The Sussex County Lifesaving Association won its first United States Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championship, becoming the first team to win the competition other than teams from California or New Jersey.
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The town of Dewey Beach has been leasing the Dewey Beach Patrol Station on Dagsworthy Street from the state for years. The town has been working with Representative Schwartzkopf and Secretary Bullock of the Delaware Economic Development Authority for almost a year to have the property transferred to the town.
The Dewey Beach Town Council is considering an ordinance that would grant lifeguards the ability to ban any activity deemed a danger to the public. The proposed ordinance aims to enhance the authority of lifeguards in maintaining safety on the beach.
Dewey Beach town officials are considering a proposal to give the Dewey Beach Patrol the authority to prohibit potentially dangerous activities on the beach. An ordinance would allow lifeguards to enforce safety measures as the town sees an influx of visitors during the summer season.
Lifeguards in Dewey Beach will be hanging up their whistles after Sunday, until next summer.
Life guards are on high alert this holiday weekend with severe rip current warnings in place.