Pomeroy’s fire was arson; suspects unknown
Coastal Point • File Photo : Investigators have ruled the fire that gutted Pomeroy’s to have been intentionally set.The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office announced on Aug. 4 that the July 27 blaze...
View ArticleNonprofit organization targets Selbyville facility
Mountaire Farms may be facing a lawsuit in the coming months, following the receipt of a “Notice of Intent to Sue” from Food & Water Watch.A nonprofit organization, Food & Water Watch stated...
View ArticleSpeeding in Selbyville tugs at short police staff
It’s easy for drivers to speed when they don’t think they’ll be caught. That perception seems to persist on Selbyville’s Gumboro Road, where residents are worried about speeding.Just west of Route 113,...
View ArticleTRAFFIC ALERT: DelDOT closes Route 1 between Bethany and Dewey
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) officials announced around 4:30 p.m. that, due to high water, Route 1 northbound and southbound was being closed between Bethany and Dewey Beach...
View ArticlePublic workshop planned for Oct. 14 for Route 113 bypass update
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will present to area residents an update on the U.S. Route 113 North/South Study for the Millsboro South...
View ArticleCode Red: Selbyville approves new emergency notifications
When an emergency strikes a town, from severe weather to a burst water main, town hall needs to contact residents in a timely manner. But what is the best system to do that?The Town of Selbyville will...
View ArticleSelbyville Halloween Parade set to march on Oct. 28
Coastal Point • File Photo: This happy little bumble bee enjoyed the annual Selbyville Halloween parade back in 2011. This year’s parade is set for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.Continuing a more than...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Selbyville Halloween Parade canceled due to weather concerns
At a meeting between the Fenwick Island Lions Club and the Town of Selbyville mid-week, organizers decided to cancel the Selbyville Halloween Parade scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, due to the...
View ArticleBridge to the big time: Selbyville actress in Spielberg film
Jillian LeblingA young Selbyville actress is starting her career with some of the best. At 9, Jillian Lebling has made her feature film debut in Steven Spielberg’s “Bridge of Spies,” released Oct. 16...
View ArticleSelbyville discusses police services and wastewater
Public safety is a growing issue, as Selbyville Police Department reported to Selbyville Town Council on Nov. 2. Delaware State Police will lead a neighborhood watch interest meeting Monday, Nov. 23,...
View ArticleChristmas parades warm up the season
It’s time to bundle up, grab some hot chocolate and prepare those Christmas lists, and local towns will welcome the holiday season with the annual Christmas parades.All the local parades begin at 7...
View ArticleSelbyville program will help residents fix their homes
Lower-income families who need home repairs can apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).“We do housing rehab, some infrastructure sometimes, … demolition of places beyond repair,” Mike...
View ArticleSelbyville town residents can now get emergency alerts
By Laura Walter Staff ReporterIf the Town of Selbyville has an emergency, thousands of people could know in a matter of minutes, now that Selbyville has registered for the CodeRED emergency...
View ArticleBayside Marketplace to host Taste of Bayside on Saturday
Bayside Marketplace, located at 31225 Americana Parkway in Selbyville, is hosting a Taste of Bayside on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center is anchored by Harris Teeter and located at...
View ArticleSelbyville mulls outside water connections
Although the Town of Selbyville hopes people will annex into the town, it does provide water and sewer to some properties outside of town. At their June 1 meeting, the town council reviewed several...
View ArticleMSO performance at Freeman Stage to feature ‘Oz’-themed music
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Julien Benichou, will kick-off the eighth summer season of the Freeman Stage at Bayside at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 19. Admission costs $10 per...
View ArticleLibraries serving children free meals all summer
This summer, all local children are being invited to eat free meals at the Selbyville and Frankford public libraries, no questions asked.“It will help to fill the gap with food insecurity throughout...
View ArticleOld Timer’s Day returning to Selbyville on Saturday
Coastal Point • FILE PHOTO: Classic cars are shown along Church Street in Selbyville during last year’s event. The car show is a large part of the Old Tymer’s Day event. Last year’s attendance is...
View ArticleGrowing old together
Coastal Point • R. Chris Clark: Brandywine Senior Living helped to celebrate 519 years of marriage with eight couples on Saturday, June 13. Shown are the Pattersons, Finicles and Kriners grabbing a...
View ArticleFourth of July festivities galore this weekend
Coastal Point • File Photo: Young paraders carry the Bethany Beach sign at the front of a past annual Fourth of July Celebration parade.To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence,...
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