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Legislation Announced Creating Maryland’s New Legal, Adult-Use Cannabis Industry

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2023

Legislation that establishes Maryland’s new legal, adult-use cannabis industry has been announced by Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones. This program is aimed at curbing illicit sales, addressing equity in licensing, taxation and regulation – and meets the July 1, 2023 program implementation goal. Adult-use cannabis will be regulated in the same…

Lewes Man Charged for Dealing Drugs

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2023

A Lewes man has been arrested for drug dealing. Delaware State Police spotted 61 year old Tyler Sutton of Lewes driving on Coastal Highway near Route 9 while talking on his cell phone. Troopers made a traffic stop and contacted the driver who appeared to extremely nervous. He had no license, registration or insurance and…

DE Public Health Emergency Extended Another 30 Days

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2023

Governor John Carney has formally extended the Public Health Emergency for another 30 days. This extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue Covid-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, a public health emergency declaration must be renewed every 30 days.

Ocean City Council Moves Forward with Sports Complex Discussion

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2023

Ocean City Mayor and Council remains interested in a sports complex in Worcester County and voted unanimously last week to hold a meeting – likely in March – with the Maryland Stadium Authority to present the updated Sports Complex Market and Economic Feasibility Study. The meeting will be open to elected officials in Worcester County…

Smyrna Woman Charged with 4th Felony DUI & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2023

A Smyrna woman has been charged with DUI and weapons offenses after a traffic stop just before 2:30 Friday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a Jeep Wrangler failing to stay within the lane of travel on Route 13 near Smyrna Leipsic Road and made a traffic stop. Troopers could smell alcohol coming from the driver,…

Wicomico Teacher of the Year Semifinalists Pared to 25 Candidates

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2023

The number of Teacher of the Year candidates has been reduced to 25 semifinalists. Now begins an extensive judging process that will lead to the naming of the Wicomico County Teacher of the Year on April 12. The semi-finalists are one from each school and one for Special Programs were announced January 12 – however…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2023

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Ocean View Sunrise. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 2, 2023

ML – Dune crossing at Ocean View Parkway lot in Bethany Beach. Click for full view

ChristianaCare One of Many Hospitals Hit with Cyberattack by Pro-Russian Group

By Mari Lou / February 1, 2023

ChristianaCare has been experiencing temporary service interruptions with their website, christianacare.org. The hospital made that announcement in a tweet earlier Tuesday. They said that patients needing to access their patient portal can do so using the app or visit the portal directly. Internet reports say the pro-Russian ‘hacktivist’ group KillNet has taken credit for the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 1, 2023

Margaret May – Lewes – Sunset over Hopkins Farm Creamery on Route 9 west of Lewes. Click for full view

UPDATED: Sussex County Council to Recognizes Caroling on the Circle Food Drive Supporters & Approves 2 MOUs

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2023

UPDATED – 01/31/23 – The Sussex County Council ended January honoring the groups who helped to raise some of the over 18,000 food items collected during the 2-month long Sussex County Annual ‘Pack the Pod’ Food Drive in November and December. Rehoboth Beach Elementary School collected over 2000 food items and received a plaque from…

Former DE Corrections Officer Indicted in Death of K9 Lux

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2023

A former Delaware Correctional Officer and K-9 handler has been indicted on charges related to the death of 4-year old K-9 Lux. Officials in the Attorney General’s office say the DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust indicted 45 year old Darrel Wiley for leaving Lux confined and unattended in an official vehicle while…

Two Arrested in Worcester County on Drug & Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2023

Last December, the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team ended a drug investigation in West Ocean City, which led to the arrest of two men. A search and seizure warrant led officials to over 76 pounds of marijuana THC, 4 firearms, ammunition, high capacity magazines and body armor, over 102 grams of THC edibles, 292 grams…

Two Arrested During Attempted Burglary at Lewes-area Home

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2023

Delaware State Police have arrested two attempting to break into a residence on Pecan Court in Plantations East west of Lewes on Sunday night. Police were notified by the homeowner who was not home at the time, but saw a male with a large knife walking around the screened-in porch area on his security camera.…

A Warning from Easton Police

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2023

The Easton Police Department would like to send a warning to the community that over thelast 36 hours we have responded to 7 suspected opioid overdoses. We want people who arestruggling with substance abuse and their families, to know there is possibly a dangerous mixof opioids here in our community. If you have any information…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2023

Peg – South Bethany – Sunrise at South Bethany. Click for full view

Covid-19 Cases Possibly Linked to Leg Hall; DPH Advises Masking & Social Distancing or Virtual Meetings

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023

Delaware Public Health reports that multiple positive cases of COVID-19 could be related to several in-person events last week in and around Legislative Hall. Out of an abundance of caution, Public Health officials are offering recommendations to those planning to attend Joint Finance Committee hearings beginning Tuesday Jan. 31, to mask and use social distancing…

Deadline to File for Bridgeville Town Commission is Friday, Feb 3

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023

The Town of Bridgeville has an election coming up in March – and there are three seats up for election – some of that is due to redistricting within the town. Seats for Districts 1, 3 and 4 are up for election – and the filing deadline is Friday at 4:30pm at Town Hall. Voter…

Commercial Air Service Returns to Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023

Commercial air service returns to Delaware! Beginning Wednesday, Avelo Airlines will fly from the Wilmington Airport with nonstop flights to five Florida destinations. Delaware is the only state without commercial air service – Avelo’s first flight – bound for Orlando – will depart at 10am on Wednesday. Other Florida destinations are West Palm Beach, Fort…

Maryland Joins the US Climate Alliance

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023

Maryland has joined the US Climate Alliance as Governor Wes Moore reaffirms his commitment to combating climate change. The Governor has proposed a $422-million investment in protecting Maryland’s environment through programs funded by the transfer tax that supports land preservation and operations a capital projects in state parks. Another $129-million in General Funds will fully…

Selbyville Man Charged after Road Rage Incident in Dover

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023

Dover Police were called after a man pointed a gun at another driver after a road rage incident on North DuPont Highway in the area of Bally’s. Police were able to locate the suspect, 22 year old Ryan Hartung of Selbyville, and arrested him without incident. A search of his vehicle turned up a 9mm…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023

Jennifer – Seagull taking in the sights at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. Click for full view

Maintenance Work Begins Monday on Route 90 Bridges in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023

Routine maintenance work begins on the Route 90 bridges over the St Martin River and Assawoman Bay on Monday. Crews will be making repairs to the bridge deck and substructure in preparation for the summer season. Crews will work from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday – drivers can expect single lane closures and flagging…

Felton Man Arrested on 3rd Felony DUI & Gun Charges

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023

A Felton man has been arrested on weapons and DUI charges after a traffic stop. A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol in the Camden area spotted a Taurus make a turn without signaling and committing other moving violations. When the trooper contacted the driver, he smelled alcohol coming from 46 year old Harold Hampton…

Three Charged for Stealing a Vehicle in Seaford

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023

Seaford Police arrested three men after a report of a stolen vehicle on Chandler Street Thursday night around 7:20. Police learned the vehicle was left running with a child still in a rear seat. The vehicle was located on Old Furnace Road but the driver refused to stop as the driver fled from police –…