Rehoboth Cancels July 3rd Fireworks
Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Rehoboth Beach has canceled its Independence Day fireworks on July 3rd and the Bandstand Summer Concert Series through the July 4th weekend. All permitted special events scheduled through the holiday weekend are also canceled, and the City is working closely with the event producers to cancel their events.…
Read MoreCape May-Lewes Ferry to Begin Accepting Freight Monday
Today, Cape May – Lewes Ferry (CMLF) officials announce that the Delaware Bay ferry service will be accepting freight for the first time in its history. The new freight pilot program is designed to help customers move packages or materials across the Delaware Bay while minimizing the need for individuals to travel between States of…
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Death investigation underway in Harrington
Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation after a person was found lying unresponsive in the middle of a road in Harrington. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred around 1:10 a.m., Friday when troopers were dispatched to Killens Pond Road, between Sandbox Road and Bloomfield Road, for reports of a man…
Read MoreFurniture stores reopening on appointment basis in Delaware
Furniture stores across the First State are reopening on an appointment basis following a modification to the State of Emergency Declaration that was lobbied by lawmakers in Delaware. House Minority Leader Danny Short appeared on WGMD LIVE with Mike Bradley where he said he and other lawmakers lobbied for leniency for furniture stores to reopen…
Read MoreCarper calls on Treasury Dept. to ensure $500 payments per child in stimulus
Delaware’s U.S. Senator Tom Carper  joined a group of 40 Senators in calling on the Treasury Department to ensure that families who are not required to file taxes and will automatically receive their coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus payment do not need to wait until next year to receive the additional $500 payment per dependent child that they…
Read MoreDelaware to hold statewide virtual town hall meetings focused on reopening, recovery
Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a statewide public engagement strategy focused on Delaware’s economic reopening and recovery effort amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.  Starting on Monday, the Delaware Division of Small Business and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership will host virtual Recovery Town Halls with members of the General Assembly, small businesses, and local Chambers of…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Announces World Central Kitchen To Begin Saturday Food Relief Operation at the Camden Yards Sports Complex
At the request of Governor Larry Hogan, the nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) will expand its food relief operation in the City of Baltimore beginning Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lot H of the Camden Yards Sports Complex. Supported by the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA), WCK’s food relief operation will…
Read MoreMaryland Delegation calls on Trump Admin. to increase federal support for firefighters
Congressional lawmakers in Maryland are calling on the Trump Administration to increase federal support for firefighters amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.), sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Gaynor…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-24-20
Thursday was damp and chilly, but the wind stayed down and allowed for some folks to get out fishing. As for the weekend, fuhgeddaboudit. I decided to drive down to the Inlet on Thursday morning just to see if anything was going on. I arrived as the incoming current was slowing and saw several folks…
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Barb Moulinier – Baby Green Heron near Lewes / Click for full view
Read MoreGov Carney Removes Restrictions on Out-of-State Health Care Workers to Assist in COVID-19 Response
Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the twelfth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, which will allow the Public Health Authority to activate more out-of-state health care workers to assist in Delaware’s fight against COVID-19.       Read Governor Carney’s updated State of Emergency. Subject to certain restrictions, the modified declaration allows individuals who previously…
Read MoreSuspect sought in Laurel burglaries
Delaware State Police are investigating two commercial burglaries in Laurel and need help identifying the suspect. According to the Delaware State Police Department, troopers were called to reports of a burglary during the early morning hours Wednesday at Reese’s Liquor Store on Sussex Highway in Laurel. Police responded to another burglary later on that same…
Read MoreDNREC report highlights Delaware’s ‘desire for climate change action’
The theme for the 50th anniversary of Earth Week is climate change and, according to a report commissioned by DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, 77% of Delawareans see climate change as a serious threat that will harm future generations. The report, conducted by Standage Market Research in partnership with University of Delaware’s Center for…
Read MoreSussex County libraries offering free WiFi for community amid coronavirus crisis
Sussex County libraries are now serving as WiFi hotspots to provide broadband access to the community. Citizens can travel to their local library and connect their devices to the universal “Library-Outdoors” broadcast signal being beamed and advertised with signs outside 14 facilities. Users are reminded to observe appropriate social distancing, maintaining at least 6 feet…
Read MoreTwo charged in construction site theft scheme in Millsboro, Lewes
Two men were arrested in connection with multiple thefts from construction sites in Millsboro and Lewes. Since December 2019, Delaware State Police have been investigating numerous reports of thefts from construction sites in the Independence Development in Millsboro and the Governors Development in Lewes. Large amounts of building material consisting of lumber, plumbing supplies, countertops,…
Read MoreEmployee at Lowe’s in Lewes tests positive for coronavirus
An employee at Lowe’s in Lewes has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). WGMD News learned from sources close to the store that an employee had tested positive and that the store was still open. It was at that time that our news department reached out to Lowe’s corporate headquarters who issued a statement saying the…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-23-20
Wednesday began with temperatures close to or below freezing, then the wind picked up and the small craft advisories came out. It looks like a short window of fishable weather on Thursday morning, but after that, it’s back in the washing machine. I have a correction to Tuesday’s report. Maryland will allow charter and head…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD is celebrating 40 years this year and this WGMD Throw-back Thursday Picture of the Day goes way back. Not sure of the date or where it was taken, but it is former News Director Kelli Steele and Bill Dickerson, who also worked for the station. WGMD listeners in later years will remember Bill as “Dr. Bill” in the Cape Wicker commercials – and his tag line “I”ll catch you here or I’ll catch you later.” Bill was always with his four-legged dog, Muppet. We lost Bill in 2011 – he was 81 / Click for full view
Read MoreMaryland: Significant Progress, Gov Hogan to Introduce “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery” Friday
Governor Larry Hogan today officially reopened the Laurel Medical Center in Prince George’s County as part of the state’s COVID-19 hospital surge plan, and announced an expansive contract tracing initiative that will be able to track up to 1,000 cases per day. With significant progress on the four building blocks that are necessary to begin…
Read MoreGov Carney Partners with Health Providers and Sussex Employers on Community Testing Sites & Outreach, Education
Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced a partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, Westside Family Healthcare, local hospital systems, poultry industry employers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and trusted community partners to stand up…
Read MoreDPH Update: 269 Additional Positive Cases; 7 New Deaths; 34 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing seven 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, 89 Delawareans have passed away due to…
Read MoreWorcester County School Board Waives Finals
The Worcester County Board of Education has voted to waive final exams. During Tuesday’s meeting the Board voted unanimously to waive finals for semester two courses and yearlong courses for the 2019-20 school year. Also in a video on the District’s website, Superintendent Lou Taylor told seniors that they will have a part in how…
Read MoreSalisbury man charged in Laurel domestic dispute
A Salisbury man was arrested on multiple charges following a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend in Laurel. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly before 1 a.m., March 29, 33-year-old Jordan Kirn responded to the victim’s residence located in the 6000 block of Old Sharptown Road in Laurel to retrieve personal property. While at…
Read MoreGovernor’s Office Announces Over $130 Million in Funding Amid Coronavirus Response
The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, on Friday, announced $132 million in grant funding through fiscal year 2021 to allow for continued operations for law enforcement, youth services, and victim services agencies, protect jobs, and provide direct services to the people of Maryland. The funding plan reserves $85 million in continued…
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