MD Gov Hogan Proclaims Today “Freedom of the Press” Day

Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed June 28 “Freedom of the Press Day” in honor of the five Capital Gazette employees who were murdered in the newsroom on June 28, 2018: Gerald Fischman, Rob Hiaasen, John McNamara, Rebecca Smith, and Wendi Winters. “Two years ago today, five Marylanders lost their lives to a heinous and unthinkable…

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Sussex County Coronavirus Testing

There will be several saliva-based testing sites this week in Sussex County.  On Monday from 1 to 6pm at the Starboard Restaurant in Dewey Beach.  Thursday July 2nd from 10 to 2pm at Epworth United Methodist Church on Holland Glade Road in Rehoboth and from Noon to 4pm Thursday at Delaware Tech in Georgetown.  For…

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WGMD Fishing Report 6-28-20

Saturday was a beautiful summer day and I did something I never do; I went to the beach on the weekend.  The line waiting to get into Cape Henlopen was back to the Ferry Terminal so we headed to Seashore State Park to find full parking lots until we got to Conquest Road.  My son,…

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DPH UPDATE (6/27/20): 74 Additional Positive Cases; No New Deaths

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 74 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Friday. A total of 507 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 6-27-20

Jim – Millsboro – 703-477-9768 – New drywall stilts – $40 – King size bed frame, steel – $15 – Sportrack SR1002 – Roof rack system – $50 Ron – Lewes – 609-790-4370 – Thule bike hitch for 4 bikes – $125 – 20′ Aluminum Werner ladder – $100 – 6′ step ladder, fiberglass Anna…

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UPDATED: Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Locate Salisbury Man

UPDATED 1pm – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s office has located Nathanial Ennels. He is safe. ==================== Wicomico County Sheriff’s office continues to look for 69 year old Nathanial “Teddy” Ennels who went missing Friday afternoon just before 3pm.  Police say he is an African American man, about 5’ 7” and 160 pounds with greyish brown…

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WGMD Fishing Report 6-27-20

The excellent weather continued on Friday, but the fishing is beginning to slow down a bit.  Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina had the final total for the Joe Morris Memorial Canal Flounder Tournament held on June 5th.  The tournament and associated sales and donations came to a very impressive $14,000 that will be given to…

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A.G. Jennings Criticized By Law Enforcement Leaders For Decision On Camden Protests

A decision to not prosecute “The Camden 22” – the protesters who were arrested during a demonstration in Camden – is drawing harsh criticism for Attorney General Kathy Jennings from several law enforcement organizations. Leadership of the Delaware State Troopers Association, Delaware Police Chiefs Council and Delaware Fraternal Order of Police and Retired Troopers have…

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State Sen. Colin Bonini Runs For Governor

State Senator Colin Bonini, R- Dover, announced Friday with Mike Bradley on WGMD that he is running for Governor. Bonini becomes the fifth candidate to seek the gubernatorial GOP nomination to run against Governor John Carney, who is seeking re-election. Bonini says his theme is “We Can Fix This.” Bonini also ran for Governor in…

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Have You Been Hearing Fireworks? You’re Not Alone

Many traditional Independence Day fireworks displays are canceled or postponed due to the pandemic, but the flash and bang activity has started early in many Delmarva neighborhoods. The window for certain fireworks to be purchased legally in Delaware opened June 4th. But according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles,…

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Raccoon On Eastern Shore Tests Positive For Rabies

A raccoon tests positive for rabies in Somerset County. The health department says the raccoon came into contact with a person in Westover, and positive test results were received Wednesday. Citizens are advised to follow vaccination requirements for pets and livestock, and to report any wildlife that is acting strangely or appears to be sick.…

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Vote-By-Mail Legislation Goes To Gov. Carney

Delawareans will be able to head to the mailbox instead of the ballot box to vote in future elections, under a bill approved by the State Senate. The vote was 18-3. It now goes to Governor John Carney. The Department of Election will mail applications to vote by mail to each qualified voter. The application…

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WGMD Fishing Report 6-26-20

More good weather and more good fishing on Thursday even though a few showers showed up here and there. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said Logan Serpico told him his friend Anthony had a nice trout on a four-inch Gulp! out of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal on Wednesday.  On Thursday the head boats out…

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Bond Bill, Grants-In Aid Package Passed By Del. Senate

Two days after several lawmakers withheld voting on the Bond Bill and grants-in-aid package, the State Senate approved both packages Thursday. The Senate voted on grants-in-aid to volunteer fire departments, non-profits, senior centers and other organizations. The package totals about $54.5-million. The Bond Bill totals $708-million and funds transportation projects and investments into public schools,…

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Gov. Carney Delays Phase 3 of Economic Reopening

Delaware will not enter into Phase 3 of economic reopening this Monday. Governor John Carney Thursday announced a delay in expanding the economy so “we can get a better handle on what’s going on in Delaware and around the country.” The Governor said too many Delawareans and visitors were not following the basic public health…

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Gov. Carney Signs Executive Order Covering Law Enforcement Procedures

Governor John Carney signed an Executive Order Thursday that addresses law enforcement procedures, training and accountability. Under the order, officers with Delaware state law enforcement agencies will be banned from utilizing chokeholds except if the life of an officer or a civilian is in danger. Additional training is also required in de-escalation, and new transparency…

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Suspect Arrested For Georgetown Robbery

A man faces charges in connection with a robbery in Georgetown. Police say a person sitting in his vehicle on North Race Street early Sunday morning was approached by a suspect who pulled him from the vehicle. The victim was held by his throat as the suspect removed some cash and the victim’s cellphone before…

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WGMD Fishing Report 6-25-20

We are having a run of good fishing days and Wednesday was another in the string.  It looks like our luck will continue right through the weekend although the wind will swing back to the southwest bringing the flies back out of the marsh. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina saw flounder from ocean structure come…

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Update: 3-Vehicle Wreck In Dagsboro Injures 4 People

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Delaware State Police are investigating the cause of a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning at Route 113 and Swamp Road in Dagsboro. According to troopers, a northbound vehicle struck two other vehicles at about 8:00 a.m. One of the vehicles overturned. One of the vehicles that was struck was crossing Route 113 at the time. The…

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