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The Delaware State Police Academy has cancelled the 49th Trooper Youth Week scheduled to run from June 22-26, 2020. Our concern for the health and well-being of our community as well as our Troopers remains our top priority. We greatly appreciate the continued partnership with the American Legion, Department of Delaware and look forward to working with…
This morning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan enacted an executive order which institutes a Stay at Home directive. No Maryland resident should be leaving their home unless it is for an essential job or for an essential reason, such as obtaining food or medicine, seeking urgent medical attention, or for other necessary purposes. In addition, only…
Currently, Wicomico County has 7th confirmed COVID-19 cases. This 7th case is a female under the age of 18. Her siblings were tested and are negative. The entire household is quarantined at home and feeling fine. The health department continues to do in-depth contact tracing for those who have been in contact with the confirmed…
UPDATE – 3/30/20 7:30am – The US Navy Hospital Ship Comfort passed by the Delaware beaches around 9am Sunday – but was too far offshore in the fog to be seen as one listener tells WGMD. The ship plotter bogged down after that – but is back and working this morning. Comfort is due east…
Walt Palmer – Kalmar Nyckel docked at Lewes several years ago / Click for full view
There are 22 new Correctional Officer cadets ready to begin work with the DOC. The 236th CEIT Class took their oaths Friday in Dover after completing an intensive 3-month program of classroom and hands-on instruction. The graduation was carried on a video livestream for family, friends and colleagues – only the graduates and a handful…
Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – March 9th super moon from Rehoboth Beach / Click for full view
Jerry – 302-231-8242 – Proform XP Tredmill (top of the line) – $200 – Brass based, five light ceiling fan – “52 – $75 Rob – 302-226-7599 – Beige Three Cushion Sofa – $165 Ron – 609-790-4370 – Four Bike bike rack – $125 – Pazload Air nail gun – $100 – 2 weber Grills…
The second Delawarean who died from complications with coronavirus was a resident of Little Sisters of the Poor in Newark. Since then seven more residents have tested positive for the virus. Public Health officials on Saturday said a second care facility – HarborChase – in Wilmington has six residents from a memory care unity who…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional deaths related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases reported in the state. In total, five Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent deaths involve a 76-year-old male from New…
Henry Hensel – Ocean View – DE River vessel reporting station at Cape Henlopen State Park near Lewes / Click for full view
Thanks to the incredible response from the community, and the help of Pam Smith, RN at Beebe Healthcare, Beebe has a format and instructions for making and donating hand-sewn masks. Instructions with photos can be found on our website on the COVID-19 Relief Fund page:Â https://www.beebehealthcare.org/covid19-relief. Smith has created a specific mask pattern that Beebe will…
The Wicomico County Health Department has confirmed a 6th positive coronavirus case. This is a man in his 50s – and the health department is continuing to trace those who have been in contact with this and the other confirmed cases. Wicomico Heath Department in partnership with PRMC and the Somerset County Health Department are…
Margaret May – Lewes – Luna moth peeking in the window! / Click for full view
Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on Thursday announced a new program to provide emergency housing assistance to renters affected by shutdowns, closures, layoffs, reduced work hours or unpaid leave due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP) will provide eligible households up…
The five museums administered by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs have been closed and their programs postponed until further notice in accordance with the State of Emergency declared by Governor John Carney in order to safeguard public health and help control the spread of the coronavirus. Following are links to information about…
WGMD Throw Back Thursday as WGMD celebrates 40 years on the air! This picture comes from a WGMD Great Escape Vacation giveaway party (late 1990s or early 2000s) with Account Executive Anita Lawson and WGMD co-owner David Schoumacher / Click for full view
Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the State of Delaware requests assistance from vendors throughout the state in the effort to combat coronavirus (COVID-19). In response to Governor Carney’s State of Emergency Declaration, the State of Delaware received many vendor requests offering the sale of goods and/or services to assist with the response to the…
Message from Dr. Karen B. Salmon State Superintendent of SchoolsMarch 25, 2020 After lengthy discussions with health experts from around the State, I have made the decision along with the State Board of Education to extend the closure of all public schools in Maryland for an additional four weeks through April 24, 2020. We do…
GWA – Flowers / Click for full view