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A change-of-command ceremony was held last week for the USS Delaware pierside at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Commander Robert Low turned over command of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to Commander Jason Patton, who has served previously on four other submarines. Delaware was commissioned in April of 2020 and has a crew…
Beginning Tuesday through the end of July, striped bass fishing is closed in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries. Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials say this closure is needed to protect the species. When water and air temperatures rise during the hottest part of the summer, fish are more vulnerable to dying after…
The Delaware State Fair begins on Thursday. Expect changes in travel in the area around the Fairgrounds in Harrington. On Thursday East Fairground Road between East Street and Route 13 will be closed through Sunday, July 28th. Detours are posted – the eastbound lane will be used to increase the safety of pedestrians accessing the…
User 284190339 · 07 – 15 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday saw decent weather but fishing was still poor for those seeking flounder and sea bass. The good news is dolphin (mahi) did show up close enough to shore for small boats to reach. When I called Lewes Harbour Marina, they were very busy, but…
Shannon Bond – Ocean View – Sunrise at the Ocean City inlet. Click for full view
UPDATED – 07/14/24 – Georgetown Police have made an arrest after an SUV was found unoccupied on the Circle near the fountain early Saturday morning. Police have identified 25 year old Mario Ramirez-Ramirez of Georgetown as the driver. Ramirez-Ramirez was arrested and charged with the following offenses: Ramirez-Ramirez was arraigned and released on a $13,100…
User 284190339 · 07 – 14 – 24 Fishing Report Saturday the rain held off until late afternoon at the beach and it only rained at the beach. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid returned with a couple of trout from bay structure. The head boats Angler and Pirate King had croaker and kings,…
UPDATED 07/14/24 – 4:30am – The FBI has identified the man who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday evening as 20 year old Thomas Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The FBI says the investigation remains active and ongoing. ====================================================== UPDATE: – 11:30 p.m. – President Joe Biden cut…
Susan Newer – Assateague Lighthouse. Click for full view
Marie – 302-947-9412 – Frigidaire Refrigerator – $95 Dominic – 302-362-3179 – Smith Pontoon Roller Guide, NEW in BOX – $75 – 3.0 by 6.0 Brand new Door with internal blinds – $300 Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Scotts Spreader SPEEDY 1000 – $25 – Rolling Stones Beach Towel, classic red tongue design, unused – $20…
As temperatures begin to soar again into the mid and upper 90s, Sussex County will open several cooling stations beginning Monday to give the public a needed break from the heat and humidity. Cooling stations will be available through Wednesday at the County Administration Building on the Circle in Georgetown from 8:30am to 4:30pm, South…
User 284190339 · 07 – 13 – 24 Fishing Report I will give you one guess what day I picked to fish this week. That’s right, Friday. Even when I heard thunderstorms in the forecast, I figured I could fish at Indian River Inlet and if we had a storm, I could wait it out…
Vicki & Steven Fuchs – Happy Birthday America! Along the Milton-Georgetown line. Click for full view
A Parsonsburg man is charged with 1st and 2nd degree murder and 1st and 2nd degree assault in connection the apparent murder of a woman found dead in Wicomico County Thursday night. Maryland State Police have arrested 45 year old Jonah Brook Cramer after a neighbor called police reporting an assault at a residence on…
A Millsboro woman has been arrested on charges of child abuse following an investigation at a Millsboro daycare. The Division of Family Services notified Delaware State Police of the physical abuse of a child by a staff member at the Bright Beginnings Daycare on Route 24. Investigation by detectives led them to a staff member,…
Former State Senator Colin Bonini says “Good Wills to All!” and is announcing that he has filed to run for Kent County Register of Wills. Bonini says that his experience in both the private sector and as a state senator will help him to be a great resource for the people of Kent County. Bonini…
President Biden will be flying into Dover this evening after a campaign event in Detroit Friday afternoon. Weather permitting he will fly to the Gordons Pond parking lot for a weekend at his North Shores beach house – arriving just after 9pm. The President is scheduled to be in Rehoboth Beach into Monday morning and…
Firefighters from Hurlock Volunteer Fire Department were called for fire on South Main Street Thursday afternoon just after 4:30. Fire crews found a grease fire in the kitchen of the single story home. A juvenile who discovered the fire was injured and suffered 3rd degree burns to about 10% of their body. The juvenile was…
User 284190339 · 07 – 12 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday saw rough water inshore and that cut down on the number of boats fishing the Old Grounds. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had some flounder from ocean structure while the Angler had croaker and kings from bay structure. A private boat brought back…
Mark Giuliani – Rehoboth Beach – Ghostly tanker in the mist off Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 07 – 11 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was hot and windy. How windy was it? When I stepped out of my car at Lewes Harbour Marina my hat took off for parts unknown. Fortunately, it got caught in some stones in the parking lot and I was able to save it.…
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Ocean View corn field surviving in the summer sun. Click for full view
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is releasing the following images obtained from PNC Bank surveillance video from the PNC Bank robbery that happened on July 9th. The images show the suspect and an enhanced view of a hand tattoo that may aid in identification. If you have any information that can help identify this suspect,…
User 284190339 · 07 – 10 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday saw decent weather at the beach and fair fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought in 16 flounder from ocean structure. Ralf Short and his nephew caught five keeper flounder over ocean structure. Fisherman’s Wharf reported recent- tough fishing due to cold…