Worcester Parks Open for Passive Recreation ONLY, Playgrounds, Fields & Basketball Courts Remain Closed
Worcester County Recreation & Parks (WCRP) playgrounds, fields, and basketball courts will remained closed until the stay-at-home order is lifted, in compliance with state executive orders aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). County parks are open for passive recreation, such as walking or jogging, but not any gatherings that exceed the 10-person…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Significant Expansion of Statewide Testing Program for Coronavirus
Governor John Carney on Friday announced a significant expansion of Delawareâs statewide testing program for COVID-19 as Delaware moves toward Phase I of an economic reopening. The plan will be implemented in partnership with Delawareâs hospital systems, primary care physicians, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and community organizations statewide. The new testing program will allow the State of…
Read MoreCong. Andy Harris Announces Coronavirus Testing Grants to Eastern Shore Health Centers
Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $1,639,947 in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funding was provided by the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on April 24th. HRSA-funded health centers will use this…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare to Hold Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall on Friday, May 15
Beebe Healthcare is inviting the public to a one-hour COVID-19 virtual town hall at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 15. Community members will hear from Beebe Healthcare President & CEO Dr. David Tam and other Beebe representatives for a virtual town hall on COVID-19. The panel will give updates and answer some pre-submitted questions. Please submit…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-08-20 – “Hot Under The Collar”
Opening of Delaware farmers markets delayed due to coronavirus
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has delayed the opening of farmers markets across the state as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “The decision made to delay the opening of seasonal farmers’ markets in communities throughout Delaware was not an easy one,” DDA said in a statement. “We know that Delaware family farms…
Read MoreDelaware bill would require Governor to include lawmakers in state of emergency policy making
When the General Assembly returns to work, State Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, R-Clayton, will introduce a proposed constitutional amendment intended to give citizens a voice in decisions made during an extended state of emergency. Presently, the governor can declare a state of emergency for up to 30-days, and renew that order at his or her discretion.…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-8-20
The weather improved on Thursday, but is going right back in the dumpster for the weekend. Gale warnings are already up for Friday, and Saturday is not looking good. An article in the Cape Gazette reported that there were too many people doing too many bad things on the state beaches over the weekend. The…
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Margaret May – Lewes – Sailing the waters off Bethany Beach / Click for full view
Read MoreDNREC Opens Virtual Operations for Water-related Services
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continues pivoting to virtual operations both during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future for greater efficiencies and ease of use for DNREC customers and constituents. The latest advance for DNRECâs ePermitting comes from the Division of Water and covers a spectrum of permit applications and license…
Read MoreDRBA Police Welcome Donation of Face Shields
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Police Department recently received a donation of sixty-five (65) face shields to help ensure its officers are protected against the COVID-19 pandemic. All DRBA officers are now equipped with N-95 respirator masks, nitrile disposable gloves, and face shields. Louise Cummings, whose husband Delaware State Trooper Cpl. Stephen Ballard…
Read MoreGov Carney Reschedules Delaware Presidential Primary for July 7
Governor John Carney on Thursday signed the fifteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, rescheduling Delaware’s presidential primary for July 7. The Delaware Department of Elections will mail absentee ballot applications to all registered Democrats and Republicans in the State of Delaware, providing all eligible registered Delaware voters the opportunity to vote by absentee ballot…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-07-20 – “Being Kicked to The Curb”
Ocean City Police mourn the loss of beloved Sgt. Green
Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro announces with a heavy heart and great sadness that Sgt. Charles âChipâ Green, passed away on May 6, 2020, at the age of 47. Sgt. Green, of Salisbury, was originally from Hampstead, MD. He joined the Ocean City Police Department as a seasonal officer in 1994 and worked for…
Read MoreHarrington man charged with strangulation
A Harrington man has been arrested and charged with strangulation after an argument with his girlfriend turned physical. According to the Harrington Police Department, around 7 a.m., Thursday officers on patrol were called to a home on Hanley Street for reports of a domestic dispute. During the course of the investigation, police determined that 40-year-old…
Read MoreBayhealth performs over 2,000 coronavirus tests
Bayhealth, in partnership with the Governorâs office, the Division of Public Health and other healthcare agencies, performed more than 2,200 tests over the first three days of its expanded Coronavirus community testing in Milford. The testing in Sussex County is part of a statewide initiative to expand access to testing in designated hotspots to reduce…
Read MoreSussex County Air Force Salute to be held to honor healthcare heroes in Sussex County
A Sussex County Air Force Salute will be held later this month where a series of amazing aircraft will circle the skies to honor our healthcare heroes amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The recent fly-overs by the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels have been tremendous morale boosters for those who witnessed them. But, unfortunately, those teams…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-7-20
Nasty is the best word to describe the weather on Wednesday. The wind was off the water, the temperature was in the low 50s and it was raining most of the day. If anyone was fishing, they deserve anything they caught, including a very bad cold. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Chaz Wemlimger and…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – going back to 1999 and the Frozen Alive fundraiser in the old parking lot of Bill’s Sports Shop & Atlantic Cellular. WGMD’s Wayne Cannon and afternoon host Sean Rima during the live remote.
Read MoreUPDATED: Stabbing Incident Near Laurel – Ruled Homicide
UPDATED -5/6/20 – A death investigation in the Laurel area has been ruled a murder by Delaware State Police. Laurel Police were investigating a stabbing that occurred during a fight on Susan Beach Road. Four victums were suffering from stab wounds when they showed up at the Laurel Police Department. The four victims were taken…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces Resumption of Elective Medical Procedures, Broadening of Outdoor Activities Under Stay at Home Order
As Maryland continues preparations to begin Stage One of the âMaryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,â Governor Larry Hogan today announced the resumption of elective medical procedures and the broadening of permitted outdoor activities under the stateâs Stay at Home order. These directives have the unanimous support of the Maryland Coronavirus Recovery Team, including leading doctors…
Read MoreDNREC To Reinstate Entry Fees & Park Pass Requirements Beginning Friday
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will reinstate entry fees and park pass requirements at all Delaware State Parks and require a Conservation Access Pass to enter state wildlife areas starting Friday, May 8. DNREC also announced that those receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits can receive an annual park pass…
Read MoreDPH Update: 407 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths; 161 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six 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,193 Delawareans have…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dewey Beach Blaze Ruled Arson
UPDATED – 5/6/20 – The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that damaged a structure and boardwalk area under construction in Dewey Beach, Delaware on April 23. The fire, reported shortly before 10:00 P.M. , occurred to the structure in the 100 block of Dickinson Avenue. The Rehoboth Beach…
Read MoreSalvation Army Drive-Thru Food Pantry Thursday – Seaford
The Salvation Army of Delaware will hold drive-thru food distribution on Thursday May 7 at locations in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Captain Timothy Sheehan, Delaware State Coordinator says that food insecurity has always been a front- line service for The Salvation Army, but the COVID-19 pandemic has broadened the scope and gravity of…
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