Two New Advisory Committees Established in Rehoboth Beach

Two new advisory committees have been established in Rehoboth Beach. The City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee is chaired by Commissioner Mark Saunders and will gather and curate subjects of interest pertaining to the city of Rehoboth Beach with special emphasis on public safety as it pertains to street, sidewalks, transportation, beach, boardwalk and animal…

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UPDATE Gold Alert for Missing Rehoboth Beach Teen–Canceled

UPDATE: The Gold Alert for Michael Seymore, issued by DSP Troop 7, has been cancelled. He has been found.   Original Post: Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 16-year-old Michael Seymore of Rehoboth Beach. He was last seen on Coastal Highway near the Red Mill Inn on Coastal Highway in Lewes…

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After 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…

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Rehoboth Beach to Conduct Restaurant Inspections Beginning September 8th

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Starting the week of September 8th, Rehoboth Beach’s building and licensing department will conduct annual inspections of all restaurants within city limits. The inspections will focus on grease interceptor compliance and, for establishments that serve alcohol, verification of permits of compliance related to floor plans, outdoor dining, bar areas, and dance floors.  City code enforcement and…

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Adult-use Cannabis Now for Sale Legally in Delaware

Legal adult-use cannabis sales have begun in Delaware. Adults aged 21 and over can now legally purchase recreational marijuana and marijuana products from licensed cannabis retailers. The initial phase of adult-use cannabis sales is being implemented by a select group of existing medical marijuana compassion centers that have successfully transitioned into the combined medical and…

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Search Warrant in Rehoboth Beach Leads to Arrest for Gun and Drug Offenses

Delaware State Police have arrested a 47-year-old Rehoboth Beach man for felony gun and drug charges. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, and the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, today July 31st, executed a search warrant at a residence on Baltimore Avenue in…

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Mosquito Spraying Monday evening in Sussex & Kent Counties

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, July 28, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milford, and Felton. Near Harrington, Viola, Greenwood, Ellendale, Lincoln, Millsboro, and Georgetown. For notification purposes, spraying…

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DNREC Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening in Kent & Sussex Counties

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 22, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Selbyville and Rehoboth Beach. Near Marydel, Camden, Felton, Lewes, Millsboro, and Frankford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done…

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Fireworks Light Up the Skies Over Rehoboth Beach

The rockets burst into the night sky in Rehoboth Beach Saturday night with crowds packed along the boardwalk and bandstand area.  Compared to the display in downtown Ocean City Friday night where someone shot fireworks into the crowd on the boardwalk causing a stampede of running people, it was a calm and enjoyable night in…

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Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening – Kent & Sussex

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 23, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Rehoboth Beach, Milford, and Harrington. Near Lewes, Angola, Long Neck, and South Bowers. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…

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Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening – Central & Eastern Sussex County

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 17, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Oak Orchard.  Near Millsboro, Angola, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…

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“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…

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Gold Alert Issued for Missing 90-Year-Old Rehoboth Beach Man

Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 90-year-old Elias Watkins of Rehoboth Beach. He was last seen at his home in Rehoboth Beach overnight May 22nd around 2:00 a.m. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is concern for his safety and well-being. Watkins is described as…

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Parking 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…

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12th Annual Global Cannabis March – Saturday in Rehoboth Beach

The 12th Annual Global Cannabis March will take place Saturday in Rehoboth Beach. The march will begin at North Boardwalk and Surfside Place at 1:30 – and will end at the Bandstand with a rally. The Global Cannabis March unites advocates from around the globe to collectively raise awareness and demand meaningful cannabis policy reform.…

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Large Party Wednesday Leaves Trashy Rehoboth Beach

Several pictures posted to iDewey.com‘s Facebook page show a large amount of trash on the beach between Norfolk and St. Lawrence Streets in Rehoboth Beach. City officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that the resulting mess was from a large group of college students on the beach on Wednesday. The police addressed several concerns with…

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Rehoboth Beach Designated Tree City USA Status for 34th Year

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Rehoboth Beach has been named a Tree City USA for the 34th consecutive year, recognizing its commitment to urban forestry. This year, the city secured a $5,000 Delaware Department of Agriculture grant to remove invasive species, including three overgrown Bradford Pear trees at the Silver Lake tot lot. In their place, five River Birch trees…

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UPDATED: Rehoboth Avenue Paving Project Paused till Early Spring

UPDATED – 12/06/24 – The cold temperatures that moved onto Delmarva this week caused a temporary pause in the Rehoboth Avenue paving project – which DelDOT and the City of Rehoboth Beach have extended until early spring. The paving project will resume in the spring when temperatures rise. ================================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 11/15/24 – Paving…

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Seashore Marathon Will Impact Rehoboth Beach Roads Saturday Morning

Expect early morning road closures Saturday as over 3000 runners will take part in the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon and Half-Marathon. The run begins at 7am at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. This is a Boston Marathon qualifier – there is NO race day registration.  Between 7 and 3pm – several roads will be open to…

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Three Arrested during Warrant Search at Rehoboth Beach Hotel Room

Three people have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a search warrant was served at a Rehoboth Beach hotel on Tuesday. The Sussex County Drug Unit and Sussex County Governor’s Task Force went into a room at the Rodeway Inn on Coastal Highway on Tuesday following an investigation into drug distribution from the hotel…

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Rehoboth Beach Paving Project Back On/Strategic Plan Survey Available

Rehoboth Beach officials Tuesday announced that the Rehoboth Avenue paving project is on – and will begin with milling following the annual Sea Witch Festival at the end of this month. DelDOT is currently working on curbing and concrete work on medians along the Avenue and pedestrian connections will also be upgraded. Work will be…

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DELAWARE 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…

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