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Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Peaches growing along Armory Road near Dagsboro / Click for full view
A Cape Henlopen school district staff member associated with Bus 57 has tested presumptively positive for coronavirus. Superintendent Robert Fulton says the bus transports students to and from Rehoboth Elementary School and Cape Henlopen High School. The staff member is currently isolated at home with only mild symptoms. Remember – if you or someone in…
A Sussex County Delaware Lottery player has claimed the final $150,000 top prize from the Instant Game $150,000 Fortune!  The ticket was purchased at the Shore Stop across from Peddler’s Village in Angola. State Lottery officials say this is the second time in a month that a Sussex County Delaware Lottery player has won big…
UPDATED – 4:15pm – Precautionary measures have been lifted at the Family Court building in Georgetown after an employee fell ill Friday morning with symptoms consistent with coronavirus.  It has been determined that the employee did NOT have coronavirus. The building was cleared and all court calendars suspended and employees were sent home while the…
Delaware and Dogfish Head are partnering to make hand sanitizer available to the state government – including to healthcare facilities and first responders. Dogfish head will commit part of its operations to making hand sanitizer and should be providing bulk shipments to the state in the weeks to come. The hand sanitizer will be sold…
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry will reduce it’s operating schedule beginning Monday, March 23. The ferry will offer two round trips – departing Cape May at 9am and 4pm and departing Lewes at 10:45 am and 5:45pm.  No foot passengers will be allowed and all vehicle passengers must remain in their vehicles during the crossing. Additional…
School District audits done by the State Auditor’s office are on hold until further notice. State Auditor Kathy McGuiness told the school superintendents that her people will be onsite at a later date – once the coronavirus outbreak passes.Â
Cape Henlopen School officials tell WGMD that the referendum scheduled for March 31st will be postponed. Superintendent Robert Fulton says the district is focusing on the needs of students, families and staff during the coronavirus outbreak and conversations related to the referendum have taken a back seat. Over the next two weeks the district’s administrative…
Maryland now has 149 confirmed cases of coronavirus – that’s up from 17 a week ago. This includes cases in Worcester and Wicomico Counties and the first cases in an infant and a teenager. Neither the infant nor teen is hospitalized and Governor Larry Hogan says that two-thirds of the cases are people between 18…
In addition to measures already in place to minimize the impact of COVID-19 upon our community, and in adherence with federal guidance, the Salisbury Zoo, and all City of Salisbury Playgrounds are hereby closed to the public until further notice. Outdoor spaces remain open and a great alternative for social distancing in a natural environment. Groups or gatherings…
DNREC has canceled events and programs that were scheduled from now through May 15 – this includes private rentals and events at Delaware State Parks sites and facilities – including picnics, 5-Ks and parties.  The State Parks and Wildlife areas remain open – with no entrance fees being charged through April 30th.  Detailed information about…
Margaret May – A New Year’s moon over Red Mill Pond / Click for full view
Beebe Healthcare is now offering COVID-19 referral-based testing for the community. The car-based testing is being made available by Beebe to the entire Sussex County community. Patients should contact their primary care provider or local walk-in care for screening. Local providers are aware of the instructions, including that a provider order is necessary to be…
Governor Larry Hogan has signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020, which specifies additional measures that the governor may take to address the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including facilitating access and delivery of health care. The bill establishes a series of protections for individuals directly affected by COVID-19 or…
Salisbury Mayor Jake Day says that Wicomico County’s first positive case of coronavirus. Wicomico County Health officials say the man, in his 30s, has a travel history outside the U.S. He is in good condition and is isolated at home and recovering well. The City of Salisbury, in cooperation with the Wicomico Health Department, Wicomico…
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has received official designation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which provides low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the SBA, the loans will help alleviate financial strain and allow businesses to…
All MD Comptroller Branch Offices closed throughout the state until further notice. Taxpayers have many options to complete their tax returns. They can still file electronically and have their questions answered via phone or email. We have extended nearly every deadline for payment of state taxes to help families facing employment challenges and to keep…
Delaware’s numbers have increased with 30 cases of coronavirus now reported by Public Health officials – four additional cases since Wednesday. They say there are 23 cases in New Castle County, 4 in Kent County and 3 in Sussex County. The breakdown – 17 cases are men and 13 are women – they range in…
Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared seven counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore a disaster area, thereby making available financial resources for small businesses negatively affected by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The seven counties are: Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico and Worcester. Specifically, under an SBA…
Another case of coronavirus on the Shore – this on in Worcester County. Worcester County Health Department officials say a man in his 30s who lives in the county was confirmed with coronavirus on Wednesday and is recovering at home. County officials are conducting a contact investigation and appropriate close contacts will have arrangements made…
In response to ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride announced Wednesday that the Delaware General Assembly is postponing legislative session until further notice. Legislative session originally was scheduled to resume on Tuesday, but was postponed last week due to the spread of coronavirus and recommendations…
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – WGMD is celebrating 40 years on the air this year. Former WGMD staffers – Mechell Burgette and Missy Burner – both worked in the front office. Picture from a WGMD Great Escape vacation giveaway (late 1990s or early 2000s) / Click for full view
Governor Carney has modified his State of Emergency and ordered the closing of bowling alleys, concert events, movie theaters, sports facilities, fitness centers and health spas to close as of 8am Thursday. Also no senior center, nursing home/retirement facility, assisted-living facility shall knowingly permit a gathering of more than 10 persons that includes any person…