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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. DPH is sharing information…
Monday was a perfect fishing day. Light winds and three-foot seas on the ocean allowed the sea bass fleet to harvest their limits and the Delaware Bay boats were able to find some black drum. The Angler out of Lewes found a 45-pound black drum for Josh Truitt. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said her…
Lisa Hamaker – Sun and cloud over Angola / Click for full view
UPDATED: 6/1/20 7pm – There will be one new face on the Blades Town Council. Bobbi Jo Tice was the top vote-getter with 66 in Monday’s election. Voters returned Donald Trice and Ashley Hudson to the council with 57 and 49 votes respectively. Challenger David Ruff received 39 votes. The three new and returning council…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. DPH is sharing information…
A State of Emergency and curfew are in effect in Dover after protests there turned violent over the weekend. A peaceful protest took place on the Green and Legislative Mall. Dover Police said that the peaceful protests in support of George Floyd of the afternoon – gave way to incidents of property damage and looting…
A business was damaged by fire this morning near Milton. Lewes firefighters arrived at Mary’s Touch Moving and Packing consignment shop on Route 9 just after 4:30 and found smoke and flames coming from the building. Crews from Rehoboth Beach, Milton, Indian River, Georgetown, Slaughter Beach, and Sussex County Paramedics assisted or provided cover. State…
Sussex County libraries are restoring limited services to the public as Delaware begins its Phase I recovery following this spring’s COVID-19 outbreak that temporarily shuttered businesses and governments and curbed most daily routines. The three County owned and 11 independent libraries are now accepting checked-out materials at each location. Patrons now can return books, DVDs,…
Delaware’s five state museums will begin reopening this week with self-guided tours that allow visitors to experience the history of the First State while continuing to take all recommended steps to safeguard public health. In accordance with the Phase I reopening plans issued by Gov. John Carney, museums administered by the Delaware Division of Historical…
Sunday saw some gusty north winds keeping the oceangoing fleet at the dock. The Delaware Bay drum beat just keeps on keeping on. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Amanda told us that Zachary Pollard had a 62-pound black drum at the Coral Beds on a clam. Lance Barrow caught a 45-pound black drum also at the…
Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Mulberry Point at the Assawoman Wildlife Area / Click for full view
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. DPH is sharing information…
Delaware State Police are investigating a vehicle crash in the Lincoln area last night. Police say around 9:30pm a car driven by a 29 year old Ellendale man went off Greentop Road, struck a tree and rotated overturning on its side and caught fire. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected –…
Protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd have spread across the country – including in Wilmington, where “Justice for George Floyd” protesters took to the streets and blocked I-95 in both directions through Wilmington Saturday afternoon. Protesters blocked the highway for about an hour before it was reopened to traffic. In a statement…
Saturday saw lighter winds, but seas were still running four to five feet. Most of the boats we heard from experienced a bit of a rough ride out, but the good fishing was worth a few bounces here and there. Several reports from Delaware and Ocean City confirmed excellent tuna fishing at the Baltimore Canyon. …
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Plane over Indian River Bay / Click for full view
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. Health care systems and…
A Millsboro man has been charged with weapons offenses after a traffic stop near the entrance to Baywood Greens on Long Neck Road Friday afternoon. Police smelled marijuana coming from inside the vehicle – a search of the driver, 36 year old Levaughn White turned up a small bag of marijuana in his pants pocket. …
Ed – MONDAY JUNE 1 Memorial day Service @ VFW Post 28 in Oak Orchard starting at 1 PM Jack – 302-743-1009 – 2 Carlisle Tires 20x10x8 – $100 Both – Kenmore Trash Compactor – $100 Helen – 302-664-1961 – 9 EZ Breeze Windows various Sizes – $60 each Steve – 302-864-3799 – Trek Mountain…
Salisbury University President Charles Wight leads a virtual Town Hall to discuss the University’s COVID-19 “Return to Campus” plan 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. In creating the plan, the University received guidance from the University System of Maryland (USM), which has announced that all USM institutions will welcome students back to campus this fall with…
The City of Lewes is excited to announce the Lewes Summer Concert Series lineup in Stango Park for 2020, with some modifications for social distancing. The first concert will be Tuesday June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. with the Delaware 287th Army Band. All concerts will start at 7:00 p.m. and be located outdoors in Stango Park. There…
Bethany Beach seasonal parking regulations will go into effect on Monday. The Governor’s directive that opened the beaches last weekend recommends that towns consider employing a strategy that limits parking spaces as a method to limit beach crowding and Bethany Beach has converted parking spaces on Atlantic Avenue and on beach front streets and beach…
UPDATED Sun, May 31 6am – In an emergency appeal, the Third Circuit ruled 2 to 1 against Pastor Dr. Christopher Bullock of Wilmington on technical grounds. Attorney Thomas Neuberger says that in his dissent, Judge Peter Phipps indicates that when the technical issues are removed, in the normal course of the case, Pastor Bullock…
Over the past week, gas prices have increased nationally by 3 cents to $1.97 a gallon which is 84 cents less than a year ago. There was also a 700,000 barrel decrease in total domestic stock. In Delaware gas prices increase 1 cent to $1.88 per gallon. Officials at AAA Mid-Atlantic expect pump prices to…
Friday saw small craft advisories up for the ocean with seas running four to five feet. The big news is Governor Carney finally lifted the ban of for-hire fishing boats late on Thursday evening. I thank Senator Ernie Lopez and Representative Steve Smyk who filled me in with all the restrictions that the boats, captains,…