Bethany Beach News

If you think about it, we in this area of Delaware are very fortunate to have many volunteers and the community's support for just about anything that we need.

BETHANY BEACH -- John Winters said while his children seem to like the sea gulls, the birds have caused him some trouble in the past.

In May, we gave readers a chance to boast about their favorite family beach vacation spots.

An unidentified female motorist driving a Honda Accord collided with a bicycle on Route 1 today, causing the second accident to involve a cyclist in Bethany in one week.

This year represents the 25th anniversary of the Bethany Beach 4th of July Parade.

BETHANY BEACH --Back in the days of the Great Depression and the New Deal, thousands of miles of ditches were dug through Delaware's salt marshes.

BETHANY BEACH -- When it comes to beach fashion, it's not the latest styles and accessories that have people talking.

BETHANY BEACH -- It's every parent's worst nightmare: They turn away for just a minute and their child runs off, getting lost in a crowd of strangers.

Officials said it's important for folks to share the roadway, especially during the booming summer months And Misty Seemans with the Delaware Department of Transportation said her office is constantly trying to educate the public on how to do just that.

BETHANY BEACH -- Thanks to a government mandate that the nation's military services take advantage of renewable energy sources, a local landmark could be going green.

Following a folk rock/pop formula to create original tunes, young singer-songwriter-guitarist Rory Sullivan exemplifies a genuine passion and commitment for his music.

Gays and lesbians in Delaware will have legal protection from discrimination under a bill that passed the General Assembly late Wednesday night, more than a decade after supporters started fighting for it.

BETHANY BEACH -- Isabella's Pizza, Bistro and Vino may have moved just a hop, skip and a jump away from its previous location, but chef Graham Reese assures customers they will get the same dishes they've come to know and love.

BETHANY BEACH - The Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre arrives in Bethany Beach for a series of Monday night performances starting with Jack and the Beanstalk at the Holiday Inn Express at 7 p.m. Monday, June 29.

Part-time residents of Ocean View may soon get a say in annual municipal elections.

It was announced that the Town Council Election would be held on September 12, 2009.

Sen. George Bunting, D-Bethany Beach, said he thought a unanimous House passage meant smooth sailing for Dewey Beach's 35-foot height limit, known as House Bill 50.

REHOBOTH BEACH -- The Delaware beaches are a great place for vacationers, and what's a getaway without man's best friend? Visiting Rehoboth Beach for the day, Nancy Taylor of Greencastle, Pa., brought along her Shetland Sheepdog, Rusty.

DAGSBORO -- Even though Shauna Kaufman has passed on, her artistic touch remains on the walls and showcase displays of The Artful Bean, a coffee house in Bethany Beach where the 17 year old was employed.

A Delaware-based organization that has provided HIV prevention, outreach, education and other services for the past 28 years will be closing due to lack of funding, the Bethany Beach Wave reports.