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WGMD Radio Flea Market 5-9-20

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2020

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Chancery Court Opinion Finds DE Property Valued Differently in Each County

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2020

Big changes could be coming to your property taxes – and it’s not because of the coronavirus. A Delaware Chancery Court judge has ruled that because all three Delaware counties use different ways to value property, some people overpay, while others underpay, depending on where they live.  He calls that unfair so now the state…

UD to Begin Phase Re-Activation of Campus Operations June 1st

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2020

The University of Delaware is using the Governor’s target date of June 1st to begin a phased re-activating of campus operations – starting with their research facilities.  The rate of reopening facilities will be contingent on sufficient testing, tracing and personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff.  The University community…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-9-20

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2020

Friday saw gale warnings up for the ocean and small craft warnings up for the bays.  This will continue through Saturday and it looks like Sunday won’t be much better.  Add to the wind, temperatures that will drop into the 30s at night and I believe we will see water temperatures fall back into the…

DOC Updates Coronavirus Recoveries, Cases, and Enhanced Services for Inmates

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2020

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that inmate recoveries from COVID have reached 44 – an increase of 10 since earlier this week – as the Department expands access to technology for inmates housed in its COVID-19 treatment center at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC).  This past week the DOC upgraded wiring in the treatment center to…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2020

Eric Reifsnyder – Sunset over Lewes Beach

Gov Carney Releases Statement on Economic Reopening; Announces June 1 as Target for Phase I

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2020

In coordination with public health experts at the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), Governor John Carney on Friday announced June 1 as the target date for Phase I of Delaware’s economic reopening. Governor Carney has extended Delaware’s State of Emergency declaration, including the stay-at-home order and its other modifications, through May 31. Details about Phase I of Delaware’s economic…

Salisbury Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Trust & Transparency in Policing

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2020

Chief Barbara Duncan and Mayor Jake Day announced today a multi-faceted plan aimed at bolstering public confidence in the Salisbury Police Department.  The Salisbury Police Department Comprehensive Trust Rebuilding Initiative was drafted in response to officer-related incidents of misconduct which came to light in February of this year. “We had to take a look in…

Worcester Parks Open for Passive Recreation ONLY, Playgrounds, Fields & Basketball Courts Remain Closed

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2020

Worcester County Recreation & Parks (WCRP) playgrounds, fields, and basketball courts will remained closed until the stay-at-home order is lifted, in compliance with state executive orders aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). County parks are open for passive recreation, such as walking or jogging, but not any gatherings that exceed the 10-person…

Gov Carney Announces Significant Expansion of Statewide Testing Program for Coronavirus

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2020

Governor John Carney on Friday announced a significant expansion of Delaware’s statewide testing program for COVID-19 as Delaware moves toward Phase I of an economic reopening. The plan will be implemented in partnership with Delaware’s hospital systems, primary care physicians, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and community organizations statewide. The new testing program will allow the State of…

Cong. Andy Harris Announces Coronavirus Testing Grants to Eastern Shore Health Centers

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2020

Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $1,639,947 in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).  Funding was provided by the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on April 24th.   HRSA-funded health centers will use this…

Beebe Healthcare to Hold Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall on Friday, May 15

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2020

Beebe Healthcare is inviting the public to a one-hour COVID-19 virtual town hall at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 15. Community members will hear from Beebe Healthcare President & CEO Dr. David Tam and other Beebe representatives for a virtual town hall on COVID-19. The panel will give updates and answer some pre-submitted questions. Please submit…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-8-20

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2020

The weather improved on Thursday, but is going right back in the dumpster for the weekend.  Gale warnings are already up for Friday, and Saturday is not looking good. An article in the Cape Gazette reported that there were too many people doing too many bad things on the state beaches over the weekend.  The…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2020

Margaret May – Lewes – Sailing the waters off Bethany Beach / Click for full view

DNREC Opens Virtual Operations for Water-related Services

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continues pivoting to virtual operations both during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future for greater efficiencies and ease of use for DNREC customers and constituents. The latest advance for DNREC’s ePermitting comes from the Division of Water and covers a spectrum of permit applications and license…

DRBA Police Welcome Donation of Face Shields

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2020

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Police Department recently received a donation of sixty-five (65) face shields to help ensure its officers are protected against the COVID-19 pandemic.  All DRBA officers are now equipped with N-95 respirator masks, nitrile disposable gloves, and face shields.  Louise Cummings, whose husband Delaware State Trooper Cpl. Stephen Ballard…

Gov Carney Reschedules Delaware Presidential Primary for July 7

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2020

Governor John Carney on Thursday signed the fifteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, rescheduling Delaware’s presidential primary for July 7. The Delaware Department of Elections will mail absentee ballot applications to all registered Democrats and Republicans in the State of Delaware, providing all eligible registered Delaware voters the opportunity to vote by absentee ballot…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-7-20

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2020

Nasty is the best word to describe the weather on Wednesday.  The wind was off the water, the temperature was in the low 50s and it was raining most of the day.  If anyone was fishing, they deserve anything they caught, including a very bad cold. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Chaz Wemlimger and…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2020

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – going back to 1999 and the Frozen Alive fundraiser in the old parking lot of Bill’s Sports Shop & Atlantic Cellular. WGMD’s Wayne Cannon and afternoon host Sean Rima during the live remote.

UPDATED: Stabbing Incident Near Laurel – Ruled Homicide

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020

UPDATED -5/6/20 – A death investigation in the Laurel area has been ruled a murder by Delaware State Police. Laurel Police were investigating a stabbing that occurred during a fight on Susan Beach Road. Four victums were suffering from stab wounds when they showed up at the Laurel Police Department. The four victims were taken…

Gov Hogan Announces Resumption of Elective Medical Procedures, Broadening of Outdoor Activities Under Stay at Home Order

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020

As Maryland continues preparations to begin Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ Governor Larry Hogan today announced the resumption of elective medical procedures and the broadening of permitted outdoor activities under the state’s Stay at Home order. These directives have the unanimous support of the Maryland Coronavirus Recovery Team, including leading doctors…

DNREC To Reinstate Entry Fees & Park Pass Requirements Beginning Friday

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will reinstate entry fees and park pass requirements at all Delaware State Parks and require a Conservation Access Pass to enter state wildlife areas starting Friday, May 8. DNREC also announced that those receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits can receive an annual park pass…

DPH Update: 407 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths; 161 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 6, 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. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.  In total,193 Delawareans have…

UPDATED: Dewey Beach Blaze Ruled Arson

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020

UPDATED – 5/6/20 – The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that damaged a structure and boardwalk area under construction in Dewey Beach, Delaware on April 23. The fire, reported shortly before 10:00 P.M. , occurred to the structure in the 100 block of Dickinson Avenue. The Rehoboth Beach…

Salvation Army Drive-Thru Food Pantry Thursday – Seaford

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020

The Salvation Army of Delaware will hold drive-thru food distribution on Thursday May 7 at locations in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Captain Timothy Sheehan, Delaware State Coordinator says that food insecurity has always been a front- line service for The Salvation Army, but the COVID-19 pandemic has broadened the scope and gravity of…