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Drive Thru Coronavirus Testing at Bayview Medical Center

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020
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Beebe Healthcare is holding a drive-thru Coronavirus Screening Event today from 10am to 2pm at Bayview Medical Center in Lewes.  This is only for people 18 and older who are…

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UPDATED: Early Morning House Fire in Milford Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020
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UPDATED – 10:15am – Carlisle firefighters were called for a house fire around 4:20 this morning on South Walnut Street.  Crews arriving at the scene found active fire inside the…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2020
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Nick LaRusso – Hazy sunrise along Old Stage Road Near Laurel / Click for full view

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DNREC to Begin Mosquito Spraying This Weekend

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2020
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DNREC will begin mosquito spraying this weekend.  The annual “Fight the Bite” campaign will begin with spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes beginning Saturday – weather…

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DSP Investigate Threat against Indian River HS

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2020
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A threat aimed at Indian River High School is under investigation by Delaware State Police.  Police learned on Monday that a student made written threats aimed at the school.  Further…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2020
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Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Along the Omar Road near Frankford / Click for full view

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City of Salisbury Cancels Salisbury Marathon & RunSBY Festival and Other Activities

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2020
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The City of Salisbury announces the following temporary actions aimed at minimizing the impact of COVID-19 in our community. The City of Salisbury Emergency Operations Center is now at a…

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Gov Carney Declares State of Emergency in Delaware to Prepare for Spread of Coronavirus – Effective 8am Friday, March 13

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2020
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Governor John Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency declaration to prepare for the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The State of Emergency directs the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2020
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WGMD Throwback Picture of the Day – 2003! WGMD and Atlantic Cellular sponsored 3 buses to Wilmington to Casablanca for a Moroccan feast. Here Joe B is dancing with one of the entertainers. A great time was had by all! Picture was taken by Listener Nancy.

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2020
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Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Horseshoe crabs arriving to have babies in 2018 / Click for full view

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Sussex County Names New P&Z Director

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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The Sussex County Council has named Jamie Whitehouse as Sussex County’s new Director of Planning and Zoning.  He was named Acting Director when Janelle Cornwell left at the end of…

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DSP Arrest Wanted Bridgeville Man for Felony Assault

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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A Bridgeville man wanted for domestic felony assault charges has been located and arrested by Delaware State Police.  Police located 28 year old Arthur Williams in Walker’s Mill on Monday…

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Sussex Tech JROTC Program to End in June

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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Sussex Tech’s JROTC program will close at the end of this school year.  In spite of extensive research and outreach, JROTC Cadet Command has informed the district there are no…

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Rehoboth Beach to Begin Milling on Philadelphia Ave and Third Street This Week

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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Paving will be starting on Philadelphia Street and Third Street in Rehoboth Beach next week.  The contractor is finishing final prep work and milling will begin on Thursday on Philadelphia…

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Lewes Man Charged in Multiple Burglaries in Rehoboth

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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A Lewes man has been arrested on burglary charges.  Rehoboth Beach Police have arrested 39 year old Kevin Brennan for multiple burglaries at the Tidal Rave that began in November…

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Motorcycle Rider Injured in Crash East of Millsboro

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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Emergency personnel from Indian River Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motorcycle accident on Warwick Road east of Millsboro just before 9 on Monday evening.  Officials say the rider of…

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Milford PD Meeting Tonight to Discuss New HQ

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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Residents in Milford are invited to a community conversation about the new Milford Police Department headquarters.  The meeting will be held tonight at 7pm at the Carlisle Fire Company.  Chief…

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DE FFA To Hold Annual Convention in Dover

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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The Delaware FFA will host its 90th annual State FFA Convention this week at Delaware State University in Dover.  The convention is Wednesday and Thursday and members will participate in…

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Dewey Teen Arrested for Assault in Rehoboth

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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A 16 Dewey Beach teen faces felony assault after he assaulted a 54 year old man in the Giant parking lot in Rehoboth Beach.  Delaware State Police were called for…

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Delmarva Power Asking DE PSC for Updates to Electric & Natural Gas Delivery Rates

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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Delmarva Power is requesting that the Delaware Public Service Commission update electric and natural gas delivery rates to reflect the costs associated with reliability improvements to the local energy grid,…

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Ridgley Woman Charged with Child Sex Offenses

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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A Ridgley, Maryland woman has been arrested on sex offenses involving a Kent County, Maryland teen.  Maryland State Police arrested 29 year old Brittney Lyles on Friday on charges of…

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DE Memorial Bridge Breaking Traffic Records

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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The Delaware Memorial Bridge continues to break traffic records in the New Year.  In January the bridge handled over 1.3-million vehicles – in February over 1.2-million vehicles traveled through the…

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6th Coronavirus Case in Maryland Confirmed

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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A 6th case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Maryland.  Governor Larry Hogan says the newest case in a Prince George’s County resident who traveled out of state recently.  Maryland…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2020
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Joel Hoffman – Sunrise – from Sea Colony at Bethany Beach / Click for full view

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Sussex County Council Meets Tuesday – Possible P&Z Director Selected?

By Mari Lou / March 9, 2020
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The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown.  On the agenda, the council will discuss a selection for Director of Planning and Zoning.  Former director Janelle Cornwell left…

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