Mari Lou
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 20, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Milford, Millsboro, and Selbyville. And near Dagsboro, Felton, Frankford, Greenwood, Lewes, Lincoln, and Milton. For notification purposes,…
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Monday was still a bit breezy and the ocean was a tad rough, but fish were caught there and in Delaware Bay. I knew seas of two feet or less was too much to expect for a whole week and sure enough on Wednesday they want southwest at 10 to 15 with gusts to 20…
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———————————————————————————————————————— Over the past several weeks Delaware has seen an increase in coronavirus activity statewide. Since June 24 the number of new positive cases has increased by 787 – an average of 32 new cases daily in the last 24 days. Last week Delaware Public Health said that while the numbers remain relatively low, the…
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Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15. “Delawareans who go to work full time shouldn’t be living in poverty,” said Governor Carney. “I am proud to sign Senate Bill 15 today, gradually increasing the minimum wage to $15. Thank you…
Read MoreThe Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate the arson which occurred on June 22, 2021 at 12847 Harbor Road in West Ocean City, Maryland. The 1:51AM fire destroyed an unoccupied home and boat house and also damaged three additional houses. Two firefighters received injuries while battling the fire. The owners of the property…
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An investigation into shots fired at at residents near Bridgeville Saturday is underway by Delaware State Police. Police say a Cannon Road home was struck by a single bullet in a second story window sometime Saturday night into Sunday morning. No one was at home when the shooting occurred – damage was discovered when the…
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Comptroller Peter Franchot announced today that his agency has processed more than three million state tax returns for the 2020 tax year, with more than 2.7 million, or 90 percent of returns filed electronically. So far, more than $2.3 billion in refunds has been returned to 2.3 million Maryland taxpayers. The average refund check is…
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Sunday was rough on ocean fishermen and catching was not that great. I can’t believe it, but the rest of the week calls for seas of two feet or less in the ocean. Steve at Smith Bait and Tackle in Leipsic said the Anchorage is producing trout and flounder on Squid, Gulp! and peeler crab. …
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A Magnolia woman has been arrested for vehicular assault and DUI after she was involved in a crash with a state police vehicle just after 3 Sunday morning. Delaware State Police say the fully marked DSP Tahoe was northbound on Route 1 in the area of Conquest Road when a speeding, northbound Lexus, operated by…
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A shooting incident on Harrison Drive in Dover early this morning is under investigation. Dover Police say an unknown black male rang the doorbell to a residence on Harrison Drive. The father answered the door to see the suspect walking away. He then turned and fired multiple rounds before running off. One round went through…
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Nick Theophiles – Millsboro – Iced over Irrigation – do you feel any cooler? / Click for full view
Read MoreGary from Millsboro – 302-945-4906 – 5 drawer metal file cabinet 28″ deep x 57″ tall x 15″ wide – $50 – Pine dining room set w/4 chairs, round table w/pedestal center and extension, good condition – $100 Paul from Millville – 302-270-2833 – Lesco 48″ walk behind mower – $400 Keith from Dagsboro –…
Read MoreOcean City Police were called to 19th Street and the beach Friday night for four swimmers in distress. OCPD spokesperson Ashley Miller tells WGMD that a 33 year old man from Pennsylvania became distressed in the current and several bystanders went into the water to help and pulled the victim from the water as police…
Read MoreFriday was a good fishing day from Delaware Bay to the Hotdog. Saturday and Sunday will see the ocean go to three-to-four-foot seas with thunderstorms beginning on Saturday evening and continuing until Monday morning. Acie Mankins and his daughter Brooke fished on the Morning Star out of Ocean City and it was Brook’s first trip…
Read MoreMargaret May – Lewes – Fun in the sand with Grandpa in Bethany Beach / Click for full view
Read MoreThe Bethany Beach Town Council has voted to change the Juvenile Curfew hours for anyone under the age of 18. The curfew has changed – effective Friday, July 16 – from 1am to 5am to 11pm to 5am. Town officials advise home owners who rent to advise their renters of the change. The Juvenile Curfew…
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State Senator Ernie Lopez has announced that he will not seek another term in the Delaware Senate. Senator LĂłpez Retirement Statement It is with a great deal of thanks and humility to the people of the 6th District that I wish to announce, I will not be seeking re-election to a fourth term in the Delaware State Senate. …
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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. A total of 110,270 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020. The seven-day average…
Read MorePolice in Milford are investigating a shooting Wednesday evening in the area of East and Northeast 4th Street. Police were called just before 10pm and found an 18 year old man with a gunshot wound from an unknown suspect. The victim was taken to Bayhealth Sussex Campus where he was treated and released. Police ask…
Read MoreDelaware State Police arrested Wilbur Doughty, 31, of Seaford, after he fled from police after multiple attempts at locating him. Amyah N. Deshields, 18, of Seaford, and Bryant Scheers, 33, of Seaford, were also arrested on criminal charges for their involvement with helping Wilbur elude police. On the morning of July 15, 2021, Delaware State Police attempted to locate…
Read MoreMonroe B. Hudson, Jr. took the oath of office Thursday as the 10th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) during a ceremony in the Department’s Steven R. Floyd, Sr. Training Academy in Dover. He was joined by Governor John Carney, former DOC Commissioners, state officials, family, friends, and colleagues. Hudson succeeds Commissioner Claire DeMatteis who…
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