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DNREC Encourages Use of State Parks & Wildlife Areas – No Fees or Passes Requires Until April 30th

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2020

DNREC encourages Delawareans to be active outdoors during the coronavirus period – and the Delaware State Parks and wildlife areas have the space for activity.  Effective immediately there will be no fees or passes required for entrance now until April 30th.  State parks and wildlife areas are open, and no entrance fees will be charged…

POSTPONED: Gov John Carney Hosting GEAR Town Halls Statewide – Sussex Meeting 3/24

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2020

All three meetings have been postponed – March 19 – Kent County, March 24 – Sussex County, March 30 – NCCo because of the Coronavirus outbreak Governor John Carney will host Government Efficiency and Accountability Review public meetings throughout the state as part of an ongoing review of state regulations.  The Governor and his cabinet…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2020

Jennifer Lefebvre – Riders in this year’s Milton St Patrick’s Day Parade / Click for full view

Sussex County Council Meeting Tuesday at 12pm – Limited Access to Public

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2020

Sussex County Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting this week, but the session will be condensed and in-person public access will be limited. Council will shift its meeting to a 12 p.m. start time on Tuesday, March 17, and business discussed during that portion of the meeting will be limited to in-house reports and…

Cape May-Lewes Ferry to Change Boarding operations Wednesday & Suspend Foot Passengers

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2020

Officials at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry are implementing pro-active social distancing measures at the terminal and on-board the ferry vessels.  Beginning Wednesday with the 7am departure from Cape May – boarding operations will be restrict to vehicles and their occupants only – and they are urged to remain inside their vehicles during the crossing.  All…

8th Positive Test for Coronavirus in Delaware as Gov Carney Limits Restaurants, Bars & Taverns and Closes DE Casinos

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2020

Governor John Carney today modified his emergency declaration from last week to limit Delaware restaurants, taverns and bars to take-out and delivery service only to help prevent spread of the coronavirus.  This takes effect at 8pm tonight/Monday night.  The governor is also banning public gatherings of 50 or more people and is closing gaming activity at…

Indian River School District Provides Meals to Students During School Closure

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2020

Beginning on Wednesday, March 18, the Indian River School District will provide meals to students during the school closure related to the possible spread of the Coronavirus. Meals are free of charge and available Monday through Friday to children 18 and under at the following locations and times: Frankford Park parking lot – 10:45 –…

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…