Posts Tagged ‘Bethany Beach’
Laurel Man Injured in Construction Accident
A Laurel man is hospitalized after an accident at a home under construction in Bethany Beach Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police say the 62 year old victim was working on the second level of a scaffolding when he fell to the ground. He was flown to Christiana Hospital where he is in critical but stable…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bethany Beach Voters Return Incumbents to Town Council
UPDATED – 7:30pm – Three incumbents were re-elected to the Bethany Beach town council Saturday. Jerry Morris was the top vote-getter with 452 tallies followed by Joseph Healy with 440. Patrick Sheplee was third with 393 votes – all three will return to serve two-year terms. Lee Bunting got 326 votes. ===================================================== Voters in Bethany…
Read MoreUPDATED: Four File for Bethany Beach Municipal Election
UPDATED – Four candidates have filed for the Bethany Beach Town Council election. Lee Bunting (resident) is challenging incumbents Joseph Healy (resident), Jerry Morris (resident), Patrick Sheplee (non-resident) for one of three two-year seats on the council. The Bethany Beach Town Council election is set for Saturday, September 7th. =============================================== Bethany Beach voters will elect…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford, Greenwood, Laurel, and Millsboro and near Milton, Dagsboro, Delmar, Seaford, Georgetown, Bridgeville, Harrington, Lewes, Bethany Beach, and…
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Early Morning Fire Heavily Damages Bishopville Home
Bishopville firefighters were called to a fire on Salt Point Rd in Bayview Estates in Bishopville, Maryland around 3:30 this morning. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire coming from a large home. Multiple crews from Maryland and Delaware helped to battle the blaze or provided cover. All Delaware fire companies have cleared from…
Read MoreBethany Beach Woman Arrested for Fourth DUI
Rehoboth Beach Police say they’ve arrested and charged a Bethany Beach woman for her fourth DUI offense, after they were called for a report of a disorderly person at a restaurant. The suspect has been identified as 39-year-old Jennie Martin. Authorities say around 9 p.m. they arrived at the Blackwall Hitch restaurant on Rehoboth Avenue…
Read MoreDonation to BBVFC & Area Non-profits from Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend
A donation of $20,000 has been made by the organizers of the Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend to the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company and $5000 to other local non-profits. The sports weekend, which was held in September features two days of events – including a half marathon, triathlon, duathlon, and more. The weather…
Read MoreDSP Identify NY Man Killed in Bethany Beach Crash
The man struck by a pickup truck on Coastal Highway near Hickman Plaza Drive in Bethany Beach on Wednesday evening died from his injuries Thursday. Delaware State Police identify him as 79 year old David Henderson of New York State. Police say he was wearing dark clothing and did not carry a light, however his…
Read MoreBethany First Responders Run this Morning – Drivers Watch for Lane Closures in Area
The Bethany First Responders Tri, Dua and Aquabike takes place this morning. Drivers should expect lane closures on Route 1 between Dewey Beach and South Bethany as the bikers will be riding to the north – over the Indian River Inlet Bridge and the runners will head to the south. The Triathlon and Aquabike are…
Read More3 Incumbents & Faith Denault Elected to Bethany Beach Council
Bethany voters have re-elected three incumbents to the town council as well as Faith Denault. Rosemary Hardiman won the most votes with 615 followed by Lew Killmer with 595, Bruce Frye with 593 and Denault with 588. James Sirkis received 290 votes. The four top vote-getters will each serve two-year terms. The council will reorganize…
Read MoreBethany Beach Town Council Election Saturday
Bethany Beach voters go to the polls on Saturday, September 8th at the Bethany Beach Town Hall from 12 noon until 6pm. Newcomers Faith Denault, James Sirkis, non-resident Larry Fishel are challenging incumbents Bruce Frye, Rosemary Hardiman and Lew Killmer for four seats on the town council – all are 2-year terms. Mayor Jack Gordon…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Heavily Damages Lewes Area Home
UPDATED – 9:30am – Lewes fire crews have returned to the Ward Road home for a rekindle. They cleared the scene around 10am. ==================================== Firefighters from Lewes, Rehoboth and Milton were called for a fire on Ward Road in Lewes just after 10:45 last (Saturday) night. Crews arriving at the scene found flames shooting through…
Read MoreBethany Beach Reconstruction Update
Bethany beach reconstruction continues and town officials say that’s making it difficult to place the mats on the crossovers. The completed project calls for a hard, walkable surface to be constructed for each beach crossover – and mats will be placed as needed when the new surface becomes problematic through the rest of the summer. …
Read MoreBeach Replenishment Continues in Bethany
Beach replenishment is currently taking place in Bethany Beach. City officials say beach and beach access is currently closed from Parkwood Street to Maplewood Street. Work in Bethany is being done 24/7 and the replenishment project is now expected to be completed in early July.
Read MoreBethany Beach Replenishment Picking up Speed
Beach replenishment has picked up in Bethany Beach and sand pumping to the northern town limits has been completed. The beach will be opened from Third Street north. The next area where sand will be pumped will be between Third Street to a spot between Campbell Place and Central Boulevard. The project will be in…
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Beach Replenishment from Bethany To Fenwick Begins Mid-May
Beach replenishment will begin in Bethany Beach the week of May 20th and should be finished within 28 days. The $19.2-million project will included dune and beach repair to South Bethany and Fenwick Island. Work will begin in Bethany Beach and move south. Work is scheduled to be completed in Fenwick by mid to late…
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