Mari Lou
Governor John Carney on Thursday signed the fifteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, rescheduling Delaware’s presidential primary for July 7. The Delaware Department of Elections will mail absentee ballot applications to all registered Democrats and Republicans in the State of Delaware, providing all eligible registered Delaware voters the opportunity to vote by absentee ballot…
Nasty is the best word to describe the weather on Wednesday. The wind was off the water, the temperature was in the low 50s and it was raining most of the day. If anyone was fishing, they deserve anything they caught, including a very bad cold. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Chaz Wemlimger and…
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – going back to 1999 and the Frozen Alive fundraiser in the old parking lot of Bill’s Sports Shop & Atlantic Cellular. WGMD’s Wayne Cannon and afternoon host Sean Rima during the live remote.
UPDATED -5/6/20 – A death investigation in the Laurel area has been ruled a murder by Delaware State Police. Laurel Police were investigating a stabbing that occurred during a fight on Susan Beach Road. Four victums were suffering from stab wounds when they showed up at the Laurel Police Department. The four victims were taken…
As Maryland continues preparations to begin Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ Governor Larry Hogan today announced the resumption of elective medical procedures and the broadening of permitted outdoor activities under the state’s Stay at Home order. These directives have the unanimous support of the Maryland Coronavirus Recovery Team, including leading doctors…
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will reinstate entry fees and park pass requirements at all Delaware State Parks and require a Conservation Access Pass to enter state wildlife areas starting Friday, May 8. DNREC also announced that those receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits can receive an annual park pass…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total,193 Delawareans have…
UPDATED – 5/6/20 – The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that damaged a structure and boardwalk area under construction in Dewey Beach, Delaware on April 23. The fire, reported shortly before 10:00 P.M. , occurred to the structure in the 100 block of Dickinson Avenue. The Rehoboth Beach…
The Salvation Army of Delaware will hold drive-thru food distribution on Thursday May 7 at locations in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Captain Timothy Sheehan, Delaware State Coordinator says that food insecurity has always been a front- line service for The Salvation Army, but the COVID-19 pandemic has broadened the scope and gravity of…
Summer disappeared on Tuesday, and it looks like it will be quite a while before it returns. Winds were light and the temperature was in the 60s, so fishing was possible. Wednesday isn’t looking real good with northeast winds to 20 and gusts to 25 knots. NOAA weather thinks seas on the ocean will only…
Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Salisbury City Park / Click for full view
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total, 187 Delawareans…
Delaware State University has a detailed plan for its first-ever Virtual Commencement to be held May 16 in place of the traditional in-person ceremony that has been canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. The University will broadcast the Virtual Commencement at 10am 12 noon Saturday, May 16 on the University’s website ( www.desu.edu ) and its…
Monday saw sunshine and wind with small craft advisories up for the ocean and bays. Tuesday is supposed to be better as the wind lays down. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said two charter captains took their families out tog fishing on Sunday. Captain Carey Evans on the Grizzly and Captain Pete Haines on the…
Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Sunset after the wind and rain / Click for full view
As the Delaware Department of Correction commemorates Correctional Officers and Employees Week, May 3 – 9, Commissioner Claire DeMatteis today announced that several DOC staff members are being recognized with annual Departmental awards and statewide awards for providing service above and beyond the call of duty during 2019. “It takes a special person to work in corrections, and the Delaware Department of…
A New Castle man has been arrested in connection with the burglary of a Bridgeville business early Monday morning. State Police were called to OA Newton for an alarm just before 2am and found the front window smashed and the business had been burglarized with cash and two TVs or computer monitors taken. Delmar police…
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general in calling on USTelecom, the leading organization representing telecommunications provider, and its Industry Traceback Group (ITG) to continue its collaboration with state attorneys general by bolstering technological capabilities to improve enforcement against illegal robocallers. The letter asks USTelecom to advance…
Recognizing that sacrifices are required across the University, President Assanis shared that he and other administrators will be voluntarily forgoing portions of their salaries. He made the announcement this afternoon in a letter sent to faculty and staff. The President, Provost and Executive Vice President will be taking 10% cuts in their salaries for Fiscal Year 2021.…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total,182 Delawareans…
After much conversation, consideration, discussion and based on the continued increase in COVID 19 cases in Sussex County and the likelihood that the social distancing will be required through summer, the Mayor and Council of Laurel and Town Manager Smith have agreed that it is in the best interest to cancel our traditional July 4th…
Two Seaford teens have been arrested on drug and other charges after a suspected drug deal resulted in the assault of a 16 year old girl. Delaware State Police were called to Surf Bagel in Lewes for an assault Saturday night. They learned the two teen boys agreed to meet with others to sell marijuana. …
On Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, the Wicomico County Health Department held drive thru testing at the Delmarva Shorebirds Stadium for critical employees (including poultry workers) and their families. This massive undertaking would not have been possible without the help of the following agencies: Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset County Health Departments Department of…
Sussex County Recovery Virtual Town Hall – Wed, May 6 at 7:30pm
The next Public Recovery Town Hall is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th at 7:30pm with Lt Governor Bethany Hall-Long. This meeting will include stakeholder groups and members of the public to collect public feedback in Sussex County on the economic recovery plan for the state of Delaware. For more information, visit https://governor.delaware.gov/delawares-recovery/#shape-recovery
Read More about Sussex County Recovery Virtual Town Hall – Wed, May 6 at 7:30pm