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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 14, 2020

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Calm after a stormy Delmarva Monday – with a double rainbow / Click for full view

Georgetown Man Arrested after Domestic Incident

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2020

Georgetown Police have arrested 19-year-old Cecil Gilmore of Georgetown, for multiple felony-related charges stemming from a domestic incident Monday morning. The incident occurred on Monday, April 13, 2020 in the Dunbarton Oaks apartment complex. Georgetown Police were dispatched to reports of a woman running through the complex parking lot, yelling that someone was trying to…

DOC Announce 1 Additional CO from Vaughn Tests Positive for Coronavirus

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2020

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that one additional Correctional Officer tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number to 12 Correctional Officers to test positive for the virus.    – A Correctional Officer, who is assigned to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) in Smyrna.  The Correctional Officer was last on duty on 7 days ago – on…

DE Public Health – 136 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths; 64 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2020

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.   In total, 41 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 33 to 96 years old.      The most recent deaths involve…

MD AG Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Federal Government to Ensure Emergency Stimulus Payments Go to Families – not Debt Collectors

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2020

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to take immediate action to ensure billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) go to American families and not…

Multi-State Council Announced to Get People Back to Work & Restore the Economys

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2020

Governor Carney, Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy, Governor Lamont, Governor Wolf, and Governor Raimondo Announce Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore the Economy Council Will Include One Health Expert, One Economic Development Expert and Respective Chiefs of Staff from Each State Council Will Develop a Fully Integrated Regional Framework to Gradually Lift the States’ Stay at Home Orders…

TORNADO WARNING – Southern Kent County, DE – Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Northern Sussex County til 4pm

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2020

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning that affects the following WGMD locations …Until 400 PM EDT.         Kent County,DE        Caroline County,MD        Queen Anne’s County,MD And a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for these locations …Until 400 PM EDT. Northern Sussex County in southern Delaware… Kent…

DART Announces Service Changes after Public Hearing Workshops

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2020

After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public, and as a result, changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments.  New schedules will be available online and on buses in early May. The approved service…

Rehoboth Beach Woman Arrested on Burglary & Other Charges

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2020

A Rehoboth Beach woman has been arrested on burglary and other offenses.  Delaware State Police were called to Central Avenue Sunday around 11:30am for a disorderly incident.  The 51 year old victim was arguing with 33 year old Kristin Shabazz who then threw an object striking the victim as she began to remove Shabazz’s belongings. …

TORNADO WATCH FOR SUSSEX COUNTY till 6pm

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2020

TORNADO WATCHSTARTS: 04/13/2020 11:29 AM EDTEXPIRES:04/13/2020 6:00 PM EDT CONTINUED LOCATIONSCaroline County, MD Cape May County, NJCumberland County, NJQueen Anne’s County, MDTalbot County, MDSussex County, DEKent County, DENew Castle County, DE

WGMD Fishing Report 4-13-20

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2020

I hope everyone had a good Easter Sunday and their Passover celebration is going as well as can be expected under these trying conditions.  As far as fishing, we had small craft advisories up on Sunday and there will be storm warnings for Monday with winds to 60 knots and waves to 16 feet.  The…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-12-20

By Mari Lou / April 12, 2020

The weather just won’t give us a break.  We had gale warnings and now we are going to storm warnings for Monday with winds to 55 knots and seas to nine feet or more.  On top of the wind we are supposed to get heavy rain.  At least the weather makes it easier for fishermen…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 12, 2020

John McComas – Berlin – Ayers Creek near Berlin on a foggy day

DPH Announces 153 Additional Positive Cases; One New Death in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / April 11, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  DPH is now reporting deaths of laboratory-confirmed individuals and “probable” deaths where the individual had clinically consistent symptoms and was exposed to a confirmed case, but was…

Gov Carney Expands Community Call-to-Action for Expertise, Emergency Supplies & Materials

By Mari Lou / April 11, 2020

Governor John Carney expanded his community call-to-action on Saturday morning, urging all Delaware citizens with health care and child care experience to offer their expertise in Delaware’s fight against COVID-19. Last week, Governor Carney urged citizens, businesses and nonprofits with access to emergency materials and supplies to support Delaware’s response. The State of Delaware has launched an online application portal at de.gov/coronavirus to…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 4-11-20

By Mari Lou / April 11, 2020

Derek – 302-398-1000 – 2006 Lincoln Navigator – 160000 miles – $7000 Michael – 302-258-4395 – 2017 Addly Scooter w/ cover and helmet – 143 mile – $1000 CASH only Rob – 302-226-7599 – Beige 3 cushion sofa – $165 Bill – 302-663-0434 – Blue ox tow bar & Patriot Portable brake system – $800…

Salisbury Man Arrested for Overnight Arson Fire

By Mari Lou / April 11, 2020

An overnight fire investigation in Salisbury has ended with the arrest of 38 year old Alan Banks, of Salisbury, is charged with 1st degree arson and reckless endangering.  Firefighters were called to the Pine Bluff Village Apartments on Riverside Drive around 11:30 and found tenants evacuating the building – with fire in a second floor…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-11-20

By Mari Lou / April 11, 2020

Gale warnings were up on Friday and it looks pretty windy for the next several days.  There were even whitecaps on Red Mill Pond. The Maryland DNR has decided on the Chesapeake Bay striped bass regulations for summer and fall.  Beginning on May 16 and running until August 15 and then starting again on September…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 11, 2020

Stephen Schellinger – Lewes – Moon rise over Robinsonville Road near Lewes / Click for full view

DPH Announces 117 Additional Positive Cases; Nine New Deaths

By Mari Lou / April 10, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  DPH is now reporting deaths of laboratory-confirmed individuals and “probable” deaths where the individual had clinically consistent symptoms and was exposed to a confirmed case, but was never tested. In…

Gov Carney Announces Partnership with Social Network “Nextdoor”

By Mari Lou / April 10, 2020

Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration in place to limit the spread of COVID-19, and announced a partnership with the social network Nextdoor to keep Delawareans informed on the neighborhood level.  Click here for Governor Carney’s State of Emergency extension. Under Delaware law, State of Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days.…

DOC Says 4 Additional Positive Coronavirus Cases – 2 at Vaughn, 2 at SCCC

By Mari Lou / April 10, 2020

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced four additional positive COVID-19 test results. Two additional inmates have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number to 4 inmates to test positive for the virus.  One additional Probation and Parole Officer tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number to 2 Probation and Parole Officers to test…

MD Gov Hogan Institutes Budget & Hiring Freeze and Steps to Bolster MD Unemployment Process

By Mari Lou / April 10, 2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan during his Friday coronavirus update announced that the state is instituting a budget and hiring freeze after Comptroller Peter Franchot projected a $2.8-billion shortfall from the pandemic.  The Governor has also directed the State Department of Labor to take steps to bolster the state’s unemployment insurance process to handle the massive…

Bayheath Preparing for Coronavirus Surge

By Mari Lou / April 10, 2020

Tents have recently gone up outside of the emergency Departments at Bayhealth Hospitals in both Kent and Sussex Counties.  This will help  to better prepare for a possible surge of patients due to the coronavirus – and separate them from others seeking emergency care for other illnesses and injuries.  The tents, which would be for…

Jake Smith Monologue – 04-10-20 – “Downsizing Government”

By Mari Lou / April 10, 2020