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DPH Update: 458 Additional Positive Cases; 8 New Deaths; 102 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 8 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,120 Delawareans have passed away due to…

DOC: 1 Inmate Dies – 9 Recover from Coronavirus

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2020

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that Robert Francisco, a 79 year-old inmate with underlying health conditions from James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), died on Saturday evening, April 25 at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus from complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and COVID.  Francisco was part of a minimum security housing unit that…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-26-20

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2020

Saturday saw the best weather we have had in a long time.  Unfortunately, the good weather is only going to last one day and then it’s back to wind and rain for the next week. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Julie Stevenson caught a keeper flounder out of the surf near Cape Henlopen on…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2020

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Soon-to-be bridge to somewhere at Holts Landing State Park / Click for full view

DPH Update: 134 Additional Positive Cases; 12 New Deaths; 106 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 12 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, 112 Delawareans have passed away due to…

Delawareans Required to Wear Face Coverings in Public Settings – Effective 8am Tuesday

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

Governor John Carney on Saturday issued the thirteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear face coverings in public settings, including in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and on public transportation. Governor Carney’s order does not require children aged 12 or younger to wear a face covering. Any child…

DAFB Loosening Base Access & Commissary and Pharmacy Restrictions

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

As the current environment continues to evolve amidst concerns of COVID-19, Dover AFB is loosening base access, commissary and pharmacy restrictions beginning April 26. Previously, base facilities were restricted to active-duty service members and their families, with the exception of Wednesdays and Saturdays. “This is a dynamic situation and we are doing everything we possibly…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 4-25-20

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

Iris – 302-436-6184 – LOOKING FOR: Stand up or chest FREEZER Charles – 302-945-3753 – Oak entertainment Center – $100 Bob – 443-531-2478 – LOOKING FOR: Used Foosball table Jim – 302-228-1668 – 2005 Golf cart Limo – 8 seater – gas motor – $4000 obo Ron – 410-430-7882 – Antique gas range – $200…

DSP Looking for Two for Selbyville Area Robbery

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

 A 25 year old man is hospitalized after a robbery Friday night near Selbyville.  Delaware State Police say two victims were in the area of Washington Avenue and Polly Branch Road when two male suspects with their faces covered demanded cash and assaulted the male victim – striking him in the head with a handgun.…

DOC Announces Coronavirus Recoveries, Additional Test Results

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced a total of 8 inmates have recovered from COVID-19, including 5 new recoveries in addition to 3 announced earlier this week.  These inmates are currently housed in a transitional housing unit in the JTVCC COVID-19 treatment center.  The DOC also announced that a Correctional Officer has fully…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-25-20

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

Friday saw a pretty steady rain in the morning with small craft advisories up all day.  Saturday may turn out to be fishable with northeast winds of 10 knots and seas running to five feet. Amanda, at Lewes Harbour Marina, is planning to hold the Joe Morris Memorial Flounder Tournament on May 29.  This contest…

DE Public Schools – Closed through End of Academic Year

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2020

A statement from Governor Carney on Delaware Schools: “We made the difficult decision today – in consultation with superintendents across our state – to close schools through the rest of the academic year. I know this will be difficult for a lot of Delawareans, and Delaware students. Nothing replaces in-person instruction, and the services that…

DPH Update: 134 Additional Positive Cases; 8 New Deaths; 60 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing eight 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,100 Delawareans have passed away due to complications…

MD Gov Hogan Unveils “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery”

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2020

After weeks of consulting with leading scientists, business leaders, and public health experts, Governor Larry Hogan today introduced the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which provides a safe, effective, and gradual approach to reopening the state as it continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.  “As we begin to reopen, it will continue to be important for Marylanders,…

Rehoboth Cancels July 3rd Fireworks

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2020

Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Rehoboth Beach has canceled its Independence Day fireworks on July 3rd and the Bandstand Summer Concert Series through the July 4th weekend. All permitted special events scheduled through the holiday weekend are also canceled, and the City is working closely with the event producers to cancel their events.…

Cape May-Lewes Ferry to Begin Accepting Freight Monday

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2020

Today, Cape May – Lewes Ferry (CMLF) officials announce that the Delaware Bay ferry service will be accepting freight for the first time in its history.  The new freight pilot program is designed to help customers move packages or materials across the Delaware Bay while minimizing the need for individuals to travel between States of…

Jake Smith Monologue – 04-24-20 – “Pension Politics”

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2020

WGMD Fishing Report 4-24-20

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2020

Thursday was damp and chilly, but the wind stayed down and allowed for some folks to get out fishing.  As for the weekend, fuhgeddaboudit. I decided to drive down to the Inlet on Thursday morning just to see if anything was going on.  I arrived as the incoming current was slowing and saw several folks…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2020

Barb Moulinier – Baby Green Heron near Lewes / Click for full view

Gov Carney Removes Restrictions on Out-of-State Health Care Workers to Assist in COVID-19 Response

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2020

Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the twelfth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, which will allow the Public Health Authority to activate more out-of-state health care workers to assist in Delaware’s fight against COVID-19.        Read Governor Carney’s updated State of Emergency. Subject to certain restrictions, the modified declaration allows individuals who previously…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-23-20

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2020

Wednesday began with temperatures close to or below freezing, then the wind picked up and the small craft advisories came out.  It looks like a short window of fishable weather on Thursday morning, but after that, it’s back in the washing machine. I have a correction to Tuesday’s report.  Maryland will allow charter and head…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2020

WGMD is celebrating 40 years this year and this WGMD Throw-back Thursday Picture of the Day goes way back. Not sure of the date or where it was taken, but it is former News Director Kelli Steele and Bill Dickerson, who also worked for the station. WGMD listeners in later years will remember Bill as “Dr. Bill” in the Cape Wicker commercials – and his tag line “I”ll catch you here or I’ll catch you later.” Bill was always with his four-legged dog, Muppet. We lost Bill in 2011 – he was 81 / Click for full view

Maryland: Significant Progress, Gov Hogan to Introduce “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery” Friday

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today officially reopened the Laurel Medical Center in Prince George’s County as part of the state’s COVID-19 hospital surge plan, and announced an expansive contract tracing initiative that will be able to track up to 1,000 cases per day. With significant progress on the four building blocks that are necessary to begin…

Gov Carney Partners with Health Providers and Sussex Employers on Community Testing Sites & Outreach, Education

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2020

Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced a partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, Westside Family Healthcare, local hospital systems, poultry industry employers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and trusted community partners to stand up…

DPH Update: 269 Additional Positive Cases; 7 New Deaths; 34 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 22, 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, 89 Delawareans have passed away due to…