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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2020
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WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – going back to 1999 and the Frozen Alive fundraiser in the old parking lot of Bill’s Sports Shop & Atlantic Cellular. WGMD’s Wayne Cannon and afternoon host Sean Rima during the live remote.

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UPDATED: Stabbing Incident Near Laurel – Ruled Homicide

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020
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UPDATED -5/6/20 – A death investigation in the Laurel area has been ruled a murder by Delaware State Police. Laurel Police were investigating a stabbing that occurred during a fight on Susan Beach Road. Four victums were suffering from stab wounds when they showed up at the Laurel Police Department. The four victims were taken…

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Gov Hogan Announces Resumption of Elective Medical Procedures, Broadening of Outdoor Activities Under Stay at Home Order

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020
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As Maryland continues preparations to begin Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ Governor Larry Hogan today announced the resumption of elective medical procedures and the broadening of permitted outdoor activities under the state’s Stay at Home order. These directives have the unanimous support of the Maryland Coronavirus Recovery Team, including leading doctors…

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DNREC To Reinstate Entry Fees & Park Pass Requirements Beginning Friday

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020
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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will reinstate entry fees and park pass requirements at all Delaware State Parks and require a Conservation Access Pass to enter state wildlife areas starting Friday, May 8. DNREC also announced that those receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits can receive an annual park pass…

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DPH Update: 407 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths; 161 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020
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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.  In total,193 Delawareans have…

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UPDATED: Dewey Beach Blaze Ruled Arson

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020
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UPDATED – 5/6/20 – The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that damaged a structure and boardwalk area under construction in Dewey Beach, Delaware on April 23. The fire, reported shortly before 10:00 P.M. , occurred to the structure in the 100 block of Dickinson Avenue. The Rehoboth Beach…

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Salvation Army Drive-Thru Food Pantry Thursday – Seaford

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020
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The Salvation Army of Delaware will hold drive-thru food distribution on Thursday May 7 at locations in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Captain Timothy Sheehan, Delaware State Coordinator says that food insecurity has always been a front- line service for The Salvation Army, but the COVID-19 pandemic has broadened the scope and gravity of…

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WGMD Fishing Report 5-6-20

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020
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Summer disappeared on Tuesday, and it looks like it will be quite a while before it returns.  Winds were light and the temperature was in the 60s, so fishing was possible.  Wednesday isn’t looking real good with northeast winds to 20 and gusts to 25 knots.  NOAA weather thinks seas on the ocean will only…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020
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Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Salisbury City Park / Click for full view

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Gov Carney Announces Interim Steps Allowing Small Businesses to Expand Services with Social Distancing in Place

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2020
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Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced a series of interim steps allowing small businesses to resume limited operations effective 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8. The goal of the interim steps is to provide economic relief to Delaware citizens and businesses who are struggling financially – while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety guidelines.…

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DPH Update: 83 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 131 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2020
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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.  In total, 187 Delawareans…

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UPDATED: DSU to Hold First-Ever Virtual Commencement – To Start at 12 Noon

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2020
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WGMD Fishing Report 5-5-20

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2020
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Monday saw sunshine and wind with small craft advisories up for the ocean and bays.  Tuesday is supposed to be better as the wind lays down. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said two charter captains took their families out tog fishing on Sunday.  Captain Carey Evans on the Grizzly and Captain Pete Haines on the…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2020
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Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Sunset after the wind and rain / Click for full view

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Departmental & Statewide Awards Presented During Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Delaware

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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As the Delaware Department of Correction commemorates Correctional Officers and Employees Week, May 3 – 9, Commissioner Claire DeMatteis today announced that several DOC staff members are being recognized with annual Departmental awards and statewide awards for providing service above and beyond the call of duty during 2019. “It takes a special person to work in corrections, and the Delaware Department of…

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New Castle Man Charged in Bridgeville Burglary

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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A New Castle man has been arrested in connection with the burglary of a Bridgeville business early Monday morning.  State Police were called to OA Newton for an alarm just before 2am and found the front window smashed and the business had been burglarized with cash and two TVs or computer monitors taken.  Delmar police…

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AGs Call for Improved Enforcement Against Illegal Robocallers

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general in calling on USTelecom, the leading organization representing telecommunications provider, and its Industry Traceback Group (ITG) to continue its collaboration with state attorneys general by bolstering technological capabilities to improve enforcement against illegal robocallers. The letter asks USTelecom to advance…

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UD President & Others Volunteer Portion of Salaries to Preserve Workforce

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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Recognizing that sacrifices are required across the University, President Assanis shared that he and other administrators will be voluntarily forgoing portions of their salaries. He made the announcement this afternoon in a letter sent to faculty and staff. The President, Provost and Executive Vice President will be taking 10% cuts in their salaries for Fiscal Year 2021.…

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DPH Update: 80 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 76 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.   In total,182 Delawareans…

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Laurel Cancels July 4th Celebration & Fireworks

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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After much conversation, consideration, discussion and based on the continued increase in COVID 19 cases in Sussex County and the likelihood that the social distancing will be required through summer, the Mayor and Council of Laurel and Town Manager Smith have agreed that it is in the best interest to cancel our traditional July 4th…

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Two Seaford Teens Arrested on Drug and Assault Charges Near Lewes

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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Two Seaford teens have been arrested on drug and other charges after a suspected drug deal resulted in the assault of a 16 year old girl.  Delaware State Police were called to Surf Bagel in Lewes for an assault Saturday night.  They learned the two teen boys agreed to meet with others to sell marijuana. …

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Sussex County Recovery Virtual Town Hall – Wed, May 6 at 7:30pm

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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The next Public Recovery Town Hall is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th at 7:30pm with Lt Governor Bethany Hall-Long. This meeting will include stakeholder groups and members of the public to collect public feedback in Sussex County on the economic recovery plan for the state of Delaware. For more information, visit https://governor.delaware.gov/delawares-recovery/#shape-recovery 

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Over 2100 Tested at Wicomico Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing at Shorebirds Stadium

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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On Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, the Wicomico County Health Department held drive thru testing at the Delmarva Shorebirds Stadium for critical employees (including poultry workers) and their families.  This massive undertaking would not have been possible without the help of the following agencies: Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset County Health Departments Department of…

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Gov Hogan Announces Continued Expansion of Coronavirus Testing at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Stations

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the state will continue to expand its COVID-19 testing program by opening a new drive-thru site on Tuesday, May 5 at the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) station in Hagerstown. The Hagerstown site will be the first state-run, drive-thru testing site in Western Maryland. Last Wednesday, Governor Hogan announced…

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IRSD Kindergarten Registration Being Conducted Electronically for 2020-2021 School Year

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020
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Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now being conducted electronically in the Indian River School District. Registration documents can be found online at https://www.irsd.net/parents___students/registration or by clicking on the blue Registration button on the district homepage at irsd.net. Documents can be filled out and submitted electronically to each school. Parents will receive a…

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