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Early Morning Salisbury House Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2023
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Salisbury firefighters were called for a house fire just before 1 this morning on Delaware Avenue. The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire which began on the outside of a home that was vacant. A passerby spotted the fire. Damage is estimated at $55,000. If you have information on this fire – contact…

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UPDATED: Frederica Man Dies after Crash in Felton-area

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2023
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UPDATED – 03/17/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a single-vehicle fatal accident that occurred in Felton on March 2, 2023, as 75 year old Michael Ibach of Frederica. =========================== ORIGINAL STORY – 03/03/23 – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash Thursday afternoon that left a Frederica man…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2023
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Ritchie G – NYC – Seal taking a rest at Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

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Traffic Signal Removal begins Thursday at South Blvd & Camden Ave in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2023
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On Thursday, the City of Salisbury will begin the removal of an obsolete signal system at the intersection of South Boulevard and Camden Avenue. Traffic patterns have shifted since the signal was originally installed and the signal is no longer needed. It will be replaced by a four-way stop. On Thursday the signal will be…

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Former Seaford HS Employee Indicted for Child Sexual Abuse

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2023
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A Sussex County jury has indicted a former Seaford High School employee on charges of child sexual abuse. The indictment was handed down Monday against 52 year old Jerry Sodano of Bridgeville following an investigation into allegations of an illegal sexual relationship with a student at the school. At the time of these incidents, Sodano…

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Dover Man Charged with Drug and Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2023
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A Dover man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges. Dover Police learned that a man wanted by police on drug charges was in a room at the Capital Inn. A search warrant was obtained and 51 year old Keith Landry was arrested Monday afternoon. A search of the room turned up a .38…

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Rehoboth Beach Named as Tree City USA – 32nd Year!

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2023
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2023 Oceans Calling Lineup Announced

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2023
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Oceans Calling was canceled last year because of a nor’easter than hit Delmarva. Festival organizers planned to return to Ocean City the same weekend this year – and have just released the festival lineup.

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2023
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Debra Swartzlander – Chicken hanging out at Holly Lakes. Click for full view

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MD Ready to Adopt Advanced Clean Cars II Rule

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2023
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Maryland is ready to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II rule which will require manufacturers to continuously increase the share of electric vehicles they sell – reaching 100% of passenger and light truck sales by model year 2035. The Maryland Department of the Environment presented the proposed regulation during it’s meeting with the Maryland Air…

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City of Salisbury Road Work at Russell & West College Avenues to begin Wednesday

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2023
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Work to replace concrete at the intersection of Russell and West College Avenues in Salisbury will begin on Wednesday morning around 6am and should be completed by 5pm on Monday, March 20th. Drivers should expect some minor periodic traffic delays due to traffic pattern modifications. This work is being done by a private contractor. Should…

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Notice of Delaware Supreme Court Vacancy

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2023
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Due to the retirement of Justice Vaughn, there is an opening on the Delaware Supreme Court. The office may be filled by appointment by the Governor with the concurrence of the Delaware State Senate. The appointee shall be admitted to the practice of law before the Supreme Court of Delaware and must be a citizen…

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DNREC Expected to Begin Mosquito Spraying this Week

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2023
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Mosquito spraying is expected to begin on Wednesday! DNREC will begin spraying the spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes – weather permitting. Spraying will begin in Sussex County – then move to Kent and New Castle Counties over the next several weeks. This spraying helps to limit the emergence of biting adult mosquitoes…

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Filing & Voter Registration Deadline for Snow Hill Election – March 31st

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2023
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The Town of Snow Hill will hold its general election in-person on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Train Station on 200 Belt Street. The polls will be open during that time between 7:00am and 7:00pm. Up for election this year are the offices of Central District and Western District Council. Interested candidates will need…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2023
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Susan Newer – Assateague Lighthouse. Click for full view

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Traffic Stop Near Seaford Ends in Arrest for Gun Charges

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2023
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A traffic stop in Seaford early this morning ended with an arrest of a 19 year old man on felony gun charges. A Delaware State trooper on patrol saw an Altima cross the double yellow center line on Concord road and illegally pass the car in front of it. The trooper stopped the Altima and…

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Georgetown Man Charged with DUI, Drug & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2023
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A Georgetown man has been arrested after Delaware State Police spotted the driver swerving on Route 9 in the area of Minos Conaway Road west of Lewes. Police made a traffic stop and contacted the driver – 33 year old Mikkail Stephens of Georgetown – who showed signs of impairment. He was arrested for DUI…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2023
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Larry Kaplan – Ocean View – Heron in a pine tree at Whites Creek. Click for full view

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Single Vehicle Crash Near Hartly Leaves One Dead

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2023
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One person is dead after a crash just before 9 Friday night near Hartly. Delaware State Police say an Isuzu Rodeo was southbound on Bryants Corner Road near the intersection of Pine Tree Road at a high rate of speed when he went off the roadway in a curve and struck a wooden post next…

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Two Philadelphia Men Arrested for Robbery in Laurel

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2023
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Two Pennsylvania men have been arrested by Delaware State Police for an armed robbery early this morning in Laurel. Police were called to the Lakeside Motel just before 1am for a robbery. They contacted a 34 year old man who works for a ride-share and had given two men a ride to Laurel from the…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 3-11-23

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2023
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Ron – 302-260-1753 – 4 31 x 10.50 R15 LT Mag wheels with tires – $175 for all 4 – 2 Fishing Gaffs 4ft and 6ft – $50 for both Bob – 870-612-2502 – Drywall lift used for one ceiling – $175 – Leather sectional couch – $500 Virginia – 302-858-6334 – Woman’s bike with…

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Early Morning Fire Near Odessa Damages 5 Homes

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2023
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Firefighters from Odessa were called for a structure fire in the Cantwell Ridge neighborhood near Middletown just before 4am. Crews arriving at the scene on Corbit Drive found a two story home fully involved in flames. Several neighboring fire companies assisted at the scene, but the wind-driven fire damaged five houses and displaced 16 people.…

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Gov Moore Announces Nearly $9 Million in 2022 Tax Credits to Help Maryland Residents Pay Off Student Loan Debt

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2023
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Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Higher Education Commission has awarded nearly $9-million in 2022 tax credits to more than 9,000 Maryland residents who have incurred student loan debt. Nearly $50-million in tax credits have been awarded since the program originated in 2017. This year, more than 9,300 Maryland residents were awarded the…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2023
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Matthew Barlow – Georgetown – Sandhill Fields Walking Trail and Pond

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DE Congressional Delegation Announces $25-million for Delaware Bay Beaches Restoration

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2023
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Delaware’s Congressional Delegation has announced $25-million from the US Army Corps of Engineers for renourishment projects along Delaware’s bay beaches. This funding will help to restore beaches in Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers Beach, South Bowers Beach, Slaughter Beach, Prime Hook Beach and Lewes Beach. These projects were authorized through the Water Resources Development Act…

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