WGMD Fishing Report 5-12-20
Monday saw a little rain in the morning and then sunshine for the afternoon. The wind was steady all day and caused small craft advisories that will carry over into Tuesday. The water temperature at the Delaware Lightship is 56 degrees and its 54 degrees at Lewes. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said he had…
Read MoreFive Salisbury University Students win US Fulbright Student Awards & 3 Named Fulbright Student Alternates
Salisbury University has five winners of prestigious U.S. Fulbright Student awards for the 2019-20 academic year, matching its largest number to date. Seniors John Bunke and Lydia Narum earned English Teaching Assistantships (ETAs) in Azerbaijan and the Slovak Republic, respectively. Seniors Austin Dabbs and Gabrielle Voithofer and master’s student Sam Stevens won research awards to…
Read MoreDOC Announces Inmate Death, 11 Inmate Recoveries & One New Inmate Test Result
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that Jim Hunter, Jr., an 81 year-old inmate with serious underlying health conditions from James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), died on Sunday, May 10 at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus from complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes, and COVID.  Hunter was part of a minimum security housing unit that has been closely monitored…
Read MoreMagnolia Teen Charged in Two Shots Fired Incidents at the Same Magnolia Home
A 19 year old from Magnolia has been charged by Delaware State Police in connection with two shots fired complaints. On February 2, just after 10:30pm police were called to Terry Drive in Magnolia for shots fired. Troopers found the residence was struck by gunfire – with seven family members aged 13 to 21 at…
Read MoreDPH Update: 118 Additional Positive Cases; 1 New Death; 82 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality 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 p.m. the previous day. In total, 225…
Read MoreDE Farmer’s Markets Reopen May 15 – with Changes
With the assistance of the Delaware Farmers’ Market Coalition, a group of market managers from across the state, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is issuing protocols to help farmers’ markets safely begin opening starting May 15. “We want to make sure that opening the farmers’ markets in Delaware is done in a way that…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2 Fires Heavily Damage Roxana Area Homes – Ruled Intentional
UPDATED 5/11 1pm – Two fires in less than 24 hours in the Frankford-Roxana area have been investigated by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Early Sunday morning firefighters from Roxana were called to Evans Road – southeast of Roxana – just after 4:30. Firefighters found heavy flames coming from the home. Multiple fire companies assisted…
Read MoreNational Police Week Goes Virtual because of Coronavirus
This is National Police Week, which recognizes the service and sacrifice of all law enforcement. This year’s Police Unity Tour will not be taking place because of coronavirus, however many local chapters will still mark the week in some way. Wednesday would be the 39th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington, D.C, however…
Read MoreGov Carney’s 16th Modification to State of Emergency Declaration Holds Students & Educators Harmless for Shortened School Year
Governor John Carney on Sunday signed the sixteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, suspending end-of-year evaluations for educators, professional development requirements and assessments due to the suspension of the school year caused by COVID-19. Governor Carney’s latest modification holds Delaware’s students and educators harmless for the shortened school year, also waiving the required learning…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-11-20 – “COVID-20”
WGMD Fishing Report 5-11-20
Sunday saw warmer temperatures, but the winds were strong enough to have small craft advisories up in the ocean and bay. The long-range forecast promises warmer weather by the end of the week and boy do we need it. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic said he and some friends went black drum fishing at…
Read MoreDPH Update: 170 Additional Positive Cases; 3 New Deaths; 87 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three 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 p.m. the previous day. In total, 224 Delawareans…
Read MoreRehoboth Looking at Phase 1 of Reopening
Rehoboth Beach officials are working on a reopening plan. Phase 1 could include reopening the beach and boardwalk with limitations, reopening city hall – by appointment only, opening the restroom on Rehoboth Avenue, opening the tennis courts and the running club at Grove Park – with limitations and the farmers market – with limitations.  …
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Shooting at Bear Veterans Cemetery that Left 3 Dead
UPDATED – 5-10-20 8:15am – The investigation continues by Delaware State Police after a shooting incident Friday morning at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Bear that left a couple from Elkton dead as well as the shooter.  Police say the second victim died Saturday from his injuries. The suspect is 29 year old Sheldon Francis…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-10-20
Saturday saw gale warnings up for the ocean and bays that will extend into Sunday morning then small craft advisories will be up at least until Monday afternoon. It looks like if we can get through the next few days more seasonal weather will arrive by the end of next week. The current cold snap…
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ML – Sunset in Harbeson / Click for full view
Read MoreDPH Update: 166 Additional Positive Cases; 8 New Deaths; 162 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing eight 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 p.m. the previous day. In total, 221 Delawareans…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 5-9-20
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Read MoreChancery Court Opinion Finds DE Property Valued Differently in Each County
Big changes could be coming to your property taxes – and it’s not because of the coronavirus. A Delaware Chancery Court judge has ruled that because all three Delaware counties use different ways to value property, some people overpay, while others underpay, depending on where they live. He calls that unfair so now the state…
Read MoreUD to Begin Phase Re-Activation of Campus Operations June 1st
The University of Delaware is using the Governor’s target date of June 1st to begin a phased re-activating of campus operations – starting with their research facilities. The rate of reopening facilities will be contingent on sufficient testing, tracing and personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff. The University community…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-9-20
Friday saw gale warnings up for the ocean and small craft warnings up for the bays. This will continue through Saturday and it looks like Sunday won’t be much better. Add to the wind, temperatures that will drop into the 30s at night and I believe we will see water temperatures fall back into the…
Read MoreDOC Updates Coronavirus Recoveries, Cases, and Enhanced Services for Inmates
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that inmate recoveries from COVID have reached 44 – an increase of 10 since earlier this week – as the Department expands access to technology for inmates housed in its COVID-19 treatment center at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC). This past week the DOC upgraded wiring in the treatment center to…
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Eric Reifsnyder – Sunset over Lewes Beach
Read MoreGov Carney Releases Statement on Economic Reopening; Announces June 1 as Target for Phase I
In coordination with public health experts at the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), Governor John Carney on Friday announced June 1 as the target date for Phase I of Delaware’s economic reopening. Governor Carney has extended Delaware’s State of Emergency declaration, including the stay-at-home order and its other modifications, through May 31. Details about Phase I of Delaware’s economic…
Read MoreSalisbury Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Trust & Transparency in Policing
Chief Barbara Duncan and Mayor Jake Day announced today a multi-faceted plan aimed at bolstering public confidence in the Salisbury Police Department. The Salisbury Police Department Comprehensive Trust Rebuilding Initiative was drafted in response to officer-related incidents of misconduct which came to light in February of this year. “We had to take a look in…
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