$107 Million in COVID-19 Economic Relief for Maryland Airports
The Maryland Congressional Delegation has announced more than $107 Million in coronavirus economic relief for the state’s airports. The full Maryland Congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone, today announced…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-15-20
Tuesday was sunny and reasonably warm, but small craft advisories were up. I called a couple of tackle shops and was told, to the best of their knowledge, no one has been fishing. I am sure that’s true as the weather on Monday was sure to dirty the water and it will take a day…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Carol Frazier – Ocean Pines – Floating in the south side pond / Click for full view
Read MoreAP Tests to be Offered Online in May & June
Students will be able to take advanced placement tests from home this year. The exams will be available online May 11 through 22nd or June 1st through 5th. They are 45 minutes long and are open book/open notes. The exam can be taken online or the student can submit a photo of their handwritten work.…
Read MoreCoronavirus Hits Federalsburg PD
Employees of the Federalsburg Police Department have tested positive for coronavirus. That message was posted on the police department’s Facebook page. Town officials say that to the best of their knowledge the employees have not had any public contact in the last 15 days. However the department remains fully capable to respond to 911 and…
Read MoreDPH Announces 165 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths; 42 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. In total, 43 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 33 to 96…
Read MoreMaryland Business Tax Deadlines Extended to July 15
In recognition of the deep toll that the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on businesses, Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced he is extending business-related tax filing deadlines for a second time. The new extension to July 15th applies to certain business returns with due dates during the months of February, March, April, and May 2020 for businesses filing sales…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 04-14-20 – “Easter Lesson”
Jake Smith Monologue – 04-14-20 – “SINsorship”
DSP Investigating Criminal Mischief to Vehicles and Windows to Businesses
Delaware State Police need your help after receiving reports of criminal mischief to vehicles and business windows – which began in late March in the County Seat Gardens Mobile Home Park area of Georgetown and have spread throughout central Sussex County. Police say in many instances – windows have been shot out with what looks…
Read MoreTrash Truck Fire in Delmar Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged three trucks. Delmar firefighters were called to Republic Services around 1 Tuesday morning where they found a trash truck on fire. Officials say two other trucks were damaged. Anyone with information on the fire – should contact the State Fire Marshal’s office. Damage is…
Read MoreDelaware court closure extended over coronavirus concerns
The Delaware Supreme Court has extended the closure of all court facilities to the public due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Delaware Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. has extended the Judicial Emergency, declared on March 14, 2020 due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, until May 14, 2020. In conjunction with the new order,…
Read MoreUPDATE | Lewes man arrested on felony assault charges
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man wanted on felony assault charges. 57-year-old Dale A. Doak was wanted in connection with an incident that occurred early Sunday morning following an argument with his girlfriend at their house in Lewes. Police say Doak physically assaulted the victim and took her cellphone to prevent her from…
Read MorePeninsula Regional Medical Center opens new ICU to treat coronavirus
Peninsula Regional Medical Center has opened a new 43-bed intensive care unit to treat patients suffering from coronavirus (COVID-19). “We are anticipating a spike in the next two weeks with significant potential for respiratory failure requiring ventilation. Our plan is to be able to house over 100 ventilated patients in PRMC,” said Dr. Chris Snyder,…
Read MoreCarper, Coons send letter to the Vice President raising concerns over medical supply distribution
Delaware’s U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons are raising concerns about the Trump Administration’s reliance on private companies to distribute desperately needed medical supplies during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although President Trump has declared a national emergency and mobilized the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help distribute supplies, FEMA is currently relying on…
Read MoreSelbyville man hits $10,000 on scratch-off
A Selbyville man hit $10,000 on a scratch-off at a local Royal Farms, the Delaware Lottery announced on Monday. Raymond Perrone, a 59-year-old barber and musician from Selbyville, purchased a variety of Instant Game tickets while recently visiting Royal Farms in Selbyville. Having some extra cash on hand, he decided to treat himself to a…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-14-20
I believe it is safe to say no one went fishing on Monday. There were storm warnings up and the rain was coming across in sheets. The rest of the week does not look inviting with wind and rain almost every day. Perhaps when this is over the blues, shad and drum will arrive. At…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Calm after a stormy Delmarva Monday – with a double rainbow / Click for full view
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested after Domestic Incident
Georgetown Police have arrested 19-year-old Cecil Gilmore of Georgetown, for multiple felony-related charges stemming from a domestic incident Monday morning. The incident occurred on Monday, April 13, 2020 in the Dunbarton Oaks apartment complex. Georgetown Police were dispatched to reports of a woman running through the complex parking lot, yelling that someone was trying to…
Read MoreDOC Announce 1 Additional CO from Vaughn Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that one additional Correctional Officer tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number to 12 Correctional Officers to test positive for the virus.   – A Correctional Officer, who is assigned to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) in Smyrna. The Correctional Officer was last on duty on 7 days ago – on…
Read MoreDE Public Health – 136 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths; 64 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. In total, 41 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 33 to 96 years old.    The most recent deaths involve…
Read MoreMD AG Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Federal Government to Ensure Emergency Stimulus Payments Go to Families – not Debt Collectors
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to take immediate action to ensure billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) go to American families and not…
Read MoreMulti-State Council Announced to Get People Back to Work & Restore the Economys
Governor Carney, Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy, Governor Lamont, Governor Wolf, and Governor Raimondo Announce Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore the Economy Council Will Include One Health Expert, One Economic Development Expert and Respective Chiefs of Staff from Each State Council Will Develop a Fully Integrated Regional Framework to Gradually Lift the States’ Stay at Home Orders…
Read MoreTORNADO WARNING – Southern Kent County, DE – Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Northern Sussex County til 4pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning that affects the following WGMD locations …Until 400 PM EDT. Â Â Â Â Kent County,DEÂ Â Â Â Caroline County,MDÂ Â Â Â Queen Anne’s County,MD And a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for these locations …Until 400 PM EDT. Northern Sussex County in southern Delaware… Kent…
Read MoreDART Announces Service Changes after Public Hearing Workshops
After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public, and as a result, changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules will be available online and on buses in early May. The approved service…
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