VIDEO : Md. Sets Opening For Eastern Shore Mass Clinic
Highlights of Governor Larry Hogan’s Maryland coronavirus briefing Tuesday: -More than 49,000 initial doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being quickly allocated -A mass clinic at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury will open by March 18th. -Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield will join the state’s public health response effort
Read MoreVIDEO : Del. Deploys 8,000 J&J Vaccine Doses
Highlights from this week’s Delaware coronavirus update: -The state is making rapid use of its initial 8,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine -Wait lists of senior citizens are being invited to upcoming clinics -Teachers and other school staff are being vaccinated, as more students return for in-person instruction -It is not certain when…
Read MoreGrey Seal Pup Rescued At Cape Henlopen
A grey seal pup rescued at Cape Henlopen is being cared for at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center. The Marine Education and Rehabilitation Institute took in the seal pup last month. She’s been given the name Eloise, and is believed to be less than one month old. The seal was found to…
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Donnie Vanderslice – Rehoboth Beach / Click for full view
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Del. Steps Up Spending Of CARES Act Funds
Delaware spent $5-million more in federal CARES Act funding last week compared to the previous week, according to the CARES Act Fund Tracker developed by State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. $655.6-million, or nearly 71-percent of the state’s $927-million allocation had been spent. The state has been spending about $11-million a week in CARES Act funds since…
Read MoreBerlin To Reopen Town Buildings To Public
The Town of Berlin will reopen municipal buildings to the public next Monday March 8th, pending local conditions for COVID-19. Town buildings were closed to the public last November, when employees were also placed on modified work schedules. Mayor Zack Tyndall said Monday that s a drop in local positivity rates for coronavirus will make…
Read MoreMore Rescue Dogs From Texas Arrive In Del.
More rescue animals from a damaged shelter in Texas have arrived in Delaware According to Brandywine Valley SPCA, another Wings of Rescue flight landed at Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown Monday with 89 dogs. The BVSPCA has accepted 266 dogs and cats from Texas in the past ten days. Two adoption centers in the Rio…
Read MoreMd. Makes Plans For J&J COVID Vaccine
Maryland is getting an initial allocation of 49,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine this week. Governor Larry Hogan Monday said 100-percent of the doses will be deployed to providers. Future allocations of this vaccine, which requires only a single dose, could be uneven and significantly smaller than this week’s shipment. Federal officials…
Read MorePolice Investigate Hit-And-Run Incident
Delaware State Police are investigating a recent hit-and-run incident that left a pedestrian injured. February 19th at about 11:30 p.m., a 30-year-old Milford man who was walking along northbound County Seat Highway north of Concord Road near Sussex Tech was hit by a vehicle. The driver did not stop. The victim suffered serious injuries to…
Read MoreMan Charged With Crashing Stolen Vehicle
A Georgetown man faces vehicle theft charges following a crash of a stolen vehicle in Farmington. According to Harrington Police, officers were called to assist Delaware State Police regarding a motor vehicle crash on Marsh Branch Road Sunday. Police learned the vehicle had been stolen from a residence on East Liberty Street. The driver of…
Read MoreSussex Co. Council Meets 1:30 Tue. At DTCC
Sussex County Council holds its meeting today in Room 540 of the Carter Partnership Center at Delaware Tech in Georgetown. Several land use matters are on the agenda. Council’s meeting starts at 1:30. For a link to the virtual meeting and the agenda, please CLICK HERE
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 03-01-21 – “White Clearance”
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Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – October 2020 Antares launch from Rehoboth / Click for full view
Read MoreMd. Coronavirus Update
Maryland officials issued this coronavirus update Sun. Feb. 28th: Maryland providers have administered 1,306,944 total doses of COVID-19 vaccines, and 93.8% of all first doses received from the federal government. The state is averaging a new record of 34,228 shots per day. Official data is posted daily at coronavirus.maryland.gov. On Saturday, the Food and Drug Administration approved a third safe and effective vaccine—one…
Read MoreDel. Coronavirus Update
Delaware Public Health issued this COVID-19 update Fri. Feb. 26th: DOVER (Feb. 26, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021. A total of 86,098 positive cases of COVID-19…
Read MoreUpdate: 4 Shot In Dover Parking Lot
Four people were shot early Sunday morning in the parking lot of the IHOP Restaurant on South Little Creek Road in Dover, and police in the city are continuing their investigation. A 30-year-old man was found at the scene with a gunshot wound to the cheek. Police also learned that a 22-year-old man was shot…
Read MoreDel. State Park Entrance Fees Resume Monday
Delaware State Parks entrance fees will return Monday. Parks are free between November 30th and March 1st. According to the Department of Natural Resources, park entrance fee revenues are used to manage the 17 state parks and for trail maintenance, environmental and recreation programs, guarded beaches, camping and cabin facilities and other amenities. State Park…
Read MoreSussex Co. Libraries Expand In-Person Services
Sussex County-owned libraries will start to offer more in-person services in March. The Greenwood, Milton and South Coastal branches will again allow citizens to come in to use computers and browse through the book selections. Hours and days will be limited. Computer use will be by appointment. Guests must call ahead to reserve a computer.…
Read MoreDel. May Get 8,000 Doses Of J&J Vaccine This Week
Delaware is making plans for the arrival of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, now that it has received Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. According to Delaware Public Health and Governor John Carney, the state is estimated to receive 8,000 initial doses of the J & J vaccine, which does not…
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Anthony Manuel – Bethany Beach – Bethany Beach sunrise / Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 02-27-21
Janice – 302-856-3639 – 1995 24 ft Enclosed trailer w/ new tires … Good shape.. 2yr tag.. drawers and racks inside – $3900 Keith – 302-542-6074 – Lots of fishing poles and Misc fishing stuff for trade or sale Ron – 410-430-7882 – 4 pipe wrenches – $25 for all – Desk heater – $10…
Read MoreFood Bank Offers Emergency Food Mon. In Georgetown
The Food Bank of Delaware returns to Sussex County Monday for another mobile food pantry. Emergency food is available starting at 11 a.m. at Crossroads community Church on State Forest Road in Georgetown. The event may start earlier if traffic starts to build up. A photo ID and proof of Delaware residency will be required.…
Read MoreDagsboro Criminal Investigation Results In 3 Arrests
Three people have been arrested on felony charges related to drugs and other offenses following an investigation in the Dagsboro area that lasted several months. Delaware State Police said a search warrant at the home of 43-year-old Antonio Drummond Jr. turned up some cocaine, marijuana, heroin, more than $44,300 in suspected drug proceeds, several firearms…
Read MoreDel. Trout Season Starts Early
Delaware’s pond trout season will get off to an early start this year. According to the Department of Natural Resources, it’s looking to minimize opening day crowds under the pandemic while allowing for ‘responsible outdoor recreation.’ (It may be helpful to know that many fishing rods are about six feet long.) Only Newton Pond near…
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