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Stand Up Delaware to Rally Monday at Legislative Hall to Reopen Schools

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2021

Stand Up Delaware is holding a rally Monday evening at Legislative Hall in Dover. This marks a year since Delaware schools were closed – and are still not fully reopened. The Reopen Schools Rally begins at 5:30pm – and will feature students – but your support is needed as well to stand with the students…

Rep. Smyk Co-Sponsor’s HB 109 – A “Budget Stabilization Fund”

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2021

State Rep. Steve Smyk is co-sponsoring a new constitutional amendment – House Bill 109 – that would limit state spending and replace the “Rainy Day Fund” with a more robust mechanism to protect Delawareans from the consequences of an economic downturn.  The measure would limit the annual growth of state spending, linking it to factors…

Salisbury Teen Charged with 3rd DUI

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2021

A Salisbury man has been arrested after Maryland State Police spotted a pickup driving erratically on Route 50 in the area of Booth Street early this morning . Police made a traffic stop after seeing the truck swerving across all lanes of traffic. The driver, 18 year old Gage Dyes was arrested for DUI –…

Positive Coronavirus Tests Reach 90,000 in DE; Vaccine Now in Over 329,000 DE Arms

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2021

While vaccine is being administered – to now over 329,000 Delawareans, people are still testing positive for coronavirus. Delaware reached the 90,000 mark with an additional 239 positive tests on Friday – 23 of them from Sussex County. The number of hospitalizations remains below 100 – but increased by 6 on Friday to 89 –…

Two Charged with Felony Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop Near Seaford

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2021

Two men have been charged with felony drug offenses after a traffic stop on Saturday near Seaford. Delaware State Police spotted a BMW with improper window tinting and stopped the vehicle on Dove Road. Police identified the driver as 26 year old Lyn Deputy of Bridgeville and passenger as 25 year old Lemuel Hurst of…

VIDEO: Pre-Registration Now Being Taken for Mass Vaccination Sites in Maryland

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2021

The State of Maryland has launched a new platform for eligible Marylanders to pre-register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at one of the state’s mass vaccination sites. Once pre-registered, Marylanders will be notified once an appointment is available, and will be able to verify their pre-registration status and reserve an appointment. Marylanders in Phase 1 eligible populations…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 3-13-21

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2021

3-13-21 Flea Market Dale – 302-396-7866 – WANTED: Sousaphone Melva – 302-22-0296 – Antique olive green claw feet couch – $75 – Oak 5-chair rectangular table – $150 Chuck – 302-945-5068 – (22) collapsible crab traps w/floats attached, clam rakes – Will sell as a package for $20 Deb – 302-567-9330 – Bedroom suite: queen…

DSP Warning of Recent Phone Scam in Delaware

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2021

Delaware State Police are issuing the following advisory in response to a recent phone scam reported in Delaware. The Delaware State Police have recently taken reports of incidents where individuals have received phone calls from someone posing as a family member in trouble and need financial assistance. During these most recent scam calls, the recipient…

Coronavirus Pop-up Testing Sites for Sussex & Kent Counties Next Week

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2021

Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. “We need to stay vigilant to prevent…

Milford PD End 2-Month Drug Investigation with Multiple Arrests

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2021

A 2-month drug investigation ended Thursday when Milford Police, with help from multiple police agencies, went into a North Street residence with a search warrant and charged 13 people with a variety of offenses. The MPD Drug Unit was assisted by MPD’s K9, Patrol, and Criminal Divisions, as well as officers from the Dover Police…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2021

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Rehoboth sunrise / Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2021

Throwback Thursday remembering Bruce “Bill” Rogers – creator of “Rogers Radio.” As Mike Bradley so aptly said on Bruce’s Facebook page, “Bill brought an energy, passion and conviction on all his talk shows. He was very mild mannered off the air and quiet but when that mic went on he brought it every time.” Bruce passed away on September 23 after a long battle with cancer. He’s now in Heaven where there are no global warming degrees! RIP my friend. / Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2021

ML-Georgetown – Geese just hanging out – enjoying the morning sunshine / Click for full view

Delaware Numbers Continue to Trend Lower & Those Fully Vaccinated to See More Freedom

By Mari Lou / March 9, 2021

Since mid-January Delaware’s coronavirus numbers have begun to reverse – and on Monday Delaware’s hospitalizations dropped below 100 for the first time since last fall. During this week’s coronavirus update Governor John Carney had good news. Delaware’s coronavirus numbers are trending lower as the number of positive tests are lower and hospitalizations have dropped below…

Sussex County Council Approve Budget Amendment and Dog Control

By Mari Lou / March 9, 2021

The Sussex County Council was back in chambers this week after meeting at Delaware Tech for land use public hearings last week. The council heard a presentation from Atlantic General Hospital CEO, Michael Franklin, VP of Medical Affairs and Family Practitioner Dr. Sally Dowling and Director of Emergency Services, Andrea West-McCabe. The presentation covered how…

Governor Hogan Announces Lifting of Capacity Limits, Masking and Distancing Protocols Maintained

By Mari Lou / March 9, 2021

With sustained vaccine progress and significant improvements in all of the state’s key data metrics, Governor Larry Hogan today announced new actions to further ease the COVID-19 mitigation measures currently in place. “With the pace of vaccinations rapidly rising and our health metrics steadily improving, the lifting of these restrictions is a prudent, positive step…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 9, 2021

S A Harrison – Millsboro – Cape May-Lewes Ferry from the Terminal / Click for full view

Rehoboth Beach Installs Pedestrian Safety Beacons at 3 Intersections in Town

By Mari Lou / March 8, 2021

With pedestrian safety at top of mind, the City of Rehoboth Beach has installed flashing beacons at three crosswalks on Rehoboth Avenue.  These Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk systems are solar-powered and activated by pedestrians who push a button when they want to cross a street. The bright, yellow signage and the flashing lights…

Committee Hearing on SB 24 – to Ban Mass Balloon Releases – Wednesday 1pm

By Mari Lou / March 8, 2021

The Delaware General Assembly’s Senate Environment & Energy Committee will hold a hearing by Zoom on Wednesday on Senate Bill 24, which will ban mass balloon releases at events and memorials. The MERR Institute supports this measure as balloons cause suffering and death to thousands of animals each year who mistake the balloons for food.…

Sussex County Council to Hold Public Hearing to Amend FY 21 Budget; Also Consider Dog Control Enforcement & County Ambulance Fund

By Mari Lou / March 8, 2021

The Sussex County Council will meet at its regular time this week in the Council Chambers on the Circle in Georgetown. The Council will hear a presentation from CEO of Atlantic General Hospital, Michael Franklin. At 10:30, the Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the annual operating budget for FY…

Ocean Pines Fire Destroys Sandy Hook Home

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2021

One firefighter was treated for minor injuries after a fire Saturday morning in Ocean Pines. Multiple fire companies assisted Ocean Pines firefighters with a residential structure fire early Saturday morning on Sandy Hook Road. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire with extension to a neighboring home. Seven family members were able to escape…

Work to Begin Monday on Trail Extension into Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2021

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that work will begin on the Rehoboth Beach trail extension on Monday, March 8, 2021. This project is the completion of the low-stress bicycle connection into the City of Rehoboth from the Junction and Breakwater Trail network. The existing Junction and Breakwater Trail is a heavily used multi-use…

Sussex County Residents Invited to Public Workshops on Coastal Corridors Transportation Study Next Week

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2021

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with Sussex County invites all interested parties to a Public Workshop to introduce the Coastal Corridors Transportation Study. The Study team has conducted preliminary listening sessions and wants to hear from you. The workshop will cover areas such asmobility, safety, and resident’s quality of life in and…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 3-6-21

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2021

Paul – 302-270-2833 – Motorcycle jacket red, white, blue leather. size small – $50 Ron – 609-790-4370 – 4 by 5 foot trailer, 2 year tag with spare – $325 – 16′ foot alum ladder – $70 – Man’s 26″ mountain bike – $80 Keith – 302-542-6074 – Astronomy tripod(s) – Negotiable – Assorted furniture,…

UPDATED: DE School Board Elections Set

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2021

Friday was the last day to register as a candidate for Delaware School Boards. There is one at-large seat up for election in the Cape Henlopen School District – incumbent Janis Hanwell is challenged by Ashley Murray for the at-large seat. In the Delmar School District two candidates – Dawn Turner and Russell Smart –…