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1 Person Injured in Pittsville House Fire

By Mari Lou / November 10, 2022

A fire at a Pittsville home sent one man to the hospital. Pittsville firefighters were called to a home on Old Ocean City Road just before 10:30 where they found fire in a single story home. Investigators say the fire was accidental – from a pellet stove chimney being too close to combustible furniture on…

Delaware Receives ARPA Funding to Promote Equitable Access to Unemployment Insurance Benefits

By Mari Lou / November 10, 2022

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the award of $6,848,992 in grants to state employment insurance systems in Delaware, Montana and Wyoming to enhance awareness and improve delivery of unemployment insurance benefits to people who face obstacles to access. These grants will support states’ projects that seek to ensure age, race, ethnicity, language proficiency,…

US Coast Guard Rescues 2 from Smoking Boat Near Cape May

By Mari Lou / November 10, 2022

The US Coast Guard were called for smoke aboard the 56-foot vessel, Adelaide, Wednesday night south of Cape May. Two people aboard reported heavy smoke and were able to secure the engine and use a fire extinguisher. The Coast Guard crew responding confirmed there was no fire and the vessel was not taking on water.…

UPDATED: Register Now for the DMV’s Low-Digit Tag Lottery

By Mari Lou / November 10, 2022

UPDATED 11/10/22 – Sunday is the last day of registration for the DMV’s Low-Digit tag release. On Monday, November 14 the DMV will begin to randomly select a set number of winners for 12 days – no weekend drawings or on Thanksgiving or Black Friday. The final drawing of the “12 Days of PLATE-mas” will…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-9-22

By Mari Lou / November 10, 2022

Small craft advisories flew on Wednesday and Thursday ain’t lookin’ to good. No boats sailed and the surf was too rough to fish. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said they didn’t hear of anything caught out of Indian River Inlet. Delaware State Parks is looking at a proposal to build a restaurant at Cape Henlopen…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 10, 2022

Matt Trucks – Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Click for full view

DSP Investigating Bridgeville Area Shooting

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2022

A shooting on Mill Park Drive in the Bridgeville area has left one man hospitalized with serious injuries. Delaware State Police were called just before 2pm Monday and learned that an 18 year old male victim was shot multiple times by an unknown male. The victim was taken to an area hospital by an acquaintance…

Phase 1 Delaware Memorial Bridge Project Winding Down

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2022

The first phase of the Delaware Memorial Bridge deck project is nearly finished. DRBA officials say that demobilization efforts on the New Jersey span will begin on Thursday and all lanes are expected to reopen prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. This work will include the removal of construction equipment and the Jersey barriers. The…

Senator Tom Carper Tests Positive for Covid-19

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2022

Officials in US Senator Tom Carper’s office announce that he has tested positive for Covid-19. In a release from the Senator’s office: WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the morning before his planned travel to Egypt for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Senator Carper…

DPH Launches ‘My Health Community’ Influenza Dashboard

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health has launched a My Healthy Community Influenza Dashboard. This will share weekly and seasonal data on positive cases, hospitalizations, deaths and vaccinations in the state in an effort to provide an accurate picture of flu activity in Delaware. The number of flu cases in Delaware has increased since the…

Snow Hill Looking for New Executive Administrator

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2022

The town of Snow Hill is taking applications for a full-time executive administrator. Town officials say the Deputy Town Manager has accepted a position with the Lower Shore Land Trust and will leave her post on Friday. She will divide her time between the Town and Land Trust for a period of transition. More information…

Fire Damages Angola by the Bay Home

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2022

A home at Angola by the Bay was damaged after a fire Tuesday night on Marina Drive East. Rehoboth firefighters found heavy fire at the rear of the home when they arrived on the scene – including a large porch and storage unit. The occupants were able to get out safely with their pets –…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-8-22

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2022

Small craft advisories flew on Tuesday and no boats left the dock. I had a late report from Captain Cary Evans on the Grizzly. He had a boat limit of tog on Monday and 15 tog with 25 sea bass, including 4 citations, on Sunday. The new pilot program for Surf Fishing Permits has caused…

Midterm Elections

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2022

A strong slate of candidates wasn’t enough for a red wave to take shape in Delaware. There was no change in the statewide offices. Democrats Lisa Blunt Rochester, Kathy Jennings and Colleen Davis were all re-elected to Congress, Attorney General and State Treasurer and Lydia York carried her momentum from the Delaware Primary to win…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2022

Ritchie G – NYC – Cape Henlopen – Nearly full moon while surf fishing. Click for full view

DSP Investigating Dover Area Shooting Incident Saturday

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2022

Delaware State Police were called to the Eagle Meadows development Saturday night for a shooting on Vermont Drive. Police learned that a 36 year old man was standing outside a residence when a gray passenger car drove past – and an unknown subject fired several shots in the victim’s direction. The victim was not harmed…

DSP Investigating Road Rage Shooting West of Cheswold

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2022

Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage shooting that occurred this morning just before noon in the area of Seven Hickories and Brenford Roads west of Cheswold. Police learned that a 34 year old man was struck by gunfire while sitting in his vehicle after an alleged road rage incident. The victim was taken…

DSP Arrest Dagsboro Man on Drug & Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2022

A Dagsboro man has been arrested after Delaware State Police were called for suspicious activity Monday afternoon. Police were called to the area of Woodland Ferry and Gum Branch Roads near Seaford just after 4pm for reports of a man running down the road with a firearm. Troopers spotted 30 year old Deandre Hall of…

One Powerball Winner – in CA, At Least 1- $1,000,000 Winner in Maryland

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2022

There was one winner in Monday night’s $2.04-billion Powerball jackpot drawing – from California. However there were 22 winners from 16 states who matched the 5 numbers drawn – but not the Powerball to win $1-million and at least one of those winners is from Maryland. The numbers drawn Monday night – 10 – 33…

Wilmington Man Sentenced for Drug & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2022

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and weapons charges. According to court documents, 38 year old Mandingo Joseph was arrested last December by DEA agents. A search of Joseph’s home turned up over 2400 fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, fentanyl,…

UPDATED: It’s Election Day – VOTE! Some Issues at the Polls

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2022

Today is Election Day. In Delaware and Maryland the polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Unlike early voting – on Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling location. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon are usually slower times at the polls. If you are in line when the polls close at 8pm – you will…

Bethany Beach Access Remains Limited from Boardwalk

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2022

Beach access in Bethany Beach remains limited to a handful of dune crossovers. Town officials say the ocean is still breaking on or close to the dune in front of the boardwalk and there has been no substantial buildup of sand that would make reconstruction of the crossover possible. DNREC has no plans at this…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-7-22

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2022

Monday was a nice day with record warm temperatures and good fishing for those who were able to get away. The rest of the week will be a bit bumpy with northeast winds to 30 knots and seas to 7 feet. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had sea bass and tog on Monday. Several…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2022

Debbie Hinkle – Cambridge – Sunset at the mouth of the Choptank River in Cambridge. Click for full view

Former Berlin Town Manager Charged with Forgery & Theft

By Mari Lou / November 7, 2022

The Town of Berlin requested an investigation into fraud involving a recently retired town employee. Investigators with the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation were advised that during a recent audit there were discrepancies discovered involving leave balances for Jeffery Fleetwood of Delmar, Delaware. During the investigation, it was found that between October 2021 and April…