Beebe Healthcare Will Require Staff To Be Vaccinated For COVID-19
Beebe Healthcare will move forward with a vaccine mandate next month. The Biden administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services last week announced a requirement that all eligible staff at healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs be vaccinated for COVID-19.Beebe Healthcare will require unvaccinated team members, contractors and vendors to…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Murder On Eastern Shore
A suspect is facing charges of murder and other crimes following a shooting death in Cambridge. Cambridge Police said officers on routine patrol on Greenwood Avenue Sunday afternoon heard gunshots in the area.They spotted someone who was firing a weapon, and apprehended him after a foot pursuit. A male shooting victim was discovered with multiple…
Read MoreWoman Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash North Of Milford
A 31-year-old woman is dead following a collision between the car she was driving and a parked bucket truck. The accident occurred on Bay Road (Route 1) north of Milford. According to Delaware State Police, the southbound car drifted off the roadway just south of Old Cemetery Road Sunday afternoon and smashed into the back…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-7-21
Sunday saw small craft advisories up on the bay and the ocean and they will be up again on Monday when winds will be north at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 30 and seas will run five to eight feet on the ocean. Tuesday will see the wind drop out to five to…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-6-21
Saturday saw small craft advisories up and they will be up again on Sunday when the wind will be northeast at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 and seas will run six to eight feet. Monday the wind will stay out of the northeast at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30…
Read MoreFire Heavily Damages Bethany Beach Home
State Fire Marshal investigators are searching for the cause and origin of a fire that heavily damaged a home north of Bethany Beach last night. Ā Bethany Beach firefighters were called for a 2 alarm fire on Seaside Drive around 11:30 Saturday night.Ā Crews arriving at the scene found a three story beachfront home engulfed in…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 11-6-21
Julie – Georgetown / 302-612-0063 – 4 month old purebred Vizsla puppy, male, housebroken, leash trained, micro-chipped, sweet personality – $1,800. Susan – Lewes / 302-396-8509 or 302-396-8508 – Homemade afghan for double or twin beds, lime green, rose and white. 48ā width x 60ā length – $35 – 2 lamps 28ā high, rose color…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-5-21
Friday saw small craft advisories up and on Saturday the wind will be northeast at 15 to 20 knots and seas will run three to six feet. Sunday will see winds out of the northeast at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 and seas will be four to seven feet with rain in…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Jennifer – Gull hanging out at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. Click for full view
Read MorePunkin’ Chunkin’ Wants to Come Back to Delmarva
Punkin’ Chunkin’ wants to come back home.Ā The 2019 chunk was held in Illinois – the past two years have been inactive thanks to coronavirus.Ā Organizers are again searching for somewhere on Delmarva ā in Maryland or Virginia where the 2022 chunk could be held and are looking for your help to make Punkin Chunkin…
Read MoreSelbyville Walk-Away Apprehended Friday
Corrections officials have arrested an offender who failed to return to the Hazel D. Plant Women’s Treatment Facility in New Castle last month. Officials say 24 year old Victoria Dunston of Selbyville was listed as a walk away on October 27 ā she was being held for a violation of probation on a charge of…
Read MoreMilford PD Investigate Shooting Incident
Milford Police were called to Brightway Commons just after midnight Friday for a report of a shooting. Police learned that unknown suspects in a dark-colored SUV fired numerous rounds ā damaging 8 vehicles and property in the area. There were no injuries, but police are asking for anyone with information to contact Milford PD –…
Read MoreGov Carney Extends Public Health Emergency Order Another 30 Days
Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement: āThereās no better way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 than getting vaccinated,ā said Governor Carney. āChildren ages 5 and older are now eligible…
Read MoreRabid Raccoon Found in Delmar, MD
On November 5, 2021, a raccoon tested positive for rabies from the 1100 block of Walnut Street in Delmar. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists in the saliva of…
Read MoreIt’s No-Scam November – How To Protect Yourself And Loved Ones From Fraud
No-Scam November is underway for a second year. The Worcester County Vulnerable Adult Task force is working with several local law enforcement agencies as well as with stores in the area, where gift card scams can possibly be interrupted. According to State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, victims are often targeted by phone or email by scammers…
Read MoreDel. Senate Goes Back To Session Tue. – Here’s Why
The Delaware State Senate is set to reconvene next Tuesday to consider a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR42). The House voted along party lines Monday to pass the measure, which seeks State Supreme Court guidance in cases where elected officials face indictments. The Senate had passed a similar resolution (SCR63), but by the time the House…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach, Sussex Co. Negotiate On Ocean Outfall Agreement
Sussex County is proposing to purchase a portion of Rehoboth Beach’s excess ocean outfall capacity for treated wastewater. The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed the proposal at a special meeting Thursday. Under the proposal, the county would directly connect the county treatment facility to the ocean outfall pipe. The county would make a one-time payment of…
Read MoreLaurel Police Investigate Shooting
Laurel Police are investigating a shooting earlier this week. Sunday night, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Hollybrook Apartments. The male victim was taken to TidalHealth Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. An investigation has determined that two suspects approached the victim as he was going up a stairwell and…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-4-21
The ocean was rough on Thursday, but the Delaware Bay was fishable. Friday will see north winds at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 and seas at three to four feet. Saturday the wind will go northeast at 10 knots with seas remaining at three to four feet. The report from Lewes Harbour…
Read MoreGov. Carney Releases Delaware Climate Action Plan
Governor John Carney has released a Delaware Climate Action Plan, which he says is a blueprint for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and to leave the state better prepared for the impacts of climate change by prioritizing clean energy and improved energy efficiency. The Climate Action Plan resulted from a year-long process that involved Delawareans,…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Charles May – Lewes – Evening minnow hunt off Lewes Pier. Click for full view
Read MoreFormer Del. Governor Ruth Ann Minner Has Died
Ruth Ann Minner, who left school to work on the family farm, became a widow early in life, obtained her GED and rose from being a receptionist in the Governor’s office to serve as Lieutenant Governor and Delaware’s first female Governor, has died. Minner served as Governor from 2001 to 2009. She also was Lieutenant…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-04-21 – “Doubling Down”
Mike Bradley with Delaware GOP Congressional Candidate, Lee Murphy – 11-04-21
Volunteers Invited For Mountaire Farms’ Thanksgiving For Thousands
Thanksgiving for Thousands is still more than two weeks away, but Mountaire Farms said Wednesday that preparations are well underway. Volunteer opportunities are still available for the packing event Monday November 22nd at Mountaire’s warehouse on Railroad Avenue in Selbyville. More than 150 volunteers are expected that day to pack 10,000 boxes for a family…
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