BETHEL TOWN PICNIC – 6/13/26

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 BETHEL TOWN PICNIC On the Bethel Museum Grounds   When:  Saturday, June 13, 2026 From:  3 pm to 5 pm Where:  Bethel Museum Grounds Hotdogs, hamburgers and drinks, along with a Pot Luck Buffet*** ***Please bring a covered dish to share in fellowship with your neighbors.   To Do:  Mark the Date – June 13 at […]


ROUTE 9 and ROUTE 113 MASTER PLAN – PUBLIC SURVEY INFORMATION

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 If anyone would like to be involved and make comments for the Route 9 and Route 113 Master Plan:   As part of the Governor’s Order, the Route 9 Master Plan, and the County’s upcoming update to the County’s Comprehensive Plan, Sussex County has assembled a community survey relating to the Route 9 Corridor Master Planning […]


DELMARVA POWER – SUMMER READINESS INFORMATION

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 Dear Valued Customer, As we enter the summer season, higher temperatures, increased electricity use, and the potential for severe weather—including hurricanes and tropical storms—can place added demands on the energy grid. It is important for our customers to understand the steps being taken to prepare for these challenges and ensure continued reliability. Through ongoing grid […]


2ND BETHEL YARD SALE – MAY 30, 2026

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 BETHEL YARD SALE WHEN:  SATURDAY, MAY 30TH, 7 AM – UNTIL RAIN DATE:  SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026


2026 Bethel Town Council Members

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 2026 Town Council Members: President: Pat Kough Term Expires February 2027 President Pro Tempore: Kevin Phillips Term Expires February 2028 Secretary:  Linda Crawshaw  Term Expires February 2028  Treasurer: Mark Shaver  Term Expires February 2029 Member at Large: Larry Davis Term Expires February 2029 Note: Town Council Members are elected officials serving three-year terms. Town Solicitor: Mike […]


CURRENT SUSSEX COUNTY LEASH LAW ORDINANCE

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 ORDINANCE NO. 2090 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 60 DOG CONTROL WHEREAS, House Bill 233 was signed by the Governor of Delaware on July 22, 2009; and WHEREAS, House Bill 233 transferred the responsibility of dog control from the State of Delaware to each county to commence by January 1, 2010; and WHEREAS, Dog Control […]


LET ME BE BLUNT – Latest Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Newsletter

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 Dear Friend, Welcome back to Let Me Be Blunt. This weekend, I attended a Memorial Day event at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. A veteran approached me and said, “Too many people don’t understand what this day is about. I think we should rename it Remembrance Day so that people never forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.” It’s […]


SAFETY MATTERS – State of Delaware Issue CCXXXII MAY 2026

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 Your hands are irreplaceable   Think about everything you did with your hands today — before you even got to work. They are the most used tools in almost any job, and the most frequently injured. Nearly 400,000 hand injuries occur in American workplaces every year, according to the National Safety Council, accounting for roughly […]


DE House of Rep. Newsletter – #668 – MAY 22, 2026

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 These are the latest articles from the DE House of Representatives: IN THIS ISSUE NEWS: Disputed “Ghost Gun” Proposal Moves Forward, Despite Unanswered Questions NEWS: Bill Would Prevent Police from Publicly Sharing Photos When Seeking Most Suspects NEWS: State Revenue Forecast Predicts an Increase of $196 Million NEWS: “Buy Local, Eat Local” Benefits Consumers and Delaware Family Farms View this newsletter on […]


Dog(s) MUST Be Leashed within Bethel Town Limits

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 PLEASE NOTE: ALL dogs are to be leashed while out and about within the Bethel Town Limits.  Further any/all waste must be picked up immediately by  he person in charge of the dog(s) while out in Town limits.  There are public signs posted noting this requirement in Bethel.