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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2020

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Mulberry Point at the Assawoman Wildlife Area / Click for full view

DPH Update: 76 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 61 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five 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 6:00 p.m. the previous day.  DPH is sharing information…

DSP Investigation Deadly Lincoln Crash

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2020

Delaware State Police are investigating a vehicle crash in the Lincoln area last night.  Police say around 9:30pm a car driven by a 29 year old Ellendale man went off Greentop Road, struck a tree and rotated overturning on its side and caught fire.  The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected –…

Wilmington “Justice for George Floyd” Protesters Shut Down I-95 Saturday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2020

Protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd have spread across the country – including in Wilmington, where “Justice for George Floyd” protesters took to the streets and blocked I-95 in both directions through Wilmington Saturday afternoon.  Protesters blocked the highway for about an hour before it was reopened to traffic.  In a statement…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-31-20

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2020

Saturday saw lighter winds, but seas were still running four to five feet.  Most of the boats we heard from experienced a bit of a rough ride out, but the good fishing was worth a few bounces here and there. Several reports from Delaware and Ocean City confirmed excellent tuna fishing at the Baltimore Canyon. …

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2020

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Plane over Indian River Bay / Click for full view

DPH Update: 186 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 102 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five 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 6:00 p.m. the previous day.  Health care systems and…

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Millsboro Man on Drug & Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2020

A Millsboro man has been charged with weapons offenses after a traffic stop near the entrance to Baywood Greens on Long Neck Road Friday afternoon.  Police smelled marijuana coming from inside the vehicle – a search of the driver, 36 year old Levaughn White turned up a small bag of marijuana in his pants pocket. …

WGMD Radio Flea Market 5-30-20

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2020

Ed – MONDAY JUNE 1 Memorial day Service @ VFW Post 28 in Oak Orchard starting at 1 PM Jack – 302-743-1009 – 2 Carlisle Tires 20x10x8 – $100 Both – Kenmore Trash Compactor – $100 Helen – 302-664-1961 – 9 EZ Breeze Windows various Sizes – $60 each Steve – 302-864-3799 – Trek Mountain…

Salisbury University “Return to Campus” Town Hall on Tuesday, June 2

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2020

Salisbury University President Charles Wight leads a virtual Town Hall to discuss the University’s COVID-19 “Return to Campus” plan 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. In creating the plan, the University received guidance from the University System of Maryland (USM), which has announced that all USM institutions will welcome students back to campus this fall with…

Lewes Summer Concert Series Returns

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2020

The City of Lewes is excited to announce the Lewes Summer Concert Series lineup in Stango Park for 2020, with some modifications for social distancing.  The first concert will be Tuesday June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. with the Delaware 287th Army Band.  All concerts will start at 7:00 p.m. and be located outdoors in Stango Park.  There…

Bethany Beach Modifies Seasonal Parking

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2020

Bethany Beach seasonal parking regulations will go into effect on Monday.  The Governor’s directive that opened the beaches last weekend recommends that towns consider employing a strategy that limits parking spaces as a method to limit beach crowding and Bethany Beach has converted parking spaces on Atlantic Avenue and on beach front streets and beach…

UPDATED: Third Circuit Rules 2-1 Against Pastor Bullock in Coronavirus Restriction Case

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2020

UPDATED Sun, May 31 6am – In an emergency appeal, the Third Circuit ruled 2 to 1 against Pastor Dr. Christopher Bullock of Wilmington on technical grounds.  Attorney Thomas Neuberger says that in his dissent, Judge Peter Phipps indicates that when the technical issues are removed, in the normal course of the case, Pastor Bullock…

Gas Prices Increase with Loosening of Coronavirus Restrictions

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2020

Over the past week, gas prices have increased nationally by 3 cents to $1.97 a gallon which is 84 cents less than a year ago.  There was also a 700,000 barrel decrease in total domestic stock.  In Delaware gas prices increase 1 cent to $1.88 per gallon.  Officials at AAA Mid-Atlantic expect pump prices to…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-30-20

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2020

Friday saw small craft advisories up for the ocean with seas running four to five feet.  The big news is Governor Carney finally lifted the ban of for-hire fishing boats late on Thursday evening.  I thank Senator Ernie Lopez and Representative Steve Smyk who filled me in with all the restrictions that the boats, captains,…

Delaware is Ready for Phase 1 Reopening

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2020

Delaware will move into Phase 1 of the state’s economic reopening on Monday at 8am.  During his coronavirus update on Friday, Governor Carney said that with the help of interim openings along the way, Delaware is ready.  However, everyone needs to do their part by wearing a face covering when in public, social distance and…

DSP Arrest Millsboro Man on Multiple Drug-Related Charges

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2020

A Millsboro man has been arrested of multiple drug-related charges.  Delaware State Police, Sussex Governor’s Task Force and Millsboro Police conducted a drug investigation at the Iron Branch Apartments on Parker Circle.  Police arrested 34 year old Sheldon White outside the building, who was wanted on warrants from Seaford Police, Sussex Family Court and JP…

DPH Update: 65 Additional Positive Cases; 11 New Deaths; 93 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 11 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 6:00 p.m. the previous day.  Health care systems and…

Gov Carney Issues Guidance on Summer Camps & Summer School

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2020

Governor John Carney on Friday issued guidance for summer camps and summer school as Delaware continues a rolling reopening of the economy. Recreational camps must develop a written plan for enforcing social distancing, frequent hand-washing, and other basic public health precautions.  Those plans should be available upon request by the Delaware Division of Public Health…

Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Awards Over $600,000 in Grants to Heritage Tourism Non-Profits

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2020

The Hogan administration announced that the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) has awarded 59 matching grants totaling $600,440 to heritage tourism nonprofits located in Maryland’s 13 Certified Heritage Areas. These grant funds support emergency operating costs that will help keep nonprofit organizations operational, as the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic ramifications continue.  “As we…

DE Courts Look to Begin Phased Reopening Week of June 8th

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2020

After scaling back operations and closing court facilities to the public in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Courts Reopening Committee has recommended to Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. a phased approach to reopening court facilities and increasing court operations. The Chief Justice accepted the Committee’s recommendations this week and shared the…

Gov Larry Hogan Issues 2 Coronavirus Emergency Orders: Utility Shutoffs and Outdoor Seating for Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today issued two additional COVID-19 emergency orders, extending a prohibition on utility shutoffs and residential late fees, and allowing breweries, wineries, and distilleries to provide service in outdoor seating areas. EXTENDING MORATORIUM ON UTILITY SHUTOFFS AND LATE FEES. Governor Hogan has extended his order prohibiting electric, gas, water, sewage, phone, cable TV, and…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-29-20

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2020

Thursday saw winds out of the south with seas at three to five feet in the ocean.  This is the weather we will have right through the weekend. At Lewes Ice House the report was flounder out of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal on Gulp!, squid and minnows. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2020

Carol Tabor – At the James Farm – flip flops just chillin’ / Click for full view

Salisbury Mayor Jake Day to be Deployed in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2020

Mayor Jake Day, an Information Operations Officer with the 110th Information Operations Battalion of the Maryland Army National Guard, today announced that he has received deployment orders, and will report for duty within the coming weeks. He will serve with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and associated units for approximately 10…