Posts Tagged ‘Bethany Beach’
Ice Out for Good Weekend of Action Demonstrations Taking Place in Delaware
Several demonstrations have been planned for this weekend to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota and to demand an end to the escalating deployment of ICE and CBP in local communities. The Ice Out for Good Weekend of Action demonstrations are organized by local chapters of Indivisible and…
Read MoreNo Kings Protests Saturday Around Delmarva
No Kings protests are taking place Saturday in several locations in Delaware and Maryland. These are non-confrontational protests against what the organizers describe as authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. This is at least the second round of No Kings protests – with similar protests occurring in mid-June nationwide – as…
Read MoreBethany Beach: Storm Update
Storm Warning for Bethany Beach The Town of Bethany Beach is urging residents and visitors to prepare for a significant coastal storm expected to affect our area Sunday October 12th through Monday October 13th. Current forecasts indicate a combination of strong offshore winds, high surf, and high astronomical tides, which are likely to cause moderate…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested after 3-Vehicle Crash North of Bethany Beach
A Magnolia man has been arrested after a three vehicle crash Thursday night just before 8 on Coastal Highway north of Bethany Beach. Delaware State Police contacted 22 year old Benjamin Herrera of Magnolia, the driver of a Dodge Challenger that was involved in the crash and smelled alcohol on his breath. He also showed…
Read MoreAfter Erin
FLOODING REPORTED BY DelDOT: LONG NECK: Long Neck Road – from Pot Nets Road to Massey’s Landing is closed LEWES: East Savannah Road – from Angler’s Road to Massachusetts Ave is closed MILTON: Front Street – between Cave Neck Rd & Walnut Street is closed ——————————– Rehoboth Beach – Red flags are still flying at…
Read More“No Kings Day” Protests Scheduled for Saturday on Delmarva
There are non-violent protests scheduled around the country for Saturday, “No Kings Day” – which is a day of defiance over the President’s military parade in Washington, DC to celebrate his birthday. Organizers of “No Kings Day” say they’re showing up everywhere President Trump isn’t to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. There are…
Read MoreParking Season Begins for Most DE Beach Towns on Thursday
Parking season begins for many Delaware beach towns on Thursday. That means parking permits and meters will be in effect – in Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. In Dewey Beach there is still free parking from 5 to 11pm on Monday evenings during the Movies on the Beach, however free parking…
Read MoreMultiple Fire Crews Battle Bethany Beach House Fire
Firefighters from Bethany Beach were called to a home on Tingle Avenue in Bethany Beach just before 6pm Monday. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire throughout the home. Additional stations from Sussex County and Ocean City were called to assist or provide cover up. The fire was put under control at 7:30pm. Firefighters…
Read MoreCommunity Information Session Held in Bethany Beach Regarding Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair
A community information session was held at Bethany Beach Town Hall yesterday evening regarding Indian River Inlet beach repairs. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Â
Read MoreDELAWARE Beaches Medical Waste Update
Many beaches in Delaware have been closed to swimming since Sunday, September 15th when medical waste began washing up on the beaches. DNREC’s swimming/wading advisory is through Sept, 23. Wearing closed-toe shoes to walk on the beach is advised. The towns of Dewey Beach, South Bethany, Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island are following…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bethany Beach Voters Elect Incumbents & Bob Rush to Town Council Saturday
UPDATED – 09/07/24 – Bethany Beach voters have returned three incumbents to the Town Council and elected Bob Rush to fill the 4th open seat. Ron Calef was the top vote-getter with 402 votes. Mickey Hinman received 397 tallies and Bob Rush 391. Rich McHugh won 372 votes. Russell Evans got 139 votes. Each council…
Read MoreIt’s Parking Season at Delmarva Beaches
Parking season is underway in some beach towns – and coming soon to the rest! Ocean City started the season off on April 1st where parking is free Monday through Thursday through May 23rd at the Inlet parking lot and on the street and municipal lots. But you must pay $3/hour at the inlet lot…
Read MorePatrick Foley Named Bethany Beach Police Chief
Bethany Beach has a new police chief. The Town Council has voted to unanimously appoint Sgt Patrick Foley as Police Chief during Monday’s Special Council meeting. Foley has been serving as the Town’s Officer in Charge since former Chief Michael Redmon and Captain Darin Cathell were terminated in late January. Foley has been with the…
Read MoreSenator Tom Carper Tours Bethany Beach Area Businesses
U.S. Senator Tom Carper joined Bethany Beach Mayor Rosemary Hardiman, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Delaware officials, and Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce officials this week to visit small businesses on Garfield Parkway. WGMD’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Senator Tom Carper discussed with area business owners the success they have had and asked them about…
Read MoreTown of Bethany Beach Grateful for Completion of Replenishment Project
The beach replenishment project in Bethany Beach has been completed, the dune fencing has been installed and the Mobi-mats are back in place. In the Bethany Beach Town Newsletter for September, a statement from the mayor’s office also expresses gratitude to “…Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons and Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester for securing the 65%…
Read MoreFireworks, Jazz Funeral to End Summer in Bethany Beach
Fireworks will be on display following the Sunday Still Surfin’ performance, at approximately 9:15 pm. The fireworks will be launched off the beach at Wellington Parkway. Standard parking rules will be in effect. Then on Monday, Labor Day, the 38th annual Jazz Funeral officially brings summer to an end. Activities begin around 5:30 p.m. at…
Read MoreAbsentee Voting Information for Upcoming Bethany Beach Annual Municipal Election
Bethany Beach Town Hall will be open for absentee voting for two more Saturdays ahead of the Annual Municipal Election, which will be held on Saturday, September 9th from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 p.m. in the Town Meeting Room on 214 Garfield Parkway. The dates and times Town Hall will be open for absentee voting…
Read MoreUPDATED: Water Quality Advisory LIFTED for Bethany Beach
UPDATED – 08/11/23 – 6pm – Swimming Advisory for Bethany Beach is cancelled as of 4:30 p.m. on 8/11/2023 ====================================================== A water quality advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach following indicator bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources. Increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding…
Read MoreBeach Replenishment Continues in Bethany Beach & South Bethany
The 2023 beach replenishment work continues in Delaware with work still going on in Bethany Beach and South Bethany. In Bethany Beach the dune crossovers at Garfield Parkway, Hollywood Street and Parkwood Street are closed. The US Army Corps of Engineers says replenishment work is ongoing with sand placement operations expected to be completed late…
Read MoreUPDATE: Bethany Beach Crossovers Closed Due to Replenishment
UPDATE 6/29/23–10:30 AM: Beach crossovers in Bethany Beach that are currently closed due to replenishment work include: Central BoulevardCampbell Place UPDATE 6/22/23- 12 PM: Beach crossovers in Bethany Beach that are currently closed due to replenishment work includes: • First Street Posted 6/21/23 at 10:40 AM Beach crossovers in Bethany Beach that are currently closed…
Read MoreBethany Beach July 4th Fireworks Rescheduled to September
Bethany Beach has to reschedule the July 4th fireworks to Sunday, September 3 of Labor Day Weekend because of the on-going beach replenishment. The fireworks display will follow the performance from ‘Still Surfin’ at the Bandstand that evening.
Read MoreBeach Replenishment Underway in Bethany Beach
Beach replenishment is underway in Bethany Beach. Over the next two to three weeks Weeks Marine will place an additional 320,000 cubic yards of sand on the dune and beach between Third Street and Wellington Parkway – weather permitting. This over $24-million renourishment project is repairing the storm damaged beaches from Rehoboth Beach to Fenwick…
Read MoreBeach Replenishment Project to Begin Tomorrow in Bethany Beach
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a project tomorrow that will replenish the beach and dune in Bethany Beach between Third Street and Wellington Parkway. It is estimated, depending on weather, replenishment will take between 15 to 25 days to complete and will place an additional 320,000 cubic yards of sand on the…
Read MoreMan Flees Police, Gets Stolen Car Stuck on Beach!
A Fenwick Island police officer attempted to stop this red Ford Mustang for speeding around 8:25 a.m. this past Sunday. The driver refused to stop and continued on Coastal Highway to Bethany Beach where he drove out onto the beach here at Ashwood Street, got stuck and was captured. He appeared to be under the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Early Morning Crash in Bethany Beach Damages Utility Pole
A crash just after 4 Sunday morning left a utility pole down near Route 1 and Jefferson Bridge Road and some Bethany Beach area residents without power. Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire personnel found a Jeep Wrangler with wires and the pole down on the vehicle – and one person trapped inside the vehicle. Delmarva Power…
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