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DSP Investigating Shooting Incident Near Seaford

By Mari Lou / February 19, 2023

One man was taken to an area hospital after a shooting in the Seaford area just after 3:30 Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a residence on Route 13 for the shooting – the 18 year old victim was shot in the leg during a large party. Police found multiple shell casings on…

Magnolia Man Charged with Gun & Drug Offenses After Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / February 19, 2023

A 20 year old Magnolia man has been arrested after he failed to stop for a red turn arrow while making a left turn onto Walnut Shade Road in Dover Saturday morning. Delaware State Police stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver – Jeremiah Weatherspoon, who failed to show valid proof of insurance for the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 19, 2023

WGMD Picture of the Day – Blast from the Past – 2007. Photo taken by the late Jody Hudson of Rehoboth Beach at a WGMD remote broadcast at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach during a visit from the 2007 Mar-Del Watermelon Queen as former Sussex County Clerk of Peace George Parish samples some of the goods!

WGMD Radio Flea Market 2-18-23

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2023

John – 302-212-5413 – Antique model 76 marine compass, new in box – $40 – Stetson Western Hat, Buffalo fur felt, New in box, size 7 3/8 – $60 – Athena iPod speaker box – $10 John – 302-945-1627 – Mobility Lift Hug-n-Go 350 – $500 Nick – 302-236-8793 – Philco Tombstone radio – needs…

Pickup Overturns while ‘Mudding’ Near Hartly; 6 Injured

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2023

Six people were taken to area hospitals for non-life threatening injuries after a crash near Hartly. Delaware State Police were called to Gunter Road just after midnight Saturday after a pickup truck mudding in a field, hit a ditch and overturned trapping the driver – a 44 year old man from Marydel and 5 passengers…

Ocean City’s Springfest Concert Tickets Go on Sale Today

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2023

Tickets for the Springfest Headline concerts go on sale this morning! The three headline acts – are “Shadows of the 60’s” A tribute to Motown Thursday, May 4th, Collective Soul on Friday, May 5th and Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives on Saturday, May 6th. VIP ticket sales begin at 9am – public ticket sales…

Tidbury & Newton Ponds Closed for Fishing until March 4th

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2023

Beginning February 18th – through March 3rd – Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood are closed to fishing. During this time the ponds will be stocked for the start of the downstate pond trout season. There will be youth fishing on Saturday, March 4th for anglers under the age of 15. Then…

Cannonball Missing from Lewes’ Historic Cannonball House

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

Lewes Police report that the cannonball in the side of the historic Cannonball House is missing. It’s not known if the cannonball is missing or was taken but the discovery that the cannonball was no longer attached to the outside wall was made on Friday. The Cannonball House is the home of The Lewes Historical…

Two Arrested in Dover Arrested For Shoplifting and Vehicle Theft

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2023

Two have been arrested by Dover Police after a shoplifting complaint on Thursday evening. Police were told the two suspects drove off in a grey Jeep SUV with Pennsylvania tags. The description of the female suspect resembled a teen known to police and they found the vehicle in the area of Stevenson Drive that she…

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…