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New Sussex Council Members & Clerk of Peace Sworn In

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2021

UPDATED – 10am – The Sussex County Council has reorganized – re-electing Mike Vincent as the Council President and electing John Rieley as the Council Vice President. Everett Moore will continue as the County Attorney and Vince Robertson as Assistant County Attorney. County Administrator, Todd Lawson also read Ellen Magee’s letter of resignation from the…

DE Coronavirus Numbers Rising as Vaccine is Rolled Out

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2021

Following the holidays, Delaware’s coronavirus numbers continue to rise. After 2 days of no deaths from coronavirus – Public Health officials report 7 deaths on Sunday. All range in age from their 60s into their 90s and they all had underlying health conditions. Two were residents of long-term care facilities. Of the 7, 4 were…

DE Manufactured Home Owners Eligible for Free Legal Representation in Disputes with Community Owners

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2021

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that manufactured home owners in disputes with their community owners will be eligible for free legal representation by the non-profit Delaware Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI), under a contract it entered with the Delaware Department of Justice.  “Constituents in all three counties have called for this kind of resource for years,”…

New Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured Maryland Residents to get Health Coverage

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2021

Governor Larry Hogan announced today a new special enrollment period in which all uninsured Maryland residents have the opportunity to enroll in health coverage now due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the recent rise in the positivity rate throughout the state. The enrollment period begins immediately and will run until March 15. “I am…

Time is Running Out for Opting for School Choice in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2021

School Choice has been an option in Delaware since the 1996-1997 School Year. A parent residing within the State of Delaware may seek to enroll that parent’s child in a Delaware public school in any school district, charter school, magnet school or vocational-technical school (restricted by county), through the standard application form. Any student not…

Dover Man Charged after Shooting

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2021

A Dover man has been arrested after a shooting early Sunday morning at the Capital Inn. Dover Police were called just after 12:30 and found a 25 year old female victim who had been shot three times in the hip area. She also had cuts and bruises to her face and head. Witnesses told police…

Schools Return from Winter Break…Most Remain in Remote Learning

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2021

DELAWARECape Henlopen District schools reopen on Monday. Before the start of the Christmas break the district switched to remote learning after an increase in positive cases of coronavirus. However district officials plan to begin Monday with hybrid learning – however that could still change. Indian River students also return to classes on Monday, however they…

Ellen Magee Appointed as Sussex County Register of Wills

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2021

As Cyndi Green moves into the District 2 seat on the Sussex County Council this week, Governor John Carney has appointed Ellen Magee to the now vacant Sussex County Register of Wills seat. Under the Delaware Constitution, the governor must appoint a replacement for the row office seat until January 2023 – an election will…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-2-21

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2021

Toni – 302-539-3487 – 2 surf rods 10′ – $25 each (1) 6 and1/2″ rod reel 20 Debra – 302-535-5349 (ask for Frank) – 2009 Nissan Altima slate gray w/sunroof – $3800 Kathy – 651-373-4321 – Twin daybed wood and metal (2) mattresses plus linens (must be picked up) – $150 or best offer Mark…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2021

Bill Hunter – Ocean Pines – Moonlight over Ocean City / Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2020

Jerel McCumbers – Milford – Near Hallwood, VA in Accomack County / click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2020

Donnie Vanderslice – Slaughter Beach / Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2020

Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Sunset over Indian River / click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 12-26-20

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2020

Mark – 302-265-5088 – 4 matching Goodyear Wrangler tires, 18 inch, used, good shape – $200 for all 4 Dean – 302-644-4472 – 1968 Blue two tone four door Skylark, 103000 miles -,$6000 obo Kathy – 651-373-4321 – Twin size day bed, Includes two mattresses and pillows – $150 Jim – 240-899-7516 – 9ft by…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2020

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Dolphin chasing the Cape May-Lewes Ferry / Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 25, 2020

WGMD’s 2020 Christmas tree / Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 24, 2020

Throwback Thursday Christmas Eve Picture of the Day by Chick Bradford – Harbeson – around 2005 – the Rehoboth roundabout lighthouse decorated for the holidays / Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2020

Margaret May – Lewes – December evening sky over Lewes / Click for full view

New Round of DE Relief Grants, Keeping the Holiday Safe and More Vaccine to DE

By Mari Lou / December 22, 2020

During today’s coronavirus update – while the numbers are still not good and community spread of the virus is high statewide – there are some things to look forward to – like the vaccines from Pfizer arriving in Delaware last week and Moderna this week. We have only just begun to fight the battle, but…

DE State Park Offices to Close Temporarily

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close all park offices within Delaware State Parks starting Thursday, Dec. 24 through Jan. 11, 2021, to limit the spread of COVID-19. The closures coincide with Gov. John Carney’s latest stay-at-home advisory, which strongly urges Delawareans to avoid gathering indoors with anyone from outside their…

A New Round of Relief Funding in DE to Support Small Business & Not-for-profit Organizations

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2020

Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Small Business on Monday announced a new round of relief funding – $26 million to support small businesses most affected by COVID-19 restrictions. The DE Relief Grant program – funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – has supported roughly 3,000 Delaware businesses throughout the…

Crash Friday Near Fruitland Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2020

Maryland State Police are investigating a crash on the Route 13 Bypass south of the overpass for Route 13 Business in the Fruitland area Friday night after 9:30. Police found a Toyota 4Runner went off the roadway in a curve and struck the guardrails and then overturned – both people in the SUV were ejected.…

Dolles Candyland Leaving Rehoboth Boardwalk

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2020

Another long-time business will be leaving the Rehoboth Boardwalk. The Cape Gazette reports that after nearly 100 years in its current location, Dolles Candyland will move west – to become part of Ibach’s Candy by the Sea. Owner Tom Ibach says the new lease on the property, which would take effect at the end of…

Over 2000 Vaccines Given; Moderna Vaccine Arrives Next Week in DE

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2020

As of Saturday, Dec. 19, Delaware has administered 2,061 doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to health care workers at six health care systems statewide and three long-term care facilities owned by Genesis HealthCare, Inc. Additionally, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing plans to distribute the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine that was…

Dover Area Representative Charged with Assault

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2020

Delaware State Police were called to a home on St Jones Avenue in Dover on December 13th for a dispute.  After an investigation, police arrested 49 year old Andria Bennett, the State Representative of the 32nd District.  She was charged with 3rd degree assault – a misdemeanor – and released on her own recognizance.  According…