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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2022

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Silvery inland bay waters. Click for full view

DE Hospitals Implement Crisis Standards of Care in Coronavirus Winter Surge as Omicron Becomes Dominant in First State

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2022

Delaware hospitals are stretched to the limit. Hospital capacity is over 700 who are sick with coronavirus – about 40%, as well as people with other illnesses. Hospital officials say that many of those who are sick with coronavirus are only partially or not vaccinated. Several hospitals are operating under Crisis Standards of Care. Chief…

Sussex County Council Reorganizes, Buffer Public Hearing Suspended till February

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2022

The first order for the Sussex County Council after the start of the New Year is to reorganize and select its leadership and legal team for 2022. Mike Vincent of Seaford will remain the Council president, however, Doug Hudson of Dagsboro was selected as vice president. Council also approved J. Everett Moore Jr. to re-appointment…

Raccoon in Fruitland Area Tests Positive for Rabies

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2022

On January 11, 2022, a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area of South Camden Ave in Fruitland, Maryland.  The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists in the saliva…

Update: AG Jennings Announces Lawsuit Against Seaford; City Responds

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2022

After twice warning the City of Seaford that it was considering an anti-choice ordinance that was contrary to State law, Attorney General Kathy Jennings has filed suit against the City of Seaford over the ordinance.  The ordinance, passed on December 14 and scheduled to become effective on January 22, would force anyone who has a…

UPDATED: Frederica Home Damaged by Fire Thursday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2022

UPDATED – 01/11/22 – 1pm – The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that last week’s fire inFrederica, DE, in Kent County was accidental in nature. Deputy State Fire Marshal’s completed their investigation, and determined the fire originated in the engine compartment of a vehicle parked inside the attached garage. The number of occupants…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2022

Charles May – Lewes – Sunset at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

Georgetown Fire Accident, but 2 Dogs Die

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2022

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that heavily damaged a structure in Georgetown, Delaware on January 10, 2022. The incident, reported shortly after 12:00 P.M. , occurred in the 18000 block of Gravel Hill Road Georgetown, Delaware. The Georgetown Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and flames…

VIDEO: Gov Larry Hogan Announces Expansion of Re-Fund the Police Initiative

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2022

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the expansion of his Re-Fund The Police Initiative to a three-year, $500 million investment in increased support for law enforcement, and for increased crime control and victim protection services across the state. The governor also announced that he will reintroduce legislation to address violent crime during the upcoming session of the Maryland…

BREAKING: Gov Carney Revises SOE to Include Indoor Mask Requirements Beginning Tuesday at 8am

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2022

Governor John Carney on Monday signed a revision to the State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear masks in indoor public settings, including convenience stores, grocery stores, gyms, restaurants, bars, hair salons, malls, and casinos. The mask requirement takes effect at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11. Also on Monday, Governor Carney announced plans to extend the school and child care…

DNREC Solicits Requests for Proposals for Phase 4 of Settlement Mitigation Awards

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for investments of $3.4 million from the Environmental Mitigation Trust on projects that improve the state’s air by reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx). A virtual public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15 to help organizations apply for the…

Viola Man Arrested for Felony Fraud

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2022

A Viola man has been arrested on felony fraud charges by Felton Police. Police began their investigation in October after the victim reported his credit card had been used several times without his knowledge. Police identified the suspect as 41 year old Irving Golt of Viola, who worked for the victim and stole the credit…

UPDATED: Dover Man Charged in Murder of Mother

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2022

UPDATED – 1/9/22 – 9:30am – Delaware State Police have identified the victim as 67 year old Debra Leonard of Dover. ===================== A Dover man has been arrested for murder. Delaware State Police were called to Harriet Street for a shooting which was called in by 35 year old Kyle Leonard who told Troopers that…

Sussex County Council to Meet at 9am Tuesday; Morning Public Hearing on Buffer Ordinance

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2022

Tuesday’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 9am. The Council will elect officers, make council member appointments, appoint legal counsel and adopt the rules of procedure and then go into executive session. When council returns they have a full agenda of items after last week’s meeting was canceled. The Council will discuss and possibly…

UPDATED: Seaford Crash Leaves 2 Dead

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2022

UPDATED – 1/9/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victims of the fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 6, 2022, on Atlanta Rd. as Hope Glasgow, 14, of Seaford, and her brother, Nathan Glasgow, 7, of Seaford.  ================================================================ Two children are dead following a collision on Atlanta Road near Seaford around 12:30 Thursday afternoon. …

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2022

Jane Bardon – Slaughter Beach – Beach skiing with her shadow. Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-8-22

By Mari Lou / January 8, 2022

Lenny – 347-563-3862 – FREE: White Ge electric stove and over counter microwave Harry – 302-727-8086 – 2 – 10 Battle series Surf rods with braided line, Brand new – $90 a piece Susan – 302-396-8508 – Hoover lite supreme vacuum – $20 – Pink Afghan – $35 – 2 bags of almonds – $10…

MD Suspends Jury Trials till Feb 8

By Mari Lou / January 8, 2022

Jury trials have been suspended in Maryland thanks to the continuing coronavirus pandemic. No jury trials will be held through February 8, however courts will still hold hearings and trials in non-jury matters.

DE DMV Announces Changes to Vanity Tag Reservation Process

By Mari Lou / January 8, 2022

As the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles provides improvements to services offered the process to request vanity tag reservations is changing to increase convenience and efficiency for customers statewide. Currently, the Division’s process to request vanity tag reservation requires customers to retrieve tags at a physical DMV location. With the upcoming changes implemented, customers will…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 8, 2022

Tasha Sterner – Monday’s snow around East Redden Road. Click for full view

Greenwood Fire on Deep Grass Lane Ruled Accidental

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2022

A fire that damaged a shed and spread to a home on Deep Grass Lane in Greenwood has been ruled accidental by the Delaware Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Houston were called Thursday night around 9:20 and found a detached shed fully involved in fire. Crews from Farmington and Harrington helped to battle the 2-alarm blaze.…

Hunt Companies to Pay $500,000 To Resolve Fraud Allegations At Dover Air Force Base

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2022

U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced today that Hunt Companies, Inc. (“Hunt”), one of the largest providers of privatized military housing to the U.S. Armed Forces, has agreed to a $500,000.00 settlement with the government to resolve allegations of fraud at the Dover Air Force Base arising under the False Claims Act.  Hunt provides privatized…

DART to Delay Service Start Times in New Castle & Kent Counties; Sussex County to Operate as Scheduled

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2022

DART to Delay Service Start Times in New Castle and Kent Counties; Sussex County to operate as scheduled. Please check DartFirstState.com for updates or check the DART Transit app for real-time bus information. New Castle County: Rt 2: First trips depart Wilmington Transit Ctr (WTC) at 7:45 AM; Brandywine Town Ctr at 7:55 AM Rt…

Laurel Man Arrested after Assaulting Troopers

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2022

Delaware State Police arrested Jeremy L. Showell, 35, of Laurel, on felony criminal charges after he resisted arrest and assaulted three troopers. On January 5, 2022, at approximately 8:05 p.m., troopers responded to a domestic incident at a residence in the 28000 block of Seaford Rd. Troopers were advised Jeremy Showell was acting disorderly in the home…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2022

Abigail Dion – Sykesville – Snow on the Beach after Monday’s storm. Click for full view