Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Cape May-Lewes Ferry Allows Travelers On Foot
Foot passengers are permitted once again on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry. Reservations are required, and check-in is required a minimum of 45 minutes before departure. Travelers without a vehicle were prohibited from boarding the Cape May – Lewes Ferry during much of the pandemic. “We’re pleased to be able to welcome back our…
Read MoreWorcester, Wicomico Schools Evaluate Reopening Alternatives
School systems on the Eastern Shore are developing plans to go back to school, whether that’s in person, with remote learning, or with a combination. Worcester County Schools has unveiled a ‘responsible return’ plan. The preference would be to teach within the ‘traditional educational environment.’ Groups of students may also rotate in-person and online from…
Read MoreACLU Calls For Action In Response to SCI COVID-19 Cases
The ACLU of Delaware says the outbreak of coronavirus positive cases at Sussex Correctional Institution requires immediate steps. The organization calls upon state leaders to consider the release of medically vulnerable people who may pose little risk to public safety but are at risk of being exposed to covid-19. Also ACLU of Delaware Executive Director…
Read MoreLewes Expands Mask Requirement
Face coverings are required in more places in the City of Lewes. Mayor and Council approved an ordinance Monday that requires masks be worn in beach parking areas and restrooms, the parking lot at Roosevelt Inlet, and on the Savannah Road Drawbridge between Front Street and Anglers Road. The ordinance took effect at 5:00 p.m.…
Read MoreMore Inmates At SCI Diagnosed With COVID-19
Testing, tracing and treatment are part of the state’s response to an outbreak of coronavirus at Sussex Correctional Institution. Cleaning is also a big part of the Delaware Department of Correction’s mitigation plan. 119 inmates at SCI and three at Morris Community Correction Center in Dover had active COVID-19 infection as of Wednesday, including 95…
Read MoreMd. Gov. Hogan Presses For Expanded Voting Options
Governor Larry Hogan wants Marylanders to have options in this year’s elections. He’s directed the State Board of Elections to come up with plans for early voting centers, an absentee and mail-in voting process and expanded hours at polling places. Voters would receive an application to send back to receive a mail-in ballot. Hogan says…
Read MoreSalisbury Lifts Crowd Size Limit
Bridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival Canceled For 2020
A beloved fall tradition in Sussex County is canceled for 2020. Organizers of Bridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival broke the news on its Facebook page. Circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the safety of visitors, vendors and volunteers led to the decision to cancel. The Apple Scrapple Festival is scheduled to return to Bridgeville…
Read MoreFunland to Open Its Rides this Friday!
The long-awaited announcement came this morning! Funland has just issued this news release regarding the opening of its rides in Rehoboth Beach this coming Friday, July 10. It is with great excitement and anticipation that we announce an official opening date for our 59th season. The safety of our employees, guests and community is our…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open To Reduce Spectator Capacity At Weigh-Ins
The White Marlin Open has announced several safety protocols for the upcoming tournament in Ocean City. Organizers have been working with the Worceter County Health Department to develop protocols and guidelines. The number of spectators at the Harbour island weigh-ins will be significantly reduced. A recreation field will be used for a family-friendly gathering at…
Read MoreChamber Leaders Question Need For Masks On Beach
Leaders of the Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce say a requirement in Rehoboth that masks be worn on the beach may be a veiled attempt to reduce the number of visitors. The Board has sent a letter to the Mayor and Council stating its concerns about the expanded mask requirement that took…
Read MoreUpdate: COVID-19 Cases Grow At SCI
The Delaware Department of Correction is taking what it calls aggressive action to control an outbreak of coronavirus at the Sussex Correctional Institution. Inmates with underlying health conditions are being transferred to other facilities. A COVID-19 treatment center has been opened at SCI, where testing has been expanded for the offender population and staff. Initially…
Read More22 More SCI Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
The Delaware Department of Correction reported Friday that 22 more inmates at the Sussex Correctional Institution have tested positive for coronavirus. Three inmates also tested positive earlier in the week after the correctional system had gone six weeks without any inmates testing positive in any of its facilities. These are the first indications of the…
Read MoreLewes Implements Face Mask Requirements
People who enter the downtown area of Lewes will be required to wear a face mask under a requirement approved by the Mayor and Council The requirement taking effect Friday July 3rd at 5:00 p.m. requires that a mask be worn in public outdoor areas bounded by both sides of Savannah Road, both sides of…
Read MoreBethany Beach Mask Requirement Begins Friday
Bethany Beach expands areas of town where masks are required. Effective Friday morning, masks or face coverings must be worn on the street, sidewalks, in shops and in other areas of the C-1 downtown district, as well as on the boardwalk and on dune crossings. There is no requirement to wear a mask on the…
Read More3 Inmates At SCI Test Positive For Coronavirus
Reopen Delaware Rally Draws A Crowd In Dover
A flag-waving, sign-carrying chanting crowd gathered on the grounds of the Dover Mall Tuesday evening to press for an end to pandemic economic restrictions and an advancement into Phase Three of Delaware’s economic reopening. The event was organized by Stand Up Delaware. A group with Black Lives Matter also gathered for an unrelated demonstration. “Reopen…
Read MoreDNREC Tightens Parking At State Park Beaches
The Department of Natural Resources plans to cut back capacity at Delaware Seashore, Cape Henlopen and Fenwick Island State Parks starting Friday. Lots will be limited to about 60 percent of parking capacity. Vehicles that arrive after capacity is reached will be turned away. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin said state park beaches reached capacity last…
Read More3 RBP Lifeguards Test Positive for Covid-19
Officials in Rehoboth Beach today confirmed that three lifeguards from the Rehoboth Beach Patrol tested positive for Covid-19. All lifeguards were notified and will be tested within the next 24 hours. The lifeguards who tested positive are asymptomatic and are staying home until medically cleared to return to work, city officials say. RBP staffing levels are expected to…
Read MoreAbout 100 Additional COVID-19 Cases Confirmed In Beach Area
Residents, visitors and employees in the Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach areas are being advised to get tested for coronavirus, after testing in Rehoboth Thursday identified about 100 people as positive for the virus. Another dozen people who were tested Friday in Dewey Beach also came back positive, according to the Delaware Division of Public…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Announces Grants For Small Businesses, Farmers Impacted By Pandemic
Funland Prepares for a “Phase 3” Reopening!
Perhaps the one thing missing most so far this summer in Rehoboth Beach is Funland. But there is hope. “Things are starting to look a lot more like summer at Funland,” says Christopher Darr, Funland personnel manager. “Even though our doors are closed right now, there is a flurry of activity inside,” he points out. This past week, Funland raised and…
Read MoreSalisbury Accepts Applications For Business Micro-grants
Salisbury is accepting applications for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Business micro-grants. City Administrator Julia Glanz, appearing this week with WGMD’s Mike Bradley, said the funding comes from Salisbury’s Revolving Loan Program. Applications are due by June 30th. “The goal with this program is to help businesses that have been most impacted by the mandated shutdowns,” Salisbury…
Read MorePunkin’ Chunkin’ Canceled for 2020; Return to Del. Still In Question
Plans to return the annual World Championship Punkin’ Chunkin’ to Delaware have fallen apart like a jack o’ lantern in mid-November. Organizers say due to the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty surrounding it, they could not commit to holding a traditional championship this year. Punkin’ Chunkin’ announced earlier this year it was looking for a suitable…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Starts To Remove Recently-Installed Barricades
Some of the orange barriers set up in Rehoboth Beach to create a pedestrian walkway and space for more outdoor dining and retail are coming down. The barricades were set up in late May, at the expense of some parking spaces. Tuesday, the Rehoboth Beach Commissioners agreed to take down barricades and bring back about…
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