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Fire on Cornwall Road in Rehoboth Beach Accidental

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2023

Delaware State Fire Marshal has determined a fire that damaged a home on Cornwall Road at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club this morning was accidental. Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called just after 10am and found smoke and fire coming from a two story home. The residents were home at the time and able…

Laurel Man Charged with 3rd Felony DUI after Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2023

A Laurel man has been arrested after a traffic stop in Laurel Monday night. Delaware State Police stopped the driver of a pickup truck for not wearing a seatbelt and noticed signs of impairment when the trooper contacted him. A DUI investigation was started and 58 year old Dale Wilson arrested. A search of his…

Dover PD Investigating Burglary at First State Vape

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2023

Dover Police are investigating a burglary at First State Vape on North DuPont Highway that occurred just after 2:30 this/Tuesday morning. Police found the front door to the business broken, but the suspects had already left, but the owner of the business reported that merchandise was taken from the store by suspects wearing dark clothing.…

Tall Crane Arrives to Begin Off-Peak, Under-Bridge Utility Work on Bay Bridge

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2023

If you travel the Bay Bridge – you’ll see a tall crane that will begin under-bridge utility work this month in preparation for the bridge deck replacement on the eastbound span this fall. This under-bridge work will be done during off-peak hours and will result in some off-peak lane closures, but traffic impacts are expected…

MSP Trooper and 2 Others Injured in Salisbury Crash on Rt 13 Bypass

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2023

A crash on the Route 13 bypass Monday morning around 7:30 injured three – including a Maryland State Trooper. MSP report the trooper was driving a departmental vehicle when he crashed into stopped traffic in the southbound lanes near St Lukes Road in Salisbury. Both lanes were shut down while a tow truck worked to…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2023

Margaret May – Lewes – Got a Peanut?? Click for full view

Oceans Calling to Announce Lineup March 14th

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2023

After last year’s Oceans Calling debut was blown away by a nor’easter – this year’s three day concert and festival is set for September 29th through October 1st. However on Tuesday March 14th Oceans Calling will announce this year’s line up – and the ticket pre-sale is begins at 10am Thursday, March 16th. The three…

Nearly $40,000 in “Free Money” Paid to DE529 Education Savings Plan Accounts

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2023

Delaware’s “First State, First Steps” program has been extended until at least the end of June of this year. This is a pilot incentive program for Delawareans offering a $100 contribution to a new DE-5-2-9 Education Savings Plan account. In the past 6 months $37,700 has been added to those accounts, which gives 377 young…

UPDATED: Fiery Magnolia-area Crash Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2023

UPDATED – 03/06/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a collision that occurred in Magnolia on February 24 as 78 year old Edward Campbell of North East, Maryland. ================================================================= A crash Friday night just before 7:30 near Magnolia has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say a minivan…

Sussex County Council to Meet – at 12:30pm Tuesday

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2023

The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday, but the meeting will not begin until 12:30pm. County Attorney Everett Moore will discuss an ordinance related to the removal procedures for members of appointed boards, commissions and advisory committees. This comes after a suggestion from Councilman Doug Hudson during last week’s discussion on the Code of…

Sunday Morning Pocomoke House Fire Ruled Accidental

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2023

A fire on Cedar Hall Road in Pocomoke City Sunday has been ruled accidental by the Worcester County Fire Marshal. Pocomoke firefighters were called around 7:45 Sunday morning and found smoke and fire coming from the second floor. A resident and dog were rescued from the home and one firefighter was injured while battling the…

Do More 24 DE Raises over $2.3-million for DE Non-profits

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2023

Last week’s 24 hour Do More 24 Delaware raised over $2.3-million for nearly 600 First State non-profits. The period from 6pm Thursday through 6pm Friday saw more than 15,000 donations made during the fund-raising marathon – which makes the non-profits eligible to earn a portion of $625,000 in matching gifts and cash prizes donated by…

VA Man Sentenced in Wicomico County for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2023

A New Church, VA man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after his conviction by a Wicomico County jury for attempted 2nd degree murder and other offenses. Five years of the sentence for 23 year old Everon Strand is without the possibility of parole. According to court records, Strand was identified by multiple…

18 Police Recruits Graduate from Dover Municipal Police Academy

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2023

Eighteen recruits from 13 Delaware Police agencies have graduated from the Dover Municipal Police Academy. The 21-week training academy ended with a graduation ceremony at Dover High School on Friday. Speakers at the ceremony included Lieutenant Governor of Delaware Bethany Hall-Long, Attorney General Kathleen Jennings, City of Dover City of Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen, and…

Hogan Says No to 2024 Presidential Run

By Mari Lou / March 5, 2023

After months of speculation – former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has made a decision on the 2024 Presidential race. He will NOT be a candidate. Hogan announced his decision in a an op-ed this morning in the New York Times. Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement: “I truly appreciate all those around the…

DE State Fire Marshal Investigating Greenwood Fire

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2023

Greenwood firefighters were called for a residential fire just after 10 Friday night. When crews arrived at the Hickman Road they found a single story home with fire showing. Multiple fire companies assisted or provided back up and were on the scene for over 2 ½ hours. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.

Underweight Harp Seal Rescued From North Shores Beach by MERR Officials

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2023

A young male harp seal was rescued by officials from the Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute in Lewes last week on the beach at North Shores in Rehoboth Beach. A passerby spotted the seal rolling on its back, which officials say could be caused by a lice infection, and contacted MERR. MERR found…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 3-4-23

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2023

Sandy – St Andrews Episcopal Church, Hurlock MD holds a Bluegrass Festival the first Tuesday of every month from 7pm to 10pm Frank – 732-337-0344 – Penn fishing reel, Slammer #3 4500 – $170 – LL Bean Surf rod – $55 Bo – 302-684-4886 – Kodak Slide projector – make offer – Chanter for bagpipes…

UPDATED: DSP Arrest 2 in Shooting Death in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2023

UPDATED – 03/04/23 – Two have been arrested for the murder of 20 year old Terrance Frisby of Georgetown at the Dunbarton Apartments in Georgetown on February 27th.Investigation into the shooting led Delaware State Police to 24 year old Jaron Curtis of Dagsboro, who was arrested Friday in Berlin with help from the Maryland State…

UPDATED: Millville Council Election

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2023

UPDATED – 03/05/23 – Millville went to the polls Saturday to choose 3 council members from a field of six candidates. The Coastal Point reports that incumbent Sharon Brienza and newcomer Joseph Parent were the top vote-getters in Saturday’s election with 288 and 287 votes respectively. For the third open seat – incumbents Barbara Ryer…

Three Delaware Small Towns Make Family Destinations Guide

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2023

Vacationing in small towns can be a refreshing change of pace from traditional destinations according to Family Destinations Guide. Delaware had two towns place in their America’s Top 150 Small Towns for Families – with Clayton at #54, Bowers Beach at #118 and historic Odessa at #136. Other Delmarva locations making the list – in…

MSP Investigating a Murder in Cambridge

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2023

A Cambridge man is dead after a shooting just after midnight Friday morning in the area of North Drive and Pine Street in Cambridge. Police found 22 year old Daiquan Taylor of Cambridge with gunshot wounds – he was pronounced dead at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center. The Maryland Medical Examiner has ruled his…

Lewes PD Investigation Non-Payment of Rental Income & Bad Checks

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2023

The Lewes Police are investigating numerous allegations of non-payment of rental income and the issuing of bad checks to property owners from the management at Lewes Realty on East Savannah Road. Police ask if you believe you are a victim – contact Detective Crapps at 302-645-6264, extension 122.

MSP Looking for Suspect in Willards Armed Robbery

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2023

Your help is needed to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Willards Tuesday night. Maryland State Police say the suspect was last seen in a silver passenger car – possibly a Hyundai Accent with a separation between the front bumper and passenger side front fender. Police say just after 11…

DE Public Health Emergency Extended 30 Days

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2023

Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Delaware continues to face staffing shortages and capacity issues in its health care facilities. If the State’s public health emergency order were to expire, the State would no longer have such flexibility. This is the 13th extension of the Public…