Mari Lou

Wicomico Board of Ed to Hold Virtual School Board & Budget Meetings Next Week – Register Now to Make Public Comment

By Mari Lou / February 5, 2021

The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold hybrid virtual public meetings next week, and pre-registration is now open for public comment for the monthly Board meeting on Feb. 9 and the budget hearing on Feb. 11. Requests to make public comments should be emailed to comments@wcboe.org by 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 for the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 5, 2021

Christopher Hockley-Camp Hill, PA – Delaware Seashore State Park / Click for full view

Delaware Seeing Some Decreases in Coronavirus & More Vaccine Coming

By Mari Lou / February 2, 2021

Governor John Carney began this week’s coronavirus update with good news. Delaware’s numbers have been dropping in recent weeks. The number of new positive coronavirus tests is lower, hospitalizations are lower and the percent positive for all positive tests has also dropped from a 10.3% on January 5th to 6.9% Monday. Second doses of the…

Sussex County Council Approves a Voluntary Clean Energy Financing Program & Ordinance Amendment on Cluster Subdivisions in the Coastal Area

By Mari Lou / February 2, 2021

Last week, the Sussex County Council heard about the Delaware Voluntary Clean Energy Financing Program from Tony DiPrima of Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility. The program provides loans that focus on projects that include energy efficiency, renewable energy measures, and are limited by a property’s assessed value. The loan is paid annually as part of a…

Gov Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccination Program

By Mari Lou / February 2, 2021

Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) on Tuesday announced an expansion of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program with a statewide focus on vaccinating Delawareans in underserved, minority communities.   Over the last two weeks, the state has piloted a series of efforts aimed at vaccinating…

DelDOT Winter Storm Update/Winter Storm Warning in Effect in NCCo till 10am Tuesday

By Mari Lou / February 1, 2021

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to monitor conditions as a significant winter storm moves across the region. The Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service remains in effect for New Castle County until 10 a.m. Tuesday. DelDOT crews will continue to plow and treat roadways throughout the duration of the storm. At…

MD Gov Larry Hogan to Give Evening State of the State on Wednesday

By Mari Lou / February 1, 2021

Governor Larry Hogan will deliver his seventh State of the State address on Wednesday, February 3. In accordance with federal and state health guidelines, the address will take place virtually. “While we honor the historic and constitutional significance of this annual tradition, it is important we follow the proper health protocols,” said Governor Hogan. “This…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 1, 2021

DelDOT camera in Harrington – bird’s eye view / Click for full view

UPDATED: Snow Emergency Plan in Effect in Wicomico County – Lifted in Worcester

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2021

WICOMICO COUNTY – The Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack in Wicomico County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county. Effective 1230 Hrs. today’s date, all vehicles on the roadway must…

MDOT Continues Winter Weather Response

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2021

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will remain in emergency operations mode as crews continue to respond to winter weather that has blanketed the state with snowfall and freezing rain.  The National Weather Service expects freezing rain, snow and high winds to impact most of the state. Snow, switching over to…

Millsboro Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Arrested During Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2021

A traffic stop Friday afternoon led to the arrest of a Millsboro man. Delaware State Police spotted a minivan on Hillcrest Drive east of Millsboro and saw 32 year old Darshon Adkins of Millsboro in the front passenger seat. Knowing there were multiple warrants for Adkins arrest, police conducted a traffic stop on Cordrey Road…

MSP Investigating Fatal Shooting in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2021

Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting in Salisbury Friday. Police were called after witnesses reported hearing shots fired outside of a home on Emory Court. Police found 26 year old Devonta Fagans of Salisbury with gunshot wounds in the parking lot. He died at TidalHealth Hospital in Salisbury Saturday morning and his body has…

DelDOT Prepared for Winter Storm Headed to Delmarva

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2021

DelDOT crews were on Delaware roads Saturday brining ahead of the onset of today’s storm.  They also spent the day preparing equipment. Staff will be ready to hit the roads this morning.  Kent and Sussex Counties are under a winter storm watch while New Castle County is under a winter storm warning – both until…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-30-21

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2021

Brian – 302-875-9672 – Brown living room chair (recliner mechanism can possibly be fixed) – $40 or best offer Keith – 302-542-6074 – Vintage Lionel trains (1970s on, some new in boxes) – call for pricing – Assorted fishing poles – call for pricing – Seasoned firewood – $175 for cord or $125 for 1/2…

MD Transportation Officials Preparing for Winter Storm

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2021

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing for a potential winter storm that is forecast to begin Sunday and last through Tuesday of next week, with periods of snow, sleet and rain. The National Weather Service forecast is calling this winter storm an “enhanced threat” with the potential for significant impact on travel.…

Lincoln Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in 2018 Murder

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2021

A Lincoln man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Smyrna man in 2018. In 2019 Ahmir Bailey was convicted of 1st degree murder and other offenses after he and another man were linked in the shooting death of Jameir Vann-Robinson as he and a friend left a house party…

DSP Searching for Felton Armed Robbery Suspect

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2021

The search continues for the man who held up the Canterbury Shore Stop on Tuesday, January 23 just after 3am. The suspect asked for vitamin water and as the clerk rang it up the suspect pulled a large knife and demanded cash. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and left on foot. The…

DE Public Health Confirms 3 Cases of UK Coronavirus Variant

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2021

The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the first three confirmed cases of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7, in Delaware. This variant is the same one that was first discovered in England in December and is also commonly referred to as the UK Variant.  Delaware now joins a list of 26 other states reporting…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2021

Vince Tofanicchio – Millsboro – Blue heron at Broadkill Beach / Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2021

Throwback Thursday – going back to 1999 and Frozen Alive. In the blue sweatshirt, the late Captain Joe Corcoran, former WGMD weekend announcer and fill in host – and charter boat captain. Next to Joe, the late Rick Cleaver, long time WGMD sponsor, and with her back to the camera, his daughter, Susan Shea – in the parking lot at Atlantic Cellular. We lost Rick on July 13, 2006 and Joe on May 12, 2013. / Click for full view

IRSD Schools Considering Requests for Hybrid Instruction for Third Marking Period

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2021

Indian River School District parents wishing to shift their child from remote to hybrid instruction for the thirdmarking period are asked to contact the child’s school. In considering such requests, schools will determine if social distancing guidelines of three (3) feet or morebetween students can be maintained in the classroom setting. Additionally, schools must determine…

Gov John Carney’s 2021 Delaware State of the State

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2021

January 26, 2021As prepared for delivery Lt. Governor Hall-Long, Mister Speaker, Mister President Pro Temp, Members of the 151st General Assembly, Members of the Cabinet, Distinguished members of the Judiciary, and my fellow Delawareans: Thank you for inviting me into the chamber today, and thank you for tuning in virtually during this very unusual time.…

Gov Carney to Deliver Delaware State of the State Tuesday at 2:15pm

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2021

Governor Carney will deliver his 2021 State of the State Address from the Senate Chamber in Legislative Hall. The event will be live-streamed on Governor Carney’s Facebook page, YouTube and de.gov/sots. The Delaware General Assembly will convene in a Joint Session in virtual format prior to the Governor’s State of the State Address. View their virtual proceedings before and after the Governor’s…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Man Shot Near Seaford

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2021

UPDATED – 1/25/21 1:30pm – Delaware State Police have identified the man shot and killed early Saturday morning on Park Circle in the Mobile Gardens Community as 28 year old Kwantae Hovington of Seaford. This case remains an active investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Brian McDerby with Delaware…

Remember to Bring Proper Documentation to Mass Vaccination Events Today at DMVs in Georgetown & Delaware City

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2021

Delaware Public Health officials are hoping to vaccinate over 13,000 Delawareans this weekend at mass vaccination events in Georgetown and Delaware City. If you scheduled an appointment for a vaccination event today (Sunday), here are reminders to make your vaccination and the event go more smoothly: You must complete the Pre-screening Questionnaire by clicking the…