Mari Lou
The first six performers have been announced for the 80th National Folk Festival. The festival returns to Downtown Salisbury September 10-12, 2021, with performances, special family and Maryland folklife programming, diverse food and beverage offerings, and more—all presented free to the public on three outdoor stages. This year’s event will mark the celebration of the 80th National Folk…
Monday was another beautiful day to be on the water and those who went out for sea bass found success. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid with Captain Brent had a boat limit of black sea bass for the Monday group and was in early. Captain Mark on the Savanna Lynn also did…
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland small businesses now have one additional week to apply for the state’s successful $10 million Small Business COVID-19 RELIEF Grant Program. Applications for the program will now be accepted through next Monday, May 24 at 11:59 p.m. New applicants can access the application portal here. “This one relief program has…
During the past weekend, troopers from one end of the state to the other recovered guns during traffic stops, while responding to 15 crashes involving impaired drivers. Shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15th, a trooper from the Berlin Barrack stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Rt. 50 near Berlin in Worcester…
Sunday saw more good weather and believe it or not, but we are supposed to have winds of five to ten knots all week. Without going into a lot of detail, every one I spoke with on Sunday said they had a boat limit of black sea bass on Saturday. I was not surprised. Amanda…
A crash just before 4:30 Sunday morning has left one person in critical condition. Delaware State Police say a Toyota Cruiser driven by a 33 year old Georgetown man was southbound on Route 13. A Corolla driven by a 55 year old Bridgeville man was stopped in the southbound left turn at the red light.…
If ever a day was made for fishing, Saturday was that day. The fact that it was the opening day of black sea bass season just added icing to the cake. I was up at 3: 45 AM and picked up my friend Doug Elliott from his house in Lewes around 4:15. No traffic at…
James Hillegas – Wilmington – Lighthouse / Click for full view
Police in Dewey Beach were called to the North Beach Restaurant early Saturday morning for a fight. When police arrived they found that a stabbing had occurred. Two victims were taken to Beebe Healthcare by private vehicle and later transferred to Christiana Care where they are in stable condition. The suspects are two black males…
Laurie – 302-490-2445 – Vintage Corning ware Spice of Life (1970) saucepan with stamped lid – $500 – Radio Shack, NEW IN BOX, handheld radio scanner digital tracking w/adapter & rechargeable batteries – $200 Dale – 302-228-5984 – NEW XXL motorcycle black leather – $100 – Unopened 6-pack of Billy Beer – $30 – 1990-1991…
Friday was an unusual day in that the weather was just about perfect, yet hardly anyone went fishing. I suspect they were like me, getting ready for the opening of black sea bass season on Saturday. I fully expect an armada of boats to rival the Allied fleet assembled off the coast of France on…
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the end of the statewide mask mandate, aligning Maryland with new CDC guidance. This order will take effect Saturday, May 15, along with the lifting of all capacity limits and restrictions that the governor announced earlier this week. “Today is the day that so many of us have been waiting for and working…
Governor John Carney on Friday announced that – effective May 21 – the State of Delaware will lift its requirement that Delawareans and visitors must wear face coverings anytime they are indoors with others outside their household. Delawareans should instead follow masking guidance issued on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for…
The Bethany Beach Town Council will meet on Friday, May 21st at 2pm. Included in the agenda is a discussion, consideration and possible vote to repeal the mask ordinance on the boardwalk, boardwalk plaza and anywhere in the downtown commercial area that was passed July 1st of 2020. They will also discuss proceeding with the…
Rehoboth Beach officials plan to reopen City Hall to the public on June 1st. It’s expected that when the Rehoboth Commissioners meet on May 21st at 2pm they will consider further easing the requirements related to wearing face coverings outdoors. The Mayor and Commissioners will consider endorsing a 6th modification to the city’s civil emergency…
The Navient Community Fund and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware are bringing Drive-Thru College Fairs to Delaware. The final event will be today at the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club in Seaford from 11 to 2pm. You’ll meet with College representatives and learn how to successfully prepare and pay for college –…
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce held it’s annual Awards and Installation Banquet earlier this month. This year is the first time the new Cheryl Blackman Volunteer of the Year award was given – and the first winner – Ray Jones. Chamber officials say Jones has dedicated his time for Sea Witch weekend –…
The deadline for Delaware taxpayers to file and pay their 2020 personal income tax returns to both federal and state governments has been extended from April 15 to May 17. This extension does not apply to estimated tax payments made quarterly by individuals – those payments will still be due by April 30, 2021. Additionally,…
Comptroller Peter Franchot is reminding taxpayers that Monday, May 17, is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filing deadline for the 2020 tax year for federal individual income tax returns. Maryland tax filers, however, have until July 15 to submit their individual state tax returns; the three-month extension is the most generous tax filing and payment extension…
Thursday saw perfect fishing weather and it is supposed to continue right through the weekend. For whatever reason, very few people are fishing, but those that are, have found success from boat and beach. Deanna from Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em sent us a report and photo of Susan Krepshaw and her 8.2-pound rockfish caught…
Diana Lynn B – Elliotts Island – Vienna, MD / Click for full view
Wednesday saw small craft advisories up in the morning and that discouraged most folks from going out in the ocean or bay. Believe it or not, but the forecast for the next few days, including the weekend, looks good. That includes Saturday when sea bass season opens and tog season closes. Curt Smith sent me…
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Week -going back the Cruisin’ OC in 2009. The picture is by Donny Reed of Ocean City of “The Judge” / Click for full view
Tuesday saw much lighter winds than predicted, but very few boats left the dock. There are small craft advisories up for Wednesday morning, but they are supposed to come down by the afternoon. There is still hope for the weekend. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Tommy said the only fish they saw all day were some…