Coastal Point newspaper

01/11/2025

The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild and the Lewes Public Library will welcome author Lauren Grodstein for a breakfast conversation “Navigating the Path to Publication” on Monday, Jan. 13, at 10 a.m. at the library, 111 Adams Avenue in Lewes.

The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild (RBWG) and the Lewes Public Library will welcome author Lauren Grodstein for a breakfast conversation “Navigating the Path to Publication” on Monday, Jan. 13, at

01/11/2025

A new traffic light will be erected at the entrance of Plantation Lakes at Route 24 in Millsboro, an area called congested and unsafe by residents who called for a signal when the Millsboro Town Council met on Dec. 2.

A new traffic light will be erected at the entrance of Plantation Lakes at Route 24 in Millsboro, an area called congested and unsafe by residents who called for a

01/11/2025

For those of you still snuggled up with a cup of coffee, here are few shots from Holts Landing this morning.

01/11/2025

Fenwick Islanders made their voices heard last week on what constitutes a noise violation and when it’s too late make noise in the resort town.

01/11/2025

Executive Editor Darin McCann has a message for all that white stuff coming out of the sky: Thank you for coming. Now, leave.

Thank you for coming. Now, leave.

01/11/2025

Gallery One announced this week its January show, “Artist Choice,” open to the public Jan. 8, through March 4.

01/10/2025

The Indian River High School marching band and the IR Band Boosters association hosted a Christmas tree recycling program on Saturday, Jan. 4, at Parsons Farms Produce near Dagsboro.

The Indian River High School marching band and the IR Band Boosters association hosted a Christmas tree recycling program on Saturday, Jan. 4, at Parsons Farms Produce near Dagsboro. Several

01/10/2025

On Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m., the Fort Miles Historical Association will conduct its annual meeting at Cape Henlopen State Park. Immediately following the meeting, FMHA will continue its winter lecture series with "Warbirds: Preserving History."

On Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m., the Fort Miles Historical Association (FMHA) will conduct its annual meeting at the newly renovated Biden Environmental Center in Cape Henlopen State Park.

01/10/2025

A shelter-in-place order was issued for people near the Perdue poultry processing plant in Georgetown on Wednesday, Jan. 8, after a worker at the plant reportedly mixed volatile chemicals by mistake.

A shelter-in-place order was issued for people near the Perdue poultry processing plant in Georgetown on Wednesday, Jan. 8, after a worker at the plant reportedly mixed volatile chemicals by

01/10/2025

We knew there was going to be some change on Sussex County Council this year. Now, two local council members are in leadership positions, with the ability to ensure local voices are heard.

We knew there was going to be some change on Sussex County Council this year.

01/10/2025

By unanimous vote on Tuesday, Jan. 7, Sussex County Councilman Doug Hudson was elected president of the five-member board, and Councilman John Rieley was voted in as vice-president.

01/10/2025

Donations for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in the Asheville area have already taken over the garage at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, usually reserved for donations for its annual fundraiser. And Saturday will offer another chance to donate.

The donations to families impacted by Hurricane Helene in the Asheville, N.C., area have already taken over the garage at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, usually reserved for

01/10/2025

The area was covered in snow during a storm early Monday morning, and continued through the first half of the day. Our staff went out and braved the chilly temperatures to gather these breathtaking photos.

More than 6 inches of snow fell on the area on Monday morning, with some areas seeing 8 inches or more. Additional snow was forecast to fall beginning Monday evening,

01/10/2025

Recovery from this week's winter storm continues, with ongoing icy conditions on secondary roads leading to the closure of schools on Friday and continued delayed openings for some government offices.

With snowfall on the ground having ranged from 7 inches to around 11 inches throughout the area, Tuesday morning begins the recovery from this week's winter storm. DelDOT plows are

01/10/2025

The plot thickens on offshore wind-power generation in Delaware as outgoing Gov. John Carney and DNREC agreed this week to permit offshore wind-power cabling through Delaware state parks.

The plot thickens on offshore wind-power generation in Delaware as outgoing Gov. John Carney and the state’s environmental control agency agreed this week to permit offshore wind-power cabling through Delaware

01/09/2025

The Jan. 10, 2025, edition of the Coastal Point is now available, on newsstands, on our website and in our e-edition. Or, get headlines delivered to your e-mail inbox twice weekly, with PointMail.

01/09/2025

School’s out again.

Due to inclement weather, all Indian River School District schools will be closed on Friday, January 10. Twelve-month employees, with the exception of those working under a teacher contract, should report two hours late.

01/09/2025

Bethany Beach police are seeking a Dagsboro man wanted on charges of home improvement fraud.

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The Bethany Beach Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating Dylan Crew (26) of Dagsboro, DE. Crew has been known to operate under the business name of "Coastline Contractors Group."

Crew currently has four active warrants for his arrest in Delaware. He is wanted by the Bethany Beach Police Department to answer to the following charges:

-Home Improvement Fraud $100,000 or Greater (Class B Felony)
-Theft $1500 or Greater, Victim is 62 Years or older (Class F Felony)

Anyone with information about Crew's location, information related to this incident, or other criminal activity is asked to contact the Bethany Beach Police Department at 302-539-1000 or email [email protected] (ref complaint #78-24-1478).