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MD State House to Reopen Friday, May 21

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2021
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At today’s bill signing, Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones announced that the Maryland State House will reopen to the public on Friday, May 21. The leaders issued a joint statement: “We are pleased to announce that the Maryland State House will reopen to the public this Friday.…

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Gov Carney Signs 29th Modification to Coronavirus State of Emergency; State Employees – Keep Masks Handy!

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2021
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Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed the 29th modification to the COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration, eliminating social distancing requirements and removing Delaware’s mask mandate effective May 21. Delawareans, visitors, and Delaware businesses should follow social distancing and masking guidance for fully vaccinated individuals issued last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unvaccinated Delawareans…

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First Acts Named for 80th National Folk Festival in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2021
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The first six performers have been announced for the 80th National Folk Festival. The festival returns to Downtown Salisbury September 10-12, 2021, with performances, special family and Maryland folklife programming, diverse food and beverage offerings, and more—all presented free to the public on three outdoor stages. This year’s event will mark the celebration of the 80th National Folk…

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WGMD Fishing Report 5-17-21

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2021
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Monday was another beautiful day to be on the water and those who went out for sea bass found success. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid with Captain Brent had a boat limit of black sea bass for the Monday group and was in early. Captain Mark on the Savanna Lynn also did…

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Gov Hogan Extends Deadline to Apply for Small Business COVID-19 RELIEF Grant Program till May 24

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2021
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland small businesses now have one additional week to apply for the state’s successful $10 million Small Business COVID-19 RELIEF Grant Program.  Applications for the program will now be accepted through next Monday, May 24 at 11:59 p.m. New applicants can access the application portal here. “This one relief program has…

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MSP Recover Guns During Multiple Traffic Stops & Crashes Statewide

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2021
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During the past weekend, troopers from one end of the state to the other recovered guns during traffic stops, while responding to 15 crashes involving impaired drivers.  Shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15th, a trooper from the Berlin Barrack stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Rt. 50 near Berlin in Worcester…

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WGMD Fishing Report 5-16-21

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2021
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Sunday saw more good weather and believe it or not, but we are supposed to have winds of five to ten knots all week. Without going into a lot of detail, every one I spoke with on Sunday said they had a boat limit of black sea bass on Saturday.  I was not surprised. Amanda…

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Bridgeville Vehicle Crash Leaves 1 in Critical Condition

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2021
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A crash just before 4:30 Sunday morning has left one person in critical condition. Delaware State Police say a Toyota Cruiser driven by a 33 year old Georgetown man was southbound on Route 13. A Corolla driven by a 55 year old Bridgeville man was stopped in the southbound left turn at the red light.…

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WGMD Fishing Report 5-15-21

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2021
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If ever a day was made for fishing, Saturday was that day.  The fact that it was the opening day of black sea bass season just added icing to the cake. I was up at 3: 45 AM and picked up my friend Doug Elliott from his house in Lewes around 4:15. No traffic at…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2021
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James Hillegas – Wilmington – Lighthouse / Click for full view

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DSP Investigating Dover Murder

By Mari Lou / May 15, 2021
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A murder investigation is underway in Dover after Delaware State Police were called to the Uplift Barber Shop on Governors Avenue for a reported shooting. Police say a 23 year old Dover man was a patron in the barbershop when an unknown male suspect entered, fired multiple shots at the victim and left on foot.…

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Dewey Beach PD Investigating North Beach Stabbing

By Mari Lou / May 15, 2021
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Police in Dewey Beach were called to the North Beach Restaurant early Saturday morning for a fight. When police arrived they found that a stabbing had occurred. Two victims were taken to Beebe Healthcare by private vehicle and later transferred to Christiana Care where they are in stable condition. The suspects are two black males…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 5-15-21

By Mari Lou / May 15, 2021
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Laurie – 302-490-2445 – Vintage Corning ware Spice of Life (1970) saucepan with stamped lid – $500 – Radio Shack, NEW IN BOX, handheld radio scanner digital tracking w/adapter & rechargeable batteries – $200 Dale – 302-228-5984 – NEW XXL motorcycle black leather – $100 – Unopened 6-pack of Billy Beer – $30 – 1990-1991…

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WGMD Fishing Report 5-14-21

By Mari Lou / May 15, 2021
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Friday was an unusual day in that the weather was just about perfect, yet hardly anyone went fishing. I suspect they were like me, getting ready for the opening of black sea bass season on Saturday. I fully expect an armada of boats to rival the Allied fleet assembled off the coast of France on…

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VIDEO: Maryland Mask Mandate, Capacity and Distancing Go Away Saturday, May 15

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2021
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced the end of the statewide mask mandate, aligning Maryland with new CDC guidance.  This order will take effect Saturday, May 15, along with the lifting of all capacity limits and restrictions that the governor announced earlier this week. “Today is the day that so many of us have been waiting for and working…

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DE Mask Mandate to be Lifted Effective May 21 – but Delawareans Should Follow CDC Masking Guidance Issued this Week

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2021
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Governor John Carney on Friday announced that – effective May 21 â€“ the State of Delaware will lift its requirement that Delawareans and visitors must wear face coverings anytime they are indoors with others outside their household.  Delawareans should instead follow masking guidance issued on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for…

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Bethany Officials Looking to Ease Mask Ordinance & Set Date for Fireworks

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2021
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Rehoboth City Hall to Reopen; Commissioners to Consider Additional Modifications to Face Coverings

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2021
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Rehoboth Beach officials plan to reopen City Hall to the public on June 1st. It’s expected that when the Rehoboth Commissioners meet on May 21st at 2pm they will consider further easing the requirements related to wearing face coverings outdoors. The Mayor and Commissioners will consider endorsing a 6th modification to the city’s civil emergency…

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Drive-Thru College Fair Saturday at Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2021
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The Navient Community Fund and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware are bringing Drive-Thru College Fairs to Delaware. The final event will be today at the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club in Seaford from 11 to 2pm. You’ll meet with College representatives and learn how to successfully prepare and pay for college –…

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Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber Names Ray Jones Volunteer of the Year

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2021
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The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce held it’s annual Awards and Installation Banquet earlier this month. This year is the first time the new Cheryl Blackman Volunteer of the Year award was given – and the first winner – Ray Jones. Chamber officials say Jones has dedicated his time for Sea Witch weekend –…

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Federal & Delaware Income Taxes Due Mon, May 17

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2021
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The deadline for Delaware taxpayers to file and pay their 2020 personal income tax returns to both federal and state governments has been extended from April 15 to May 17. This extension does not apply to estimated tax payments made quarterly by individuals – those payments will still be due by April 30, 2021. Additionally,…

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Maryland State Taxes Due July 15, Federal Due Monday, May 17

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2021
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Comptroller Peter Franchot is reminding taxpayers that Monday, May 17, is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filing deadline for the 2020 tax year for federal individual income tax returns. Maryland tax filers, however, have until July 15 to submit their individual state tax returns; the three-month extension is the most generous tax filing and payment extension…

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WGMD Fishing Report 5-13-21

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2021
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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2021
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Diana Lynn B – Elliotts Island – Vienna, MD / Click for full view

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WGMD Fishing Report 5-12-21

By Mari Lou / May 13, 2021
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Wednesday saw small craft advisories up in the morning and that discouraged most folks from going out in the ocean or bay.  Believe it or not, but the forecast for the next few days, including the weekend, looks good.  That includes Saturday when sea bass season opens and tog season closes. Curt Smith sent me…

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