Mari Lou
The first cases of coronavirus were found in Maryland a year ago and after declaring a State of Emergency, Governor Larry Hogan last night said Marylanders rose to meet the challenge. Medical personnel worked to help the sick – many coming out of retirement. Businesses began producing hand sanitizer and other items needed to keep…
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is currently working to reopen the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DEHAP) to provide help for renters financially impacted by the COVID-19 economic disruption. Delaware received $200 million in funding through a federal relief bill, and Governor Carney has tasked the DSHA with administering this money. “The rental assistance funding…
Governor John Carney on Friday announced an expansion of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program for educators, school staff, and child care workers – in line with President Biden’s commitment to provide at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to school personnel by the end of March. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware…
DSU Partners with DE Pathways 2 Apprenticeship Program for Construction Union Apprenticeship Classes
Labor unions are not highly represented with people of color, but Delaware State University is helping an organization change that for the better. The Delaware Pathways 2 Apprenticeship (P2A) has reached an agreement with the University to use a classroom on campus to provide training that prepares Kent County participants – largely from low-income communities…
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of a Washington state initiative regulating the sale of semiautomatic assault rifles. The coalition filed the brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in support of Washington in Mitchell v. Atkins. The attorneys general…
The Delaware Attorney General has found that DSP Corporal Ricardo Torres was justified in the use of force to protect himself and others after a shooting last May that resulted in the death of a Middletown man, who had shot an elderly couple from Elkton while they visited their son’s grave site at the Delaware…
Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – from March 3, 2014. March roared in with snow. This is Northside Park in Ocean City, from a now-removed webcam. Lower Delaware also saw just a dusting but there was a lot more snow in New Castle County / Click for full view
Donnie Vanderslice – Rehoboth Beach / Click for full view
Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – October 2020 Antares launch from Rehoboth / Click for full view
Anthony Manuel – Bethany Beach – Bethany Beach sunrise / Click for full view
Janice – 302-856-3639 – 1995 24 ft Enclosed trailer w/ new tires … Good shape.. 2yr tag.. drawers and racks inside – $3900 Keith – 302-542-6074 – Lots of fishing poles and Misc fishing stuff for trade or sale Ron – 410-430-7882 – 4 pipe wrenches – $25 for all – Desk heater – $10…
SA Harrison – Millsboro – From the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal / Click for full view
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – 2008 and the Petition Drive/Oil Rally on the Circle in Georgetown / Click for full view
Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Evening on the Rehoboth Bay / Click for full view
Duke – 410-322-6961 – Craftsman 10″ radial arm saw – $50 Charles – 302-945-3753 – Hotpoint 4 cubic foot freezer – $35 – Samsung 19″ LED TV – $25 – Solid oak double-tiered entertainment center – $100 Joe – 302-684-0535 – Champion generator 9375 starting watts Model 100219 – $650 – FREE: wheelchair Tim –…
ML – Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – memories of February 2010 – the last of the back to back blizzards. After plowing out the WGMD parking lot & driveway/road – our neighbors took off on the tractor for a run through the fields. The snow was close to 2 feet in places – drifts behind the building that were close to 4′ high / Click for full view
Announcement at the beginning of the Rush Limbaugh Show on WGMD this afternoon by his wife, Kathryn. It is with great sadness to inform you that Rush Limbaugh passed away today, February 17 after a long and brave battle with lung cancer. In this time of sorrow, Rush’s voice will continue to be heard, providing…
UPDATE provided by Delaware Public Health Wed. Feb. 17th: The second dose clinic operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and by the State of Delaware will begin Sunday, Feb. 21, rather than Saturday as originally announced. Appointments will still be available starting this morning at 11 a.m. at de.gov/fema. The one-day delay is due to…
Delaware’s coronavirus numbers continue to fall – however testing has been less in the past week because of the weather. Still the two important numbers – the 7-day average for all positive tests is now at 5.5% – the state’s target is 5% and below – and the number of hospitalizations has dropped below 200…
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning in Georgetown. They started the morning with a presentation from David Baird, the District Coordinator for the Sussex Conservation District. They provide technical guidance and financial assistance to enhance, maintain, protect, and improve land and water resources. Their programs include agriculture conservation, sediment and stormwater and heavy equipment.…
The Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute responded to a very young gray seal pup on Friday, Feb. 12, near the great dune at Cape Henlopen State Park. The pup, who is only about 3 weeks old and still very small, was huddled up against the dune when she was spotted by a beach…
Firefighters from Lewes, Indian River and Milton were called for a residential fire around 10 Saturday night on Arbor Circle in the Woodbridge development south of Milton. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in the basement and smoke throughout the 2-story house. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at Whatcoat United Methodist Church Friday morning. Police say the suspect forced open a door causing about $5000 in damage to church property. The suspect is black and wore a dark sweatsuit with a Looney Tunes logo. He was last seen heading towards the Preserve at Whatcoat Apartments. Contact…
S A Harrison – Millsboro – From the top of the Indian River Inlet Bridge – looking north towards Dewey Beach / Click for full view
Delaware State Police were on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash just before 10 last night on Route 1/Bay Road in the area of Trap Shooters Bridge. Police tell WGMD that 12 vehicles were involved in an accident on the bridge due to icy conditions. It’s unknown the extent of any injuries. Northbound lanes…