Several Long-Term Care Facilities Face COVID-19 Outbreaks
Outbreaks of COVID-19 in several Delaware long-term care facilities are being investigated by public health officials. One facility affected is Country Rest Home in Greenwood, where 18 residents and 14 staff members tested positive. Staff members may include health care and non-health-care personnel such as vendors and others who may not work there full time.…
Read MoreSonic Booms May Be Heard Today
Supersonic flights may create sonic booms that may be heard – or felt – in southern Delaware and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.One single loud booming noise per flight may be heard today (Monday) between ten a.m. and noon.Naval Air Station Patuxent River says it takes precautions to lessen the impact of its testing activities on…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 9-28-20
Sunday was a bit overcast at the beach and a few places saw a little fog and drizzle. Monday looks good, but we will have to keep a weather eye on the rest of the week. At Lewes Harbour Marina Amanda checked in two citation sheepshead. Ray Nabb had a 10.48-pound monster caught at the…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Suspended This Week For Coast Guard Inspection
The Woodland Ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River near Seaford and Laurel, is scheduled to be suspended this week for the U.S. Coast Guard’s annual inspection.The Coast Guard inspection’s goal is to ensure that the vessel complies with regulations and is safe.According to DelDOT, the Woodland Ferry is scheduled to resume operations Saturday morning at…
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Jared Ross – Morning in Bethany Beach / Click for full view
Read MoreOcean City Better Prepared, H2Oi Crowds Remain Unruly & Disorderly
Because of the large and unruly crowds as well as the bumper to bumper traffic, Ocean City Police urge residents to stay at home until the pop-up car rally people leave the resort. The area of 30th Street was a flashpoint last night for large crowds of people which police helped to quell. WGMD has…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Thefts from Delmar Development
Two Sussex County men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into thefts from construction sites. Delaware State Police learned of a series of thefts at a Delmar development where a large amount of construction material was taken from homes under construction. Police identified 35 year old Timothy Santee of Laurel and 37 year…
Read MoreFire Destroys Seaford Area Residence
Fire destroyed a residential building in the area of Old Furnace and Cokesbury Roads near Seaford early Saturday morning. Seaford firefighters arriving at the scene found the single story home fully involved. Several area fire crews assisted or provided cover. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
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Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Super Moon of 1-31-18 at Roosevelt Inlet in Lewes / Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Dewey Beach Voters Elect Gary Persinger and William Stevens
UPDATED – 9/26/20 7pm – There will be one new face on the Dewey Beach Commission. Incumbent Gary Persinger was the top vote-getter in Saturday’s municipal election receiving 535 votes. William Stevens, in his second attempt, grabbed 416 votes. Incumbent David Moskowitz received 349 votes. The number of absentee votes outnumbered the machine votes by…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 9-26-20
BRIAN – 302-470-0024 – Papasan chair/stool – $20 BRYANT – 410-430-0370 – Voyager trike conversion kit for a Suzuki motorcycle – $1995 RON – 410-430-7882 – Holding pens for bait fish/crabs – $25 – Walker w/seat and brakes – $50 – Miter saw(s) – $35 apiece RICH – 302-732-3069 – Wolverine Goretex work boots, size…
Read MoreSharptown Woman Charged with Murder of Husband
A Sharptown woman is charged in the murder of her husband in their home Friday night. Maryland State Police were called to a Water Street home for a shooting around 10:30. They found 51 year old Edward Kohlhoff suffering from gunshot wounds – he was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, 55 year old…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 9-26-20
Friday was another overcast and cool day at the beach. The rest of the weekend may be a bit damp, but with light winds and calm seas fishing should be good. I stopped by Lewes Harbour Marina just as Chris Vann, mate on the Katydid, was unloading 20 flounder and too many black sea bass…
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Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Honoring our flag at Cape Henlopen High School / Click for full view
Read MoreDOC Graduates 239th CEIT Class
The 239th Correctional Employee Initial Training Class graduated Friday during a socially distanced ceremony at the Steven R. Floyd, Sr. Training Academy in Dover. The class of 33 correctional officer cadets completed a three-month course of classroom and hand-son instruction in multiple areas. They are the 5th class of correctional officer cadets to graduate this…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Drug & Traffic Offenses after Stop near Felton
A Dover man has been arrested on criminal and traffic charges after a traffic stop Thursday afternoon. Delaware State Police were looking for a beige car speeding and passing vehicles on the shoulder of Route 13 in the Felton area. A Trooper spotted the vehicle and activated his emergency lights and the suspect vehicle swerved…
Read MoreGov Carney Revises State of Emergency – Resumes FOIA; Makes Technical Changes Around School Guidance
Governor John Carney on Friday issued a revision to the omnibus State of Emergency order, resuming the processing of requests under Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Click here to read Governor Carney’s modification. “Thank you to all Delawareans who are doing the hard work to get us through this COVID-19 crisis,” said Governor Carney. “The vast…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 09-25-20A – “I Am An American”
Jake Smith Monologue – 09-25-20 – “I Am An American”
Decision Expected Soon on Del. GOP Vote-By-Mail Lawsuit
A Delaware Chancery Court Vice Chancellor is expected to issue a decision by Monday after hearing arguments in the Delaware Republican Party’s challenge to the state’s new mail-in voting procedure.The GOP filed a lawsuit last month contending that mail-in voting violates the state constitution and that it opens the potential for fraud, uncounted votes and…
Read MoreDE Relief Grant Program Accepts New Applications
Applications for a second round of Delaware small business relief grants will be accepted starting Thursday October 1st, at ten a.m. $30-million dollars is still available through the DE Relief Grant program. Applicants who applied for the first round of funding will be notified of the status of their applications by September 30th. The state…
Read MoreSussex Co. Library Expands Services Monday
Sussex County libraries are offering more services that were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Monday, the three County-owned libraries at Greenwood, Milton and South Coastal will make computers available, by appointment only with a one-hour time limit. Computers will be sanitized after each use. Visitors will have their temperature checked, and masks will be…
Read MoreCar Crashes Into Tractor Trailer in Bethany Beach
A driver escaped injury Thursday evening when a car ended up wedged under a tractor trailer. The incident occurred on Garfield Parkway, according to the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company. The driver’s side rear door was removed so the occupant could get out. The driver declined any medical treatment. The Sussex / Kent Rescue Team…
Read MoreSeaford School Gets Blue Ribbon Recognition
Three Delaware schools are being recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their academic performance, or progress in narrowing the achievement gap. Frederick Douglass Elementary School in Seaford, Allen Frear Elementary in the Caesar Rodney School District, and Etta Wilson Elementary School in New Castle County join more than 300 public schools and 50…
Read MorePolice Name Suspect In Produce Stand Thefts
Delaware State Police have identified a suspect in connection with several thefts at produce stands in the Millsboro and Laurel area.Police say the suspect entered the stands and sometimes found a cash box. When he did, police say the suspect cut the lock and stole the money inside. The thefts occurred in August21-year-old Khalil Reid…
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