Coastal Point

The Coastal Point is a weekly newspaper that comes out every Friday. It serves the communities of Bethany Beach, South Bethany, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Millville, Dagsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville in Delaware.

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What’s Father’s Day without a little whine?

1 week ago | coastalpoint.com | Darin J. McCann

“You know how to guarantee you won’t get what you want?” my dad would ask me. “Whine about it. That’s not going to get you anywhere with anybody.”Au contraire, mon père. Whining just scored me a breakfast sandwich. I’d been planting these little whine seeds around the house for several weeks, wondering if they would actually take hold. This wasn’t necessarily an experiment of science as much as a quest fueled by curiosity.
Morrissey urges ‘Don’t play chicken’ in crosswalks

1 week ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

“Don’t play chicken in the crosswalk.”That message from Fenwick Island Police Chief Michael Morrissey is a serious one, for sure. As the busy summer season begins, Morrissey’s words are meant for pedestrians crossing Coastal Highway. To illustrate the message, however, Morrissey decided to use a bit of humor, donning an inflatable chicken suit and demonstrating proper use of crosswalks.
Indian River students hit their deadlines

1 week ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

What do you do when your class has basically finished its tasks for the year, but it’s only March? If you’re in two of Sarah Smarrelli’s classes at Indian River High School, you dive into a new challenge: publishing a school newspaper. Students in Smarrelli’s SAT-prep and yearbook classes took part in the project.
Fit & Fun Field Day raises $10K for Special Olympics | Sports | coastalpoint.com

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com

The 3rd Annual Fit & Fun Field Day took place on Sunday, June 1, and raised $10,000 for the Special Olympics of Delaware.
Senate bill opens up Pandora’s Box for future

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Darin J. McCann

Early Tuesday evening, while many throughout the fine state of Delaware were sitting down with their families for dinner, state senators in Dover voted to pass Senate Bill 159.
Service dog awareness events scheduled for next week

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Susan Canfora

Two events to raise awareness about the importance of service dogs are planned this month, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 20, at Rollins Community Center in Lewes, and from 5:30 to 7 p.m., also on June 20, at the Wheelhouse Restaurant in Lewes. Both events will “focus on raising awareness and funds for veterans, first-responders and others suffering with mental health issues and suicide ideation,” Communications Director Mary Louise Embrey said. “Anybody interested can come.
Stage set for Old Timers’ Day in Selbyville

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Grace Bennett

The 68th Annual Old Timers’ Day Classic Car Show & Family Festival — one of Selbyville’s oldest and most treasured traditions — takes place this weekend.
Ocean Area Golf Carts set to sell LSVs

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Susan Canfora

Asked why it’s preferable to drive a low-speed vehicle, or golf cart, to the beach, instead of a car, David Hamm’s answer is quick and delivered with a smile: “They are fun, and they come in cool colors,” the vice president of Ocean Area Golf Carts in Ocean View said. “If you have a beach house, would you rather jump in a car or jump on a golf cart? It all depends on what you are doing. Staying around the neighborhood, wouldn’t you rather be on a golf cart?
Central Park to host No Kings Day protest

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Grace Bennett

On Saturday, June 14, a “No Kings Day” rally will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Bethany Beach’s Central Park, at the corner of Routes 1 and 26. This rally is one of more than 1,800 similar efforts taking place nationwide on the same day, all driven by local community initiatives. Amy Sabrin, one of the organizers of the Bethany Beach No Kings Rally, explained that the event aims to celebrate shared American values, emphasizing that patriotism is inclusive.
Millville approves development under new zoning category

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

The Millville Town Council voted on Tuesday, June 10 to approve a rezoning request for a small development on Whites Neck Road under a new zoning category for the town. The request, by Foxlane Homes, was to change the zoning for several parcels from R-1 residential to R-2 residential. Millville’s Planning & Zoning Commission had voted 4-1 on May 8 to recommend that the council deny the request.