members of the Shore Democrats organization last week, and Wheatley made a particularly compelling remark during the discussion.
“Everything we do is...
Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 12:10pm
Pyle Center is the place to be this spring
The chill is beginning to leave the air, kayakers are more and more prevalent on our local waterways and seemingly everybody is sniffling and sneezing from allergies.
Yes, spring has certainly arrived.
Of course, nothing marks that...
Friday, April 17, 2015 - 5:58am
Ocean View takes to the polls this Saturday
Ocean View voters will have a decision to make when they head to the polls this Saturday. Four candidates — Carol Bodine, Jon Debuchananne, Kent Liddle and Don Walsh — are all running for the council’s District 4 seat. District 4 largely consists...
Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 9:59am
A season of renewal starts this very weekend
Easter weekend is now upon us, and aside from the obvious religious implications of the holiday, there is also the realization that another busy season is soon upon us.
To say that this has been a trying winter season for much of the...
Thursday, April 2, 2015 - 6:04am
Plea deal leaves us with numerous questions
There has been a lot of discussion throughout the country over the past few decades regarding “The War on Drugs.”
Some argue that it is a useless endeavor that has resulted only in massive spending and overcrowded prisons, while drugs...
Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 12:36pm
New team at Indian River filled with pioneers
Who doesn’t love a good pioneer story?
Those tales of people stepping out on the proverbial ledge and facing the great unknown before anybody else should make all of us take notice. It’s been said that it took a very brave person to be...
Friday, March 20, 2015 - 10:42am
Designate a driver if you plan to celebrate
This Saturday marks the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ocean City, Md., along with countless other celebrations throughout the region designed around revelers who either wish to make it down to the beach from other locales, or simply need a...
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 9:19am
Towns, developers can make good partners
Those of us who have been around the area for a while remember when controversy and strong feelings surrounded the proposed Bear Trap Dunes project in Ocean View.
Obviously, that project has turned out well for the entire community, with...
Friday, March 6, 2015 - 10:36am
Valor Awards shine a light on our local heroes
There has been a lot of talk lately about award presentations and the esteemed “red carpet.”
And while that has made for great theater in Hollywood and other locations, this community held perhaps its best awards event of the year last...
Friday, February 27, 2015 - 4:13am
ACTS shows they are much more than a thrift shop
To many, the Atlantic Community Thrift Shop (ACTS) is a great little secret store in Clarksville where great deals can be found. To those who know a little bit more about the shop, ACTS is a tremendous symbol of what can be accomplished when...
Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 9:08am
Guest Column: Proposal for Atlantic oil and gas drilling is risky
A couple Sundays ago, I was on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach for the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge. As usual, there was no escaping the cold. The air was 36 degrees, and the ocean was just barely warmer, at 37 degrees.
Despite the...
Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 8:58am
Voters must speak and be heard by elected officials
Frankford will hold its annual town council election this Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at town hall. Or maybe it won’t.
As of Coastal Point press time on Wednesday, the jury — or, more accurately, Election Commissioner Elaine Manlove...
Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 7:09am
Frankford must maintain safety momentum
When Frankford Police Chief William Dudley formally announced his retirement recently, many in the community became somewhat concerned.
Dudley, and his fellow officer, Nate Hudson, were often seen patrolling the streets of Frankford,...
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 8:05am
Violent home invasion should open up eyes
When we first received word that a 66-year-old man was assaulted with a baseball bat while in the supposed safety of his own home near Millville, we were horrified.
After much deliberation and conversation, we’re even more so.
...
Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 7:58am
One man’s dream still carries weight today
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal.’”
On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. shared that dream with...
Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 8:06am
Local hacking should open all our eyes
WBOC reported on Tuesday that their website and Twitter page were both hacked late that morning by “CyberCalliphate.”
Hackings are not uncommon, as we have seen them more and more over the years — most notably with Sony.
But this...
Thursday, January 8, 2015 - 8:23am
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