Mari Lou
Small craft advisories were up on Thursday, but I really don’t know why. The ocean was just about flat calm and the wind was not that strong, although it may have picked up a bit later in the day. As I reported, there were rockfish caught out of Indian River Inlet on Tuesday and Wednesday…
Margaret May – Lewes – Reflections on Red Mill Pond / Click for full view
Small craft advisories were up on Wednesday and Thursday looks like it may be fishable. The problem this time of year is a lack of fishermen as hunting and other activities including work and school have people tied down during the week. To the best of my knowledge, no boats left Lewes or Indian River…
Our old girlfriend Gale Warning was up on Tuesday and she may be back on Wednesday. Now it looks like the wind may stay through Thursday, but the weekend could be fishable. I knew we would have to pay for that string of warm and clam weather in early November. I did get a report…
Cliff Grunstra – Milton – Relaxing at Beach Plum Island at sunset / Click for full view
Due to an increase in community spread of COVID-19, Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin and Health System will no longer allow visitors, effective 6 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. These restrictions will be in place until further notice. Individuals receiving care at the hospital, outpatient facilities or physician offices are asked to come alone.…
Additional restrictions go into place on Monday after Delaware’s coronavirus numbers keep rising. As of Monday evening another 344 Delawareans tested positive for coronavirus – just 2 months ago the average number of positive tests daily was under 100, but for the past several weeks – we have been over 300 consistently. In an effort…
Today, Governor John Carney announced additional restrictions on businesses saying they are necessary due to recent state data on COVID-19. Beginning Monday, November 23 at 8am, the capacity for indoor operations at bars and restaurants will be limited to 30 percent of fire capacity. Additionally, all indoor gatherings outside of private homes must be limited…
A fire at the Delmar Auto Center on Waller Road Tuesday afternoon was accidental according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Delmar firefighters arrived just before 1pm to find smoke and flames coming from two structures at the property. Fire companies from Sussex and Wicomico Counties assisted or provided cover. The State Fire Marshal says…
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced additional restrictions statewide to slow community spread of COVID-19 as Delaware and the country experience a surge of cases, hospitalizations and deaths heading into the winter months. The restrictions will be formally issued in a revision to the Governor’s omnibus emergency order later this week. Governor Carney’s order will…
Small craft advisories were up on Monday and my guess is they will be back up on Tuesday and Wednesday. I did take a ride into Lewes just to get out of the house. There were no boat trailers in the boat ramp parking lot and only one guy fishing at the Canary Creek Bridge.…
Marty Barrett – Milton – Overlooking Gordons Pond near Rehoboth / Click for full view
A rash of thefts from vehicles in the Georgetown area is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say during the first week of November multiple vehicles were broken into and numerous debit and credit cards were stolen. Police learned one of the credit cards was used at a Harbeson convenience store they obtained surveillance…
Police are investigating a robbery at the Uncle Willie’s on Coastal Highway in Lewes. Delaware State Police say the suspect entered the store around 9pm Saturday and waited till other customers left – then went to the counter and handed the clerk a plastic bag and demanded money. The suspect did show a gun and…
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is administering state recovery funds through the Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative (MD-SERI). Eligible applicants can receive up to $500,000 in grant assistance for operational support. The initiative will provide targeted support to: Nonprofit tourism-producing organizations, such as museums, cultural attractions, zoos, aquariums; Nonprofit and for-profit live…
Delaware State Police are trying to identify the suspect wanted in connection with a robbery at the Shore Stop Valero on Bay Road in Milford. Police say the suspect entered the store around 9:30 Saturday night and demanded cigarettes and money. He implied that he had a weapon, but none was shown. He left with…
Proactive screening and testing have identified a cluster of inmate COVID-19 cases in one housing building at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), the state’s largest prison in Smyrna, the Department of Correction announced today. With significant community spread throughout the state and the increased risk of the infectious virus entering a correctional facility, DOC implemented…
Restaurant owners impacted by the current health pandemic are urged to apply for grant funds through the Worcester County Restaurant Relief Grant Program. Applications will be accepted online now through 11:59 p.m. on November 30. “Worcester County’s Restaurant Relief Grant Program provides individual restaurateurs with grant relief of up to ten-thousand dollars to help restaurants with…
A Milford woman has been arrested after an incident Sunday in Seaford. Delaware State Police were called for a reported burglary at a home on Bridgeville Highway. During the investigation police learned that 34 year old Sherelle Evans entered the home of an acquaintance without permission while he and his children were sleeping. When the…
The Circle in Georgetown to be lit in green for National Philanthropy Day this week. The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) and the Town of Georgetown will celebrate the impact of philanthropy and especially the people who make it happen, increasing the quality of life in Sussex County. The DCF’s Southern Delaware office is located at 36…
Sussex County Council meets Tuesday at 10am in the County Administration Building on the Circle in Georgetown. On tap for the meeting is a discussion of the Western Sussex Business Park and discussion on the meeting and holiday schedules for 2021. Finance Director Gina Jennings will discuss and possible propose an ordinance amendment pertaining to…
There will be no election on December 5th in Dagsboro. Town officials say only the incumbents, Norwood Truitt and William Chandler, filed for election. Tonight the town council will consider the fate of this year’s Christmas events and activities — specifically the tree lighting and parade. The Town Council meets virtually beginning at 6pm. https://dagsboro.delaware.gov/files/2020/11/11-16-2020-TC-Virtual-Mtg-Agenda.pdf
Sunday saw gale warnings up and to the best of my knowledge no boats left the dock. The usual dedicated fishermen caught a few tog at Indian River Inlet. I’m sorry, but you have to really love a tog to drive 200 miles, sit outside in a gale-force wind to maybe catch a keeper or…
Friday might not have been a perfect fishing weather day, but it was the best we are going to get until next Thursday. Gale warnings are up for Sunday and seas won’t go below five feet for the next three days. In addition, the air temperature is expected to drop to the 40s during the…
Barb Moulinier – Sunset at the Breakwater East End Lighthouse / Click for full view