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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 2, 2020

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – by former News Anchor Andrew Koch – at the Extreme Home Makeover Reveal in 2011 when they came to Lewes to build the Jusst Sooupp Ranch on Route 9 / Click for full view

Jake Smith Monologues – 04-01-20 – “Providential”

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2020

WGMD Fishing Report 4-1-20

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2020

This is the first fishing report of 2020 and there is so much to cover since last we spoke. First, the drive-on beaches are now open for Delaware residents with Surf Fishing Permits.  Only two people per vehicle and both must be from the same household.  Vehicles must stay 20 yards apart and both people…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2020

Lou de Freitas – Georgetown – Flying off with dinner! Taken while kayaking / Click for full view

Delaware Tech/Georgetown Campus to Host Medical Supply Collection April 2-4

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2020

Sussex County agencies and lawmakers have collaborated to facilitate a drop-off location for donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supply items. Beginning Thursday, April 2, 2020, persons interested in donating PPEs and medical supplies will be able to drop them off at the Delaware Technical Community College’s Georgetown Campus (in the parking lot near the baseball field).…

DE Receives Shipment of Face Masks for Healthcare Workers

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2020

A truckload of about 600,000 ear-loop face masks arrived at the D&S Warehouse in nearby Newark, Delaware. US Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) joined longtime friend and protective garment distributor George Gianforcaro to receive the personal protective equipment or PPE. Today’s delivery is one of four shipments of protective masks, which will fill orders in states…

Bethany Beach Officials Need Your Help

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2020

Officials in Bethany Beach ask for your help – “As our community continues to deal with the coronavirus, we are asking for your assistance to help us identify anyone in the community that might need special help or aid. Over half of our year-round population is over 67 and certainly, uncertainty and fear might be…

UPDATED: WGMD Fishing Report Returns Wednesday – Find Out Where You Can Fish in DE

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2020

The WGMD Fishing Report with Eric Burnley begins Wednesday morning! You can hear the fishing report on the air at 6am, 10am and 4pm – or go to wgmd.com to hear it any time. While coronavirus has put an end to many sports and activities – fishing is still available for most – as long…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2020

ML – Backyard Visitor in Georgetown

Delaware Coronavirus Number Up – Sussex County Woman Dies

By Mari Lou / March 30, 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 and recovered cases reported in the state.   In total, seven Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent death involves a 92-year-old female from Sussex County who had significant underlying health conditions.…

DOC Tightens Operating Procedures Because of Coronavirus

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2020

Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Claire DeMatteis today announced that DOC proactively has further enhanced its COVID-19 operating procedures to build on rigorous screenings, protections and cleanings already in place to help keep officers, inmates and staff safe and healthy. “The DOC currently does not have any known cases of COVID-19. Five inmates have…

DSP Academy Cancels 49th Trooper Youth Week in June

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2020

The Delaware State Police Academy has cancelled the 49th Trooper Youth Week scheduled to run from June 22-26, 2020.  Our concern for the health and well-being of our community as well as our Troopers remains our top priority.  We greatly appreciate the continued partnership with the American Legion, Department of Delaware and look forward to working with…

MD Stay At Home Order Effective 8pm Tonight

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2020

This morning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan enacted an executive order which institutes a Stay at Home directive. No Maryland resident should be leaving their home unless it is for an essential job or for an essential reason, such as obtaining food or medicine, seeking urgent medical attention, or for other necessary purposes. In addition, only…

Wicomico County Confirms 7th Positive Coronavirus Case

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2020

Currently, Wicomico County has 7th confirmed COVID-19 cases. This 7th case is a female under the age of 18. Her siblings were tested and are negative.  The entire household is quarantined at home and feeling fine.  The health department continues to do in-depth contact tracing for those who have been in contact with the confirmed…

UPDATE: US Navy Hospital Ship Comfort Arrives in NYC

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2020

UPDATE – 3/30/20 7:30am – The US Navy Hospital Ship Comfort passed by the Delaware beaches around 9am Sunday – but was too far offshore in the fog to be seen as one listener tells WGMD. The ship plotter bogged down after that – but is back and working this morning. Comfort is due east…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2020

Walt Palmer – Kalmar Nyckel docked at Lewes several years ago / Click for full view

DPH Announce Increase in Positive Cases & Another Death from Coronavirus

By Mari Lou / March 29, 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 reported in the state.   In total, six Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent death involves a 79-year-old female from New…

236th CEIT Graduating Class – 22 New DOC Cadets

By Mari Lou / March 29, 2020

There are 22 new Correctional Officer cadets ready to begin work with the DOC.  The 236th CEIT Class took their oaths Friday in Dover after completing an intensive 3-month program of classroom and hands-on instruction.  The graduation was carried on a video livestream for family, friends and colleagues – only the graduates and a handful…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 29, 2020

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – March 9th super moon from Rehoboth Beach / Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 3-28-20

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2020

Jerry – 302-231-8242 – Proform XP Tredmill (top of the line) – $200 – Brass based, five light ceiling fan – “52 – $75 Rob – 302-226-7599 – Beige Three Cushion Sofa – $165 Ron – 609-790-4370 – Four Bike bike rack – $125 – Pazload Air nail gun – $100 – 2 weber Grills…

2 Upstate Care Facilities Report Multiple Coronavirus Cases

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2020

The second Delawarean who died from complications with coronavirus was a resident of Little Sisters of the Poor in Newark.  Since then seven more residents have tested positive for the virus.  Public Health officials on Saturday said a second care facility – HarborChase – in Wilmington has six residents from a memory care unity who…

Three Die from Complications from Coronavirus in Delaware

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional deaths related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases reported in the state. In total, five Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent deaths involve a 76-year-old male from New…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2020

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – DE River vessel reporting station at Cape Henlopen State Park near Lewes / Click for full view

How You Can Help – Make Hand-sewn Masks

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2020

Thanks to the incredible response from the community, and the help of Pam Smith, RN at Beebe Healthcare, Beebe has a format and instructions for making and donating hand-sewn masks. Instructions with photos can be found on our website on the COVID-19 Relief Fund page: https://www.beebehealthcare.org/covid19-relief. Smith has created a specific mask pattern that Beebe will…

Gov Carney Expands HELP for Additional Industries Impacted by Coronavirus in DE

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2020

Governor John Carney on Thursday announced the expansion of the Hospitality Emergency Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) to provide financial relief for additional industries impacted because of coronavirus (COVID-19). The expansion makes personal care services businesses – such as barber shops, hair salons, nail salons, and beauty shops – eligible for the program. Eligible businesses must have…