Editorial — Crime in area forces us to take extra care
It’s not a difficult leap to equate a rise in home and car burglaries with the massive uptick in opioid use and abuse in the community over recent years. People become addicted, they want more drugs after they have exhausted their own resources...
Friday, March 17, 2017 - 8:20am
Prisons must be a top priority for the state
The recent violent and deadly riot at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, and the subsequent mass exodus of correctional officers from that facility, brings to light a topic that finds itself in and out of the Delaware news cycle...
Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 8:51am
Editorial — St. Ann’s, USO working to help our troops
The Parish of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany Beach is on a month-long mission to stock USO Delaware with items for our brave men and women serving overseas .
For their March drive, they are requesting individually-packaged Slim Jims...
Thursday, March 2, 2017 - 8:50am
Ocean View stays the course with Curran
The filing deadline for the mayoral position in Ocean View has come and gone, and incumbent Mayor Walter Curran was the only one to throw his hat into the ring.
We’ve heard two predominant theories on why people don’t apply to run for...
Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 9:10am
Editorial — Community again shines in Night to Shine event
As an NFL quarterback, Tim Tebow makes for a fantastic humanitarian.
We joke about Tebow’s quarterbacking prowess, obviously, as anybody with the ability to make it into that league and experience any kind of success is obviously far...
Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 8:56am
Editorial — Increase in tourism benefits entire community
Delaware Gov. John Carney and Delaware Tourism Director Linda Parkowski recently celebrated a newly-completed study of Delaware’s tourism data from 2015.
According to the figures, 8.5 million visitors came to the state in 2015, compared to...
Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 9:39am
Steele the right person to steer IRSD for now
Susan Bunting has now officially been confirmed as the new Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education, leaving behind a little bit of work to do in the Indian River School District.
There is an upcoming referendum — a reboot of a...
Thursday, February 2, 2017 - 9:14am
Town must juggle employees, fair tax rates
The Ocean View Town Council recently held a special workshop to review and discuss a compensation survery that was completed at the end of 2016.
The survey revealed that Town employees make “on average 10 percent less than market midpoint...
Thursday, January 26, 2017 - 8:28am
Lottery winner not local, but still a good story
There’s always a sense of curiosity when someone hits a big lottery drawing — particularly when that winning ticket was purchased close to home.
Is it someone I know? Is it someone local? Is it someone who doesn’t need/deserve the money...
Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 9:08am
A very big ‘thank you’ to all who have supported us
This past 12 months has been busy here at the Coastal Point.
We’ve expanded our news coverage, published two books on the histories of local towns, grown our bridal publication and incorporated our newspaper into our growing mobile app,...
Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 9:11am
Let’s remember our brave defenders this holiday
The buying is done (hopefully).
As is the wrapping (hopefully).
You’ve traveled to where you are going and you’re all ready to just kick back and enjoy the holiday (hopefully).
Yes, Christmas is now upon us, and Chanukah is...
Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 9:19am
Deaver left an impression on county, council
Joan Deaver did indeed have a voice before she joined Sussex County Council in 2008 — but she gained a much larger platform for her words the day she took office.
Long a protector of Sussex County’s environment, Deaver was one of those “...
Thursday, December 15, 2016 - 9:20am
Editorial – Botanic Gardens an example of determination
Ground was officially broken for the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek on Thursday, Dec. 1.
For those of you unaware of just how significant this project really is, consider that Delaware First Lady Carla Markell serves as chair of...
Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 9:16am
It’s shopping season — think locally this year
As we hit the time of the year when we fill our credit card balances to the point when we can spend the rest of the year trying to pay them back down, we find it the perfect time to remind our readers to think local for many of their buying needs...
Thursday, December 1, 2016 - 8:01am
It’s shopping season — think locally this year
As we hit the time of the year when we fill our credit card balances to the point when we can spend the rest of the year trying to pay them back down, we find it the perfect time to remind our readers to think local for many of their buying needs...
Thursday, December 1, 2016 - 7:59am
Editorial – Thank you to all those who have supported us
Dear readers and advertisers,
It’s hard to know even where to start. Your support over the years has both blown us away, and allowed us to grow our staff exponentially. We have been able to increase our coverage and tackle new efforts,...
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 7:43am
Editorial – November offers some of the best we have
There would be no need for polling to determine that fall is the season of choice for many people who live in this community.
To be fair, it is early fall that claims the most adoration — the weather is still warm, you can go to the beach...
Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 9:00am
Editorial – Recent burglaries should remind us to use care
The Ocean View Police Department (OVPD) reached out to us late last week to offer a bit of a public safety warning to residents, and we are happy they did.
According to OVPD, there was a rash of burglaries in early November, including 10...
Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 9:41am
Editorial – Cops & Goblins a true highlight of fall season
The fall has truly turned into the season of great local events.
From arts and crafts festivals to trail runs to haunted libraries to pumpkins flying through the air at astronomical speeds, every weekend is a paradise for people in the...
Thursday, November 3, 2016 - 11:06am
New Harim hatchery could be a big positive
Allen Harim announced on Monday that they will be building a $22 million state-of-the-art hatchery near Dagsboro, with an egg-set capacity of 2.5 million eggs per week. That, it would appear, is a lot of eggs.
The new 70,000-square-foot...
Friday, October 28, 2016 - 7:30am
Editorial – LWVSC putting in effort, time for community
The League of Women Voters of Sussex County (LWVSC) rocks.
There. We said it. A local organization, comprising volunteers throughout our community, flat-out rocks. Let us explain.
We have spoken in our office about how the LWVSC has...
Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 9:25am
Editorial – Fall is the season to clear out some clutter
Though the term “spring cleaning” has been widely known for ages, this community has also embraced the notion of the “fall dump.”
After a busy summer season when many of us are too busy to keep up with the demands of the day-to-day life,...
Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 10:50am
Bethany heroes deserve a community’s praise
Bethany Beach Public Works employee Sean Ely was on the beach on Monday, Oct. 3, when he was reportedly flagged down by a woman in need of immediate help.
Very immediate help.
She alerted Ely that her 11-year-old son was stuck in...
Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 10:41am
Editorial – Stockings and pumpkins hit Millville Saturday
Fall is a pretty special time in these parts.
The hubbub of the frantic summer season is behind us, the roads feel a bit more wide open and the changing leaves perform their typical brilliant autumnal show. And to top it off, there are...
Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 11:19am
Editorial – Latest IRSD referendum born from area growth
Latest IRSD referendum born from area growth
This is one that comes at no surprise, whatsoever.
The Indian River School District (IRSD) recently announced they will be hosting a current-expense referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The...
Thursday, September 22, 2016 - 8:50am
Boro Bash is an all-day affair of, well, everything
Ladies and gentlemen, the Boro Bash is upon us.
Yes, the uniquely-Millsboro event that is Boro Bash will be taking place this Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Millsboro Little League Park. The festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. and roll...
Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 9:58am
Let’s thank our wounded veterans this week
Get out on the next clear night and enjoy one of our amazing sunsets. Or, on the flip side, wake up early and head to the beach to catch a sunrise that is guaranteed to steal your breath.
These things can make us feel extremely fortunate...
Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 10:27am
Editorial – Safety, safety, safety with school buses
Schools around the area will be opening over the next few weeks, and the Delaware State Police (DSP) recently shared some advice for students, parents and bus drivers on how to take precautions in regards to safety.
According to DSP,...
Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 9:58am
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
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