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IRSD Schools Considering Requests for Hybrid Instruction for Third Marking Period

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2021
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Indian River School District parents wishing to shift their child from remote to hybrid instruction for the thirdmarking period are asked to contact the child’s school. In considering such requests, schools will determine if social distancing guidelines of three (3) feet or morebetween students can be maintained in the classroom setting. Additionally, schools must determine…

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Gov John Carney’s 2021 Delaware State of the State

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2021
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January 26, 2021As prepared for delivery Lt. Governor Hall-Long, Mister Speaker, Mister President Pro Temp, Members of the 151st General Assembly, Members of the Cabinet, Distinguished members of the Judiciary, and my fellow Delawareans: Thank you for inviting me into the chamber today, and thank you for tuning in virtually during this very unusual time.…

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Gov Carney to Deliver Delaware State of the State Tuesday at 2:15pm

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2021
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Governor Carney will deliver his 2021 State of the State Address from the Senate Chamber in Legislative Hall. The event will be live-streamed on Governor Carney’s Facebook page, YouTube and de.gov/sots. The Delaware General Assembly will convene in a Joint Session in virtual format prior to the Governor’s State of the State Address. View their virtual proceedings before and after the Governor’s…

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UPDATED: DSP Identify Man Shot Near Seaford

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2021
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UPDATED – 1/25/21 1:30pm – Delaware State Police have identified the man shot and killed early Saturday morning on Park Circle in the Mobile Gardens Community as 28 year old Kwantae Hovington of Seaford. This case remains an active investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Brian McDerby with Delaware…

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Remember to Bring Proper Documentation to Mass Vaccination Events Today at DMVs in Georgetown & Delaware City

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2021
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Delaware Public Health officials are hoping to vaccinate over 13,000 Delawareans this weekend at mass vaccination events in Georgetown and Delaware City. If you scheduled an appointment for a vaccination event today (Sunday), here are reminders to make your vaccination and the event go more smoothly: You must complete the Pre-screening Questionnaire by clicking the…

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DSP Looking for Suspect in Canterbury Shore Stop Armed Robbery

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2021
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Delaware State Police are looking to identify the man who robbed the Canterbury Shore Stop in Felton just after 3 Saturday morning. Police say the man asked for vitamin water and the clerk showed him where it was. As the clerk rang up the purchase, the suspect walked behind the counter, pulled a large knife…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2021
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Anonymous – Dewey Beach – OOPS!! Truck – 0 – Sign 0 / Click for full view

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UPDATED: Milford Man Dies After Struck by Motorcycle

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2021
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DSP Looking for Dagsboro Man after Assault

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2021
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Your help is needed to locate a 40 year old Dagsboro man who is wanted for an assault involving a weapon. The investigation brought police to Leonel Velasquez-Chery went into a Shawnee Drive home and assaulted a 21 year old male acquaintance – holding a large knife near the victim’s face. A 1 year old…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-23-21

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2021
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Bob – 410-461-4640 FREE: Nordic Trak exerciser Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Lampshade for a large table lamp white flared – $20 – Men’s leather western boots size 14D – $20 – Ladies London Fog raincoat with zip-in liner, size 20, olive green – $25 Ron – 410-430-7882 FREE: wooden crate furniture sofa, loveseat, and chair…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2021
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Dawn Mays – Bishopville Sunset / Click for full view

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Governor’s Institute for School Leadership Launched in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2021
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Governor John Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting on Friday announced the launch of the Governor’s Institute for School Leadership (GISL), a two-pronged training program for aspiring school leaders and current district leaders. A partnership between the Governor’s Office, Delaware Department of Education, University of Delaware, and Delaware’s public schools, the institute launches this month with…

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Human Remains Found at Gumboro Property

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2021
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A search that’s been going on for much of the week has turned up suspected human remains in the area of R Farm Lane near Gumboro. The remains have been turned over to the Department of Forensic Science for identification and the cause of death. Police are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at…

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Maryland National Guard Mobile Vaccination Support Teams Assist with Coronavirus Vaccinations

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2021
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Maryland National Guard Mobile Vaccination Support Teams are assisting with coronavirus vaccinations. Their efforts kicked off earlier this month and have helped to administer over 6000 immunizations in support of about six locations daily. As Maryland moves into Phase 1-C on Monday, the state plans to establish mass vaccinations sites – likely in early February…

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Three Arrested Near Bridgeville after Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2021
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Three people have been arrested after a traffic stop near Bridgeville on Thursday. Delaware State Police spotted two cars traveling closely together at a high rate of speed on King Road. Troopers stopped the second vehicle and made contact with the 23 year old driver and smelled marijuana coming from inside. Visible in the car…

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US Army Corps of Engineers Receives Additional Funding for Multiple Projects Including OC Beach Renourishment

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2021
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, received an additional $56.02 million boost for fiscal 2021, including funds for oyster restoration, beach renourishment in Ocean City, the dredging and south jetty rehabilitation of Fishing Creek in Calvert County, completion of engineering and design work to restore James and Barren islands, and more. This funding…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 20, 2021
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Barb Moulinier – Sunset at the Breakwater East End Lighthouse / Click for full view

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Delaware Enters Phase 1-B for Coronavirus Vaccinations – for Delawareans 65 and Older

By Mari Lou / January 19, 2021
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Delaware has moved into Phase 1-B of its vaccination plan and will begin registering people who are 65 and older at de.gov/covidvaccine. Overall, Phase 1-B includes about 200,000 people and Delaware currently doesn’t not have that much vaccine. Registration consists of answering some simple questions – birthday, name and address, and any medical issues that…

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DE to Start Vaccinations for Phase 1-B Today; Virtual Town Hall 7pm Tonight on Transition

By Mari Lou / January 19, 2021
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Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday, January 19, that the state will transition to Phase 1B in its COVID-19 vaccination plan starting today, with a focus on persons 65 and up.  More than 200,000 Delawareans qualify for vaccination in this phase, and multiple options for residents to be…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 19, 2021
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Loretta Stickley – Lewes – Sunrise at Herring Point at Cape Henlopen State Park / Click for full view

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MD Virtual Coronavirus Town Hall Set for Mon, Jan 25

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2021
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In a joint effort of Atlantic General Hospital, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, and the Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset health departments, a virtual COVID-19 town hall will be held on Monday, January 25, to provide an update on testing and discuss plans for the rollout of the state of Maryland’s community vaccination plan. The hour-long town hall,…

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VIDEO: MD Gov Hogan and Lt. Gov Rutherford Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2021
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Governor Larry Hogan and Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today received their continuity of government COVID-19 vaccinations as part of a public event to promote the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. The governor and lieutenant governor were joined by First Lady Yumi Hogan, Second Lady Monica Rutherford, and Deputy Health Secretary Dr. Jinlene Chan. …

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Bridgeville Man Charged after Harrington Crash

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2021
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A Bridgeville man has been arrested on multiple criminal and traffic offenses after an early morning crash on Sunday. Delaware State Police say 21 year old Brandon Palmer was involved in a single-vehicle crash just after 4am on Route 13 in Harrington. Police smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle – an…

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Brandywine Valley SPCA Holding Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry Mon, Jan 18

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2021
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The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) will be holding its next drive-thru pet food pantry to help families in need on Monday, January 18th, from 10:30am to 12pm at Sussex Academy in Georgetown (122150 Airport Road – across from CHEER Center). Free cat and dog food will be available while supplies last. “Martin Luther King Jr. Day…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-16-21

By Mari Lou / January 16, 2021
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Vi – 302-249-2646 – Wanted: (4) Skip cards that go with Phase 10 Twist game Keith – 302-542-6074 – Wanted: old fishing tackle Jim – 443-614-7968 – Diamondback Century Men’s 10-speed (18.5″ Medium-sized) – $50 Steve – 410-441-1712 – (2) large Rubbermaid outdoor storage “sheds” – $20 EACH 6′ tall by 4′ wide 2′ deep…

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