Selbyville News

State of Emergency declared for state as of 8 p.m., vehicles ordered off roads as of 10 p.m.

Gov. Jack Markell declared a State of Emergency covering the entire state of Delaware effective at 8 p.m. Friday, with vehicles ordered off the roads as of 10 p.m.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a blizzard warning, which is in effect from 4 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Saturday. The previous winter storm watch is no longer in effect.

A storm system developing over the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday will pass off the Carolina coast Friday night and then continue to the northeast on Saturday.

The month of March was declared Kids’ Art Month in the town of Selbyville by Mayor Clifton Murray at Tuesday’s regular town council meeting. Murray recognized the Selbyville Community Club and Jackie Bates of the club’s Arts Committee for their role in the town. Over the past five years, the Selbyville Community Club has sponsored Kids Art Month as part of their Arts in the Community Program.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a winter storm watch that is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.

Due to inclement weather, all Indian River School District schools will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 3. All 12-month employees should report two hours late.

With a weather advisory from the National Weather Service in effect, state agencies on Tuesday were preparing to meet the challenge of yet more snow.

The National Weather Service Mt. Holly office issued a winter weather advisory for Delaware that was to be in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday evening to 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Due to inclement weather, all Indian River School District schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 1. All 12-month employees are not required to report.

Other Monday closures, as they are reported to Coastal Point:
Cape Henlopen School District -- closed
Little Hearts Learning Center, Millville - closed

National Weather Service officials are warning of icy roads on Sunday morning. With very cold temperatures in place, any snow from the storm Saturday night that melts on Sunday will freeze on roadways and other untreated surfaces. Caution was advised for those traveling on Sunday. Drivers should be alert for any icy conditions.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a winter storm warning for snow, which is in effect from 9 a.m. Saturday morning to 4 a.m. Sunday. The previous winter weather advisory is no longer in effect.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a winter weather advisory for snow, which is in effect from 7 a.m. Saturday to midnight Saturday night.

Low pressure developing along the Texas Gulf Coast on Friday afternoon was expected to track northeastward Friday night and Saturday, and to move off the Carolina coast early Saturday night.

At the start of the new year, Adrian Mobilia introduced the area to Fenwick Wine Cellars, a local farm winery that’s also much more. Located along the Route 54 corridor, the winery and tasting room – although still new – is something he thinks could evolve into one of the region’s most popular spots in a matter of months.

For those not wanting to get caught up in the dreariness of indoor winter living because of ice – or thunder, depending on the day – there are still plenty of free things to do to keep busy.

For the Rev. Paul Trinkle and his wife, Tammy, coming to pastor at Peninsula Community Church in Selbyville is a little like coming home. Although they are not originally from Delaware, they were both raised on the East Coast – him in Philadelphia, by parents who vacationed in Rehoboth Beach, and his wife in upstate New York.

Due to snow, all Indian River School District schools are now closed on Friday, Jan. 8. Officials had previously announced a two-hour delay. All 12-month employees should report at their regular time. The Cape Henlopen School District is also closed on Friday, with staff reporting on a two-hour delay.

Selbyville officials are hoping that 2010 will bring an end to the town’s water woes. The town has been working to address high levels of a disinfection byproduct (DBP) called total trihalomethanes (TTHM) that has been found in its water. The disinfectants, used in the treatment of drinking water, can sometimes react with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in the water, causing the byproducts, and the town has been flushing the system and is looking into other treatments in an attempt to reduce them.

On Dec. 23, Attorney General Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III held a press conference to update the public on the investigation of Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl B. Bradley. In addition, Biden provided information about victim services that are available to community members who have been affected by the case.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a wind advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Anyone passing through Salem United Methodist last Saturday would have heard something a little unusual. No, it wasn’t a wedding-reception band – it was the sounds of a new service for 20-somethings.

Whether one is heading out of town for the holidays, for a few weeks or for the cold, winter season, it’s always a comforting feeling to know that property, pets and home are safe and protected. That is precisely what Selbyville resident Barbara Hobbs is offering through her new pet-sitting and concierge service, Home Minders.

As heavy snow continued to blanket the entire state on Dec. 19, state officials said agencies were working hard to keep the primary roads passable and tending to stranded motorists. Additionally, Gov. Jack Markell declared a State of Emergency for New Castle and Kent counties, effective at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl B. Bradley was charged with an additional 24 charges on Friday, Dec. 18, after turning himself in to Delaware State Police Troop 4 detectives on Friday morning.

WEATHER ALERT: Snow/rain mix across eastern Sussex, State of Emergency in Kent, New Castle counties [UPDATED, 3:45 p.m.]

National Weather Service, Mount Holly, N.J., 3:30 p.m. EST Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009

A winter storm watch will be in effect from late Friday night through late Saturday night. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch.

A wind advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Wednesday evening to 6 p.m. Thursday. A deep low pressure system to the north will cause a cold front to cross the area early Wednesday evening. Strong and gusty winds from the west or southwest will develop behind this front. Gusts up to 45 mph will occur.

The stuffing has been devoured, the pies consumed and the trees, decorations and lights are beginning to emerge, so it must be time for a celebration of the winter holiday season. And celebrate the area will this weekend with events ranging from parties and parades to open houses and musical offerings.