Ocean View News

Several people who testified in favor of an ordinance allowing off-premise electronic billboards in Sussex County said county residents are misinformed about the ordinance.

Sussex County Council this week held a public hearing but deferred action on proposed ordinances to amend Chapter 115 of the county code relating to "off-premise" electronic messaging signs, which includes advertising for any business that is not located on the same property and comes typically in the form of billboards.

Homeowner Jerry Kappes, left, goes over the new digital touch screen control panel of his security system on his Bear Trap Dunes home with Jim Barnes of Signature Alert in Ocean View.

The Millville Town Council this week "shelved" the idea of having a police study conducted.

A 23-year-old Lewes man and four teenagers face charges in connection with burglaries in the Ocean View area.

At left, homeowner Jerry Kappes goes over his new digital touch-screen control panel of his security system on his Bear Trap Dunes home with Jim Barnes of Signature Alert in Ocean View.

A Lewes man and several teenagers were arrested last week in connection with several burglaries in the Ocean View area that have been occurring since last summer.

When Ann Tansey lost her sight 11 years ago, she chose to live near the Assawoman Canal because she thought the area was safe and offered privacy.

Two area health care providers are embarking on new projects to fill a void in central Sussex County.

Five minutes to the beautiful Bethany Beach and boardwalk. Quiet, woodsy community.

In recognition of the bravery and service of local police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians, the Carl M. Freeman Companies will again sponsor the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Award luncheon.