Mari Lou

Indian River School District Selects Members for Community Advisory Board

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

The Indian River School District has selected nine community members to serve on the Community Advisory Board that will study academic and behavioral interventions for all district students. The Board will consist of community stakeholders who will discuss special education services across the district and consult with the court-appointed Special Master. The Board was formed…

Seaford PD Arrest 2 on Drug & Weapons Charges, 1 Wanted for Delmar Home Invasion

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

After a report of suspicious activity at the Meadowbridge Apartments, Seaford Police found two men in a car parked in a fire lane.  Police also smelled marijuana.  One man, 18 year old Myles Andrews of Seaford ran off on foot – and was later arrested after a brief struggle.  Police arrested 24 year old Deshawn…

Maryland Healthcare Heroes to be Honored Saturday

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today issued an official proclamation designating Saturday, May 2, 2020 as Healthcare Heroes Day in Maryland to recognize the dedication and bravery of frontline medical workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “During this pandemic, our healthcare workers, including our doctors, nurses, EMTs, and first responders, have proven themselves to be not just…

Jake Smith Monologue – 05-01-20 – “Cops and Robber”

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

WGMD Fishing Report 5-1-20

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2020

With gale warnings up on the Delaware and Chesapeake bays and the Atlantic Ocean I didn’t bother to call anyone for a fishing report.  The wind is supposed to drop out on Friday, but seas in the ocean will remain at eight feet.  Sunday looks like the next fishable day. Governor Carney has issued a…

Face Masks Required at DE State Parks Starting Friday

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that starting Friday those aged 13 or older are required to bring a face mask with them to enter state parks, wildlife areas and reserves, and should wear the mask when they cannot maintain social distancing from other visitors. Those who do not bring face masks…

DPH Update: 79 Additional Positive Cases; 8 New Deaths; 102 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing eight 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,152 Delawareans have…

Letter to Gov Carney from Delaware House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus on Coronavirus Restrictions

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

The Delaware House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor John Carney today basically saying enough is enough. They said they were supportive of the initial State of Emergency declaration after health experts believed the actions were necessary. In the letter they say, “Today is the 49th day Delawareans are living under the…

Little League Cancels 2020 World Series and Region Tournaments

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

Little League has canceled the 2020 World Series and Region Tournaments. Steve Keener, President and CEO of Little League International, that given the uncertainties in travel, and all of the various rules regarding holding large events, that Little League would have to cancel their World Series and Regional events for first time in organization history.…

Gov Carney: 14th Modification of State of Emergency – Additional Protections for Delaware Renters; Extension of Application Deadline for Delaware’s Senior School Property Tax Credit Program

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the fourteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, providing additional protections for Delaware renters during the COVID-19 pandemic, and extending the application deadline for Delaware’s Senior School Property Tax Credit Program until June 1.  Click here to read the full text of Governor Carney’s fourteenth modification. “We still face a very serious…

AGH Participating in Mayo Clinic Study Providing Convalescent Plasma to Coronavirus Patients

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

Atlantic General Hospital announced today that through the Blood Bank of Delmarva, AGH is participating in a Mayo Clinic study to provide convalescent plasma to treat patients with COVID-19. Hospital officials say the goal is to use the antibodies in the plasma of now healthy coronavirus survivors to help the patients fight the virus. “Researchers…

Stimulus Payments Provided by CARES Act Cannot Be Seized by Debt Collectors or Creditors

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today issued an Advisory about stimulus payments being issued to Maryland residents as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  On April 29, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order 20-04-29-03 prohibiting financial institutions from garnishing this financial assistance, except as related to child support.…

Gov Hogan Orders Maryland Flag Lowered Through Sunday to Honor COVID-19 Victims, Fallen Heroes, and Frontline Healthcare Workers

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today directed the Maryland Secretary of State to lower the state flag to half-staff at noon today for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. By the governor’s order, the flag will remain at half-staff on Friday for Fallen Heroes Day and Saturday for Healthcare Heroes Day, and will return to full-staff at sunset…

National Aquarium Returns Rescued Seal ‘Huck Finn’ to Atlantic at Assateague

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

A core team of Animal Rescue staff traveled to Assateague State Park the morning of April 29 to release successfully rehabilitated rescued seal Huck Finn back to the Atlantic Ocean. The National Aquarium’s staff remains dedicated to providing the highest level of animal care and welfare as well as advancing mission critical work despite its…

Jake Smith Monologue – 04-30-20 – “Wink, Nod”

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

WGMD Fishing Report 4-30-20

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

Small craft advisories were up on Wednesday and a gale warning will be up for Thursday when seas are forecast between seven and nine feet. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said he had customers fishing the surf and the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal, but had not seen a fish when I called in the late…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2020

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – celebrating 40 years on the air. Mike Bradley’s first year of so at WGMD – broadcasting live from Atlantic Cellular – with Mike Bradley! – on Halloween / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 4-29-20

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2020

Considering what the weather will be like the rest of the week, Tuesday was a beautiful spring day.  The conditions start downhill on Wednesday with wind gusts to 25 knots and three to four-foot seas then really hit their stride on Thursday with 20 to 25-knot winds, gusts to 30 knots and seven to ten-foot…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2020

Marty Byrd – Bethany Beach – Pretty red deck flowers / Click for full view

DPH Update: 413 Additional Positive Cases; 12 New Deaths; 100 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 12 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. As of today, more than 1,000 individuals have recovered from COVID-19. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received…

DOC Partners With DPH To Leverage Rapid Testing Capability; Provides Update On COVID-19 Recoveries and Additional Test Results

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that a partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health is now allowing the DOC and its healthcare personnel to administer and process rapid COVID testing at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC).  Although the number of rapid test kits remain limited, the DOC is leveraging specialized…

Worcester County Health Department Confirms First Coronavirus Death

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

The Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) confirmed the first death of a county resident this week from COVID-19: a woman in her 80’s who was a hospice patient at a county long-term care facility prior to the onset of COVID-19 illness. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this time.  For more…

Gov Carney Declares Coronavirus Hot Spot in Sussex County, Announces Expansion of Community Testing Sites

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

Governor John Carney on Tuesday declared Sussex County a hot spot for COVID-19 in Delaware and announced the initial schedule for the State of Delaware’s Coordination and Care community testing sites. Testing and outreach will occur in several Sussex communities that are at the center of Delaware’s COVID-19 epidemic. Governor Carney first announced the community testing and outreach partnership among the state, hospital…

MPSSAA Cancels All Events for Remainder of School Year as well as Spring State Championships

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), after careful review and in consultation with the Maryland State Board of Education and the Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools, is officially announcing the cancellation of all MPSSAA events for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.  This includes the remainder of the 2020 Boys…

Sussex County Council Discuss Coronavirus, Budget and Reopening the County

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2020

The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning – virtually. County Administrator Todd Lawson gave an update on the coronavirus situation in Sussex County – and spoke of the increase in infection at the area poultry plants and among the Hispanic community and what is being done to bring down the number of positive cases. All…