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DSP Investigating Lincoln Home Invasion

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion early Saturday morning. Police were called to Mayhew Drive in Lincoln for a report of criminal mischief, but learned that the residence had been shot at – and projectiles entered the home. Police then learned that shots were also fired from inside the home. Three residents told…

Sussex County Council to See FY 2021 Budget Tuesday

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

The Sussex County Council will be presented with the proposed FY 2021 budget during Tuesday’s meeting in Georgetown. During last week’s meeting Finance Director Gina Jennings told the council that this will be a very no-frills budget as they don’t know how the coronavirus pandemic will impact revenues, but she is expecting revenues to be…

Toll Collectors to Return to DE Memorial Bridge Thursday Morning

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020, the Delaware Memorial Bridge Twin Span will resume collecting cash at its southbound Toll Plaza.   To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, all DMB toll operators will be required to wear a face mask and gloves while collecting cash tolls. The DRBA is also supplying its…

No Arrests or Citations During Re-Open Delaware Rally in Rehoboth

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

Rehoboth Beach Police were well prepared for Saturday’s Reopen Delaware event on the Bandstand in Rehoboth. Police estimate about up to about 200 people attended the rally and were civil, respectful and orderly – helping to keep the event safe. No arrests were made and no citations were issued as the town had opened the…

This is National EMS Week

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

This week is National EMS Week which was established by presidential proclamation in 1973. This year presents a timely opportunity to recognize the EMTs and Paramedics who have been and continue to serve on the front lines of our nation’s war on the COVID-19. A number of them have contracted COVID-19 and even more have…

Gov Carney Issues Updated Guidance for DE Houses of Worship

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

Governor John Carney on Monday issued updated guidance for churches and other houses of worship in Delaware. The guidance – created in coordination with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Council of Faith-Based Partnerships – encourages virtual services but expands the ability for churches and other houses of worship to conduct in-person services with restrictions.…

DPH Update: 199 Additional Positive Cases; 7 New Deaths; 67 Additional Recovered; Testing Announced

By Mari Lou / May 18, 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, 297 Delawareans have passed away…

Chincoteague VFC Cancels Fireman’s Carnival & Pony Penning in July

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

The Board of Directors of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company has voted to cancel the 2020 Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival & Pony Penning celebration scheduled to begin July 2. Officials say the last pony penning to be cancelled was over 78 years ago during the second World War. With Governor Northam’s restrictions put into the…

Dover PD Investigating Robbery of Pizza Delivery Driver Saturday

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

Dover Police are looking for the person who robbed a pizza delivery employee Saturday night. Police say just before 10pm a female delivery person was making a delivery on Court Street when two black male suspects wearing masks approached after the delivery and demanded cash. They left with the money. Police say one suspect wore…

DSP Warn of World Health Organization Scam

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

The Delaware State Police have been made aware of a new scam in the New Castle area involving the World Health Organization. According to the World Health Organization’s webpage, there are various internet scams involving emails circulating implying to be from or associated with the World Health Organization (W.H.O.). The scam emails request money or…

Gov Hogan Announces Caregiver Services Corps To Help MD’s Seniors

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of the Caregiver Services Corps, a program to support Maryland seniors who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Caregiver Services Corps is able to quickly deploy volunteers and other resources to the homes of seniors who need urgent assistance with everyday tasks when their typical caregiver…

Attorneys General Frosh, Herring, and Racine File Notice of Intent to Sue EPA

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh, joined by the Attorneys General of Virginia and the District of Columbia, today filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to require Pennsylvania and New York to develop and implement plans to achieve 2025 Chesapeake Bay restoration goals.  Under the Clean…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-18-20

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2020

Sunday saw the temperature cool off and the wind pick up.  The weather is going downhill faster than my bank balance with the first tropical storm of the season going past our coast. I am afraid I have some very bad news to pass along.  My good friend and well-known charter captain John Nedelka has…

Bethany Beach to Reopen Beaches Next Weekend, Parking Changes Approved

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2020

The Bethany Beach Town Council has voted to fully open the beach to all activities in accordance with the Governor’s May 14th modification on Friday, May 22 at 5pm.  The beach will open for guarded swimming at 9am Saturday, May 23, for the summer.  Pay to park and parking enforcement will begin on June 1st.…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-17-20

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2020

Saturday saw warm temperatures and light winds so the sea bass fleet was able to run.  The water temperature at the Delaware Lightship has reached 60 degrees and it is 61 degrees at Lewes.  Sunday and Monday look to have fishable weather and then its back into the washing machine. Down in Ocean City the…

UPDATED: Seaford Voters Elect Genshaw, Henderson & Santos

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2020

UPDATED: David Genshaw returns for another term as mayor of Seaford.  He took 317 votes to 270 for James King in Saturday’s election.  On the city council side – just two votes separated to top vote getters.  Challenger Jose Santos took the most votes with 376 followed by incumbent Dan Henderson with 374 – they…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2020

Eric Reifsnyder – Lewes Canal / Click for full view

DPH Update: 174 Additional Positive Cases; 15 New Deaths; 157 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 15 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, 286 Delawareans…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 5-16-20

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2020

Buck – 301-758-9885 – Early 1900s Three-Drawer Dresser – $35 – Power tool Bits – $5 each – 4 Norquist antique folding chairs – $30 each Matthew – 302-841-1424 – LOOKING FOR: A Haircut Kay – 302-337-3098 – PVC Quilting frame – $35 Vicki – 302-645-2790 – 6 Quart electric pressure cooker – $55 –…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-16-20

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2020

Friday was opening day for black sea bass season.  Unfortunately, the weather was not on the side of the fishermen with small craft advisories and seas to five feet.  Some of the larger boats may have run, but if they did, they were not back in time for this report. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina…

Three Vehicle Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 2 MSP Injured in Fruitland

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2020

A head-on crash involving three vehicles in Fruitland has left a New York man dead and two off-duty Maryland State Troopers injured.  Maryland State Police continue to investigate but say Trooper Ashley Thoren from the Salisbury barracks reported that she and a trooper from the Princess Anne barracks were involved in a crash on Route…

Limited Employees Return to Maryland Comptroller’s Office Monday – Processing of Paper Tax Returns to Resumed

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2020

Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced that a limited number of employees will return to work Monday, May 18, and resume processing paper personal income tax returns. The processing of paper income tax returns was halted April 15 due to concerns of essential employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees returning to Comptroller offices will follow…

Salisbury-Wicomico Roadmap to Recovery Released for Local Businesses Ready to Reopen

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2020

Salisbury Mayor Jake Day and Wicomico County have partnered to release the Salisbury-Wicomico Roadmap to recovery which includes information and resources locally that is relevant to the State of Maryland’s reopening.  The Salisbury-Wicomico Roadmap provides easy-to-understand guidelines for businesses that are eligible and ready to reopen and help to get the economy back on track. …

Jake Smith Monologue 1-17-20 Replay – “Accountable To Whom”

By Mari Lou / May 15, 2020

DPH Update: 150 Additional Positive Cases; 11 New Deaths; 130 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 15, 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 p.m. the previous day.  In total, 271 Delawareans…