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The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the State Health Operations Center (SHOC) are announcing today the designation of alternative care sites (ACS) in New Castle County to accommodate overflow patients from Delaware hospital systems as they begin to experience a surge in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Sites for the southern part of…
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Sunday saw the wind drop out, but seas in the ocean remained around six feet. Monday and Tuesday look good if you don’t mind a bit of rain. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said she sold some green crabs on Sunday morning to hopeful tog fishermen, but had not seen any fish on the cleaning…
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Christopher Hockley – Camp Hill, PA – Beach birds at Delaware Seashore State Park / Click for full view
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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 80 additional positive cases bringing the total cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 673, including 6 new hospitalizations across the state. No new fatalities were reported today in the state.    The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics, cumulatively since March 11, include:   673 total laboratory-confirmed cases  New Castle County cases: 436 …
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In an effort to ensure unit readiness, protect the community and address the COVID-19 threat, Col. Matthew Jones, the 436th Airlift Wing commander, directed new base access procedures. Effective April 8, 2020, retired military members, their dependents and approved Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) holders will only be allowed access to the installation on Wednesdays…
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Saturday was back to small craft advisories with the same already posted for Sunday. A hazy fog added to the misery. It looks like Monday and Tuesday may be fishable if you have your own boat or can drive up on the beach. Keep in mind that all public restrooms are closed. Freshwater fishing is…
Read MoreThe Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 143 additional positive cases bringing the total cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 593, including 32 new hospitalizations across the state. No new fatalities were reported today in the state. The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics, cumulatively since March 11, include:  593 total laboratory-confirmed cases New Castle County…
Read MoreIn order to further limit the impact of COVID-19 upon our community, temporary maximum occupancy limits have been enacted for businesses and other public places which are currently allowed to remain open as “essential.” The limits take effect immediately, and will remain in place until the state of emergency is lifted in Maryland, or otherwise…
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The big day for the USS Delaware was a small affair today – thanks to the coronavirus – at the Port of Wilmington. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine was commissioned into the US Navy administratively and transitioned to normal operations with her 136-member crew. The USS Delaware is a flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry…
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Good news for some – the Department of the Treasury announced last week that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will NOT need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an economic impact payment – or stimulus check. The IRS will use the information on the Form SSA-1099…
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Friday saw a change of pace from small craft advisories to a gale warning and Saturday doesn’t look much better. While state parks and wildlife areas remain open to the public and fishing remains one of the recommended activities, all restrooms and Jonny Hops have been closed. One reason why these facilities have closed is…
Read MoreRichard Drews – Lewes – Blue heron often seen along Freeman Highway in Lewes / Click for full view
Read MoreAs events and programs are canceled or postponed during Governor Carney’s emergency declaration for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to take advantage of its robust collection of online resources. They can watch live virtual park programs multiple times a week, take a virtual boating course, explore parks and…
Read MoreToday, U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced a $66,580,605 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant award to Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) to help to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding will be provided at a 100 percent federal share, with…
Read MoreWith the Easter Holiday close, Indian River School District is making changes to the meal service schedule between April 6 and 17th. There will be NO meals served on Good Friday, April 10 or Monday, April 13. Regular service will resume on Wednesday, April 15. The schedule for the next two weeks is as follows:–…
Read MoreA 14 year old Millville girl has been charged by Delaware State Police in connection with a threat aimed at Indian River High School last month. School District officials notified police about the threat on March 9th – and the investigation revealed that the teen made written threats in a journal – specifically targeting the…
Read MoreThursday saw small craft advisories up and they will be up again on Friday. Those who fish the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay have some very restrictive rockfish (striped bass) regulations for 2020. Beginning on April 1, it is illegal to catch and release rockfish, period. Exactly how this will be enforced, I do…
Read MoreThis week, three dozen inmates who are employed in the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center garment shop began producing cotton face masks for the correctional system and first responders as the Delaware Department of Correction steps up to support the First State’s COVID-19 response. These skilled inmate workers normally cut and sew material from large rolls of red and white cotton cloth into…
Read MoreUD postpones May Commencement and University officials are looking for input on alternatives from graduating students. As the uncertainty of the pandemic situation continues to evolve, UD officials are weighing the multiple factors in staging an event as complex as Commencement to determine the best course ahead. While discussions are already underway between administrators and…
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