VIDEO: Kent County Vietnam Veterans Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony
Kent Vietnam Veterans to host Virtual Memorial Day on May 25 At 10 a.m., May 25, Kent County Chapter 850, Vietnam Veterans of America, in conjunction with the Veterans Story Project, will stream a virtual Memorial Day ceremony at www.VeteransStoryProject.com. The presentation will be available afterward on the site as well as on other social media…
Read MoreBerlin offices to reopen with restrictions
With the partial lifting of the State of Emergency established by Governor Larry Hogan, Berlin public offices will begin a partial re-opening to the public on Tuesday, May 26th. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams announced Town Hall, the Planning Department, and the Berlin Welcome Center will be open for regular business hours with restrictions on the…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-25-20
Sunday saw small craft advisories back up and they will be up right through Monday morning. Then, and I don’t want to say this too loudly, it looks like we may get two days of light winds and reasonable temperatures. I received some welcome news from Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic. It seems some…
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ML – The Sussex County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Georgetown / Click for full view
Read MoreDPH Update: 119 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths; 144 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. DPH is providing the…
Read MoreNeil Shea Interview 5-24-20
WGMD Fishing Report 5-24-20
Saturday was just about perfect. Light winds and pleasant temperatures with fish biting in the ocean and the bay. Sunday, however, is not looking too good. Small craft advisories are back up with seas returning to six feet. I checked Indian River Inlet and the water was very dirty on the outgoing, as I expected. …
Read MoreFunland Not Open for First Memorial Day Weekend in Its History
Funland has never before been closed on Memorial Day Weekend. Traditionally, says Christopher Darr, Funland personnel manager, “this weekend is one of the busiest of the summer and begins the 109-day sprint to Labor Day which encompasses the majority of our season.” “Like so many others in Rehoboth Beach, we at Funland realize we may…
Read MoreGov Carney Releases Update on Delaware’s Coronavirus Response: Churches May Conduct Outside Gatherings; Applications Available for Restaurant Outdoor Seating
Governor John Carney on Saturday released an update on Delaware’s response to COVID-19. On Friday afternoon, Governor Carney signed the 19th modification to his State of Emergency declaration, formalizing steps taken earlier in the week to allow restaurants to expand outdoor seating capacity. All Delaware food and drink establishments may apply to their local municipal…
Read MoreDPH Update: 161 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths; 158 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. DPH is providing the…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 5-23-20
Buck – 301-758-9885 – Jeep YJ Top Frame – $75 – 6 Gallon Gas Can for boat – $25 – 25 wooden handle casting rod – $10 and up Sky Brady – 302-344-6530DDDDDDDDDDDDDD – 25 Restaurant booths – $500 for all Burt – 302-288-2758 – 55 Gallon Plastic Rain Barrel with spout on bottom –…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-23-20
Friday was another lousy day of nasty weather with rain joining the wind to keep most people from fishing. There may be some relief over the weekend, but the water is so stirred up it is going to take awhile to settle down and the forecast has seas to five and six feet right through…
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Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – From the top of the Pilots Communication tower at Cape Henlopen State Park during the strong winds from last week’s tropical storm. The Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse is in the thick of the harsh conditions / Click for full view
Read MoreGov Hogan, CVS, Rite Aid and Walmart Announce Additional Coronavirus Test Sites in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan and Walmart today announced the opening of additional COVID-19 test sites at Walmart stores in Maryland. This is the latest in a series of recent testing expansions in the state, including the announcement of new CVS sites yesterday, and follows Governor Hogan’s emergency order earlier this week authorizing the state’s nearly 1,200 pharmacies to…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Proactive Community-based Coronavirus Testing
Governor Carney on Friday provided an update on Delaware’s statewide testing plan, which aims to increase access in Delaware to 80,000 tests monthly. The plan is a partnership with the Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware hospital systems, primary care physicians and other providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, pharmacies, and community-based…
Read MoreDPH Update: 143 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 166 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. In advance of the…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Nearly Triples Since March
As expected, Delaware’s unemployment rate in April was 14.3% – up from 5% in March. There were 66,700 Delawareans unemployed in April compared to 17,600 a year ago. Delaware’s unemployment rate is lower than the national rate at 14.7%. However in Sussex County – the unemployment rate is at 16% for April – up from…
Read MorePerdue Farms Hosts Virtual Town Hall Meetings During Coronavirus
Perdue Farms has been hosting Town Hall-style webinars at locations where they have production operations to keep the dialogue ongoing regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Officials from Perdue have shared the safety measures the company has implemented to protect employees and answered questions to alleviate outstanding concerns. Attendees also shared suggestions for additional safety measures the…
Read MoreChristmas Arrives Early for DE Healthcare Worker
An online casino games player, who recently registered with the iGaming site at Harrington Raceway & Casino, made a $3.75 wager and won a jackpot of over $473,000!! The Santa’s Super Slot jackpot is a progressive jackpot that awards randomly – and was last hit on Christmas Day of 2018! The winner wishes to remain…
Read MoreCity employee in Salisbury tests positive for coronavirus
Mayor Jake Day has announced that a second municipal employee of the City of Salisbury has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee, a member of the Salisbury Fire Department, is currently presenting with a cough, but no other symptoms. The employee will remain in home isolation as mandated by the Wicomico County Health Department City…
Read MoreMaryland State Police partner with American Red Cross for blood drive effort
Maryland State Police are joining with other state law enforcement agencies to assist the American Red Cross in encouraging the public to donate blood during the coronavirus pandemic. The push to donate blood is an effort by state law enforcement employees in Maryland who want to honor the memories of those Marylanders who lost their…
Read MoreTwo arrested in Millsboro drug busts
Delaware State Police have arrested 54-year-old Darrin L. Sheppard and 49-year-old Bryan Broughton, both of Millsboro, following an investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs. On Thursday, members of the Sussex Drug Unit (SDU), Sussex Governor’s Task Force (GTF), and the Special Operations Response Team (SORT) executed search warrants in the matter of Sheppard and Broughton following a drug…
Read MoreSussex County Air Force Salute to honor healthcare heroes in Sussex County
The Sussex County Air Force Salute is now tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 23, depending on weather conditions. Morning thunderstorms will cause a GO/NO GO decision that will take place Saturday morning at 9 a.m., at which time organizers will decide whether or not to hold the event as scheduled or postpone it to either…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-22-20
Thursday saw the continuation of the wind machine with small craft advisories up for the bay and ocean. I have no idea when conditions will improve, but we are almost into June and the water temperature in Lewes and at the Delaware Lightship remains at 56 degrees. I spoke with Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina…
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Karen Haller – Walkway through Milton Park
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