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UPDATED: Right Whale SLOW Zone Extended – Now In Effect Off Ocean City until March 3

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

UPDATED – 02/17/23 – On February 16, 2023, the Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science re-detected the presence of right whales 21 nm east of Ocean City, Maryland. The right whale Slow Zone is in effect through March 3, 2023. As a reminder, two additional…

Wanted Man Charged after Stolen Vehicle Complaint in Dover

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

Dover Police were called about a stolen vehicle from Pennsylvania that was spotted on Carvel Drive in Dover. Police responded and found the vehicle and confirmed that it was stolen. While canvasing the area police located 30 year old Cameron Vincent, who was in possession of the keys and arrested him. A computer check showed…

Town of Georgetown Exploring Possible Downtown Development District Expansion

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

The Town of Georgetown is looking for input and recommendation from the public and interested property owners on a possible expansion of the Downtown Development District, which was designated by Governor Jack Markell in 2016. Currently the district boundaries encompass just over 83 acres – and may be expanded to a maximum of 105 acres.…

DSP Arrest Burglary Suspect in Harrington Business

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

A Houston man has been arrested for burglarizing a Harrington convenience store just after 1:30 Friday morning. Delaware State Police responded to the Summit Mart on Route 14 after multiple alarm activations at the closed business. Upon arrival troopers spotted a broken window and ordered the suspect to exit the business. Police arrested 18 year…

Maryland Delegation Announces Over $5.1-million for Gun Violence Prevention Programs 

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

Maryland’s Democratic Congressional Delegation today announced $5.1 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to bolster gun violence prevention programs across the state. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is a landmark measure that was passed in June 2022. Its goal is to prevent gun violence by taking commonsense steps to strengthen gun…

Camden-Wyoming Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

A Camden-Wyoming man has been arrested after a traffic stop on Friday morning in Dover. Delaware State Police spotted the gray 2015 Mazda 3 on Wyoming Avenue. A computer check showed the registered owner had a suspended license and two active warrants. Police stopped the car and smelled marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The…

Mayor’s Seat Only Contested Race in Laurel Election

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

Voters in Laurel will be voting for a Mayor on March 23rd. Mark Sikora has filed to run against incumbent John Shwed for Mayor. There were three council seats up for election. Incumbents Cheryl Martin and Phillip Calio were the only candidates to file for the Ward 4 and At-Large seats. Randy Lee did not…

DSP & OHS Target Distracted Driving in Delaware

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

Delaware State Police, Office of Highway Safety and DelDOT last month partnered for the Winter Distracted Driving/Occupant Distraction enforcement. This campaign targeted distracted drivers and seatbelt violations statewide through February 13 and ended with 541 traffic contacts – 435 tickets and 98 warnings – and 8 criminal arrests. There were 82 drivers contacted for using…

No Election in Bethel on Saturday

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

There will be NO election Saturday in Bethel. There were three vacancies on the town council and three candidates filed for the seats. Two incumbents and 1 new person filed for the seats – each is a 3-year term. The Town Clerk will post the new members of the Council on March 1st when their…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

Kassidy Brown – Milton – Breakwater East Lighthouse in Lewes. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 16, 2023

Jim – Fenwick Island Lighthouse. Click for full view

Ocean City Officials Request Immediate Halt to Wind Farm Development After Whale Deaths

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2023

The Ocean City Mayor and Council are urging State and Federal officials to stop wind farm development until further investigation is done into whale deaths on the East Coast. City officials say there was the report of another whale death earlier Tuesday. Maryland Congressman Andy Harris and New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew have called…

Maryland HB 119 Would Mandate the Development of a Comprehensive Health Education Framework for Schools in All Counties

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2023

A measure in the Maryland State House (HB 119) would require the State Department of Education along with the Department of Health to develop a comprehensive health education framework; requiring each county board of education to create an age-appropriate curriculum that is consistent with the comprehensive health education framework; requiring each county board to establish…

Talbot County Sheriff Comments on MD Senate Bill 850 – Criminal Law-Youth Accountability & Safety Act

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2023

Legislation introduced to the Maryland General Assembly last week would remove a charge of 1st degree murder if the person is under the age of 25 at the time of the offense. Talbot County Sheriff Joe Gamble commented on Senate Bill 850 by video on Tuesday saying that they may not be found to have…

Blunt Rochester Introduced JOBS Act to Address Job Shortages

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2023

Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester along with several other lawmakers have introduced the “Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS)” Act. The measure would expand eligibility for federal Pell Grant programs to those interested in pursuing short-term, high-quality education and training programs to address the worker shortage by closing the skills gap. Currently there are…

DE Downstate Pond Trout Season Starts March 4 & 5

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2023

Downstate pond trout season begins in Delaware just before sunrise on Sunday, March 5. However for youth anglers under the age of 15 – their season begins at 7am on Saturday, March 4th. Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood will be stocked and open for trout fishing – pending pond ice conditions…

New Milford Police Chief Ashe Sworn In Monday

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2023

Milford’s new – and first female – Chief of Police was sworn in Monday. The City performed a nationwide search – Chief Cecilia Ashe comes from the Wilmington Police Department where she was assigned the Inspector of Operations. Chief Ashe has over 27 years of law enforcement experience, including time spent as a police officer…

DSP Looking for MIllsboro Area Man Wanted on Active Warrants

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2023

Delaware State Police are looking for a Millsboro man who is wanted on four active warrants – including two felony warrants from incidents from separate incidents in November and December. Police says 22 year old Michael Robinson is about 6′ 1” and 185 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Police believe he is homeless…

Selbyville Election Canceled March 4th, but Big Changes on the Town Council

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2023

There will be no election on March 4th in Selbyville, but for the first time in 30 years the town has a new mayor. The three incumbent candidates, Mayor Clifton Murray and Council members Clarence tingle and Frank Smith did not run for re-election. Councilman Richard Duncan ran unopposed for Mayor and Gary Steffen and…

DSP Looking for Driver of Stolen Vehicle in Rehoboth Beach Area

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2023

Delaware State Police need your help to identify the driver who ran from troopers after he crashed a stolen car Monday night in Rehoboth Beach. A trooper on patrol just after 11pm in Lewes spotted a Malibu on Coastal Highway – a computer check showed it had been reported stolen earlier in the day by…

UPDATED: Water is Back on in Snow Hill after Water Main Break

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2023

UPDATED – 5:33pm – Water for the Town of Snow Hill has been turned back on.  The Health Department has suggested that water is to be run from the faucet for at least 2 minutes to make sure it’s clear. ========================================================== UPDATED 2:50pm – The Town of Snow Hill announces that the Town water service…

MSP Look to Identify Showell Armed Robbery Suspect

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2023

Your help is needed to identify a suspect in an armed robbery in Showell on Saturday. Maryland State Police say the suspect is black, about 50 to 60 years old, just over 6-feet tall with a thin build and a gray beard. Police say he entered Smith Market around 9:35 Saturday morning and showed a…

AGH Outpatient Services Restored after Ransomware Attack

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2023

Several services that have been unavailable at Atlantic General Hospital because of a ransomware attack on January 29th are now back online. AGH says that all outpatient services – including walk-in lab, imaging and AGHRx RediScripts Pharmacy are now open. The ransomware attack knocked the hospitals computer network out of commission and have been working…

DelDOT: Coastal Corridors Committee Meeting #3 Tonight in Harbeson

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2023

The Coastal Corridors Committee Meeting #3 will be held tonight at Mariner Middle School cafeteria in Harbeson beginning at 6pm. Hybrid options are available by Zoom and all materials are posted to the committee’s website. You’ll find more on this meeting – and the agenda – at the Community Calendar under the EXTRAs Tab at…

Phase 2 of DE Memorial Bridge Deck Rehab Project is Underway

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2023

Phase 2 of a rehabilitation of the bridge deck of the New Jersey bound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge is underway. Officials say the two left lanes of the northbound span will be continuously closed until just before the Memorial Day weekend – work is expected to be completed prior to May 25. The…