Friday Coronavirus Numbers in DE
After reaching a new high in positive coronavirus cases on Thursday (649), the number of new positive tests backed off some on Friday – to 504. 360 of the new positive tests on Friday were in New Castle County – 92 in Sussex and 52 in Kent. There are 172 Delawareans hospitalized with the virus…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged after Taking Tractor
Delaware State Police were called to a home on Benson Road in Lincoln at 7am Friday after a John Deere tractor was reported stolen from a detached garage the night before. As police investigated the burglary, a tractor matching the description of the one stolen drove past the trooper, who then conducted a traffic stop.…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-22-20
Saturday saw more beautiful November weather with warm temperatures and light winds. Sunday will see the wind pickup out of the northeast and the seas increase to three to four feet. I am happy to report that people did go fishing and, for the most part, they had good luck. One unusual catch happened at…
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Bill Hunter – Ocean Pines – Sunset over the St Martins River / Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 11-21-20
Vince – 410-251-1360 – Antique 1882 Singer sewing machine – $125 David – 302-858-5006 – Motorcycle jacket (XL) and chaps – $130 with a 10% discount for vets or seniors Gerry – 302-430-8082 – Tractor Supply aluminum truck tool chest for a full size truck – $175 Ron – 609-790-4370 – 16′ aluminum ladder –…
Read MoreGeorgetown Planning Alternate Parade & House Decorating Contest
Georgetown’s official Christmas parade has been canceled however an alternative is being planned to Light up Georgetown for the Holidays – a drive by reverse parade on the Circle – Georgetown’s Topsy Turvy Covid Christmas – set for December 15th. They are also looking for families to decorate their homes – and sign up for…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-21-20
The wind was puffing pretty good all day and the only boat that I know for sure that went out was the Thelma Dale IV from Fisherman’s Wharf in Lewes. Captain Mark reported he had some tog for his customers. Saturday is looking pretty good, then the wind goes northeast 15 to 20 and that…
Read MoreGov Carney Issues Third Revision to Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Order
Governor John Carney on Friday issued the third revision to his omnibus emergency order, formally imposing restrictions announced earlier this week to limit the spread of COVID-19. Read Governor Carney’s executive order. “These are difficult decisions, but we face a difficult and challenging winter,” said Governor Carney. “COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in Delaware and across the…
Read MoreMore Coronavirus Testing Causing Traffic Headaches in Some Areas
As the number of individuals seeking COVID testing increases across the state, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is advising motorists traveling in the vicinity of testing sites to be cautious of heavy traffic around these areas and to be courteous to businesses and homeowners who need to be able to access their properties. Issues…
Read MoreDE Sees Highest Single Day Total of New Positive Coronavirus Cases
Delaware has recorded its highest single day total of new positive cases of coronavirus with 649 new cases Thursday. Over 400 of them were from New Castle County, 146 from Sussex and 98 from Kent County. Public Health officials also report 4 deaths – 1 each in New Castle and Kent Counties and 2 from…
Read MoreDSP Make Arrest in October Assault in Magnolia
Delaware State Police have arrested a Magnolia man in connection with an October assault in the Meadowbrook Acres community. A family member found a male victim unresponsive on the kitchen floor with signs of injury – and was taken to an area hospital in critical condition. Police developed 38 year old Christopher Porter of Magnolia…
Read MoreCoronavirus Increasing at Vaughn & Baylor Prisons
Screening and testing at the Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna has identified additional inmates who are positive for coronavirus – bringing the total at the prison to 45. They are from the same housing building as the cases identified last week – as well as three additional tiers in other housing units. A positive test…
Read MoreState of Maryland Surpasses 4 Million Coronavirus Tests
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that more than 4 million COVID-19 tests have now been completed in Maryland—another milestone in the state’s long-term testing strategy. State health officials continue to expand Maryland’s testing capabilities during the fall surge, and strongly encourage all Marylanders to get tested for COVID-19. “Over the past eight months, our state has built…
Read MoreRavens Rap Ep. 11/16/20
Salisbury Man Found Guilty in Stabbings
Guilty of 1st and 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree attempted murder and other offenses. That was the finding for 343 year old Brendon Lee Fields of Salisbury on Friday. He pleaded not guilty in the stabbing death of 62 year old Frank Donaldson of Delmar and the stabbing of 62 year old Charles…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-20-20 – “Acts of War”
Wicomico Co. Man Sentenced For Murder Of Ex-Wife
A Mardela Springs man has received a life prison sentence without the possibility of parole – plus 85 years -for the killing of his ex-wife. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 37-year-old Jameal Gould was sentenced Thursday. He was convicted of multiple charges last January including murder, attempted murder, assault and firearms offenses.…
Read MoreAAA Survey Finds Many Will Stay Close To Home For Thanksgiving
The COVID-19 pandemic is discouraging many Delawareans and Marylanders from traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to a survey conducted by AAA Mid-Atlantic. The auto club snapshot indicates that 86-percent of Delaware residents do not plan to travel, and nearly half say concern over coronavirus is the reason they’re staying home. About half said they…
Read MoreDel. Expands Educational Opportunities For Incarcerated Offenders
The Delaware Department of Correction, Department of Education and Delaware Tech have announced a new collaboration that will bring college-level instruction to inmates. The Second Chance Pell Experiment has accepted Delaware Tech as a participant in the federal initiative, which makes Federal Pell grants available to incarcerated offenders to allow them to enroll in remote…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Catalytic Converter Thefts
A man has been arrested and charged with stealing catalytic converters from several vehicles in Kent County and southern New Castle County. Delaware State Police say an investigation into numerous thefts of the auto parts began this month. Mostly Ford trucks and vans were targeted. According to police, 41-year-old Steven Roussell of Clayton was developed…
Read MoreAuditor: Volunteer Fire Services Saved Del. Taxpayers $244-Million
Delaware taxpayers were saved more than $244-million dollars for the fiscal year that ended June 30th thanks to volunteer fire services, according to the Delaware Volunteer Volunteer Fire Service Special Report released by State Auditor Kathy McGuiness Thursday. “These volunteers not only sacrifice their time and energy, but they also saved the state taxpayers more…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Schools To Stay All-Virtual Until Jan. 4th
Worcester County Public Schools will remain in all-virtual instruction into early 2021. Schools have been conducting remote learning exclusively this week, and were hoping to reopen for in-person instruction after Thanksgiving. Superintendent Lou Taylor said Thursday that COVID metrics and rates of community transmission indicate that it’s safest to keep students learning remotely until January…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-20-20
Small craft advisories were up on Thursday, but I really don’t know why. The ocean was just about flat calm and the wind was not that strong, although it may have picked up a bit later in the day. As I reported, there were rockfish caught out of Indian River Inlet on Tuesday and Wednesday…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Margaret May – Lewes – Reflections on Red Mill Pond / Click for full view
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