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UPDATED: Coronavirus Cases Increase in DE & MD

By Mari Lou / March 21, 2020
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UPDATED – 3-21-20 – 2:55am – The number of coronavirus cases in Delaware has increased to a total of 39 positive cases ranging in age from 14 to 80 –…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 21, 2020
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Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Peaches growing along Armory Road near Dagsboro / Click for full view

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Cape Staff Member Associated with Bus 57 Tests Presumptively Positive for Coronavirus

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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A Cape Henlopen school district staff member associated with Bus 57 has tested presumptively positive for coronavirus.  Superintendent Robert Fulton says the bus transports students to and from Rehoboth Elementary…

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Sussex County Instant Lottery Player Wins $150,000!

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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A Sussex County Delaware Lottery player has claimed the final $150,000 top prize from the Instant Game $150,000 Fortune!   The ticket was purchased at the Shore Stop across from Peddler’s…

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UPDATED: Sussex Family Court to Reopen after Employee Became Ill

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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UPDATED – 4:15pm – Precautionary measures have been lifted at the Family Court building in Georgetown after an employee fell ill Friday morning with symptoms consistent with coronavirus.  It has…

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Delaware & Dogfish Head to Partner in Making Hand Sanitizer

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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Delaware and Dogfish Head are partnering to make hand sanitizer available to the state government – including to healthcare facilities and first responders.  Dogfish head will commit part of its…

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Cape May-Lewes Ferry Reducing to Two Round Trips beginning Monday

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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The Cape May-Lewes Ferry will reduce it’s operating schedule beginning Monday, March 23.  The ferry will offer two round trips – departing Cape May at 9am and 4pm and departing…

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State Auditor Pauses School District Audits TFN

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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Cape Henlopen School District Referendum on Hold

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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Cape Henlopen School officials tell WGMD that the referendum scheduled for March 31st will be postponed.  Superintendent Robert Fulton says the district is focusing on the needs of students, families…

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Visitors Still Arriving As Coronavirus Closures Continue in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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Full time residents and second homeowners at the Delaware beaches need to remain very watchful and monitor your travel.  If you have just arrived in Rehoboth or one of the…

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MD 149 Confirmed Cases Including 1 Infant & 1 Teen

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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Maryland now has 149 confirmed cases of coronavirus – that’s up from 17 a week ago.  This includes cases in Worcester and Wicomico Counties and the first cases in an…

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Salisbury Zoo & City Playgrounds Closed Until Further Notice

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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In addition to measures already in place to minimize the impact of COVID-19 upon our community, and in adherence with federal guidance, the Salisbury Zoo, and all City of Salisbury Playgrounds are…

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DNREC Cancels Events & Programs Through May 15

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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DNREC has canceled events and programs that were scheduled from now through May 15 – this includes private rentals and events at Delaware State Parks sites and facilities – including…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2020
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Margaret May – A New Year’s moon over Red Mill Pond / Click for full view

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Beebe Healthcare to Provide Referral-Based Testing

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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Beebe Healthcare is now offering COVID-19 referral-based testing for the community. The car-based testing is being made available by Beebe to the entire Sussex County community. Patients should contact their…

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Gov Hogan Signs Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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Governor Larry Hogan has signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020, which specifies additional measures that the governor may take to address the unique challenges posed by…

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Gov Carney Signs Executive Order Giving More Flexibility in Approving Child Care Options

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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Governor John Carney today signed Executive Order #38, allowing state regulators more flexibility in approving child care options for Delaware families and health care workers due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).  Governor…

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Wicomico County has First Coronavirus Positive Case

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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Salisbury Mayor Jake Day says that Wicomico County’s first positive case of coronavirus. Wicomico County Health officials say the man, in his 30s, has a travel history outside the U.S.…

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MD Designated by SBA for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has received official designation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which provides low-interest federal…

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All MD Comptroller Branch Offices Closed – Taxpayer Help Available by Phone or Email

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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All MD Comptroller Branch Offices closed throughout the state until further notice. Taxpayers have many options to complete their tax returns. They can still file electronically and have their questions…

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DPH Reports 30 Cases of Coronavirus Statewide

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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Delaware’s numbers have increased with 30 cases of coronavirus now reported by Public Health officials – four additional cases since Wednesday. They say there are 23 cases in New Castle…

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Harris Announces SBA Disaster Declaration for Seven MD Eastern Shore Counties

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared seven counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore a disaster area, thereby making available financial resources for small…

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UPDATED: 1st Worcester County Case of Coronavirus – FB Live Update at 4:30pm

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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Another case of coronavirus on the Shore – this on in Worcester County. Worcester County Health Department officials say a man in his 30s who lives in the county was…

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DE General Assembly Session Postponed TFN

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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In response to ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride announced Wednesday that the Delaware General Assembly is postponing legislative…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2020
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WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – WGMD is celebrating 40 years on the air this year. Former WGMD staffers – Mechell Burgette and Missy Burner – both worked in the front office. Picture from a WGMD Great Escape vacation giveaway (late 1990s or early 2000s) / Click for full view

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