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Two Crashes in Area of Route 24 & Plantations Road in Lewes Thursday

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

Lewes and Rehoboth Beach fire and EMS responded to a crash Thursday just before 11:30 at the intersection of Route 24 and Plantations Road. Delaware State Police say a Nissan driven by an 87 year old Millsboro woman made a left turn from Route 24 onto Plantations Road and collided with a westbound Honda driven…

Hebron Shed Fire – Accidental

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

An electrical issue at the electric service panel inside a shed in Hebron is the cause of an accidental fire just before midnight Thursday. Hebron firefighters were called to Giles Lane where they found fire in a wood-frame shed. Firefighters put out the fire quickly – however it did cause about $5000 in damage.

Multi-Jurisdictional Training in Seaford Sat & Sun at Seaford Middle School

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

Seaford Middle School will be the site of a multi-jurisdictional training event Saturday and Sunday. Expect to see an increased presence of police, EMS, Fire and related personnel and equipment. The training is expected to run from 8am to 5pm both days.

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

Karen Hearn – Seaford – Fall bonfire. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2023

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Indian River Inlet Bridge towers over the trees

Sussex County Council Reorganizes & Hears from Pine Haven Residents

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

The Sussex County Council held a swearing in ceremony for the Council and row officers who were elected last November. Districts 4 and 5 Council members Doug Hudson and John Rieley, County Sheriff Robert Lee, Register of Wills Greg Fuller and Recorder of Deeds Alexandra Reed Baker were sworn in. The Council reorganized at the…

Four Juveniles Arrested in Magnolia Shooting Incident Monday

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

Delaware State Police have arrested four juveniles in connection with a shooting that occurred on Cherry Drive in Magnolia just after noon on Monday. Police found two occupied homes and a vehicle with a 19 year old man that were struck by gunfire. A suspect vehicle was spotted in a grocery store parking lot, but…

New MD Attorney General Anthony Brown Sworn In

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

Maryland’s 47th Attorney General was sworn in to office this afternoon in Annapolis. Anthony Brown has pledged to advance an ambitious agenda of increasing equity and justice for all Marylanders. He has pledged to support law enforcement and promote community confidence by building on recent police reform efforts, including to seeking authority to work with…

Salisbury Man Crashes Truck into Historic Skipjack on Tilghman Island

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

Talbot County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Dogwood Harbor Road on Tilghman Island for a vehicle accident on December 27th. Deputies arriving at the scene found a pickup truck that had left the parking lot and landed on a boat docked in the Dogwood Harbor – the historic skipjack Rebecca T Ruark, which sustained extensive…

Snow Hill Man Sentenced for Child Pornography

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

A Snow Hill man was sentenced last month to 40 years for distribution of child pornography. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby suspended all but 16 years of the sentence for 32 year old Timothy Newsome who had been convicted on 4 counts and pleaded guilty last September. Officials say the Worcester County Bureau…

Constituent Coffee with Rep Danny Short Wed Morning

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

Representative Danny Short will hold a constituent Coffee meeting Wednesday morning. Residents of the 39th District are invited to come discuss issues important to them and find out more about the upcoming legislative session, which begins on January 10th in Dover. The Constituent Coffee begins at 8am at the Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford.

DE Treasurer Colleen Davis Sworn in for Second Term

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

State Treasurer Colleen Davis was sworn in for her second term Tuesday morning. The oath was administered by Deputy AG Jason Staib, legal counsel to the Office of the State Treasurer. “It is my honor and privilege to serve the people of Delaware,” Davis said. “Over the past four years we have maintained our AAA…

Hon. Bonnie David Joins DE Court of Chancery as Master in Chancery

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

The Honorable Bonnie David has joined the Court of Chancery as Master in Chancery. Her chambers will be located at the Court of Chancery Courthouse in Georgetown. Prior to joining the bench, Master David was a litigator in private practice, where she litigated before the Court of Chancery with a focus on deal litigation, corporate…

Caroline County Sheriff’s Dept. Corporal Nagel Dies

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has lost one of its own. They say that on New Year’s Eve, 6 year veteran of the department, Corporal Lucas Nagel lost his battle with PTSD and took his own life. Cpl. Nagel graduated from Col. Richardson High School in 2013 and joined the US Army as a Military…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

Margaret May – Lewes – Life on the pond! Click for full view

Dewey Beach PD Investigating New Year’s Morning Assault

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2023

The Dewey Beach Police Department need your help to identify a man involved in a serious assault that occurred on on New Year’s around 1:37am. Police say a group of people were standing on the sidewalk on southbound Coastal Highway in the area Bellevue Street., when a 21 year old male victim from Wilmington was…

UPDATED: Lewes Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2023

UPDATED – 1/1/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in Lewes on December 30, 2022, as Joseph Francisco, 62, of Glen Mills, PA. ========================================================= The investigation continues into a crash Friday night that left a pedestrian dead near the intersection of Coastal Highway…

UPDATED: Residents & Dog Safe After Fire at Parker Road Home Friday Night

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2023

Firefighters from Selbyville were called for a structure fire Friday night just before 9:30 at a home on Parker Road. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire in a garage with extension to the single story home. Fire crews from Dagsboro, Frankford, Gumboro, Laurel, Millsboro, Roxana, Willards, Pittsville and County Paramedics assisted at the…

Early Morning Frederica Fire Ruled Accidental

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2023

A 2-alarm house fire early Sunday morning in Frederica has been ruled accidental by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Frederica firefighters were called around 3:30 for a blaze on Tidewater Court and found active fire on the outside of the home when they arrived at the scene. Investigation showed the fire began inside an exterior…

DSP Investigating Pedestrian Struck by Car Near Ellendale

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2023

A Harrington woman was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after she was struck by a car in the area of South Old State Road and New Hope Road near Ellendale. Delaware State Police say the 19 year old woman was leaving a party when she was struck. The investigation is continuing.

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2023

Abigail Dion – Sykesville – Ocean City just past sunrise

Start the New Year with a Hike

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2022

DELAWARE: First Day Hikes will continue the tradition of self-guided hikes at each Delaware State Park. Each park will also have a welcome station, where you can check in to be counted and pick up your First Day Hike sticker or magnet. Sites will also offer a send off time, where you can gather with…

New Year’s Brings Raise in Minimum Wage

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2022

Workers in both Delaware and Maryland will see an increase in pay beginning with the new year. Effective January 1, 2023 Delaware’s minimum hourly wage rate will increase from $10.50 to $11.75 an hour. The minimum hourly wage will increase incrementally on January 1st over the next two years to reach $15 an hour in…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 12-31-22

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2022

Matt – 302-500-9429 – Free 4 rounds of golf Heritage Golf course, 2 carts – $100 – Two pair new Ugz boots, size 9 – $80 a piece or $150 both                                   Tammy – 302-245-7873 – LOOKING FOR: Someone to put an engine in a car – Size 12 petite, mermaid style evening gown, worn…

WGMD Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2022

Theresa Olsen – Millville – Bethany Beach Tree