A WGMD Local News Article
TORNADO WARNING – Southern Kent County, DE – Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Northern Sussex County til 4pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning that affects the following WGMD locations …Until 400 PM EDT. Â Â Â Â Kent County,DEÂ Â Â Â Caroline County,MDÂ Â Â Â Queen Anne’s County,MD And a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for these locations …Until 400 PM EDT. Northern Sussex County in southern Delaware… Kent…
Read MoreDART Announces Service Changes after Public Hearing Workshops
After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public, and as a result, changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules will be available online and on buses in early May. The approved service…
Read MoreTORNADO WATCH FOR SUSSEX COUNTY till 6pm
TORNADO WATCHSTARTS:Â 04/13/2020 11:29 AM EDTEXPIRES:04/13/2020 6:00 PM EDT CONTINUED LOCATIONSCaroline County, MD Cape May County, NJCumberland County, NJQueen Anne’s County, MDTalbot County, MDSussex County, DEKent County, DENew Castle County, DE
Read MoreSevere weather causes damage, outages across Sussex County
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…
Read MoreBeebe utilizing telemedicine to give patients access to care from home
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…
Read MoreCoronavirus shutdown presents challenges for Delaware GOP
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…
Read MoreOver $700 million in federal funding awarded to Maryland hospitals, healthcare providers to fight coronavirus
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…
Read MoreDOC announces additional coronavirus cases among inmates, correctional officers
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…
Read MoreSussex County women latest among deaths from coronavirus in Delaware
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…
Read MoreDPH Announces 153 Additional Positive Cases; One New Death in Sussex County
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. DPH is now reporting deaths of laboratory-confirmed individuals and “probable” deaths where the individual had clinically consistent symptoms and was exposed to a confirmed case, but was…
Read MoreGov Carney Expands Community Call-to-Action for Expertise, Emergency Supplies & Materials
Governor John Carney expanded his community call-to-action on Saturday morning, urging all Delaware citizens with health care and child care experience to offer their expertise in Delaware’s fight against COVID-19. Last week, Governor Carney urged citizens, businesses and nonprofits with access to emergency materials and supplies to support Delaware’s response. The State of Delaware has launched an online application portal at de.gov/coronavirus to…
Read MoreDPH Announces 117 Additional Positive Cases; Nine New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. DPH is now reporting deaths of laboratory-confirmed individuals and “probable” deaths where the individual had clinically consistent symptoms and was exposed to a confirmed case, but was never tested. In…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Partnership with Social Network “Nextdoor”
Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration in place to limit the spread of COVID-19, and announced a partnership with the social network Nextdoor to keep Delawareans informed on the neighborhood level. Click here for Governor Carney’s State of Emergency extension. Under Delaware law, State of Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days.…
Read MoreDOC Says 4 Additional Positive Coronavirus Cases – 2 at Vaughn, 2 at SCCC
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced four additional positive COVID-19 test results. Two additional inmates have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number to 4 inmates to test positive for the virus. One additional Probation and Parole Officer tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number to 2 Probation and Parole Officers to test…
Read MoreMD Gov Hogan Institutes Budget & Hiring Freeze and Steps to Bolster MD Unemployment Process
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan during his Friday coronavirus update announced that the state is instituting a budget and hiring freeze after Comptroller Peter Franchot projected a $2.8-billion shortfall from the pandemic. The Governor has also directed the State Department of Labor to take steps to bolster the state’s unemployment insurance process to handle the massive…
Read MoreBayheath Preparing for Coronavirus Surge
Tents have recently gone up outside of the emergency Departments at Bayhealth Hospitals in both Kent and Sussex Counties. This will help to better prepare for a possible surge of patients due to the coronavirus – and separate them from others seeking emergency care for other illnesses and injuries. The tents, which would be for…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare Utilizing 3D Printed Masks
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…
Read MoreCruisin’ Ocean City postponed until next year over coronavirus pandemic
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…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Delaware man shares experience suffering from coronavirus
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,…
Read MoreDover Air Force Base printing 3D face shields to fight the spread of coronavirus
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…
Read MoreCoronavirus Takes 4 More Lives in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing four additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 23 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 57 to 94 years old.   …
Read MoreDOC announces additional cases of coronavirus among inmates
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…
Read MoreFire destroys mobile home in Delmar
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…
Read MoreWorcester County President holds State of the County Address, highlighting response to coronavirus
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…
Read MoreDNREC limits the number of visitors to state parks over coronavirus
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…
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