Lewes man arrested on drug charges in Harbeson
A Lewes man was arrested after police say a traffic stop turned up crack cocaine and other drugs in Harbeson. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly after 3 p.m., Thursday troopers observed a vehicle hauling a trailer without a visible license plate traveling on Prettyman Road approaching Lewes Georgetown Highway in Harbeson. A…
Read MoreCruisin’ Ocean City postponed until next year over coronavirus pandemic
Cruisin’ Ocean City has been postponed until May 2021 in response to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. After careful deliberation, and in following the latest mandates and recommendations from national, state and local authorities, event officials announced Thursday that they are postponing Cruisin’ Ocean City until May 20-23, 2021. “We welcome participants…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Delaware man shares experience suffering from coronavirus
The past week has been an incredibly difficult and painful time for a New Castle County man who WGMD can confirm has tested positive for coronavirus and fears he could die if his symptoms continue to intensify. What first appeared to be the symptoms of perhaps a common cold progressed rapidly for Sean Kristopher, 30,…
Read MoreDover Air Force Base printing 3D face shields to fight the spread of coronavirus
As the country and the State of Delaware continue to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dover Air Force Base is taking steps to mitigate the spread of the virus by producing 3D printed face shields. As experts search for vaccines and other alleviating methods, Airmen at Dover AFB have utilized available resources to provide another…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-10-20
Gale warnings were up for Thursday and Friday with a severe thunderstorm warning up for Thursday afternoon. A few brave souls did fish the inlet and the beach early in the morning, but by noon anyone with a lick of common sense headed for home. Clark at Old Inlet said short rockfish were caught from…
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Walt Palmer – The 2017 Great Delaware Kite Festival at Cape Henlopen State Park. The festival is always held on Good Friday, but since we can’t be in large groups – this year’s – like so many other events has been canceled / Click for full view
Read MoreCoronavirus Takes 4 More Lives in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing four 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, 23 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 57 to 94 years old.   …
Read MoreDOC announces additional cases of coronavirus among inmates
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is announcing that three additional Correctional Officers tested positive today for coronavirus (COVID-19). The latest cases bring the total number to 9 Correctional Officers who have tested positive for the virus. A Correctional Officer who is assigned to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in New Castle. The Officer was last at the facility 9 days ago, on Tuesday, March 31. After…
Read MoreGreenwood man charged with felony attempted burglary
A Greenwood man has been arrested on felony charges after police say he tried to break into an area home armed with a bow and arrow. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 6000 block of Hickman Road in Greenwood for an attempted…
Read MoreFire destroys mobile home in Delmar
A fire tore through a mobile home early Thursday morning in Delmar, Delaware. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out shortly before 7 a.m., in the 9000 block of Parker Road. The Laurel Fire Department arrived on the scene and found smoke and flames coming from the structure. Several other…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 04-09-20 – “WHO Fault”
Worcester County President holds State of the County Address, highlighting response to coronavirus
Worcester County Council President Joe Mitrecic held a State of the County Address on Wednesday where he discussed actions being taken by the County Commissioners in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis locally. Worcester County, like the rest of the country, faces a situation never before encountered, and the Commissioners are calling on residents and…
Read MoreDNREC limits the number of visitors to state parks over coronavirus
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced that steps are being taken to limit the numbers of visitors within state parks and wildlife areas, following crowding and public health concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Starting Friday, April 10, administrators of parks and wildlife areas recommended to DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin that…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Delaware pawn shops in disarray after being forced to close over coronavirus
Pawn shops across Delaware are in disarray and in search of answers after they were ordered to cease all operations in the latest round of business closures as part of the State of Emergency Declaration in response to the coronavirus (COVID) pandemic. Earlier this week, Governor John Carney banned all short-term rental units and ordered…
Read MoreDewey Beach to send off Mayor TJ Redefer in final ride through the town on Saturday
With the inability to hold a proper funeral at this time for Dewey Beach Mayor TJ Redefer, the family has asked that those who live in town help send-off TJ, while maintaining social distancing, this coming Saturday, April 11, 2020. The request is for folks who are in town already to walk outside to the…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-9-20
Wednesday was beautiful. Thursday will be fishable in the morning, but gale warnings are up for the afternoon and through the day on Friday. Tom at Lewes Harbour Marina said private boaters are catching tog at the Outer Wall on green crabs and sand fleas. There are short rockfish in the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal…
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WGMD’s Throwback Picture of the Day – This goes back to 2003 and the WGMD Rally to support our Troops at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. This is a small montage of just some of the pictures that were taken during the event / Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware Public Health Officials Recommend Wearing Cloth Face Covering in Public Settings
Consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), the Division of Public Health (DPH) recommended on Wednesday that Delawareans should wear cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Those settings include grocery stores and pharmacies. Wednesday’s guidance from DPH is for the use of cloth…
Read MoreMaryland to receive over $15 million in federal funding for health centers amid coronavirus crisis
Over $15 million in federal funding will be designated to community health centers statewide in Maryland in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The full Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin…
Read MoreGeorgetown rolls out red lighting to honor healthcare workers in COVID-19 fight
The Circle in Georgetown is joining the Empire State Building and other landmarks, businesses, and homes around the world to honor healthcare workers fighting to save lives amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Town, along with other government buildings and businesses located on The Circle, will be awash in red lights each night for the foreseeable…
Read MoreMd. Congressman Andy Harris announces federal grant funding for healthcare centers in response to coronavirus
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris has announced that over $3 million in federal grants will be used to assist healthcare centers on the Eastern Shore in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The funding in total is $3,123,465 and was provided by the recently enacted CARES Act, also known as the “Phase III” Congressional emergency legislation. Three health…
Read MoreBlood Bank of Delmarva collecting plasma from recovered patients to treat coronavirus
Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) will be joining other blood centers across the country to collect plasma donations from people who have recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19) to treat other patients with advanced infections. In the treatment, known as convalescent plasma, the patient is transfused with the donor’s plasma with the goal of using the donor’s…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-8-20
Tuesday was a nice day, but if people were fishing, they kept it a secret. The rest of the week looks a bit damp and windy. There are some locations where you can fish and keep your social distance from other anglers. One is the old Route 12 Bridge that once went over the Broadkill…
Read MorePlans underway on mobile hospital to treat coronavirus in Kent, Sussex Counties
Efforts are underway to set up a mobile hospital unit for Kent and Sussex Counties to treat those suffering from coronavirus (COVID-19) as cases continues to rise rapidly across Delaware. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the State Health Operations Center announced preliminary plans on Tuesday to launch an alternate care site to support hospitals…
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Margaret May – Lewes – Sailing on the pond / Click for full view
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