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MD PSC Grants OC’s Petition Request to Review New Larger Turbine Sizes for Offshore Wind Projects

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2019
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The Maryland Public Service Commission has granted Ocean City’s petition request to review the new proposed turbine sizes for two wind energy projects that were approved in 2017.  The Commission determined that the new larger turbines – which are nearly double the size proposed two years ago – constitute material changes to the original applications.…

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DSP Investigating Dover Home Invasion

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2019
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Delaware State Police are looking for two men who forced their way into a Dover home on Mast Circle just after midnight Thursday morning.  The suspects held two victims at gunpoint and demanded cash and firearms.  The suspects left after getting two handguns and cash.  No one in the home was injured – three juveniles…

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MD Governor Hogan to Invest More in Education

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2019
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Gas Prices Continue to Drop Ahead of the Holidays

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2019
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The national average for a gallon of gas is at $2.56 – down 2 cents in the past week.  According to AAA-Mid-Atlantic, the price at the pump dropped 3 cents in Delaware to $2.31.  The Energy Information Administration expects crude oil prices will be lower on average in 2020 than this year because of forecast…

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WGMD Fishing Report 12-15-19

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2019
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Saturday was just a bad day with rain, fog and small craft advisories.  Expect gale warnings on Sunday. Anglers fishing out of Cape Charles, Virginia are catching rockfish to over 50 pounds on live eels drifted under bobbers.  The Baltimore Channel edge is the place to be. Those who have never fished from Cape Charles…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2019
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Jake Smith at Wreaths Across America – Delaware in Millsboro

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 12-14-19

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2019
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DR Ed – Dec 15 – First Baptist of Lewes Annual Christmas Cantata Organ and Choir 6pm-730 Food after Lorraine – 302-258-3803 – Christmas day dinner at Grace United Methodist – 11am to 2 pm Sponsored by Booker Street Church of God House of Ruth Call to donate Kathy – 302-644-7234 – LOOKING FOR: card…

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Camden Man Sentenced for his Part in 2018 Dover Murder

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2019
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A Camden man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to his part in a Dover murder after a house party in May of 2018.  Officials say 20 year old Eugene Riley of Camden and 21 year old Ahmir Bailey of Lincoln were arguing with 20 year old Jameir Vann-Robinson of Smyrna as he…

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Woman Who Set Canby Park Fire Killing 3 Wilmington Firefighters – Sentenced

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2019
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In 2016 three Wilmington firefighters died while battling in a blaze in Canby Park that was intentionally set by the woman who lived in the home, Beatriz Fana-Ruiz, who was angry about her living situation.  In August, Fana-Ruiz pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, 1st degree arson and 1st degree assault.  Last week she was…

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DART Service Changes Take Effect December 15, 2019

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2019
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After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments.  New schedules are available online at DartFirstState.com , on buses, and anywhere schedules are displayed. Schedule…

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WGMD Fishing Report 12-14-19

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2019
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Friday saw fog, rain and to the best of my knowledge no boats left the dock.  It looks like things will only get worst over the weekend as small craft advisories on Saturday will become gale warnings on Sunday. Freshwater anglers have been able to find bass, crappie and pickerel at Delaware ponds and the…

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UPDATED: MSP LOCATE Salisbury Woman

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2019
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UPDATED – 12:30PM – Maryland State Police have located Danie’l Jester Stevens. ========================== Maryland State Police are looking for a missing person.  Police say 40 year old Danie’l Jester Stevens left her Maple Way home in Salisbury sometime Friday morning – leaving behind her infant son.  Stevens’s roommate contacted police – and said that Stevens…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2019
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Christmas lights on Wil King Road in Angola / Click for full view

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Eden Man Convicted of Attempted 1st Degree Murder

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2019
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An Eden man has been found guilty of attempted 1st degree murder and weapons offenses.  Prosecutors say that in May of 2016 Gregory Sterling attacked a man with a machete – stabbing him 19 times.  Sentencing has been postponed pending the completion of a pre-sentence investigation.  Wicomico County officials say Sterling had been previously found…

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DelDOT Secretary Cohan Elected to Chair ITS America

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2019
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DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan has been elected chair of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America.  She will serve for one year and plans to focus on two issues – using technology to make our roads safer and ensuring mobility as a right for every person.  I-T-S America will host the 2020 ITS World Congress in…

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WGMD Fishing Report 12-13-19

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2019
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DSP See Rise in Catalytic Converter Thefts from Vehicles

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2019
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The Delaware State Police have recently noticed a rise in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicle exhaust systems. Honda CRV’s are the most common vehicle type being targeted right now, however several thefts have occurred involving various other makes and models as well. The majority of theses thefts have occurred in large public parking…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2019
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Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Bethany Beach Sign / Click for full view

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Lewes Man Charged in Burglary

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2019
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A Lewes man has been arrested for a burglary in the Rolling Meadows area on Sunday.  Delaware State Police say the victim was on a trip when someone went into her home and took multiple pieces of jewelry and cash.  Police learned that 34 year old Matthew Long, who is an acquaintance of the victim,…

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WGMD Fishing Report 12-12-19

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2019
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Wednesday was cold and windy with falling temperatures and a little snow.  Let’s hope the rockfish will still be here when the weather settles down. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina has checked in some impressive rockfish.  The first of the season was a 30-incher caught on a red and white Stretch 25 by Dave Houck. …

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2019
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Throwback Thursday – to Christmas of 2005. Christmas lights near Peddlers Village taken by Jody Hudson

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WGMD Fishing Report 12-11-19

By Mari Lou / December 11, 2019
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Tuesday was windy with rain and fog.  Small craft advisories are already up for Wednesday. Just as the rockfish are beginning to show up off the Delaware Coast, we get a period of nasty weather.  The good news is they did pass by for the first time since Super Storm Sandy, now if they will…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 11, 2019
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Jeremy Farkas – Milton – Christmas lights on Gravel Hill Road near Milton / Click for full view

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Sussex County Council Consider Several Airport/Business Park Leases & Defer on Ocean View area Apartment Complex

By Mari Lou / December 10, 2019
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After a 2 week break for Thanksgiving, the Sussex County Council was back in session this week. This is the next to last meeting before the New Year. The Council reappointed Diana Young to the Library Advisory Board with a unanimous vote. Her new term will expire on 6/30/2022. County Administrator Todd Lawson commented on…

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WGMD Fishing Report 12-10-19

By Mari Lou / December 10, 2019
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