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DE State Senate to Reconvene in Virtual Session Wednesday

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2020

The Delaware State Senate will reconvene on Wednesday in an historic virtual sessionthat will be broadcast live on multiple websites. The first virtual meeting of the Senate will be preceded by a Senate Executive Committee hearingfor the consideration of eight gubernatorial nominations. “We are taking this unprecedented step of meeting virtually for several reasons,” said…

OCPD to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks in June

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2020

The Ocean City Police Department will be conducting alcohol compliance checks during the month of June. This enforcement effort will take place at area bars, restaurants and alcohol retailers throughout the resort. The purpose of this operation is to ensure that employees of businesses that provide alcohol are making a concerted effort to avoid selling…

Gov Carney Lifts Short-Term Rental Ban & Out-of-State Quarantine on June 1, Adjusts Size of Gatherings

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2020

Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware will lift the ban on short-term rental units and the mandatory 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travelers on June 1 as part of the rolling reopening of Delaware’s economy. Governor Carney previously lifted State of Delaware restrictions on Delaware beaches ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Phase 1 of Delaware’s economic reopening is…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-26-20

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2020

Monday was a good day to be fishing from the beach or the Indian River Inlet.  Tuesday and Wednesday look promising as well with light winds and three-foot seas on the ocean. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Amanda told us a 30-inch bluefish was caught near Cape Henlopen Point.  No information on bait or rig, but…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2020

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Blueberries in Frankford / Click for full view

DPH Update: 156 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths; 95 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 25, 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 6:00 p.m. the previous day. DPH is sharing information…

A Visit to Rehoboth & Gov Carney Comfortable with Moving Forward to Phase 1 on June 1st

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2020

Governor John Carney has been visiting locations around the state this Memorial Day and stopped in Lewes at the DNREC offices. Earlier he was in Rehoboth Beach and was impressed with what he saw – that people were on the boardwalk – most social distancing and wearing face masks. Even those on the beach were…

Early Sunday Morning Princess Anne Blaze Ruled Arson

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2020

A fire in Princess Anne early Sunday morning has been ruled arson by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The Polks Road fire was discovered by a neighbor around 3:30am. Officials say the house is vacant and owned by the US Secretary of Housing & Urban Development. Firefighters from the Mt. Vernon VFD were on the…

VIDEO: Kent County Vietnam Veterans Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2020

Kent Vietnam Veterans to host Virtual Memorial Day on May 25 At 10 a.m., May 25, Kent County Chapter 850, Vietnam Veterans of America, in conjunction with the Veterans Story Project, will stream a virtual Memorial Day ceremony at www.VeteransStoryProject.com. The presentation will be available afterward on the site as well as on other social media…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-25-20

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2020

Sunday saw small craft advisories back up and they will be up right through Monday morning.  Then, and I don’t want to say this too loudly, it looks like we may get two days of light winds and reasonable temperatures. I received some welcome news from Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic. It seems some…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2020

ML – The Sussex County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Georgetown / Click for full view

DPH Update: 119 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths; 144 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two 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 providing the…

Neil Shea Interview 5-24-20

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2020

WGMD Fishing Report 5-24-20

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2020

Saturday was just about perfect.  Light winds and pleasant temperatures with fish biting in the ocean and the bay.  Sunday, however, is not looking too good.  Small craft advisories are back up with seas returning to six feet. I checked Indian River Inlet and the water was very dirty on the outgoing, as I expected. …

Gov Carney Releases Update on Delaware’s Coronavirus Response: Churches May Conduct Outside Gatherings; Applications Available for Restaurant Outdoor Seating

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2020

Governor John Carney on Saturday released an update on Delaware’s response to COVID-19. On Friday afternoon, Governor Carney signed the 19th modification to his State of Emergency declaration, formalizing steps taken earlier in the week to allow restaurants to expand outdoor seating capacity. All Delaware food and drink establishments may apply to their local municipal…

DPH Update: 161 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths; 158 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two 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 providing the…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 5-23-20

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2020

Buck – 301-758-9885 – Jeep YJ Top Frame – $75 – 6 Gallon Gas Can for boat – $25 – 25 wooden handle casting rod – $10 and up Sky Brady – 302-344-6530DDDDDDDDDDDDDD – 25 Restaurant booths – $500 for all Burt – 302-288-2758 – 55 Gallon Plastic Rain Barrel with spout on bottom –…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-23-20

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2020

Friday was another lousy day of nasty weather with rain joining the wind to keep most people from fishing.  There may be some relief over the weekend, but the water is so stirred up it is going to take awhile to settle down and the forecast has seas to five and six feet right through…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2020

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – From the top of the Pilots Communication tower at Cape Henlopen State Park during the strong winds from last week’s tropical storm. The Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse is in the thick of the harsh conditions / Click for full view

Gov Hogan, CVS, Rite Aid and Walmart Announce Additional Coronavirus Test Sites in Maryland

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan and Walmart today announced the opening of additional COVID-19 test sites at Walmart stores in Maryland. This is the latest in a series of recent testing expansions in the state, including the announcement of new CVS sites yesterday, and follows Governor Hogan’s emergency order earlier this week authorizing the state’s nearly 1,200 pharmacies to…

Gov Carney Announces Proactive Community-based Coronavirus Testing

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2020

Governor Carney on Friday provided an update on Delaware’s statewide testing plan, which aims to increase access in Delaware to 80,000 tests monthly. The plan is a partnership with the Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware hospital systems, primary care physicians and other providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, pharmacies, and community-based…

DPH Update: 143 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 166 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 22, 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. In advance of the…

DE Unemployment Nearly Triples Since March

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2020

As expected, Delaware’s unemployment rate in April was 14.3% – up from 5% in March.  There were 66,700 Delawareans unemployed in April compared to 17,600 a year ago.  Delaware’s unemployment rate is lower than the national rate at 14.7%.  However in Sussex County – the unemployment rate is at 16% for April – up from…

Perdue Farms Hosts Virtual Town Hall Meetings During Coronavirus

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2020

Perdue Farms has been hosting Town Hall-style webinars at locations where they have production operations to keep the dialogue ongoing regarding the coronavirus pandemic.  Officials from Perdue have shared the safety measures the company has implemented to protect employees and answered questions to alleviate outstanding concerns.  Attendees also shared suggestions for additional safety measures the…

Christmas Arrives Early for DE Healthcare Worker

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2020

An online casino games player, who recently registered with the iGaming site at Harrington Raceway & Casino, made a $3.75 wager and won a jackpot of over $473,000!!  The Santa’s Super Slot jackpot is a progressive jackpot that awards randomly – and was last hit on Christmas Day of 2018!  The winner wishes to remain…