Dewey Beach

Summer is just getting started, which means you're likely jonesing for a beach vacation. But before you pack the car and head toward the Bay Bridge, you'll want to make sure you're well informed. No matter where you're heading - Ocean City, Delaware's beaches or Assateague Island - cocktails and the beach don't mix; if you're caught consuming alcohol you could face hefty fines. If your pampered pooch is tagging along, you'll also want to find a pet-friendly hotel and keep pup off the beach; in Ocean City, dogs are not permitted on the beach or Boardwalk from May 1 through Sept.

Summer is just getting started, which means you're likely jonesing for a beach vacation. But before you pack the car and head toward the Bay Bridge, you'll want to make sure you're well informed. No matter where you're heading - Ocean City, Delaware's beaches or Assateague Island - cocktails and the beach don't mix; if you're caught consuming alcohol you could face hefty fines. If your pampered pooch is tagging along, you'll also want to find a pet-friendly hotel and keep pup off the beach; in Ocean City, dogs are not permitted on the beach or Boardwalk from May 1 through Sept.

The killing of a woman in a Dewey Beach motel room this month appears to have been the result of a violent murder-suicide. Danielle Mehlman, 26, of Bensalem, Pa., was found dead about 10:45 a.m June 18 by a maid at the Atlantic Oceanside Motel in the 1700 block of Coastal Highway, which cuts through the center of the small Delaware vacation town north of Ocean City . A medical examiner has since ruled her death a homicide, caused by...

A pilot working for an Eastern Shore company that flies advertising banners over Ocean City beaches each summer was killed Thursday after his plane crashed on a golf course in Worcester County, according to Maryland State Police. The pilot, identified by police as Garett Colona, 23, of the 5000 block of Sharptown Road in Rhodesdale, was a "super guy" beloved by all the company's other pilots, said Bob Bunting, owner of plane operator Ocean Aerial Ads Thursday afternoon. "This was one of the nicest individuals I've ever known in my life," Bunting said.

DEWEY BEACH, Del. -- When volleyball is the game on the beach, amateur player Jon Meadows figures it's better to compete than to watch.That's why Meadows, of Pasadena, Md., will be among some 500 amateur volleyball players, including about 100 from Maryland, competing in the annual Jose Cuervo Volleyball Series tomorrow and Sunday on this resort town's beaches.The top two teams in each of the men's and women's Open divisions -- for skilled players -- will win an all-expenses-paid trip to Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Fla., for the sport's only national amateur championship tournament.

THE SUMMERS of 1953 and 1954 must have made an impression on me, then a 3- and 4-year-old. I certainly recall so much about my family's Dewey Beach years, when from June through September we left the Guilford Avenue rowhouse and lived in a wooden beach house built on a sand dune at the ocean end of Rodney Street. It all sounds romantic, and it was, quitting Baltimore for the Delaware shore and a then-little hamlet with nightly beach bonfires (no rules), no phones, no town water and swarms of mosquitoes.

A pilot working for an Eastern Shore company that flies advertising banners over Ocean City beaches each summer was killed Thursday after his plane crashed on a golf course in Worcester County, according to Maryland State Police. The pilot, identified by police as Garett Colona, 23, of the 5000 block of Sharptown Road in Rhodesdale, was a "super guy" beloved by all the company's other pilots, said Bob Bunting, owner of plane operator Ocean Aerial Ads Thursday afternoon. "This was one of the nicest individuals I've ever known in my life," Bunting said.

DEWEY BEACH, Del. -- Four Baltimore volleyball players have earned spots in the September Jose Cuervo Volleyball Series nationals.Ann Traxler of Baltimore and Sara Brenner of McLean, Va., took first place in weekend competition. Stew Russell of Baltimore and Dan Barrows of Virginia Beach, Va., took first place in the men's open. Second-place finishers Dale Wetzelberger and Paul Bosse, both of Baltimore, also qualified.

Certain beaches, restaurants and stores on the Delaware Shore seem to land on everybody's "must-do" list. But there are also plenty of places and activities that get less attention. Maybe they're a few miles from the shore, or take place midweek, or don't have splashy ad campaigns, but each of the treasures listed below has its own charms. Maybe they'll become part of your "must-do" list. 1. Freeman Stage This outdoor performing arts venue, four miles west of Fenwick Island, has been wowing audiences since it opened in 2008.

1. Hit the boardwalk. Rehoboth Beach's boardwalk has an eight-block section newly renovated in 2010. 2. Chill out by the water. Delaware Seashore State Park is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay. This 2,825-acre park is a beach-goers' delight. (destateparks.com) 3. Share a toast with friends. Fenwick Wine Cellars is the area's newest award-winning winery. Visit its gift shop, which carries specialized wine products and monthly specials.

The killing of a woman in a Dewey Beach motel room this month appears to have been the result of a violent murder-suicide. Danielle Mehlman, 26, of Bensalem, Pa., was found dead about 10:45 a.m June 18 by a maid at the Atlantic Oceanside Motel in the 1700 block of Coastal Highway, which cuts through the center of the small Delaware vacation town north of Ocean City . A medical examiner has since ruled her death a homicide, caused by...

Residents and visitors of the popular Dewey Beach resort north of Ocean City in Delaware were shocked this week when police announced they were investigating the first murder in the town since it was incorporated in 1981. Early Tuesday, Delaware State Police were searching for Pawan Kumar, 26, of Wilmington, Del., in connection with the alleged first-degree murder of Danielle Mehlman, 26, of Bensalem, Penn., in a Coastal Highway motel room police believe they were sharing.

Certain beaches, restaurants and stores on the Delaware Shore seem to land on everybody's "must-do" list. But there are also plenty of places and activities that get less attention. Maybe they're a few miles from the shore, or take place midweek, or don't have splashy ad campaigns, but each of the treasures listed below has its own charms. Maybe they'll become part of your "must-do" list. 1. Freeman Stage This outdoor performing arts venue, four miles west of Fenwick Island, has been wowing audiences since it opened in 2008.

100 Years Ago Social Laurel folks "Mrs. W. Marion Baldwin is the guest of her parents, near Woodbine, Carroll county. Mr. C.E. Phelps, passenger agent of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at Washington, has returned from a trip to Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Weheeler were the guests of the family of his brother, Mr. Robert Wheeler of Baltimore this week. Mrs. J.C. Howell and daughter, Mary, of Washington, were the guests of Mrs. Howells's mother, Mrs. Mary Brehme, a few days ago. Mrs. L.F. Graves has returned from a week visit to relatives and friends at Salisbury, Md. Dr. W. Franklin Taylor and his wife have returned from a visit to relatives at Tolchester Beach.

Lewes Lounge lizards: Agave Mexican Grill and Restaurant's larger new location also has a swanky second floor lounge. (135 Second St., Lewes, 302-645-1232) Cake Bar: The deliciously new Cake Bar bakery has a sit-down bistro serving creative fare for lunch and dinner. (115 Second St., Lewes, 302-645-2253) Salt Air Farm & Table: The sister to Salt Air Kitchen grows produce and raises livestock for both restaurants, and sells its harvest at its on-premises farm-store.

May Memorial Day Stars and Stripes. The Freeman Stage at Bayside, Lake View Drive, near Fenwick Island. 302-436-3015 or freemanstage.org. Noon-3 p.m. May 29. Zany Umbrella Circus welcomes the beginning of summer with acrobatic antics and patriotic fun. Free. June Seaside Craft Show. Along the Bethany Beach boardwalk. 302-539-8011 or townofbethanybeach.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 5. Juried craft show and sale with various beach-themed items. Free. A Taste of Coastal Delaware.

If you're ready to relax, unwind and enjoy white sandy beaches set in a family-friendly, small-town atmosphere, then head straight to the Delaware beaches. Made up of Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany and Fenwick Island, each town has a distinct personality offering something for everyone. Lewes has its vast history, while Rehoboth is known as the "Nation's Summer Capital" because of its popularity with the Washington crowd. Dewey Beach is remembered for it's laid-back way of life and as the East Coast skim boarding capital while Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island are known as the quiet resorts.

Lewes Lounge lizards: Agave Mexican Grill and Restaurant's larger new location also has a swanky second floor lounge. (135 Second St., Lewes, 302-645-1232) Cake Bar: The deliciously new Cake Bar bakery has a sit-down bistro serving creative fare for lunch and dinner. (115 Second St., Lewes, 302-645-2253) Salt Air Farm & Table: The sister to Salt Air Kitchen grows produce and raises livestock for both restaurants, and sells its harvest at its on-premises farm-store.

If you're ready to relax, unwind and enjoy white sandy beaches set in a family-friendly, small-town atmosphere, then head straight to the Delaware beaches. Made up of Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany and Fenwick Island, each town has a distinct personality offering something for everyone. Lewes has its vast history, while Rehoboth is known as the "Nation's Summer Capital" because of its popularity with the Washington crowd. Dewey Beach is remembered for it's laid-back way of life and as the East Coast skim boarding capital while Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island are known as the quiet resorts.

1. Hit the boardwalk. Rehoboth Beach's boardwalk has an eight-block section newly renovated in 2010. 2. Chill out by the water. Delaware Seashore State Park is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay. This 2,825-acre park is a beach-goers' delight. (destateparks.com) 3. Share a toast with friends. Fenwick Wine Cellars is the area's newest award-winning winery. Visit its gift shop, which carries specialized wine products and monthly specials.