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Houston Firefighters Called for Broad Street House Fire Sunday Morning

By Mari Lou / January 15, 2023

Houston firefighters responded to a two alarm fire on Broad Street in Houston. The first call came out just before 6:30. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from a single family home. Fire crews from Houston, Harrington and Milford helped to battle the blaze for nearly 2 hours. The State Fire Marshal is…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-14-23

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2023

John 302-226-5555 – LOOKING FOR: Metal hand cart – Two Slice toaster $10 Don – 302-945-1665 – Red head, stocking foot, size 10-12 chest waders $30 Shannon – 301-801-6025 – Metal king size bed frame – $100 – Walnut dresser, marble top, brass hardware –  $100 John – 302-212-5413 – Antique model 76 marine compass,…

Greenwood Firefighters Battle Chicken House Fire Overnight

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2023

Firefighters from Greenwood were called for a structure fire on Hickman Road just after 11pm. Crews arriving at the scene found a chicken house fully involved in flames. Fire crews from multiple companies in Sussex, Kent and Caroline Counties helped to battle the blaze.Firefighters from Greenwood were called for a structure fire on Hickman Road…

Arrest Made in March Shooting on Flamingo Drive in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2023

The Wicomico County Sheriff’s department has made an arrest in a shooting last March on Flamingo Drive in Salisbury. Investigation identified 20 year old Rusaan Holland as the suspect. On December 30 the Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team executed a search warrant for unrelated crimes and arrested Holland on drug and weapons charges and while…

Dover PD Looking for Information on Manchester Square Shooting Thursday

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2023

A shooting in the Manchester Square area in Dover Thursday night just before 6 sent a 20 year old Dover man to the hospital. Dover Police were called to Stevenson Drive, but didn’t locate a victim. Shortly after – a 20 year old man walked into an area hospital with a gun shot wound to…

DE Senate Working to Make Public Participation in Legislative Process Easier

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2023

The Delaware State Senate is making it easier for Delawareans to take part in the legislative process. All formal legislative proceedings – from the legislative session to committee hearings will be held in a hybrid format that will allow for in-person or virtual participation. Additional information from the Delaware Senate Majority Caucus: Here’s what the…

DPH: Post-holiday Surge of Covid-19 Less that 2022

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2023

The expected increase in post-holiday Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations has been taking place in the past two weeks – however Delaware Public Health officials say the increase in not as high as the 2022 post-holiday surge. DPH officials urge caution – stay home if you’re sick, test when symptoms appear or if exposed to someone…

DSP Arrest Philadelphia Man on Felony Drug Charges in Dover

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2023

A Philadelphia man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after he was found in possession of a large amount of drugs. On Thursday troopers spotted a Camry driven by 24 year old Kyeef Williams of Philadelphia, who police were familiar with and knew he did not have a valid driver’s license. Police made a…

Wicomico County Council Holding Special Work Session Thurs, Jan 19

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2023

The Wicomico County Council will convene for a special work session on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 11:00am in Room 301 at the Government Office Building in Salisbury. They will discuss federal funding for local projects with United States Senator Ben Cardin. The public is invited to attend and observethe meeting.

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2023

Ritchie G – NYC – Visitors at the Point. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2023

Doug Messeck – Millsboro – Sunset Herring Creek on the Rehoboth Bay. Click for full view

The 152nd Delaware General Assembly is in Session

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2023

Delaware lawmakers returned to Dover Tuesday. The first rule of business was swearing in all the newly elected and re-elected members of the General Assembly. The State House has re-elected Pete Schwartzkopf as the Speaker of the House. And the House has set the rules of procedure for ethics violations. The State Senate has also…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2023

Chuck – Lightship Overfalls at dock in Lewes. Click for full view

Raccoon Positive for Rabies found on Jersey Road in Wicomico County

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2023

Wicomico County Health Department is advising residents in the area of Jersey Road between Adkins and Waller Roads to be aware of their surroundings – and avoid contact with wild or stray animals. A raccoon found in that area tested positive for rabies on Tuesday. Additional information from Wicomico County Health Department – Rabies is…

Sussex County Council Denies Revision to Land Use Map

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2023

The Sussex County Council paid tribute to the Laurel High School Football team which won the DIAA Class 1-A championships last fall. They beat St Elizabeth in the championship game 28 to 13. In Old Business the Council denied a revision to the Land Use map with a 3 to 2 vote. The owners of…

DNREC Issues Notice of Violation to Owner of Pine Haven Campground Community

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2023

The deplorable water conditions and wastewater issues were brought before the Sussex County Council during last week’s meeting by members of the the Pine Haven Campground community. Now DNREC has sent a notice of violation to the owners of the property. A month-long investigation into reports of illegal wastewater discharge at the Pine Haven Campground…

UPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in Home Improvement Fraud

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2023

01/10/23 – 12pm – Delaware State Police say that community tips have led to the arrest of Brian Richardson. =================================================== Delaware State Police need your help to locate Brian Richardson, who is wanted on felony home improvement fraud. Police say some time ago, Richardson received payments to install several in-ground pools. He has not completed…

Dover Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2023

A traffic stop for a burned out headlight in Cheswold ended with the arrest of a Dover man on drug and weapons charges. Delaware State Police stopped a car driven by 22 year old Raekwon Jackson of Dover just after 8:30 Monday night. When the trooper contacted Jackson he detected the odor of marijuana coming…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2023

Jennifer – Gull hanging out at Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. Click for full view

DSP & OHS “Operation Braking Point” 1/9 – 1/23

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

With the support of the OHS and DelDOT, DSP is initiating “Operation Braking Point,” a zero-tolerance high-visibility campaign enforcement in response to the alarming increase of traffic fatalities that occurred on Delaware roadways in 2022. This campaign will run from January 9, 2023, through January 23, 2023. This short-term high-visibility enforcement will take place along…

DE Lawmakers Return to Dover Tuesday; Multiple Bills Already Filed to Start the Session

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

Delaware lawmakers return to Dover Tuesday. Newly elected and re-elected members of the House and Senate will be sworn in at 2pm. Multiple bills have already been filed ahead of the start of the session. One bill is a bill sponsored by Representative Ruth Briggs King that would give Delawareans the right to repair equipment…

DE State Housing Authority Announces Launch Of Statewide Rent Reporting Pilot

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

The Delaware Tenant Rent-Reporting Program Pilot is a new program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and partnered with Self Financial (Self). The Tenant Rent-Reporting Pilot aims to help over 400 low-income renters increase their credit scores by reporting their reliable rental payment history. Most rental payment history is never reported to the larger…

UPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Crash on Route 13 in Harrington

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

UPDATED – 01/09/23 1:15pm – The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal accident that occurred in Harrington on January 7 as 1 year old Andrew Smith of Denton, Maryland. =============================================================== UPDATED – 01/07/23 4pm – A one year old boy from Denton has died from injuries received in a…

DE Council on Shell Fisheries to Hold Hybrid Meeting Tonight at 7pm in Dover

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

Delaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries will hold a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 9.  The Council will discuss various shellfish management issues, including oysters, blue crabs, and horseshoe crabs, and other shellfish topics. The in-person meeting will be held at the Kent Conservation District Building, 1679 S. DuPont Highway,…

Sussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The council will recognize the Laurel High School Football team on their season and Division 1-A championship. There will be two public hearings at 10:15 on the Black Oak and Coral Lakes Annexations to the County Unifies Sanitary Sewer District and Director of Utility Planning,…