Mari Lou
Sunday wasn’t quite as bad as the forecast would have us believe. Monday looks to be windy and the remainder of the week appears to be below average temperature wise. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic said slot-sized rockfish continue to come in from boats at Collins Beach. Bunker has been the bait of choice. …
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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine 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 p.m. the previous day. In total,177 Delawareans have…
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The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that it has completed an initial round of proactive COVID testing of Correctional Officers and contract healthcare workers at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) and Sussex Community Corrections Center (SCCC).  Of more than 300 of these proactive COVID tests administered, only 6 test results for Correctional Officers and 1 test result…
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UPDATED 5/3 9:30am – A Selbyville area woman is hospitalized with serious injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck on Route 54 near Salty Way near Keenwick. Delaware State Police say the 69 year old woman was riding a bicycle in the bicycle lane when she suddenly crossed the roadway in front of…
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Saturday saw continued small craft advisories up for the ocean, but that was for seas and not for wind. Sunday will see an increase in the wind and we may get back to small craft advisories in the bays and the ocean. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina had the news we have been waiting for. …
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A Laurel man is charged with aggravated menacing after an incident on Whaleys Way in Laurel Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police met a 17 year old female victim who said she was outside when her dog began barking. She saw a man – identified as 24 year old Gideon Sisk – talking to her dog…
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Delaware State Police were called after a vehicle crashed into a Long Neck home on East Wind Drive Friday night. Police found a Mercedes Benz collided with the home – and smelled alcohol when they contacted the driver, 54 year old John Ruello of Wilmington. Investigation showed that Ruello was southbound on Long Neck Road…
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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine 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 p.m. the previous day. In total,168 Delawareans have…
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The Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) stated this week that they expect their new system for accepting unemployment benefit applications from sole proprietors/independent contractors to be ready by the week of May 11th. The department has been delayed in issuing the federal $600 unemployment benefit approved under the CARES Act because it had to work…
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With small craft advisories up and storms about I don’t think too many folks went fishing on Friday. If they did, they kept it a secret from my reporting stations. Saturday and Sunday look a bit better. The seas in the ocean won’t settle down until Saturday afternoon, but the bays should be fishable. Friday…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware has distributed over 2-million meals since the coronavirus pandemic began in our area. Nearly 50,000 of those meals went to Delawareans. Salvation Army officials say that with so many joining the unemployment rolls in recent weeks, they have seen a substantial increase in new clients coming for food. …
Read MoreA Harrington teen has been arrested by Delaware State Police in connection with multiple thefts from vehicles. Police were called to Henlopen Acres last week after several theft from vehicle complaints – that occurred during the overnight hours of Monday into Tuesday. Investigation led police to 18 year old Dalton Hillard of Harrington as one…
Read MoreThe Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing seven 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 p.m. the previous day. In total,159 Delawareans have…
Read MoreGovernor Larry Hogan today issued the following update on Delmarva poultry plant COVID-19 outbreaks: “As of today, we have at least 279 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with poultry workers in Maryland. The case rate in Wicomico County is now the fourth-highest in the state, higher than both Baltimore City and Baltimore County. These outbreaks…
Read MoreOn 04/27/2020, The U.S. Marshals’ First State Fugitive Task Force located and apprehended Joel Weche, 32 of Milford, DE, at a residence off of Beaver Dam Rd. Ellendale. Weche was wanted out of Milford PD for a Reckless Endangering incident where it was alleged that he fired multiple gunshots into a residence during the evening…
Read MoreThe Indian River School District has selected nine community members to serve on the Community Advisory Board that will study academic and behavioral interventions for all district students. The Board will consist of community stakeholders who will discuss special education services across the district and consult with the court-appointed Special Master. The Board was formed…
Read MoreAfter a report of suspicious activity at the Meadowbridge Apartments, Seaford Police found two men in a car parked in a fire lane. Police also smelled marijuana. One man, 18 year old Myles Andrews of Seaford ran off on foot – and was later arrested after a brief struggle. Police arrested 24 year old Deshawn…
Read MoreGovernor Larry Hogan today issued an official proclamation designating Saturday, May 2, 2020 as Healthcare Heroes Day in Maryland to recognize the dedication and bravery of frontline medical workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “During this pandemic, our healthcare workers, including our doctors, nurses, EMTs, and first responders, have proven themselves to be not just…
Read MoreWith gale warnings up on the Delaware and Chesapeake bays and the Atlantic Ocean I didn’t bother to call anyone for a fishing report. The wind is supposed to drop out on Friday, but seas in the ocean will remain at eight feet. Sunday looks like the next fishable day. Governor Carney has issued a…
Read MoreThe Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that starting Friday those aged 13 or older are required to bring a face mask with them to enter state parks, wildlife areas and reserves, and should wear the mask when they cannot maintain social distancing from other visitors. Those who do not bring face masks…
Read MoreThe Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing eight 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 p.m. the previous day. In total,152 Delawareans have…
Read MoreThe Delaware House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor John Carney today basically saying enough is enough. They said they were supportive of the initial State of Emergency declaration after health experts believed the actions were necessary. In the letter they say, “Today is the 49th day Delawareans are living under the…
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