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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2020

Billie – Peaceful on the Indian River Bay near Millsboro / Click for full view

Gov Hogan Issues Order to Close All Maryland Casinos, Racetracks & Simulcast Betting Facilities

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2020

In light of the serious public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Hogan has issued an emergency order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to the general public indefinitely.“This situation continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said Governor Hogan. “These are unprecedented actions in an extraordinary…

Delaware Courts Under Judicial Emergency

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2020

Delaware Chief Justice Collins Seitz declares a judicial emergency beginning at 8am Monday. The judicial emergency will be in effect for 30 days – subject to further review. The declaration gives all trial courts in Delaware flexibility to continue trials and hearings in civil and criminal cases for 30 days. It also limits the number…

Driver Cited in Friday Night Route 24 Crash near Love Creek

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2020

A crash on Friday night around 10:30 on Route 24 near Love Creek left on driver with minor injuries and a citation.  Delaware State Police say the driver of a Honda stopped to make a left turn when a Hyundai struck them from behind.  The driver of the Honda was not injured, the 18 year…

DSP Investigating Robbery of Pizza Delivery Driver at Rehoboth Shores

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2020

Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a pizza delivery driver in the Rehoboth Shores area Saturday night.  Police say the driver – a 56 year old woman went to Bay Breeze Lane with an order when she was approached from behind by two suspects who took her cell phone, cash and her vehicle…

Gov Hogan Expands Child Care Access in Maryland

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan has enacted an emergency order to expand child care access to child care for critical personnel during the state of emergency.  This ensures that child care services are available for providers of health care, emergency medical services and law enforcement personnel while schools are closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Click…

DPH Officials Recommend Child Care Centers to Remain Open

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2020

As Delaware moves into two weeks of public school closures – Public Health officials are not recommending the closure of non-public school child care settings.  Based on advice from the CDC and data from the 74,000 cases of coronavirus in China – only 2% of individuals under the age of 19 tested positive for the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2020

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Looking up the Delaware River from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry / Click for full view

2 More Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Tests in NCCo

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020

Delaware Public Health officials say two more presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in Delaware – bringing the total number to 6 – and all are associated with the initial presumptive positive cases and are associated with the University of Delaware community.  Both are from New Castle County and are self-isolating at home.  Testing is NOT…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 03-14-20

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020

Gary – 302-542-8002 – 50 inch Samsung HD TV with wall mount – $75 – 1998 Honda civic NEW paint – $2500 – 2002 Toyota Sienna Mini Van – $2500 Stan – 302-684-3966 – 2 Heavy duty trailer hitches one adjustable one not adjustable with torsion Bar – $250 – 3 sets of Yakama Car…

Drive Thru Coronavirus Testing at Bayview Medical Center

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020

Beebe Healthcare is holding a drive-thru Coronavirus Screening Event today from 10am to 2pm at Bayview Medical Center in Lewes.  This is only for people 18 and older who are experiencing symptoms – fever, cough and difficulty breathing.  Remember to bring identification and insurance information – if you have it. Beebe officials tell WGMD the…

UPDATED: Early Morning House Fire in Milford Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020

UPDATED – 10:15am – Carlisle firefighters were called for a house fire around 4:20 this morning on South Walnut Street.  Crews arriving at the scene found active fire inside the home.  Multiple crews from Kent and Sussex County assisted and the State Fire Marshal is investigating to determine the cause and origin of the blaze. …

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020

Nick LaRusso – Hazy sunrise along Old Stage Road Near Laurel / Click for full view

DNREC to Begin Mosquito Spraying This Weekend

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2020

DNREC will begin mosquito spraying this weekend.  The annual “Fight the Bite” campaign will begin with spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes beginning Saturday – weather permitting in southern Sussex County.  Spraying will expand into Kent and NCCo over the next several weeks.    Spraying Saturday through Monday will be by…

DSP Investigate Threat against Indian River HS

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2020

A threat aimed at Indian River High School is under investigation by Delaware State Police.  Police learned on Monday that a student made written threats aimed at the school.  Further investigation revealed a 14 year old student made the written threats in a journal – specifically targeting the school – however, the student has not…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2020

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Along the Omar Road near Frankford / Click for full view

City of Salisbury Cancels Salisbury Marathon & RunSBY Festival and Other Activities

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2020

The City of Salisbury announces the following temporary actions aimed at minimizing the impact of COVID-19 in our community. The City of Salisbury Emergency Operations Center is now at a Level 2 Activation (Watch). This level of activation indicates that an event may occur and City department heads and critical staff are monitoring and reporting…

Gov Carney Declares State of Emergency in Delaware to Prepare for Spread of Coronavirus – Effective 8am Friday, March 13

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2020

Governor John Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency declaration to prepare for the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The State of Emergency directs the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services’ Division of Public Health to mobilize state agency resources to assist with Delaware’s response to the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2020

WGMD Throwback Picture of the Day – 2003! WGMD and Atlantic Cellular sponsored 3 buses to Wilmington to Casablanca for a Moroccan feast. Here Joe B is dancing with one of the entertainers. A great time was had by all! Picture was taken by Listener Nancy.

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2020

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Horseshoe crabs arriving to have babies in 2018 / Click for full view

Sussex County Names New P&Z Director

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

The Sussex County Council has named Jamie Whitehouse as Sussex County’s new Director of Planning and Zoning.  He was named Acting Director when Janelle Cornwell left at the end of January for a similar position with the City of Lewes.  Whitehouse, who was a planning professional in England, moved with his family to the US…

DSP Arrest Wanted Bridgeville Man for Felony Assault

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

A Bridgeville man wanted for domestic felony assault charges has been located and arrested by Delaware State Police.  Police located 28 year old Arthur Williams in Walker’s Mill on Monday – he’s charged with 2 counts of strangulation, 3 counts of assault and multiple other offenses.  He’s being held at SCI in default of a…

Sussex Tech JROTC Program to End in June

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

Sussex Tech’s JROTC program will close at the end of this school year.  In spite of extensive research and outreach, JROTC Cadet Command has informed the district there are no certified instructors available in Delaware.  The program needs 2 instructors to operate – one commissioned and one non-commissioned – each must be retired from the…

Rehoboth Beach to Begin Milling on Philadelphia Ave and Third Street This Week

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

Paving will be starting on Philadelphia Street and Third Street in Rehoboth Beach next week.  The contractor is finishing final prep work and milling will begin on Thursday on Philadelphia between Scarborough and King Charles Avenues and on Third Street between Lake and Columbia Avenues.  Expect road closures for through traffic during work hours –…

Lewes Man Charged in Multiple Burglaries in Rehoboth

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

A Lewes man has been arrested on burglary charges.  Rehoboth Beach Police have arrested 39 year old Kevin Brennan for multiple burglaries at the Tidal Rave that began in November of 2018.  On March 5th police were called for a burglary – the 3rd at the Tidal Rave – and found a large hole in…