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Sussex County Council Gets Update on DelDOT Transportation Projects

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

The Transportation Department visited the Sussex County Council this week for an update on projects either in the planning stages, underway or completed in the County. Some of the information covers statewide issues – like safety and smart work zones. An uptick in wrong way driving has led to a pilot on new technology that…

UPDATED: Both Marijuana Bills Pass in DE State Senate – Waits for Gov Carney’s Signature

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

House Bill 1 – the marijuana bill has passed in the Delaware State Senate. This measure would remove all penalties for use or possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana and marijuana accessories. The vote was 16 to 4 with 1 absent. House Bill 2 – also passed in the State Senate. This is…

DE State Senate Approves Tenants Rights Measure

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

The Delaware State Senate has approved legislation that will give tenants a right to representation in eviction proceedings and other landlord-tenant actions. Senate Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 1 also creates a pre-trial diversion program aimed at resolving landlord-tenant disputes before they reach a courtroom. The measure was approved by a 19 to 0 vote…

Two Arrested after Stealing a Cargo Van in Dover & Leading Dover PD on Chase

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

Two people have been arrested after a pursuit in a stolen vehicle by Dover Police. Police spotted a white transit van in the area of South State and East Water Street Monday night. A records check showed the van was reported stolen and police initiated a traffic stop. The driver of the van took off…

MSP Trying to Identify Vehicles Possibly Involved in 2022 Homicide on Old Quantico Road in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

Your help is needed to identify two vehicles of interest connected to a 2022 homicide in Wicomico County. The vehicles are a light-colored and dark-colored sedan that were recorded on video just before 6pm on February 25 as they drove up to a home on Old Quantico Road in Salisbury. The victim, 23 year old…

Felton Man Charged with 5th Felony DUI

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

A Felton man has been arrested for a 5th offense DUI after a traffic stop Monday afternoon in Camden. A Delaware State Police trooper spotted a tan pickup truck swerve and cross the solid white shoulder line several times on southbound Hazlettville Road. The trooper stopped the pickup and contacted the driver, 55 year old…

Gov Carney Orders Flags to Half Staff for Victims in Nashville

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 31, 2023 as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both…

Sussex County Council will Receive Transportation Update from DelDOT Tuesday

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2023

The Sussex County Council will be visited by DelDOT officials for a transportation update. The Council will also hold a public hearing at 10:15am on an ordinance to amend the FY 2023 operating budget to add new fees and expenses for the Kitchen Incubator project. Finance Director Gina Jennings will update the Council on the…

One Injured in Dump Truck Rollover on Coastal Hwy north of Lewes

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2023

The driver of a dump truck was flown to an area hospital after his truck rolled over on Route 1 in the area of Greystone Drive north of Lewes just after 8 this morning. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the truck was northbound and approached a stopped school bus when a…

Apartment Fire Sunday in Salisbury Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2023

A fire that began in a bedroom at an three story apartment building on Fairground Drive in Salisbury Sunday evening is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The occupant says that she saw smoke coming from a bedroom. Salisbury firefighters had the blaze under control in a half hour – and report there…

DSP Investigating Fatal Crash near Laurel

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2023

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash where a man drove into the Broad Creek in Laurel two weeks ago. Fishermen found the body of 44 year old Jose Roaro-Alanis of Seaford just before 9pm on March 12th and contacted police. His body was taken to the State Medical Examiner to determine the cause…

Sussex County Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2023

The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive-thru mobile food pantry Monday morning beginning at 10 at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown. You must live in Delaware to participate – and bring proof – a utility bill or ID with your home address. This is first-come, first-served and registration will be available on-site.…

Two Wilmington Men Arrested on Drug Charges in Dover

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2023

A traffic stop in Dover led to the arrest of two Wilmington men on drug charges. Delaware State Police spotted a Mazda traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 1 and stopped the vehicle as it turned onto the Puncheon Run Connector. As the vehicle slowed police saw several bags being thrown from…

UPDATED: Missing Caroline County Man Found Dead

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2023

UPDATED – 03/26/23 9:45am – On Saturday, deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of 62 year old Curtis McClanathan. McClanathan’s body was found in a field about a mile away from where his vehicle crashed on March 18th on Union Road in Greensboro. He has been taken to the Chief Medical…

Dover Man Arrested for 8th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / March 25, 2023

A Dover man has been arrested for DUI after a traffic stop early Saturday morning in Dover. Delaware State Police spotted a Nissan speeding on North DuPont Highway in the area of Scarborough Road. Troopers stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, 27 year old Octavio Lopez-Hernandez and smelled alcohol on his breath and detected…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 3-25-23

By Mari Lou / March 25, 2023

Anastasia – 732-259-5496 – Ham Radio – Kenwood TS-990S 200w dual, Great condition, all original – $6000   Mike – 443-365-1458 – New Klauss Rocking recliner – $385 Beau – 302-684-4886 – 200 year old dining room set – Make offer Nick – 302-228-8018 – Tiffany light fixture – $100 – 2002 Jetta, 250000 miles…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 25, 2023

Connie Langhans – Ellendale – Hitchens Farm near Laurel. Click for full view

New Website Launched for Applications to DE Boards & Commissions

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2023

A new website for applications for Delaware Boards and Commissions has been launched by Governor John Carney. The Governor makes appointments to about 300 Boards and Commissions that affect nearly all public policy areas and this new website will help to streamline the application process. The website will house all the relevant information on one…

Dover Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses after Felton Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2023

A Dover man has been arrested by Felton Police on felony drug charges after a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation in the area of Route 13 and Midstate Road. Felton Police made contact with the driver, 28 year old Christopher Coleman of Dover and a female passenger and determined there was marijuana in the…

DE Statewide Unemployment Remains Steady

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2023

Delaware unemployment statewide remained steady for the second month in a row a 4.6%, but decreased in Sussex County from 5% in January to 4.9% in February. The national unemployment increased 2-tenths of a percent in February to 3.6%. While there has been little movement in the unemployment rated – the state’s labor force participation…

MD Governor Orders State Flag to Half Staff Friday

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2023

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland Flag lowered to half staff – immediately. This is to honor the six Maryland highway construction workers who died in a tragic accident on I-695 on Wednesday. Flags will return to full staff at sunset today (Friday, March 24).

MSP Investigate Crash on Route 589; Berlin Man Charged with DUI

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2023

Maryland State Police are investigating a crash on Route 589 at Adkins Road near Berlin that occurred Thursday night around 11:30. Police say a Honda, driven by 43 year old person from Selbyville, was southbound on Route 589. A pickup truck driven by 42 year old Antonio Aguilar of Berlin was turning left onto Route…

John Shwed Re-elected as Mayor of Laurel

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2023

Laurel voters have re-elected John Shwed as Mayor. Shwed got 82 votes to 52 for challenger Mark Sikora. There were three council seats that were unopposed – newcomer Carlos Oliveras will represent Ward 1, incumbents Cheryl Martin will represent Ward 4 and Phillip Calio is the Councilman at-large.

UPDATED: Worcester Sheriff’s Deputies Investigation Pocomoke Home Invasion

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2023

UPDATED – 8:10am – Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies and Pocomoke City Police were called for a home invasion at a home on Colona Road south of Pocomoke on Wednesday afternoon. Police learned that the former boyfriend of the victim forced entry into the home and assaulted the victim before leaving. Police say that a second…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 22, 2023

Larry Prettyman – Sunset in Crisfield. Click for full view