Milford High School Remains Closed Today
Milford High School remains closed today (Tue. Nov. 17th). All instruction will be remote. Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and Morris Early Childhood Center, which were also closed Monday due to COVID-19 concerns, will reopen today for in-person hybrid students according to the Milford School District.
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-17-20
Small craft advisories were up on Monday and my guess is they will be back up on Tuesday and Wednesday. I did take a ride into Lewes just to get out of the house. There were no boat trailers in the boat ramp parking lot and only one guy fishing at the Canary Creek Bridge.…
Read MoreLaurel Schools Switch To All-Virtual Instruction
The Laurel School District is shifting to virtual instruction for all schools starting today and lasting through the Thanksgiving weekend break. School officials say they have learned of one student at Laurel Middle School who has tested positive for COVID-19 – a student who had direct contact with 48 people including other students, bus riders,…
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Marty Barrett – Milton – Overlooking Gordons Pond near Rehoboth / Click for full view
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Suspects in Thefts in Georgetown Area
A rash of thefts from vehicles in the Georgetown area is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say during the first week of November multiple vehicles were broken into and numerous debit and credit cards were stolen. Police learned one of the credit cards was used at a Harbeson convenience store they obtained surveillance…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Robbery at Uncle Willies in Lewes
Police are investigating a robbery at the Uncle Willie’s on Coastal Highway in Lewes. Delaware State Police say the suspect entered the store around 9pm Saturday and waited till other customers left – then went to the counter and handed the clerk a plastic bag and demanded money. The suspect did show a gun and…
Read MoreMD Strong Economic Recovery Initiative Deadlines Nearing
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is administering state recovery funds through the Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative (MD-SERI). Eligible applicants can receive up to $500,000 in grant assistance for operational support. The initiative will provide targeted support to: Nonprofit tourism-producing organizations, such as museums, cultural attractions, zoos, aquariums; Nonprofit and for-profit live…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Suspect in Milford Robbery
Delaware State Police are trying to identify the suspect wanted in connection with a robbery at the Shore Stop Valero on Bay Road in Milford. Police say the suspect entered the store around 9:30 Saturday night and demanded cigarettes and money. He implied that he had a weapon, but none was shown. He left with…
Read MoreCoronavirus Cluster at JTVCC Found & Isolated
Proactive screening and testing have identified a cluster of inmate COVID-19 cases in one housing buildingĀ at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), the stateās largest prison in Smyrna, the Department of Correction announced today.Ā Ā With significant community spread throughout the state and the increased risk of the infectious virus entering a correctional facility, DOC implemented…
Read MoreApplications for Worcester County Restaurant Relief Grant Program Accepted through Nov 30
Restaurant owners impacted by the current health pandemic are urged to apply for grant funds through theĀ Worcester County Restaurant Relief Grant Program. Applications will be accepted online now through 11:59 p.m. on November 30. āWorcester Countyās Restaurant Relief Grant Program provides individual restaurateurs with grant relief of up to ten-thousand dollars to help restaurants with…
Read MoreMilford Woman Charged with Burglary
A Milford woman has been arrested after an incident Sunday in Seaford. Delaware State Police were called for a reported burglary at a home on Bridgeville Highway. During the investigation police learned that 34 year old Sherelle Evans entered the home of an acquaintance without permission while he and his children were sleeping. When the…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-16-20 – “Contentment”
Circle in Georgetown Turns Green for National Philanthropy Day
The Circle in Georgetown to be lit in green for National Philanthropy Day this week. The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) and the Town of Georgetown will celebrate the impact of philanthropy and especially the people who make it happen, increasing the quality of life in Sussex County. The DCFās Southern Delaware office is located at 36…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Discuss Western Sussex Business Park & CDBG Coronavirus Grant Agreement
Sussex County Council meets Tuesday at 10am in the County Administration Building on the Circle in Georgetown. On tap for the meeting is a discussion of the Western Sussex Business Park and discussion on the meeting and holiday schedules for 2021. Finance Director Gina Jennings will discuss and possible propose an ordinance amendment pertaining to…
Read MoreDagsboro Election Canceled; Council to Discuss Christmas Events Tonight
There will be no election on December 5th in Dagsboro. Town officials say only the incumbents, Norwood Truitt and William Chandler, filed for election. Tonight the town council will consider the fate of this year’s Christmas events and activities — specifically the tree lighting and parade. The Town Council meets virtually beginning at 6pm. https://dagsboro.delaware.gov/files/2020/11/11-16-2020-TC-Virtual-Mtg-Agenda.pdf
Read MoreDel. Courts Put Jury Trials On Hold
Delaware courts have again put jury trials on hold due to rising rates of COVID-19 cases in the general community. Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior said Monday that court facilities are still open to the public, but as the courts step back to Phase Two of reopening capacity is reduced from 75-percent to 50-percent. No…
Read MoreFormer Sussex Co. Man Convicted In Wicomico Co. On Drug Charges
A former Laurel man has been found guilty in Wicomico County of drugs-and-weapons related offenses. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old K’lin Gootee was arrested in Delmar in October of 2019. A jury recently convicted him of firearm possession during drug trafficking, possession of narcotics, possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl-heroin…
Read MoreMilford School Districts Makes Adjustments Due To COVID Concerns
Milford High School, Banneker Elementary School and Morris Early Childhood Center are closed for students today (Monday) due to reports of positive COVID-19 test results. Other schools in the Milford School District will operate on their regular schedules. Students in the affected schools and staff will receive follow-up information. The district in a statement said…
Read MoreFood Bank Offers Mobile Pantry In Georgetown Today
The Food Bank of Delaware is making supplies of emergency food available at drive-up food pantries this week. Today’s pantry (Monday Nov. 16th) will take place at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road, starting at 11 a.m. Guests should bring a photo ID and proof of Delaware residency, and to have the vehicle’s trunk…
Read MoreDover AFB Conducts Emergency Response Exercise
Dover Air Force Base is conducting a base-wide emergency response exercise this week. Base personnel and staff are being tested in a variety of scenarios. Gate closures and delays can be expected at Dover Air Force base, and there will be limited access to facilities. People in the area may also notice more emergency vehicles…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-16-20
Sunday saw gale warnings up and to the best of my knowledge no boats left the dock.Ā The usual dedicated fishermen caught a few tog at Indian River Inlet.Ā Iām sorry, but you have to really love a tog to drive 200 miles, sit outside in a gale-force wind to maybe catch a keeper or…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Reports Data Breach
Delaware Public Health officials Sunday said it is sending letters to people who were impacted by a recent data breach involving COVID-19 test results. DPH said the Department of Health and Social Services discovered September 16th that a temporary staff member mistakenly sent two unencrypted e-mails in August to an unauthorized user. The e-mails contained…
Read MoreDelmar Elementary Goes To All-Virtual Due To COVID Concerns
Three staff members at Delmar Elementary School have recently tested positive for coronavirus, and the school will switch to entirely virtual instruction starting Monday. According to Wicomico County Public Schools, School Health Services followed established protocols when it learned of the positive cases and reported them to the Wicomico County Health Department. Contact tracing has…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Schools Switch To All-Virtual Instruction Monday
Worcester County Public Schools announced Sunday that all schools in the system will transition to virtual instruction starting Monday, effective until Tuesday December 1st. The decision was based on guidance given by the Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland Department of Education based on local COVID-19 statistics. Worcester County crossed a threshold of 6.6%…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm Watch Until 11 P.M. Sun.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Sunday evening until 11:00 p.m. Counties covered: Kent County, DE Sussex County, DE Dorchester County, MD Queen Anne’s County, MD Somerset County, MD Talbot County, MD Wicomico County, MD Worcester County, MD Caroline County, MD
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