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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2020

Marty Byrd – Bethany Beach – Pretty red deck flowers / Click for full view

DPH Update: 413 Additional Positive Cases; 12 New Deaths; 100 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 12 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. As of today, more than 1,000 individuals have recovered from COVID-19. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received…

DOC Partners With DPH To Leverage Rapid Testing Capability; Provides Update On COVID-19 Recoveries and Additional Test Results

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that a partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health is now allowing the DOC and its healthcare personnel to administer and process rapid COVID testing at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC).  Although the number of rapid test kits remain limited, the DOC is leveraging specialized…

Worcester County Health Department Confirms First Coronavirus Death

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

The Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) confirmed the first death of a county resident this week from COVID-19: a woman in her 80’s who was a hospice patient at a county long-term care facility prior to the onset of COVID-19 illness. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this time.  For more…

Gov Carney Declares Coronavirus Hot Spot in Sussex County, Announces Expansion of Community Testing Sites

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

Governor John Carney on Tuesday declared Sussex County a hot spot for COVID-19 in Delaware and announced the initial schedule for the State of Delaware’s Coordination and Care community testing sites. Testing and outreach will occur in several Sussex communities that are at the center of Delaware’s COVID-19 epidemic. Governor Carney first announced the community testing and outreach partnership among the state, hospital…

MPSSAA Cancels All Events for Remainder of School Year as well as Spring State Championships

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), after careful review and in consultation with the Maryland State Board of Education and the Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools, is officially announcing the cancellation of all MPSSAA events for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.  This includes the remainder of the 2020 Boys…

Sussex County Council Discuss Coronavirus, Budget and Reopening the County

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning – virtually. County Administrator Todd Lawson gave an update on the coronavirus situation in Sussex County – and spoke of the increase in infection at the area poultry plants and among the Hispanic community and what is being done to bring down the number of positive cases. All…

Maryland Safe Schools Tipline Remains Active Even with Remote Learning

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

Students and Community Members Should Continue to Anonymously Report School Safety Concerns Such as Cyber Bullying or Students Struggling Emotionally During COVID-19 Crisis As a result of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic response, school buildings are largely empty, and schools have transitioned to online learning environments. With families isolated at home and students unable to…

Jake Smith Monologue – 04-28-20 – “Sorry, We’re Closed”

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

Indian River Board of Education Approves Changes to 2019-2020 District Calendar

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

At its regular meeting on April 27, 2020, the Indian River Board of Education approved a series of changes to the 2019-2020 school district calendar. The last day of school for seniors will now be Friday, June 12. The last day of school for students in Grades PreK-11 will be Friday, June 19. Remote learning…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-28-20

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

Monday began with rain and wind with small craft advisories up all day.  Tuesday looks like it may be fishable and I hope to try somewhere for something because after that, it’s all downhill.  I look for gale, if not storm warnings, later in the week. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Dwayne Currie was…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

Margaret May – Lewes – Sunset on the Pond / Click for full view

DPH Update: 128 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 85 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2020

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, 125 Delawareans have passed away…

Jake Smith Monologue – 04-27-20 – “A Good Decent People”

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2020

WGMD Fishing Report 4-27-20

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2020

Sunday was cool with rain and wind.  Small craft advisories were up and will remain up on Monday. I had a call from my friend Bob Baker who told me he had good reports from Wachapreague, Virginia where the flounder action has started.  This is the time of year when the big fish move into…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2020

Debra Swartzlander – Holly Lakes near Angola / Click for full view

DPH Update: 458 Additional Positive Cases; 8 New Deaths; 102 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 8 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,120 Delawareans have passed away due to…

DOC: 1 Inmate Dies – 9 Recover from Coronavirus

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2020

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that Robert Francisco, a 79 year-old inmate with underlying health conditions from James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), died on Saturday evening, April 25 at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus from complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and COVID.  Francisco was part of a minimum security housing unit that…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-26-20

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2020

Saturday saw the best weather we have had in a long time.  Unfortunately, the good weather is only going to last one day and then it’s back to wind and rain for the next week. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Julie Stevenson caught a keeper flounder out of the surf near Cape Henlopen on…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2020

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Soon-to-be bridge to somewhere at Holts Landing State Park / Click for full view

DPH Update: 134 Additional Positive Cases; 12 New Deaths; 106 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 12 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, 112 Delawareans have passed away due to…

Delawareans Required to Wear Face Coverings in Public Settings – Effective 8am Tuesday

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

Governor John Carney on Saturday issued the thirteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear face coverings in public settings, including in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and on public transportation. Governor Carney’s order does not require children aged 12 or younger to wear a face covering. Any child…

DAFB Loosening Base Access & Commissary and Pharmacy Restrictions

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

As the current environment continues to evolve amidst concerns of COVID-19, Dover AFB is loosening base access, commissary and pharmacy restrictions beginning April 26. Previously, base facilities were restricted to active-duty service members and their families, with the exception of Wednesdays and Saturdays. “This is a dynamic situation and we are doing everything we possibly…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 4-25-20

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

Iris – 302-436-6184 – LOOKING FOR: Stand up or chest FREEZER Charles – 302-945-3753 – Oak entertainment Center – $100 Bob – 443-531-2478 – LOOKING FOR: Used Foosball table Jim – 302-228-1668 – 2005 Golf cart Limo – 8 seater – gas motor – $4000 obo Ron – 410-430-7882 – Antique gas range – $200…

DSP Looking for Two for Selbyville Area Robbery

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

 A 25 year old man is hospitalized after a robbery Friday night near Selbyville.  Delaware State Police say two victims were in the area of Washington Avenue and Polly Branch Road when two male suspects with their faces covered demanded cash and assaulted the male victim – striking him in the head with a handgun.…