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Route 54 Bridge Replacement Delayed
Delays with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) due to tidal and navigation issues have pushed back the replacement of the Route 54/Lighthouse Road bridge over the Ditch between the Little Assawoman and Assawoman Bays west of Fenwick Island. The project was to begin next spring, however construction is now not expected to begin until…
Read MoreDredging in Two Boating Channels of Little Assawoman Bay to Begin Next Week
After nearly a decade of planning, Fenwick Island announces the start of dredging in two boating channels of Little Assawoman Bay. Sedimentation has affected these channels, reducing their navigability and safety. Dredging will officially begin on Monday, October 14th. The project will focus on clearing the North and South channels that connect Fenwick Islandās canals…
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 MoreTorch Arrives on Time in Rehoboth Despite the Rain!
Wednesday’s ceremony at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand was part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run which leads up to the Summer Games for Special Olympics Delaware. Law enforcement officers carried the Flame of Hope to Rehoboth for this particular leg that began in Fenwick Island, explains Corinne Plummer, director of special events for Special Olympics…
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 MoreFenwick Island Appoints New Town Manager
UPDATE: Roads Mainly Clear After This Week’s Storm Caused Flooding in Fenwick Island
UPDATE 1-11-24 –11:20 a.m.–Fenwick Island Mayor Natalie Magdeburger tells the Talk of Delmarva that the road conditions are much better today than yesterday, as much of the water on the roadways has been drained. You might find some puddles here and there but nothing that will impede driving. Earlier Post: This week’s storm caused extensive…
Read MoreCrivella to Retire from Beach Sweeping
Beach-sweeping legend Tony Crivella says this will be his final season cleaning the sands with his tractor and sweeper. Crivella got his start working for Catts in 1981 running one of the beach shacks in Dewey. In 1997, he became Dewey’s first beach cleaning service. Prior to that, Dewey contracted once with Rehoboth Beach, but it was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Flooding in Some Areas of Sussex County
Greenwood – the area of Greenwood and Route 16 between Route 13 and Hickman Road, also West Minor Street and North First Street. Multiple agencies on the scene due to flooding. Parts of Greenwood remain under water from today’s rain. The town has posted pictures on the Town of Greenwood Facebook page. UPDATED: Fenwick Island…
Read MoreBeach Replenishment Continues in Bethany Beach & South Bethany
Man 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 MoreBeach Replenishment Update
Dredging has moved from Rehoboth Beach to Dewey Beach. Some beach crossovers are closed during the replenishment work, however heavy seas and strong winds are slowing the progress and the south end may not be completed by Thursday when the crews halt for the holiday weekend. If not completed – work will resume Monday evening.…
Read MoreUPDATE On Delaware Beach Replenishment Project
The beach replenishment project in Rehoboth Beach will be completed today and crews will move on to Dewey Beach tonight. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a progress meeting this morning and Public Affairs Officer, Steve Rochette, tells the Talk of Delmarva that Weeks Marine is looking at a late May or early June…
Read MoreUPDATED: Beach Replenishment Underway in Fenwick Island
UPDATED – 5/16/23 – Beach replenishment work is now progressing at both ends of the project area – in Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island. Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Steve Rochette, tells the Talk of Delmarva that the contractor anticipates completing work in Rehoboth on May 22 and starting Dewey…
Read MorePay to Park Now in Effect at the Beaches
Traffic Alert: Road Closure in the Fenwick Island Area Scheduled for Monday, April 3rd
DelDOT has announced that Dukes Avenue between SR 54 (Lighthouse Road) and Harpoon Road / 146th Street will be closed Monday April 3rd and Tuesday April 4th. The closure, which is due to the installation of a gas line, will be in place from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Additional days may be required if…
Read MoreFenwick Voters Elect Incumbents & Edward Bishop to Town Council
Voters in Fenwick Island have returned both incumbents to the town council and elected Edward Bishop to fill the final open seat. The votes are still unofficial, but show Bill Rymer was the top vote-getter with 328, followed by Bishop with 327. Incumbent Richard Benn grabbed 315 votes.
Read More5 Candidates Compete for 3 Council Positions in Saturday’s Fenwick Island Election
Fenwick Island voters will go to the polls Saturday. Three seats on town council are open, with five candidates competing.Incumbents Richard Benn and William Rymer hope to stay in office. Edward Bishop, Eric Espinosa and Kimberly Espinosa are also running for a two-year term. Vicki Carmean is not seeking re-election.The election is being held Saturday…
Read MoreMERR Dolphin Count Scheduled For Sat. July 16th
If you are interested in spending two hours counting dolphins, you may want to mark Saturday, July 16th on your calendar. That is the date of the annual MERR Institute (Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute) dolphin count. Volunteers will be stationed at designated observation points between Fenwick Island and Woodland Beach. For more information,…
Read MoreFenwick Island Takes On Low-Speed Vehicles, Confusion Over Construction Holidays
Fenwick Island officials have plenty on the plate Friday Council members have been considering a ban on low-speed vehicles, with the goal of keeping shuttles off Bunting Avenue in particular. According to Councilwoman Natalie Magdeberger, Bunting Avenue becomes Fenwick Island’s de facto boardwalk during summer months. “We’ve basically allowed that stretch of roadway to remain…
Read MorePa. Man Arrested In Fenwick Island For Aggravated Menacing
Fenwick Voters Opt for Change
Fenwick Island voters have spoken ā and sent all four incumbent council members home.Ā The unofficial results place the top vote-getter as Natalie Magdeburger with 377.Ā Janice Bortner received 360 votes, Jaqueline Kay Napolitano 349 and Paul Breger 340.Ā The election results will be certified Monday morning at 9am.Ā
Read MoreFenwick Island Town Council Election Saturday
Voters in Fenwick Island go to the polls Saturday to elect 4 people to the town council ā from a field of eight candidates! All 4 incumbents ā Gene Langan, Richard Mais, Mitch Houser and Bill Weistling are running and are challenged by Janice Bortner, Paul Breger, Natalie Magdeberger and Jacqueline Kay Napolitano. Each seat…
Read MoreMeet The Candidates: Rehoboth, Fenwick Forums Sat.
Residents have tne opportunity to meet the candidates in two upcoming elections Saturday The Rehoboth Beach candidates’ forum will take place before a live audience at 10 a.m., at CAMP Rehoboth. The forum will be live-streamed and recorded. The link will appear on theĀ CAMPĀ Rehoboth Facebook pageĀ and the video will be posted on theĀ CAMPĀ Rehoboth YouTube channel.…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Seriously Hurt In Scooter Accident
A 70-year-old Selbyville man is hospitalized in critical condition after being thrown from the scooter he was riding when it was struck by another vehicle. Delaware State Police said the driver of a van who made a left turn on Lighthouse Road into Fenwick Hardware Thursday afternoon apparently did not see the oncoming scooter, which…
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