COVID-19 Vax Available For Homebound Delawareans
Delawareans who are not able to get out for a COVID-19 vaccination can now arrange to get the shot by calling a new toll-free number. Delaware Health and Social Services announced Tuesday that the service is available for eligible seniors and people with disabilities who may be homebound or people with a serious illness. DHSS…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dolles Sign Is Being Moved From The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
A mild December day would likely draw a crowd to Rehoboth Beach and boardwalk anytime, but today (Wednesday) for many will be a bittersweet day. The giant Dolles Candyland sign is coming down from the corner store location where it has stood for decades. The building has been purchased by a group that wants to…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-14-21
Tuesday saw some boats go out in spite of the forecast for northeast winds of 10 to 15 knots with gusts up 20. Wednesday, the wind will stay east at 5 to 10 knots with gusts to 20 with seas of 3 to 4-feet. Thursday the wind will go southwest at 10 to 15 knots…
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Steven Rust – Milford – Fall at Killens Pond State Park. Click for full view
Read MoreUpdate: Seaford City Council Approves Ordinance on Dignified Disposition of Fetal Remains
The Seaford City Council has approved an ordinance for the dignified disposition of fetal remains from pregnant women seeking abortion within the City of Seaford. The Council heard from City Solicitor Dan Griffith who ran through the timeline of events since this ordinance was first brought forward several months ago. He says that while the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Sees Draft Redistricting Map; No Decision on Lockhaven Subdivision Appeal; Ordinance Amendments on Land Use Map Deferred
This week’s Sussex County Council meeting is the last for 2021 and it was a marathon meeting with a packed agenda. The meeting began at 9am with the Lockhaven Subdivision appeal and didn’t end until just after 6pm with the last two of the afternoon public hearings ending with votes to defer. The Sussex County…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 12-14-21 – “Anti-Catholicism: The Last Accepted Prejudice”
Former Chicken House In Millsboro Scorched By Fire
A fire Tuesday morning heavily damaged a poultry house in the 30,000 block of Conaway Road on the west edge of Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, members of the Millsboro Fire Company encountered smoke and flames coming from the structure when they arrived shortly before 8:00 a.m. The structure was being…
Read MoreFood Bank of Del. Schedules Mobile Pantry Dec. 20th In Sussex Co.
The Food Bank of Delaware has scheduled another drive-through pantry for next Monday in Sussex County. One of the scheduled truck deliveries did not arrive for the distribution event that was held Monday December 13th. Another mobile pantry has now been scheduled for Monday December 20th at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road, starting…
Read MoreMd. Introduces Supply Chain Resiliency Program
Maryland is looking to address supply chain issues and the impact they have on businesses and citizens. Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday that the Maryland Department of Commerce in coordination with the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership will form the Maryland Supply Chain Resiliency Program. Manufacturers will have the opportunity to learn and share best practices…
Read MoreCaroling On The Circle Celebrates Holiday Season, Raises Food Donations
Local food pantries and other organizations that assist Delawareans who face food insecurity now have nearly 18,750 additional canned goods and non-perishables in their stock. That’s the preliminary total of donations made to Sussex County’s annual food drive following Monday night’s Caroling on the Circle celebration in Georgetown. Caroling on the Circle was delayed one…
Read MoreLong Neck Elementary School Celebrates Completion Of New Playground
One local elementary school is not playing around with its new playground. Long Neck Elementary School cut the ribbon Monday to celebrate installation of new playground equipment. The PTO organization and other community supporters raised about $90,000 for the new playground.
Read MoreWreaths Across America Honor Delaware’s Legacy Of Military Service
Wreaths Across America have arrived in Delaware. During a ceremony at Legislative Hall in Dover Monday, young people who gathered accompanied veterans, elected officials and others as wreaths were placed at the eight monuments around the capitol grounds that honor Delaware’s men and women in the military. This week, a wreath will be placed at…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-13-21
Monday had some cold air temperatures and a brisk wind. They have changed the marine forecast for Tuesday. It had been north at 10 knots with 2-foot seas. Now it’s north at 10 to 15 going northeast with gusts to 20 with, believe this or not, and I don’t, 2-foot seas. The captain of the…
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Walt Palmer – Lewes – Sunrise over Red Mill Pond. Click for full view
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged for Assault
A Lincoln man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after an incident early Saturday morning. Police were called around 12:30am for an assault on Bogan Drive. Police learned that 36 year old Able Ramirez-Lopez was arguing with a 25 year old woman when it became physical. The victim received cuts and other injuries to…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Dover
A Felton man has been arrested by Delaware State Police on felony drug possession and other charges. Police were called for a shoplifting at the Dover Walmart. They located 37 year old Jerry Eaton leaving the store and arrested him. However while in custody, he gave police a false identification to avoid discovery of an…
Read MoreSnow Hill Receives CDBG Grant Award for Sewer Repairs & Improvements
Snow Hill Mayor, Dr. Jennifer R. Jewell, PhD., announced today that the Town has received a major Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award from the State of Maryland to spend over half a million dollars in much-needed sewer line repairs and improvements. The Town was recently notified by Maryland Secretary of Housing &Community Development Kenneth…
Read MoreBVSPCA Rescuing 75 Dogs & Cats from Kentucky & Bringing to DE for Adoption
The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) deployed its rescue bus and staff members yesterday morning to assist in Kentucky following the weekend’s devastating tornadoes. In partnership with the ASPCA, the BVSPCA picked up 75 dogs and cats this morning from Kentucky Humane Society (KHS). These dogs and cats were available for adoption before the storm. Opening…
Read MoreStudents Have till Wednesday to Name That Plow for DelDOT!
The Delaware Department of Transportation’s inaugural Name That Plow contest submission period is winding down and submissions will be accepted for an additional 48 hours. Entries will be accepted via email until 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at dotpublic@delaware.gov, and should include the suggested name limited to one to two words, student and teacher’s…
Read MoreMasks In School Extended till February 8 in Delaware
Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Education (DOE), and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) on Monday formally issued regulations that will extend the emergency masking requirement in public and private K-12 schools until February 8. ​ The extension was previously announced by Governor Carney, DHSS, and DOE last month. The regulations are…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 12-13-21 – “The Power of Victimization”
WGMD Fishing Report 12-12-21
With small craft advisories up on Sunday no boats left Lewes Harbour Marina or Indian River Marina. Monday will see winds out of the southwest at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 and 2-foot seas. Tuesday the wind will go north at 10 knots with 2-foot seas. I had a report from Captain…
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Charles May – Lewes – On the way to sunset at the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-11-21
Gale warnings were up on Saturday keeping boats off the bay and ocean. Sunday will probably see small craft advisories for northwest winds at 20 to 25 knots with gust to 30 going down to 15 to 20 with gusts to 25 in the afternoon. Seas will run 3 to 5 feet. Monday the wind…
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