Carl M. Freeman Foundation Donates $250,000 to Beebe Healthcare’s COVID-19 Relief Fund
Recognizing the crisis surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), the Carl M. Freeman Foundation is donating $250,000 to be used for COVID-19 testing, including personal protective equipment, and the well-being of frontline healthcare professionals. The Carl M. Freeman Foundation normally supports and promotes innovative community-based leadership and giving, but felt compelled to step outside of their normal giving…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Announces Bay Bridge Westbound Right Lane Reopened Today More Than A Year Ahead of Schedule
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the Bay Bridge westbound right lane deck rehabilitation is 100% complete and open to all motorists. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) delivered on the governor’s directive to expedite the project—once slated to last up to two years—and reopen the right lane of the westbound Bay Bridge as soon as possible.…
Read MoreConcerns raised over out-of-staters in Sussex County amid coronavirus outbreak
A topic of concern continues to be out-of-state visitors traveling to Sussex County, specifically the beaches, and how it could put a strain on local hospitals and resources as coronavirus cases continue to rise in Delaware. There have been countless reports of residents from states such as New York and New Jersey traveling to communities…
Read MoreFTC reports surge in coronavirus complaints, scams
Consumer complaints and scam reports to the Federal Trade Commission related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) have surged in recent weeks. Since the beginning of the year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received more than 7,800 coronavirus-related reports from consumers, double what they were about a week ago. The top categories of coronavirus-related fraud complaints…
Read MoreDeaths up to 10 in Delaware as coronavirus cases continue to climb
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced three additional deaths due to coronavirus (COVID-19). In total, 10 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. There have been a total of five deaths related to long-term care facilities, including four in New Castle County (three at Little Sisters of the Poor) and…
Read MoreOcean City enacts lodging restrictions to combat spread of coronavirus
The Ocean City Mayor and City Council continue to take drastic actions to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The latest steps, outlined in a new emergency declaration, restricts short term accommodations for hotels and rentals to essential lodgers only through April 30, 2020. The declaration includes but is not limited to hotels, motels,…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-1-20
This is the first fishing report of 2020 and there is so much to cover since last we spoke. First, the drive-on beaches are now open for Delaware residents with Surf Fishing Permits. Only two people per vehicle and both must be from the same household. Vehicles must stay 20 yards apart and both people…
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Lou de Freitas – Georgetown – Flying off with dinner! Taken while kayaking / Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware Tech/Georgetown Campus to Host Medical Supply Collection April 2-4
Sussex County agencies and lawmakers have collaborated to facilitate a drop-off location for donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supply items. Beginning Thursday, April 2, 2020, persons interested in donating PPEs and medical supplies will be able to drop them off at the Delaware Technical Community College’s Georgetown Campus (in the parking lot near the baseball field).…
Read MoreDE Receives Shipment of Face Masks for Healthcare Workers
A truckload of about 600,000 ear-loop face masks arrived at the D&S Warehouse in nearby Newark, Delaware. US Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) joined longtime friend and protective garment distributor George Gianforcaro to receive the personal protective equipment or PPE. Today’s delivery is one of four shipments of protective masks, which will fill orders in states…
Read MoreBethany Beach Officials Need Your Help
Officials in Bethany Beach ask for your help – “As our community continues to deal with the coronavirus, we are asking for your assistance to help us identify anyone in the community that might need special help or aid. Over half of our year-round population is over 67 and certainly, uncertainty and fear might be…
Read MoreUPDATED: WGMD Fishing Report Returns Wednesday – Find Out Where You Can Fish in DE
The WGMD Fishing Report with Eric Burnley begins Wednesday morning! You can hear the fishing report on the air at 6am, 10am and 4pm – or go to wgmd.com to hear it any time. While coronavirus has put an end to many sports and activities – fishing is still available for most – as long…
Read MoreJake Smith’s Monologue – 03-31-20 – “Corruption”
Maryland State Police ready to enforce Stay At Home order
Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III has directed troopers to continue their public education and enforcement efforts regarding the Governor’s Executive Orders and last night issued specific instructions regarding the Stay at Home order. Enforcement of the expanded Governor’s Executive Order will be conducted by Maryland state troopers; however, troopers will not make…
Read MoreNational Pump Price for Regular Drops to $1.99 per Gallon, Cheapest Average in Four Years
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped below $2 per gallon for the first time in four years. Today’s national gas price average is $1.99, and in Delaware, the average is $1.91. AAA expects gas prices to push cheaper by at least another quarter in April. The decline is due to COVID-19’s…
Read MoreEPA urges Americans to only flush toilet paper amid coronavirus pandemic
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash. Flushing only toilet paper helps ensure that the toilets, plumbing, sewer systems and septic systems will continue working properly to safely manage the nation’s wastewater.…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan’s Request for Federal REAL ID Extension is Granted
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the REAL ID deadline to October 1, 2021, giving states more time to meet federal REAL ID requirements. The one-year extension will allow nearly 300,000 Marylanders to become REAL ID compliant through their standard driver’s license renewal process. Governor Larry Hogan, Chairman of the National Governors…
Read MoreMountaire donates chicken to hospital employees on Delmarva
Mountaire Farms is donating more than 44,000 pounds of chicken to employees at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford and Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Trucks will bring cases of chicken to Nanticoke on Thursday and to Peninsula on Wednesday. Employees will each get a 10-pound bag of fresh chicken to take home to their…
Read MoreOcean City extends beach, boardwalk closure to late April
The Town of Ocean City continues to take extreme measures to protect residents and employees from the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), outlining several new emergency actions that increase restrictions previously implemented in the resort community. The first action, which was outlined in a new emergency declaration by Mayor Rick Meehan, extends the closure…
Read MoreWorcester County urges visitors, residents to comply with Governor’s Stay at Home order
Worcester County Commissioners urge visitors and residents alike to comply with the Stay At Home order issued Monday by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. “Protecting public health is our highest priority throughout the duration of this public health crisis,” Commission President Joe Mitrecic said. “In the weeks ahead, visitors and residents will play a key role…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Order to Designate Emergency Child Care Sites for Essential Personnel
Governor John Carney on Monday signed the eighth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, which allows child care programs in Delaware to be designated as emergency child care sites in an effort to assist essential personnel during the coronavirus crisis. Starting April 6, and continuing until the State of Emergency is lifted, child care may…
Read MoreTexas Roadhouse coming to Millsboro
For years, Millsboro residents have been yearning for a steak house, and now they’re getting one! Town officials have announced that Texas Roadhouse has submitted a preliminary site plan to build a new location. According to the company, if all goes according to plan, the restaurant will be located near the southbound side of Route…
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ML – Backyard Visitor in Georgetown
Read MoreDelaware Coronavirus Number Up – Sussex County Woman Dies
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 and recovered cases reported in the state. In total, seven Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent death involves a 92-year-old female from Sussex County who had significant underlying health conditions.…
Read MoreDOC Tightens Operating Procedures Because of Coronavirus
Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Claire DeMatteis today announced that DOC proactively has further enhanced its COVID-19 operating procedures to build on rigorous screenings, protections and cleanings already in place to help keep officers, inmates and staff safe and healthy. “The DOC currently does not have any known cases of COVID-19. Five inmates have…
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