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A Selbyville man hit $10,000 on a scratch-off at a local Royal Farms, the Delaware Lottery announced on Monday. Raymond Perrone, a 59-year-old barber and musician from Selbyville, purchased a variety of Instant Game tickets while recently visiting Royal Farms in Selbyville. Having some extra cash on hand, he decided to treat himself to a…
Severe weather is engulfing much of the region today across Delmarva, specifically Sussex County where there are multiple reports of fallen trees, downed power lines, and outages. As of late Monday morning, there were multiple reports of wires down across the county, including Route 24 and Banks Road near Long Neck where a tree fell…
A Georgetown woman has been arrested for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Terroristic Threatening, and other related charges. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the incident occurred around 7 p.m., Saturday as officers were called to Dunbarton Oaks Apartment complex for a domestic-related complaint. Officers arrived and made contact with a 39-year-old victim who…
To provide access to healthcare for residents practicing social and physical distancing at home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Beebe is offering telemedicine visits across all offices – specialty, primary, and walk-in care. During the first week of April, more than 1,000 visits were conducted across all of Beebe Medical Group. “Beebe Medical Group is…
The 2020 election cycle has proven to be one of historic obstacles as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a host of challenges for political officials and candidates statewide, specifically the Delaware Republican Party who has been forced to adjust to the shutdown at a time where fundraising efforts would have been in full swing…
Over $700 million in federal funding will go towards supporting hospitals and healthcare providers to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Maryland. The full Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin…
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) has announced that it has tested 45 inmates from a minimum housing unit at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) where four other inmates have tested positive for the novel coronavirus over the past five days. Of the 45 inmates tested, many with underlying medical issues, eight are…
Delaware public health officials are announcing two new deaths as coronavirus cases continue to climb across the First State. The most recent deaths involve two Sussex County women, ages 33 and 88, both of whom were residents of a long term care facility and had underlying health conditions. In total, 35 Delawareans have passed away…
Beebe Healthcare will begin printing masks to utilize for its care team thanks to a generous donation of a 3D printer from Cyber Streets. Cyber Streets, a nonprofit organization that aims at educating communities about cyber security and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) opportunities in daily life, has been working with its members…
A Lewes man was arrested after police say a traffic stop turned up crack cocaine and other drugs in Harbeson. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly after 3 p.m., Thursday troopers observed a vehicle hauling a trailer without a visible license plate traveling on Prettyman Road approaching Lewes Georgetown Highway in Harbeson. A…
Cruisin’ Ocean City has been postponed until May 2021 in response to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. After careful deliberation, and in following the latest mandates and recommendations from national, state and local authorities, event officials announced Thursday that they are postponing Cruisin’ Ocean City until May 20-23, 2021. “We welcome participants…
The past week has been an incredibly difficult and painful time for a New Castle County man who WGMD can confirm has tested positive for coronavirus and fears he could die if his symptoms continue to intensify. What first appeared to be the symptoms of perhaps a common cold progressed rapidly for Sean Kristopher, 30,…
As the country and the State of Delaware continue to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dover Air Force Base is taking steps to mitigate the spread of the virus by producing 3D printed face shields. As experts search for vaccines and other alleviating methods, Airmen at Dover AFB have utilized available resources to provide another…
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is announcing that three additional Correctional Officers tested positive today for coronavirus (COVID-19). The latest cases bring the total number to 9 Correctional Officers who have tested positive for the virus. A Correctional Officer who is assigned to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in New Castle. The Officer was last at the facility 9 days ago, on Tuesday, March 31. After…
A Greenwood man has been arrested on felony charges after police say he tried to break into an area home armed with a bow and arrow. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 6000 block of Hickman Road in Greenwood for an attempted…
A fire tore through a mobile home early Thursday morning in Delmar, Delaware. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out shortly before 7 a.m., in the 9000 block of Parker Road. The Laurel Fire Department arrived on the scene and found smoke and flames coming from the structure. Several other…
Worcester County Council President Joe Mitrecic held a State of the County Address on Wednesday where he discussed actions being taken by the County Commissioners in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis locally. Worcester County, like the rest of the country, faces a situation never before encountered, and the Commissioners are calling on residents and…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced that steps are being taken to limit the numbers of visitors within state parks and wildlife areas, following crowding and public health concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Starting Friday, April 10, administrators of parks and wildlife areas recommended to DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin that…
Pawn shops across Delaware are in disarray and in search of answers after they were ordered to cease all operations in the latest round of business closures as part of the State of Emergency Declaration in response to the coronavirus (COVID) pandemic. Earlier this week, Governor John Carney banned all short-term rental units and ordered…
With the inability to hold a proper funeral at this time for Dewey Beach Mayor TJ Redefer, the family has asked that those who live in town help send-off TJ, while maintaining social distancing, this coming Saturday, April 11, 2020. The request is for folks who are in town already to walk outside to the…
Over $15 million in federal funding will be designated to community health centers statewide in Maryland in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The full Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin…
The Circle in Georgetown is joining the Empire State Building and other landmarks, businesses, and homes around the world to honor healthcare workers fighting to save lives amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Town, along with other government buildings and businesses located on The Circle, will be awash in red lights each night for the foreseeable…
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris has announced that over $3 million in federal grants will be used to assist healthcare centers on the Eastern Shore in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The funding in total is $3,123,465 and was provided by the recently enacted CARES Act, also known as the “Phase III” Congressional emergency legislation. Three health…
Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) will be joining other blood centers across the country to collect plasma donations from people who have recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19) to treat other patients with advanced infections. In the treatment, known as convalescent plasma, the patient is transfused with the donor’s plasma with the goal of using the donor’s…
Efforts are underway to set up a mobile hospital unit for Kent and Sussex Counties to treat those suffering from coronavirus (COVID-19) as cases continues to rise rapidly across Delaware. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the State Health Operations Center announced preliminary plans on Tuesday to launch an alternate care site to support hospitals…