Mari Lou
Sunday was a bit breezy from the northeast, but a few boats fished in Delaware Bay. Small craft advisories are up for Monday. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina announced the final results for the Lewes Harbour Marina Tog Tournament. In First Pace was James Hill with his 7.84-pound tog. Ron Keeler came in second with…
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The Grinch of coronavirus has stolen Christmas in Dagsboro. This year’s Tree Lighting and the Christmas Parade have been postponed. And Santa won’t make it to Katie Helm Park because he wants all the good little boys and girls in Dagsboro to be safe. The town council met last week and made these decisions out…
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After reaching a new high in positive coronavirus cases on Thursday (649), the number of new positive tests backed off some on Friday – to 504. 360 of the new positive tests on Friday were in New Castle County – 92 in Sussex and 52 in Kent. There are 172 Delawareans hospitalized with the virus…
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Saturday saw more beautiful November weather with warm temperatures and light winds. Sunday will see the wind pickup out of the northeast and the seas increase to three to four feet. I am happy to report that people did go fishing and, for the most part, they had good luck. One unusual catch happened at…
Read MoreVince – 410-251-1360 – Antique 1882 Singer sewing machine – $125 David – 302-858-5006 – Motorcycle jacket (XL) and chaps – $130 with a 10% discount for vets or seniors Gerry – 302-430-8082 – Tractor Supply aluminum truck tool chest for a full size truck – $175 Ron – 609-790-4370 – 16′ aluminum ladder –…
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Georgetown’s official Christmas parade has been canceled however an alternative is being planned to Light up Georgetown for the Holidays – a drive by reverse parade on the Circle – Georgetown’s Topsy Turvy Covid Christmas – set for December 15th. They are also looking for families to decorate their homes – and sign up for…
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The wind was puffing pretty good all day and the only boat that I know for sure that went out was the Thelma Dale IV from Fisherman’s Wharf in Lewes. Captain Mark reported he had some tog for his customers. Saturday is looking pretty good, then the wind goes northeast 15 to 20 and that…
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Governor John Carney on Friday issued the third revision to his omnibus emergency order, formally imposing restrictions announced earlier this week to limit the spread of COVID-19. Read Governor Carney’s executive order. “These are difficult decisions, but we face a difficult and challenging winter,” said Governor Carney. “COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in Delaware and across the…
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As the number of individuals seeking COVID testing increases across the state, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is advising motorists traveling in the vicinity of testing sites to be cautious of heavy traffic around these areas and to be courteous to businesses and homeowners who need to be able to access their properties. Issues…
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Delaware has recorded its highest single day total of new positive cases of coronavirus with 649 new cases Thursday. Over 400 of them were from New Castle County, 146 from Sussex and 98 from Kent County. Public Health officials also report 4 deaths – 1 each in New Castle and Kent Counties and 2 from…
Read MoreDelaware State Police have arrested a Magnolia man in connection with an October assault in the Meadowbrook Acres community. A family member found a male victim unresponsive on the kitchen floor with signs of injury – and was taken to an area hospital in critical condition. Police developed 38 year old Christopher Porter of Magnolia…
Read MoreScreening and testing at the Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna has identified additional inmates who are positive for coronavirus – bringing the total at the prison to 45. They are from the same housing building as the cases identified last week – as well as three additional tiers in other housing units. A positive test…
Read MoreGovernor Larry Hogan today announced that more than 4 million COVID-19 tests have now been completed in Maryland—another milestone in the state’s long-term testing strategy. State health officials continue to expand Maryland’s testing capabilities during the fall surge, and strongly encourage all Marylanders to get tested for COVID-19. “Over the past eight months, our state has built…
Read MoreGuilty of 1st and 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree attempted murder and other offenses. That was the finding for 343 year old Brendon Lee Fields of Salisbury on Friday. He pleaded not guilty in the stabbing death of 62 year old Frank Donaldson of Delmar and the stabbing of 62 year old Charles…
Read MoreSmall 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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreDue 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.…
Read MoreAdditional 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…
Read MoreToday, 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…
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