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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2020

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Looking up the Delaware River from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry / Click for full view

2 More Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Tests in NCCo

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020

Delaware Public Health officials say two more presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in Delaware – bringing the total number to 6 – and all are associated with the initial presumptive positive cases and are associated with the University of Delaware community.  Both are from New Castle County and are self-isolating at home.  Testing is NOT…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 03-14-20

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020

Gary – 302-542-8002 – 50 inch Samsung HD TV with wall mount – $75 – 1998 Honda civic NEW paint – $2500 – 2002 Toyota Sienna Mini Van – $2500 Stan – 302-684-3966 – 2 Heavy duty trailer hitches one adjustable one not adjustable with torsion Bar – $250 – 3 sets of Yakama Car…

Drive Thru Coronavirus Testing at Bayview Medical Center

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020

Beebe Healthcare is holding a drive-thru Coronavirus Screening Event today from 10am to 2pm at Bayview Medical Center in Lewes.  This is only for people 18 and older who are experiencing symptoms – fever, cough and difficulty breathing.  Remember to bring identification and insurance information – if you have it. Beebe officials tell WGMD the…

UPDATED: Early Morning House Fire in Milford Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020

UPDATED – 10:15am – Carlisle firefighters were called for a house fire around 4:20 this morning on South Walnut Street.  Crews arriving at the scene found active fire inside the home.  Multiple crews from Kent and Sussex County assisted and the State Fire Marshal is investigating to determine the cause and origin of the blaze. …

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020

Nick LaRusso – Hazy sunrise along Old Stage Road Near Laurel / Click for full view

DNREC to Begin Mosquito Spraying This Weekend

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2020

DNREC will begin mosquito spraying this weekend.  The annual “Fight the Bite” campaign will begin with spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes beginning Saturday – weather permitting in southern Sussex County.  Spraying will expand into Kent and NCCo over the next several weeks.    Spraying Saturday through Monday will be by…

DSP Investigate Threat against Indian River HS

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2020

A threat aimed at Indian River High School is under investigation by Delaware State Police.  Police learned on Monday that a student made written threats aimed at the school.  Further investigation revealed a 14 year old student made the written threats in a journal – specifically targeting the school – however, the student has not…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2020

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Along the Omar Road near Frankford / Click for full view

City of Salisbury Cancels Salisbury Marathon & RunSBY Festival and Other Activities

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2020

The City of Salisbury announces the following temporary actions aimed at minimizing the impact of COVID-19 in our community. The City of Salisbury Emergency Operations Center is now at a Level 2 Activation (Watch). This level of activation indicates that an event may occur and City department heads and critical staff are monitoring and reporting…

Gov Carney Declares State of Emergency in Delaware to Prepare for Spread of Coronavirus – Effective 8am Friday, March 13

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2020

Governor John Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency declaration to prepare for the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The State of Emergency directs the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services’ Division of Public Health to mobilize state agency resources to assist with Delaware’s response to the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2020

WGMD Throwback Picture of the Day – 2003! WGMD and Atlantic Cellular sponsored 3 buses to Wilmington to Casablanca for a Moroccan feast. Here Joe B is dancing with one of the entertainers. A great time was had by all! Picture was taken by Listener Nancy.

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2020

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Horseshoe crabs arriving to have babies in 2018 / Click for full view

Sussex County Names New P&Z Director

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

The Sussex County Council has named Jamie Whitehouse as Sussex County’s new Director of Planning and Zoning.  He was named Acting Director when Janelle Cornwell left at the end of January for a similar position with the City of Lewes.  Whitehouse, who was a planning professional in England, moved with his family to the US…

DSP Arrest Wanted Bridgeville Man for Felony Assault

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

A Bridgeville man wanted for domestic felony assault charges has been located and arrested by Delaware State Police.  Police located 28 year old Arthur Williams in Walker’s Mill on Monday – he’s charged with 2 counts of strangulation, 3 counts of assault and multiple other offenses.  He’s being held at SCI in default of a…

Sussex Tech JROTC Program to End in June

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

Sussex Tech’s JROTC program will close at the end of this school year.  In spite of extensive research and outreach, JROTC Cadet Command has informed the district there are no certified instructors available in Delaware.  The program needs 2 instructors to operate – one commissioned and one non-commissioned – each must be retired from the…

Rehoboth Beach to Begin Milling on Philadelphia Ave and Third Street This Week

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

Paving will be starting on Philadelphia Street and Third Street in Rehoboth Beach next week.  The contractor is finishing final prep work and milling will begin on Thursday on Philadelphia between Scarborough and King Charles Avenues and on Third Street between Lake and Columbia Avenues.  Expect road closures for through traffic during work hours –…

Lewes Man Charged in Multiple Burglaries in Rehoboth

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

A Lewes man has been arrested on burglary charges.  Rehoboth Beach Police have arrested 39 year old Kevin Brennan for multiple burglaries at the Tidal Rave that began in November of 2018.  On March 5th police were called for a burglary – the 3rd at the Tidal Rave – and found a large hole in…

Motorcycle Rider Injured in Crash East of Millsboro

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

Emergency personnel from Indian River Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motorcycle accident on Warwick Road east of Millsboro just before 9 on Monday evening.  Officials say the rider of a Honda missed a curve and went off the road striking several driveway markers, crossed through a front lawn and collided with a small tree. …

Milford PD Meeting Tonight to Discuss New HQ

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

Residents in Milford are invited to a community conversation about the new Milford Police Department headquarters.  The meeting will be held tonight at 7pm at the Carlisle Fire Company.  Chief Brown wants to share with you the plans for the new facility and get your input on the exterior design.  A public hearing will be…

DE FFA To Hold Annual Convention in Dover

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

The Delaware FFA will host its 90th annual State FFA Convention this week at Delaware State University in Dover.  The convention is Wednesday and Thursday and members will participate in career and leadership development events as well as leadership workshops.  On Wednesday FFA members will take part in a day of service – packing over…

Dewey Teen Arrested for Assault in Rehoboth

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

A 16 Dewey Beach teen faces felony assault after he assaulted a 54 year old man in the Giant parking lot in Rehoboth Beach.  Delaware State Police were called for a fight Sunday evening and found the victim being treated by EMS.  The teen approached the victim as he left the store asking if he…

Delmarva Power Asking DE PSC for Updates to Electric & Natural Gas Delivery Rates

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

Delmarva Power is requesting that the Delaware Public Service Commission update electric and natural gas delivery rates to reflect the costs associated with reliability improvements to the local energy grid, along with new technology the company has implemented to meet customer needs and growth in Delaware. The request would adjust a typical electric residential customer’s…

Ridgley Woman Charged with Child Sex Offenses

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

A Ridgley, Maryland woman has been arrested on sex offenses involving a Kent County, Maryland teen.  Maryland State Police arrested 29 year old Brittney Lyles on Friday on charges of 4th degree sex offense and related offenses after an investigation that began last week.  Police say the alleged offenses occurred in February of this year…

DE Memorial Bridge Breaking Traffic Records

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020

The Delaware Memorial Bridge continues to break traffic records in the New Year.  In January the bridge handled over 1.3-million vehicles – in February over 1.2-million vehicles traveled through the southbound toll plaza.  The previous January record has stood since 2006 – and February’s previous record has been on the books since 2004.  The bridge…