Strong northeast winds and high tides are taking a toll on Delaware's beaches, with severe erosion visible in Bethany Beach and powerful waves pounding the coastline.

Officials with the Town of Bethany Beach say the beaches are now closed and will remain closed until Monday, September 28. After that time, beach conditions will be reassessed and a decision will be made on reopening beaches.

High winds and rough surf are putting pressure on beaches along the Delaware coast, with Bethany Beach officials keeping a close eye on the dunes as the storm continues.

Delaware State Police are investigating the death of a man in Delaware Seashore State Park on Tuesday.

A Delaware chainsaw artist is recreating one of Bethany Beach’s most recognizable landmarks — the Chief Little Owl totem pole — on a smaller scale for a local resident.

Drivers can expect to see more bicyclists along coastal routes this weekend as the Quiet Resorts Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce's 37th annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour takes off April 24 and 25.

The United States Postal Service says repairs to the Ocean View Post Office are expected to begin around June 1, months after the facility abruptly closed due to structural damage.

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has ordered all flags at state buildings and grounds to be flown at half staff in honor of the passing of former legislators George Bunting and John Viola, as well as Reverend Jesse Jackson.

UPDATE: A postmortem necropsy performed by MERR determined the whale had bleeding under its skin - subdermal hemorrhaging - and a broken jaw on the right side, often associated with a large ship strike.

Carlos Mir has broken three juggling world records in his lifetime. While his record for most devil or flower stick spins in one minute was broken by just 15 spins, he plans to try to break the world record once again.