Mari Lou

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…

DSP Looking for Suspect in Canterbury Shore Stop Armed Robbery

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2021

Delaware State Police are looking to identify the man who robbed the Canterbury Shore Stop in Felton just after 3 Saturday morning. Police say the man asked for vitamin water and the clerk showed him where it was. As the clerk rang up the purchase, the suspect walked behind the counter, pulled a large knife…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2021

Anonymous – Dewey Beach – OOPS!! Truck – 0 – Sign 0 / Click for full view

UPDATED: Milford Man Dies After Struck by Motorcycle

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2021

UPDATED 7pm: Delaware State Police have identified the victim as 85 year old K. C. Hurry of Milford. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333. ======================================================= A Milford area man is dead after he was struck by a motorcycle just before 6 Friday evening on Log Cabin Road.  Delaware…

DSP Looking for Dagsboro Man after Assault

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2021

Your help is needed to locate a 40 year old Dagsboro man who is wanted for an assault involving a weapon. The investigation brought police to Leonel Velasquez-Chery went into a Shawnee Drive home and assaulted a 21 year old male acquaintance – holding a large knife near the victim’s face. A 1 year old…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-23-21

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2021

Bob – 410-461-4640 FREE: Nordic Trak exerciser Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Lampshade for a large table lamp white flared – $20 – Men’s leather western boots size 14D – $20 – Ladies London Fog raincoat with zip-in liner, size 20, olive green – $25 Ron – 410-430-7882 FREE: wooden crate furniture sofa, loveseat, and chair…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2021

Dawn Mays – Bishopville Sunset / Click for full view

Governor’s Institute for School Leadership Launched in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2021

Governor John Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting on Friday announced the launch of the Governor’s Institute for School Leadership (GISL), a two-pronged training program for aspiring school leaders and current district leaders. A partnership between the Governor’s Office, Delaware Department of Education, University of Delaware, and Delaware’s public schools, the institute launches this month with…

Human Remains Found at Gumboro Property

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2021

A search that’s been going on for much of the week has turned up suspected human remains in the area of R Farm Lane near Gumboro. The remains have been turned over to the Department of Forensic Science for identification and the cause of death. Police are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at…

Maryland National Guard Mobile Vaccination Support Teams Assist with Coronavirus Vaccinations

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2021

Maryland National Guard Mobile Vaccination Support Teams are assisting with coronavirus vaccinations. Their efforts kicked off earlier this month and have helped to administer over 6000 immunizations in support of about six locations daily. As Maryland moves into Phase 1-C on Monday, the state plans to establish mass vaccinations sites – likely in early February…

Three Arrested Near Bridgeville after Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2021

Three people have been arrested after a traffic stop near Bridgeville on Thursday. Delaware State Police spotted two cars traveling closely together at a high rate of speed on King Road. Troopers stopped the second vehicle and made contact with the 23 year old driver and smelled marijuana coming from inside. Visible in the car…

US Army Corps of Engineers Receives Additional Funding for Multiple Projects Including OC Beach Renourishment

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2021

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, received an additional $56.02 million boost for fiscal 2021, including funds for oyster restoration, beach renourishment in Ocean City, the dredging and south jetty rehabilitation of Fishing Creek in Calvert County, completion of engineering and design work to restore James and Barren islands, and more. This funding…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 20, 2021

Barb Moulinier – Sunset at the Breakwater East End Lighthouse / Click for full view

Delaware Enters Phase 1-B for Coronavirus Vaccinations – for Delawareans 65 and Older

By Mari Lou / January 19, 2021

Delaware has moved into Phase 1-B of its vaccination plan and will begin registering people who are 65 and older at de.gov/covidvaccine. Overall, Phase 1-B includes about 200,000 people and Delaware currently doesn’t not have that much vaccine. Registration consists of answering some simple questions – birthday, name and address, and any medical issues that…

DE to Start Vaccinations for Phase 1-B Today; Virtual Town Hall 7pm Tonight on Transition

By Mari Lou / January 19, 2021

Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday, January 19, that the state will transition to Phase 1B in its COVID-19 vaccination plan starting today, with a focus on persons 65 and up.  More than 200,000 Delawareans qualify for vaccination in this phase, and multiple options for residents to be…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 19, 2021

Loretta Stickley – Lewes – Sunrise at Herring Point at Cape Henlopen State Park / Click for full view

MD Virtual Coronavirus Town Hall Set for Mon, Jan 25

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2021

In a joint effort of Atlantic General Hospital, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, and the Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset health departments, a virtual COVID-19 town hall will be held on Monday, January 25, to provide an update on testing and discuss plans for the rollout of the state of Maryland’s community vaccination plan. The hour-long town hall,…

VIDEO: MD Gov Hogan and Lt. Gov Rutherford Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2021

Governor Larry Hogan and Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today received their continuity of government COVID-19 vaccinations as part of a public event to promote the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. The governor and lieutenant governor were joined by First Lady Yumi Hogan, Second Lady Monica Rutherford, and Deputy Health Secretary Dr. Jinlene Chan. …

Bridgeville Man Charged after Harrington Crash

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2021

A Bridgeville man has been arrested on multiple criminal and traffic offenses after an early morning crash on Sunday. Delaware State Police say 21 year old Brandon Palmer was involved in a single-vehicle crash just after 4am on Route 13 in Harrington. Police smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle – an…

Brandywine Valley SPCA Holding Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry Mon, Jan 18

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2021

The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) will be holding its next drive-thru pet food pantry to help families in need on Monday, January 18th, from 10:30am to 12pm at Sussex Academy in Georgetown (122150 Airport Road – across from CHEER Center). Free cat and dog food will be available while supplies last. “Martin Luther King Jr. Day…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-16-21

By Mari Lou / January 16, 2021

Vi – 302-249-2646 – Wanted: (4) Skip cards that go with Phase 10 Twist game Keith – 302-542-6074 – Wanted: old fishing tackle Jim – 443-614-7968 – Diamondback Century Men’s 10-speed (18.5″ Medium-sized) – $50 Steve – 410-441-1712 – (2) large Rubbermaid outdoor storage “sheds” – $20 EACH 6′ tall by 4′ wide 2′ deep…

Baltimore Man Charged with Theft of a Dorchester County EMS Ambulance

By Mari Lou / January 16, 2021

A Baltimore man has been arrested for allegedly stealing an ambulance Friday evening. Maryland State Police were called after a Dorchester County EMS ambulance was stolen from outside the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. Police located the ambulance on Route 50 in Cambridge – the suspect, 52 year old Augustus Redditt, activated…

UPDATED: Crash Closes Route 24 Near Angola Overnight

By Mari Lou / January 16, 2021

UPDATED – 7:45am – Route 24 has been reopened to traffic ============================================================== A vehicle crash in the Angola area shut down Route 24 early this morning. Crews from Indian River Volunteer Fire Company were called after a pickup truck crashed into a utility pole near the entrance to the Brandywood development, causing the pole to…

Maryland Flags Ordered to Half Staff for Senate President Emeritus, Mike Miller

By Mari Lou / January 15, 2021

Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment (not yet known). This action is in honor of Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller, who died today, Friday, January 15, 2021.  Senate President Emeritus Miller represented Legislative District 27.

MD Senate President Emeritus, Mike Miller, Dies at 78

By Mari Lou / January 15, 2021

Maryland State Senator Mike Miller has died. Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones in a statement Friday evening said he was “a giant and a legend, who served the people of Maryland for a half century.” Miller served one term in the Maryland House in 1970 representing District 27. He was elected to the Maryland Senate…