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AG Jennings Announces Opioid Settlement with Walmart

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2022

Delaware has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that it contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to properly oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the settlement will provide over $3-billion nationally and will require Walmart to make significant improvements in how its pharmacies…

DSP Investigating Ellendale Area Shooting

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2022

A 74 year old Ellendale area man heard a single gunshot Monday afternoon – just before 5pm and contacted police. Delaware State Police responded to a home on Reynolds Pond Road and found that the home had been struck by one round – the victim was not injured. Police continue to investigate and ask anyone…

DNREC to Hold Virtual Meetings Wed & Thurs on Adoption of CA Advanced Clean Cars II Program

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2022

Notice from DNREC: Delaware’s adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Program DNREC’s Division of Air Quality will also host a virtual workshop on amending 7 DE Admin. Code 1140 to update the adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Car II low-emission vehicle and greenhouse gas standards and add requirements for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for model year 2027 and…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-14-22

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2022

Monday was not exactly fit for fishing and no boats left Lewes or Indian River Marina. I do believe a few boats are planning to fish on Tuesday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said tog are still available at Indian River Inlet on sand fleas and green crab. The usual, catch a lot to keep…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2022

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Reflections in an Ocean View pond. Click for full view

AG Jennings Announces Historic Google Settlement over Location Tracking Practices

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2022

Delaware Attorney General, Kathy Jennings and 39 other attorneys generals have reached a $391.5-million multi-state settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings. This is the largest multi-state Attorney General privacy settlement in the history of the U.S. Google uses the personal and behavioral data it collects to build detailed…

OCPD Arrest Salisbury Man for Robbery

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2022

A Salisbury man has been arrested by Ocean City Police on n active warrant. On November 4th, Police were waived down in the area of 12th Street and Philadelphia Avenue and were told by the victim – a 49 year old man from Ocean City was approached by a man in the area on 6th…

DSP Investigating Shooting of a Juvenile

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2022

Delaware State Police were called to Gum Road in the Frankford area Sunday night for a reported shooting. Police learned that a 10 year old was shot in the upper body – and taken to an area hospital where they were treated for serious injuries. Police were called around 10:15pm. They ask anyone with information…

Fire Destroys Love Creek Park Mobile Home

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2022

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Firefighters were called for a fire at the Love Creek Park community Sunday afternoon around 2:30. Crews arriving at the scene found a mobile home fully involved in flames. Lewes and Indian River fire companies assisted. There were no injuries and the State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.

Dover PD Investigating Saturday Morning Burglary

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2022

Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred Saturday morning just after 1 at Armiger’s Auto Center on North DuPont Hwy. Police determined that a garage door window was broken by a black male suspect who entered the business and removed property. Anyone with information should contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130 or Crime Stoppers at…

Dover Teen Charged with Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2022

A 15 year old Dover boy has been arrested after a trespassing complaint early Saturday morning. Dover Police were called just before 2am for a suspect going through a vehicle on Worchester Drive. Police located the suspect in the area of Thames and Trafalgar Drives, but the boy ran when police tried to contact him…

Early Morning Fire Heavily Damages Ocean View Area Home

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2022

Firefighters from Millville were called for a structure fire around 1:15 this morning on Newport Village Drive in the Clearwater development. Crews arriving on the scene found a single story home with a front porch fully involved in flames and extending to the home. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly two hours – crews…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-13-22

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2022

Sunday saw northwest winds of 25 to 30 knots and dropping air temperatures. No boats went out because of small craft advisories and Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said very few people fished the beach or inlet due to the cold and windy conditions. On Wednesday, November 30, I will attend the Advisory Council on…

UPDATED: Police Chase Ends with Fatal Crash in Roxana

By Mari Lou / November 13, 2022

UPDATED 11/13/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on November 11, 2022, in the Frankford area as 28 year old Phillip Bratton of Frankford. =========================================================== Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that left a 28 year old Frankford man dead after a police…

DE Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership

By Mari Lou / November 13, 2022

The House Democratic Caucus met Saturday to elect its leadership for the upcoming 152th General Assembly. Election Day brought five new members to the caucus – including 20th District Representative Stell Parker Selby of Milton – and boosted the number of women to a record 15 of 26 members. 14 District Representative Pete Schwartzkopf of…

DSP Looking for Dover Man for Aggravated Menacing

By Mari Lou / November 13, 2022

Delaware State Police need your help to find 31 year old Mark Morris of Dover. Police say on Friday just after 9pm Morris threatened a 20 year old victim with a handgun. The victim told police he had recently attempted to repossess a vehicle from Morris and while the victim was at Morris’ residence, he…

Today is the 2022 Bay Bridge Run

By Mari Lou / November 13, 2022

The runners and walkers are making their way across the Bay Bridge in the annual Bay Bridge Run and Walk. The eastbound span of the bridge was closed at midnight and is expected to reopen around 2pm. There are 2-way traffic operations on the westbound span. Drivers should expect significant delays throughout the day.

WGMD Fishing Report 11-12-22

By Mari Lou / November 13, 2022

Saturday saw very warm temperatures, but there were small craft advisories on the ocean and bay. No boats left Indian River Marina or out of Lewes. Sunday will continue with small craft advisories and Monday looks pretty nrough as well. Tuesday may be fishable. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Captain Brent Wiest from the Katydid…

Drive Thru Food Pantry, Monday, Nov 14 – Georgetown

By Mari Lou / November 12, 2022

The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive thru food pantry beginning at 10am on Monday, November 14 at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown. Be sure to clear your trunk or back seat so volunteers can load food. Pre-registration is requested, but on-site registration will be available. Service is first-come, first-served. You must…

DSP Investigating Shooting in Mount Joy Area

By Mari Lou / November 12, 2022

A Millsboro area man was injured during a shooting on Oak Street in the Mount Joy area. Delaware State Police met with a 30 year old man who was shot in the thigh by an unknown man during a fight. The victim was taken to an area hospital – there were no other injuries. Police…

Three Injured in Lewes Area Crash Friday Night

By Mari Lou / November 12, 2022

Three people are hospitalized after a crash on Beaver Dam Road near the Ridings west of Lewes Friday evening. Delaware State Police are still investigating but believe a 59 year old woman from Lewes driving a Wrangler was traveling westbound on Beaver Dam – in the eastbound lane. Two other vehicles were involved in the…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 11-12-22

By Mari Lou / November 12, 2022

WGMD Fishing Report 11-11-22

By Mari Lou / November 12, 2022

With small craft advisories and gale warnings with winds to 40 knots and seas to 10 feet, if anyone went fishing on Friday, I hope they survived. It looks like Tuesday before we get a break in the weather conditions. Then it will be right back in the washing machine towards the end of the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 12, 2022

Karen Hearn – Seaford – Delaware Tech – Owens Campus pond in Georgetown. Click for full view

Fire Breaks Out in Milton Area Home Thursday Morning

By Mari Lou / November 11, 2022

Milton firefighters were called for a fire Thursday morning on Broadkill Road. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire in a two story home. Additional units from Lewes, Ellendale, Memorial and Indian River assisted. Sussex County Paramedics and other local EMS were on the scene as well. There are reports that one person was…