A WGMD People in the News Article
Selbyville Man Claims One Million Dollar Lottery Prize
Delaware Lottery officials say a 79-year-old man from Selbyville matched five white balls during the March 2nd POWERBALL® drawing, winning $1,000,000 before taxes. The man, who wished to remain anonymous, purchased two Quick Pick POWERBALL® tickets from the Goose Greek in Fenwick Island. “I won $500 before, but obviously nothing this big,” the man said.…
Read MoreFormer Maryland Governor Harry Hughes Has Died
Harry Hughes, a Democrat who held the Maryland Governorship from 1979 to 1987 has died. Current Governor Larry Hogan released a statement today saying “The First Lady and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Governor Harry Hughes, a longtime friend and Maryland legend whom I deeply admired. His dedication to our…
Read MoreSalisbury University Basketball Player Dies After Cancer Battle
Salisbury University has announced Senior Jack Ferguson, a member of the school’s basketball team passed away following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Ferguson, who was 21 years old was diagnosed with Histiocytic Sarcoma over the summer, preventing him from playing for the Seagulls during the 2018-19 season. He is being remembered across…
Read MoreLewes Man Wins 2019 Young Engineer Of the Year Award
A Lewes man has been named the Delaware Engineering Society’s 2019 Young Engineer of the Year. Scott Walls is a Supervising Engineer with DelDOT and leads a group of engineers and consultants from the start of a project through its completion. He started as a Project Engineer with DelDOT’s Bridge Design section and was the…
Read MoreMillsboro Eagle Scout Elected to National Chief of Order of the Arrow
A Millsboro Eagle Scout has been elected the National Chief of the Order of the Arrow this weekend in Dallas, Texas. The Order of the Arrow is the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America and Matt Parsons is the first National Chief to ever come from the Del Mar Va Council and Nentego…
Read MoreDE State Treasurer-Elect Colleen Davis Sentenced
Democratic Delaware treasurer-elect Colleen Davis, who was charged with driving on a suspended license and other offenses following a traffic stop, has pleaded guilty to speeding. The remaining charges were dropped. Davis entered her plea Thursday morning in the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas. She was ordered by Commissioner Michael Bucklin to pay a…
Read MoreDSU Professor Heading to Nepal
A DSU professor is headed halfway around the world to teach some of the finer points of English.  Adjunct Linguistic and Education Professor Dr. Donna Bain Butler of Rehoboth Beach is going to Kathmandu in Nepal for two weeks in January to conduct workshops for Nepalese prosecutors. Dr. Bain Butler says this will help the…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Have Located Missing Salisbury Teen
UPDATED – SUNDAY – Just after 9:30 Sunday morning Michael Foskey was located unharmed by Worcester County Sheriff’s office in the area of Swordfish Dr Ocean City Md. After being transported to the MSP Salisbury Barrack, he was returned to his mother. ================================== A 15 year old from Salisbury, Michael Foskey, has been reported missing…
Read MoreFamily & Friends Remember Georgetown Police Officer Chad Spicer
Friends and family of fallen Georgetown Police officer Chad Spicer gathered for a wreath laying ceremony Saturday afternoon on the Circle in Georgetown. Chad’s mother, Ruthann Spicer, was presented with a special license tag that bears Chad’s badge number. Spicer was shot 9 years ago while responding to a call.
Read MoreFormer OC Mayor “Fish” Powell Dies; Funeral Services Set for Wed, Sept 5
UPDATED – 8/30/18 – Roland E.”Fish” Powell 89 of Ocean City passed away peacefully on August 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Ocean City on September 5, 1928 and was the son of the late Earl Powell and Minnie Savage. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife…
Read MoreUPDATED: Missing 14 Year Old from Mardela Springs LOCATED & FOUND SAFE
UPDATED – She has been located and found safe. ================================= Maryland State Police in Salisbury, Wicomico County, are investigating a critically missing 14 year old female. Authorities are attempting to locate Za’Karria Page Scott, African American female, DOB 5/25/2004, 5-2, 150 lbs. Scott was last seen on 8-21-18 at approximately 2300 hrs by family members…
Read MoreOcean City Police Join the #LipSyncBattle
Atkins Waive Preliminary Hearing
John Atkins, through his Dover Attorney Alexander Funk, waived his preliminary hearing this morning in the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas. The felony case will now move onto Sussex Superior Court. Atkins will face hearings later in August on the misdemeanor charges in the Sussex Court of Common Pleas and Justice of the Peace…
Read MoreSandman on Rodney Street Returns with New Works
Jim Cook, Dover resident and chemical engineer turned-Rehoboth Beach sand sculptor, has been on the beach much of the summer near the surf’s edge at Rodney Street creating new sand sculptures! Some of his recent works include: Angelica and Chuckie from Rugrats, Squidward and Plankton from SpongeBob, and Peggy Pig. Here’s Chuckie! Cook creates what…
Read MoreGus Svolis Hospitalized after Stroke
Boardwalk businessman and entrepreneur Constantine “Gus” Svolis has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke this past week. Around lunchtime on Friday, writes his son, Bill Svolis, on Facebook, “my father suffered a stroke, doing what he loves best [at work at his restaurant, Gus & Gus Place].” Svolis was taken to Beebe Hospital and later…
Read MoreTalk Of Delmarva Mid-Morning Host Announces Retirement.
After 3 years on the airwaves of 92.7 Bob Steele is retiring. Join us in saying good bye to Bob Thursday, June 21, 9a-12noon at Lewes Meineke, Rt 1 just north of 5 Points, Lewes for the Bye Bye Bob Final Tour. Food, fun and a chance to say good bye. Don’t miss it!!
Read MoreUPDATED: OCPD Find Body of Missing Montgomery County Man
UPDATED – 5pm – The search for a missing Montgomery County man is over. After a detailed search, police located the body of 23 year old Cesar Alcides Martinez Saravia in a bayside canal just south of 67th Street. Police say the investigation is continuing – his body has been sent to the Medical Examiner…
Read MoreRehoboth Police honor outstanding employees at annual banquet
The Rehoboth Beach Police Department recognized officers and employees during its annual awards banquet last week. Chief of Police Keith Banks says, “the awards ceremony is to recognize the dedication and impressive achievements of employees and the department’s community and business partners.” Detective Tyler Whitman was named 2017 Officer of the Year, and Dispatcher Ryan…
Read MoreLongtime Rehoboth Beach police officer retires
Longtime member of Rehoboth Beach Police Department, Sergeant Benjamin Mitchell is retiring after 30 years on the job. Chief of Police Keith Banks says the sergeant has a tireless commitment to serving the community. In 1989, Mitchell started a police athletic league, which morphed into the Henlopen Hammers Wrestling Club. Mitchell says he has enjoyed…
Read MoreDavid Anderson Kicks Off Campaign for 31st District House Seat
Radio Host Art Bell Dies at 72
Radio host Art Bell has died. Bell was the originator of Coast to Coast AM – which is carried here on WGMD. However, Bell has been semi-retired since 2003, when George Noory became the regular host. Former Coast to Coast weekend host, Ian Punnett broke the news on his twitter account and The Nye County…
Read MorePolice capture both suspects in Lewes robbery
UPDATED 4/20: Police arrest the second robbery suspect accused of assaulting a Lewes resident. Delaware State Police say they got a call yesterday that Amanda Hoopes of Lewes was at a home on Wil King Road. Hoopes was wanted for the April 10th assault and robbery of a 67-year old man who lives on the…
Read MoreDE resident wins MD Black Bear Stamp Design Contest
A Delaware resident wins an annual Maryland Department of Natural Resources stamp contest. Steve Oliver of New Castle won the 22nd Annual Maryland Black Bear Conservation Stamp Design Contest for his painting depicting a “lone black bear sitting on the edge of a creek with the first hints of fall.” Oliver is used to it…
Read MoreBridgeville man honored as “Tree Farmer of the Year”
A Bridgeville man named “Tree Farmer of the Year.” The Delaware Tree Farm Committee honoring Doug Simpson for his longtime dedication to forest conservation and landowner education. Using comprehensive stewardship plans developed alongside the State Forest Service, Simpson manages forestland for natural beauty, wildlife habitat, water quality, and wood products. In 2009, three of Simpson’s…
Read MoreProminent erosion reported in Bethany after nor’easter
After lucking out during the first few nor’easters of the season, with northwest winds keeping erosion at bay, the coastline took a pounding this time around. Prominent beach erosion is being reported along the coastline, mainly in Bethany Beach. This week’s storm washed away numerous beach stairs and pummeled the Bethany Shoreline. Town Manager Cliff…
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