DPH UPDATE (7/10/20): 121 Additional Positive Cases, No New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 121 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020. No additional deaths were reported on Thursday. In addition, 58 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 11 of whom are critically ill. While the…
Read MoreOC Air Show To Feature Air Force Thunderbirds
The Air Force Thunderbirds have been added to the Ocean City Air Show line-up for its rescheduled air show over the beach and boardwalk. The air show also will feature the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and A-10 Thunderbolt II demo teams. The Ocean City Air Show, normally held in June, will take place August…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-10-20
Thursday wasn’t quite as bad as expected. However, Friday and Saturday are going to be pretty bad with winds to 30 knots and seas on the ocean to seven feet. Added to all of this they are calling for tropical downpours. At Lewes Harbour Marina Tommy said the Katydid had 32 flounder for her party…
Read MoreWesley College To Be Acquired By DSU
Delaware State University and Wesley College announced an agreement Thursday under which DSU would acquire Wesley in 2021. According to DSU, it is the first time a Historically Black College and University has acquired a non-HBCU institution. Wesley College had been facing mounting financial challenges, and had been examining several options. Operating budgets and other…
Read MoreLt. Col. Melissa Zebley Appointed DSP Superintendent
Delaware State Police Lieutenant Colonel Melissa Zebley was appointed Thursday as Superintendent. Zebley is a 28-year veteran of the Division and started as a trooper in 1992. She was promoted to Lieutenant in 2007. Superintendent Nathaniel McQueen was recently confirmed as Delaware Safety and Homeland Security Secretary. Zebley is the first woman to be named…
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Tony Manuel – Bethany Beach – Bethany Beach Sunrise / Click for full view
Read MoreVictim’s Ear Bitten During Assault
A man is accused of biting another man’s ear during an argument in Dover. Delaware State Police say troopers responded to a home in the 5,000-block of North Dupont Highway Wednesday night about an assault complaint. Investigators learned that an acquaintance of 34-year-old Hugo Montecino-Caal had visited Montecino-Caal’s residence. After the two started to argue,…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (7/9/20): 69 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 69 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Two new deaths were also reported. In addition, 63 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 12 of whom are critically ill. A total of…
Read MoreJuvenile Stole Car, Crashed Into Police Vehicle
A juvenile is charged with crashing a stolen vehicle into a Delaware State Police patrol vehicle in Greenwood. State Police say the 14-year-old male from Washington D.C. was in a car that was reported stolen from a gas station in Millsboro Wednesday as he traveled northbound on Route 13 north of Route 16. The teen…
Read MoreDEMEC Power Savers Alert Thu. July 9th
Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation is alerting customers about the importance of conserving electricity usage. DEMEC is issuing a Power Savers Alert for between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will lower electric use throughout the community and…
Read MoreMore Inmates At SCI Diagnosed With COVID-19
Testing, tracing and treatment are part of the state’s response to an outbreak of coronavirus at Sussex Correctional Institution. Cleaning is also a big part of the Delaware Department of Correction’s mitigation plan. 119 inmates at SCI and three at Morris Community Correction Center in Dover had active COVID-19 infection as of Wednesday, including 95…
Read MoreMd. Gov. Hogan Presses For Expanded Voting Options
Governor Larry Hogan wants Marylanders to have options in this year’s elections. He’s directed the State Board of Elections to come up with plans for early voting centers, an absentee and mail-in voting process and expanded hours at polling places. Voters would receive an application to send back to receive a mail-in ballot. Hogan says…
Read MoreSalisbury Lifts Crowd Size Limit
Salisbury is lifting a size limit on gatherings. The decision is made in conjunction with the latest State of Maryland health and safety guidelines. The city had enacted a size limit of 50 people earlier during the COVID-19 pandemic. Salisbury still urges anyone taking part in a large gathering of people to practice social distancing,…
Read MoreCrash Knocks Down Pole, Wires In Seaford Area
A vehicle crashed into a pole early this morning in the 22,000-block of Coverdale Road in the Seaford area. The road is closed to traffic in the area. Delaware Electric Cooperative is also responding to a power outage in the area. DelDOT says Coverdale Road is closed in the area of Hastings Farm Road.
Read MoreFarms Pack Boxes To Help Local Families
Farms and farmers carry out a critical role in helping Delaware families who are facing financial challenges during the pandemic. Vincent Farms in Laurel is among those participating in the Farmers to Families Food Box program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program that started earlier this year helps to supply fresh produce,…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-9-20
Wednesday saw a bit more wind and Thursday and Friday are forecasted to be wet and windy. The excellent weather couldn’t last forever, but it will return next week. The very popular Flounder Pounder Tournament put on by the Paradise Grill on Long Neck has been canceled. They just could not plan the type of…
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WGMD is celebrating 40 years on the air! This WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day revisits 1995 and WGMD’s 15th Anniversary celebration. Bob Snyder (AM Announcer), Don Dussias (WGMD News), Genevieve Wilson (Ocean Travel), Bob Frederick / Click for full view
Read MoreWoman Found Shot At Dover Crash Scene
Dover Police are investigating a shooting death shortly after midnight. Police responded to South DuPont Highway and Loockerman Street to a reported vehicle crash. A car struck a sign at the intersection. Police say 27-year-old Uniqua Caldwell of Dover was found in the driver’s seat of a black Dodge Challenger with a gunshot to the…
Read MoreBridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival Canceled For 2020
A beloved fall tradition in Sussex County is canceled for 2020. Organizers of Bridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival broke the news on its Facebook page. Circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the safety of visitors, vendors and volunteers led to the decision to cancel. The Apple Scrapple Festival is scheduled to return to Bridgeville…
Read MoreCourts Warn Not To Ignore Notices To Appear
Delaware Justice of the Peace Courts are open, and anyone who receives a notice to appear must respond. The J.P. Courts have largely returned to normal operations after being suspended due to the pandemic. People who receive notices to appear but who may be reluctant to venture out are encouraged to contact the courts. It…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested Following Domestic Incident
A domestic incident leads to a Lewes man’s arrest for aggravated menacing and other offenses. Delaware State Police say an argument between 33-year-old Austin Balke and his 32-year-old girlfriend became physical, with Balke grabbing her cell phone and essentially trapping her in a bedroom as he assaulted her. At one point, troopers say Balke broke…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-8-20
Tuesday was a bit cooler than Monday, but the fish kept right on biting. It looks like we may get some bad weather over the weekend, so what else is new. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Chauncey Parsons caught his first yellowfin tuna on Monday while fishing on the Wild Goose. Captain Jackie on…
Read MoreBiden & Trump Winners in DE Presidential Primary (Unofficial Results)
The Delaware Presidential Primary had no surprises – VP Joe Biden easily won the Democratic vote with 89% of the vote. Bernie Sanders got 7% and Elizabeth Warren 3% of the vote. On the GOP side – President Trump grabbed 88% of the vote and Roque de la Fuente got 12%. In Sussex County Joe…
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Steven Rust – Milford – Working the fields on Deer Valley Road / Click for full view
Read More2020 Will Go Out With A Bang In Ocean City
Plans to reschedule Ocean City’s postponed 4th of July fireworks fizzle out. Members of Council voted in favor of applying deposits with Celebration Fireworks toward a New Year’s Eve display, and are working with the same vendor on Independence Day 2021. Fireworks will be sent up December 31st at Northside Park, and at the park…
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