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Gov Hogan Announces Continued Expansion of Coronavirus Testing at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Stations

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the state will continue to expand its COVID-19 testing program by opening a new drive-thru site on Tuesday, May 5 at the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) station in Hagerstown. The Hagerstown site will be the first state-run, drive-thru testing site in Western Maryland. Last Wednesday, Governor Hogan announced…

IRSD Kindergarten Registration Being Conducted Electronically for 2020-2021 School Year

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now being conducted electronically in the Indian River School District. Registration documents can be found online at https://www.irsd.net/parents___students/registration or by clicking on the blue Registration button on the district homepage at irsd.net. Documents can be filled out and submitted electronically to each school. Parents will receive a…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-4-20

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

Sunday wasn’t quite as bad as the forecast would have us believe.  Monday looks to be windy and the remainder of the week appears to be below average temperature wise. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic said slot-sized rockfish continue to come in from boats at Collins Beach.  Bunker has been the bait of choice. …

DPH Update: 170 Additional Positive Cases; 9 New Deaths; 94 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 3, 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. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.  In total,177 Delawareans have…

DOC Report on Employee Coronavirus Testing

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2020

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that it has completed an initial round of proactive COVID testing of Correctional Officers and contract healthcare workers at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) and Sussex Community Corrections Center (SCCC).  Of more than 300 of these proactive COVID tests administered, only 6 test results for Correctional Officers and 1 test result…

UPDATED: Route 54 Crash Near Keenwick Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2020

UPDATED 5/3 9:30am – A Selbyville area woman is hospitalized with serious injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck on Route 54 near Salty Way near Keenwick.  Delaware State Police say the 69 year old woman was riding a bicycle in the bicycle lane when she suddenly crossed the roadway in front of…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-3-20

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2020

Saturday saw continued small craft advisories up for the ocean, but that was for seas and not for wind.  Sunday will see an increase in the wind and we may get back to small craft advisories in the bays and the ocean. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina had the news we have been waiting for. …

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2020

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – USAF Thunderbirds over Dover / Click for full view

Laurel Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2020

A Laurel man is charged with aggravated menacing after an incident on Whaleys Way in Laurel Friday afternoon.  Delaware State Police met a 17 year old female victim who said she was outside when her dog began barking.  She saw a man – identified as 24 year old Gideon Sisk – talking to her dog…

Wilmington Man Charged with DUI After Crashing into Long Neck Home

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2020

Delaware State Police were called after a vehicle crashed into a Long Neck home on East Wind Drive Friday night.  Police found a Mercedes Benz collided with the home – and smelled alcohol when they contacted the driver, 54 year old John Ruello of Wilmington.  Investigation showed that Ruello was southbound on Long Neck Road…

DPH Update: 120 Additional Positive Cases; 9 New Deaths; 143 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 2, 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. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.  In total,168 Delawareans have…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 5-2-20

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2020

Buck – 301-758-9885 – 1989 Jeep wrangler, 1999 Wahoo Runabout with escort trailer – $5500 for all – Craftsman Radial arm saw – $25 – Craftsman Pressure washer 2700psi – $75 Mike – 443-880-3707 – 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport w starter issues – $300 obo Paris – 302-542-1645 – 2016 Demco Car Caddy w/ 2…

UPDATE: Department of Labor Unemployment Claims for Independent Contractors

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2020

The Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) stated this week that they expect their new system for accepting unemployment benefit applications from sole proprietors/independent contractors to be ready by the week of May 11th. The department has been delayed in issuing the federal $600 unemployment benefit approved under the CARES Act because it had to work…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-2-20

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2020

With small craft advisories up and storms about I don’t think too many folks went fishing on Friday.  If they did, they kept it a secret from my reporting stations.  Saturday and Sunday look a bit better.  The seas in the ocean won’t settle down until Saturday afternoon, but the bays should be fishable. Friday…

Salvation Army Meal Distribution Increases in DE Region

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware has distributed over 2-million meals since the coronavirus pandemic began in our area.  Nearly 50,000 of those meals went to Delawareans.  Salvation Army officials say that with so many joining the unemployment rolls in recent weeks, they have seen a substantial increase in new clients coming for food. …

Harrington Teen Charged in Thefts from Vehicles in Henlopen Acres

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

A Harrington teen has been arrested by Delaware State Police in connection with multiple thefts from vehicles.  Police were called to Henlopen Acres last week after several theft from vehicle complaints – that occurred during the overnight hours of Monday into Tuesday.  Investigation led police to 18 year old Dalton Hillard of Harrington as one…

DPH Update: 184 Additional Positive Cases; 7 New Deaths; 128 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing seven 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,159 Delawareans have…

Gov Hogan Update on Delmarva Poultry Plant Coronavirus Outbreaks, Expanded Testing on Eastern Shore

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following update on Delmarva poultry plant COVID-19 outbreaks:  “As of today, we have at least 279 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with poultry workers in Maryland. The case rate in Wicomico County is now the fourth-highest in the state, higher than both Baltimore City and Baltimore County. These outbreaks…

Milford Man Arrested By Marshals’ Task Force For Reckless Endangering

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

On 04/27/2020, The U.S. Marshals’ First State Fugitive Task Force located and apprehended Joel Weche, 32 of Milford, DE, at a residence off of Beaver Dam Rd. Ellendale.  Weche was wanted out of Milford PD for a Reckless Endangering incident where it was alleged that he fired multiple gunshots into a residence during the evening…

Indian River School District Selects Members for Community Advisory Board

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

The Indian River School District has selected nine community members to serve on the Community Advisory Board that will study academic and behavioral interventions for all district students. The Board will consist of community stakeholders who will discuss special education services across the district and consult with the court-appointed Special Master. The Board was formed…

Seaford PD Arrest 2 on Drug & Weapons Charges, 1 Wanted for Delmar Home Invasion

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

After a report of suspicious activity at the Meadowbridge Apartments, Seaford Police found two men in a car parked in a fire lane.  Police also smelled marijuana.  One man, 18 year old Myles Andrews of Seaford ran off on foot – and was later arrested after a brief struggle.  Police arrested 24 year old Deshawn…

Maryland Healthcare Heroes to be Honored Saturday

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today issued an official proclamation designating Saturday, May 2, 2020 as Healthcare Heroes Day in Maryland to recognize the dedication and bravery of frontline medical workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “During this pandemic, our healthcare workers, including our doctors, nurses, EMTs, and first responders, have proven themselves to be not just…

Jake Smith Monologue – 05-01-20 – “Cops and Robber”

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

WGMD Fishing Report 5-1-20

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

With gale warnings up on the Delaware and Chesapeake bays and the Atlantic Ocean I didn’t bother to call anyone for a fishing report.  The wind is supposed to drop out on Friday, but seas in the ocean will remain at eight feet.  Sunday looks like the next fishable day. Governor Carney has issued a…

Face Masks Required at DE State Parks Starting Friday

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that starting Friday those aged 13 or older are required to bring a face mask with them to enter state parks, wildlife areas and reserves, and should wear the mask when they cannot maintain social distancing from other visitors. Those who do not bring face masks…