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Dagsboro Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze

By Mari Lou / September 19, 2022

Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire on Helms Landing in Dagsboro. Dagsboro fire crews were called just after 3:40 this morning and found a fully involved single family home. Crews from Frankford, Millsboro, Millville, Roxana, Gumboro, Selbyville and Bethany Beach provided assistance or back up. Reports are that the residents got out…

WGMD Fishing Report 9-18-22

By Mari Lou / September 19, 2022

Sunday saw more good fishing weather and more good fishing. At Lewes Harbour Marina we learned that while it is hard enough to catch one swordfish the Tranquila brought in two on Sunday. The Katydid had another boat limit of flounder and the Surface Tension brought in flounder, sea bass and tog. Several private boats…

Ocean City Special Event Zone Begins Tuesday

By Mari Lou / September 18, 2022

As OC BikeFest draws to a close, Ocean City is again ready to go into Special Event Zone mode – beginning on Tuesday. This is in anticipation of the arrival of H2Oi – an unsanctioned social media-generated car event that moves into the resort for a week in late September over the past several years…

Crew Member Medevaced from Cruise Ship in Chesapeake Bay

By Mari Lou / September 18, 2022

Maryland State Police Aviation responded to a medical emergency on Royal Caribbean’s ‘Enchantment of the Seas’ – a cruise ship that was in the Chesapeake Bay near Kent Island Friday night. A trooper/rescue technician from Trooper 6 examined the patient, who is a crew member, on the deck of the ship, then the patient was…

Dover PD Investigating Early Morning Shooting

By Mari Lou / September 18, 2022

A Dover man was injured after a shooting early this morning in the area of South New and West Reed Streets. Dover Police responded to Bayhealth Kent Campus just before 5am, however the 23 year old victim was uncooperative and provided no information or a suspect description. Police did locate several spent shell casings at…

Seaford Investigating Vehicle Thefts

By Mari Lou / September 18, 2022

Seaford Police are warning vehicle owners to lock their cars up when they aren’t in use after a rash of stolen vehicle reports. Police say the thefts appear to be focused on newer model Kia and Hyundai models. Police also encourage owners to invest in steering wheel locks or home camera systems to discourage criminal…

WGMD Fishing Report 9-17-22

By Mari Lou / September 18, 2022

Saturday saw excellent sea conditions and the bottomfish finally put on the feed bag. At Lewes Harbour Marina the Katydid had a boat limit of flounder. The Surface Tension brought in a mixed bag of flounder and sea bass as did the Grizzly. The Jay Sea II also had flounder and sea bass. At Hook…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 18, 2022

Sue Moyer – Lewes – Flower in a downtown Lewes garden. Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 9-17-22

By Mari Lou / September 17, 2022

Vicky – 302-645-2790 – LOOKING FOR: Rollator walker with all terrain wheels – LOOKING FOR: Metal box for legal documents – Women’s size 20, London Fog, dark green jacket – $20 Jeff – 215-206-7140 – Custom built Harley Trike – call for info and price – 2015 Suburban or Silverado driver side headlight assembly –…

Single Vehicle Crash Near Greenwood Injures Seaford Teen

By Mari Lou / September 17, 2022

A Seaford teen was cited after a crash just after 12:30 this morning northeast of Greenwood. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the teen was northbound on Shawnee Road when he drifted off the edge of the roadway and struck three trees. The teen was properly restrained and taken to an area…

School Bus Breaks Utility Pole – Wires Down; No Injuries

By Mari Lou / September 17, 2022

Indian River emergency personnel were called for a school bus crash just before 3 Friday afternoon on Oak Orchard Road. Officials say the bus, which had about 25 children on board, backed into a utility pole – breaking it in two with wires coming down across Oak Orchard Road – there were no injuries. School…

WGMD Fishing Report

By Mari Lou / September 17, 2022

Friday we finally had sea conditions that allowed boats to get past Roosevelt and Indian River inlets. Unfortunately, the bottomfish in the ocean were still suffering from the beating they took over the past week from the big seas brought on by the two tropical storms. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Angler…

Whaleyville Motorcycle Crash Turns Fatal

By Mari Lou / September 16, 2022

Bike Week is just getting underway and already two people have died on Worcester County roads. Maryland State Police were called for a crash just after 4:30 Thursday afternoon at Routes 50 and 610 in Whaleyville. Police say a Harley-Davidson was southbound on Route 610 and attempting to cross Route 50 when it was struck…

Harrington Man Charged for Assault, Drugs & Weapons in Easton

By Mari Lou / September 16, 2022

A Harrington man has been arrested after a call for a domestic assault at the Galloway Meadows Apartments in Easton. Easton Police responding to the call learned the suspect may be in possession of a firearm. Officers found 22 year old Aaron Bury of Harrington in a wooded area near the apartment complex – he…

Early Morning Crash Near Harrington Leaves 1 Dead

By Mari Lou / September 16, 2022

Delaware State Police were called just after 6am for vehicle crash on Prospect Church Road at Hammondtown Road near Harrington. Police say a 64 year old man was northbound on Prospect Church Road and drifted off the roadway and struck a private residence and a tree. The driver was properly restrained and was pronounced dead…

UPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Crash at Indian Mission & Beaver Dam Roads

By Mari Lou / September 16, 2022

UPDATED – 09/16/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim of a crash on Wednesday at the intersection of Indian Mission and Beaver Dam Roads as 85 year as Robert Gentile of Millsboro. ============================================================= Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that left on person dead Wednesday east of Millsboro. Police say just after…

DNREC Announces Grants to Support Communities With Pollution Restoration Projects

By Mari Lou / September 16, 2022

Delaware communities adversely affected by environmental pollution can now apply for Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) restoration grants for the 2023 grant cycle through DNREC. CEPF was created by the Delaware General Assembly in 2004 through legislation that authorized DNREC to establish a grant fund by withholding 25% of funds collected as penalties for violations…

WGMD Fishing Report 9-15-22

By Mari Lou / September 16, 2022

Thursday saw no boats venturing into the ocean and nobody fished in the Delaware Bay. Lewes Harbour Marina said a few boats went down the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal on Thursday morning, but they all returned shortly thereafter. Billy and Jules Mister fished the Outer Wall with sand fleas to catch sheepshead and tog to…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 16, 2022

Greg Stutzman – Lewes – Sunrise at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

DE Public Health Emergency Order Extended Another 30 Days

By Mari Lou / September 15, 2022

Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. This allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days. CLICK HERE TO READ THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

One Contested Berlin Council Race; Write-ins Taken through Sept 27th

By Mari Lou / September 15, 2022

There is now one contested race in the Berlin municipal election on October 4th. Jay Knerr is the only remaining candidate for the At-large council seat after Adrian Bowen withdrew from the race earlier this week. However, write-in filing continues until September 27th, so the potential for a challenger for the At-large or District 1…

DSP Arrest 1 in Oak Orchard Home Invasion, 1 Suspect Still at Large

By Mari Lou / September 15, 2022

Delaware State Police were called for a shooting in the River Winds community in Oak Orchard Wednesday evening and learned that two armed suspects entered a residence and confronted several victims inside demanding money and threatening to shoot them if they didn’t comply. While the suspects were inside, a concerned citizen approached the home –…

UPDATED: Chancery Court Ruling Strikes Down Vote-By-Mail but Not Same Day Registration

By Mari Lou / September 15, 2022

The Delaware Court of Chancery has struck down the Vote-by-Mail Statute that was passed by the last General Assembly. Vice Chancellor Nathan Cook agreed with Plaintiffs Michael Higgin and Michael Mennella, represented by M. Jane Brady of Brady Legal Group, and other Plaintiffs, represented by Julianne Murray, candidate for Attorney General, that the law violated…

East Isabella Street Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / September 15, 2022

A Salisbury woman was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after fire broke out in her East Isabella Street home last evening just before 6. Salisbury Fire officials say there was a smoke alarm present, but it did not activate. Investigation shows the fire began in a first floor bedroom – the cause remains…

Florida Man Dies after Motorcycle Crash at 100th Street in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / September 15, 2022

OC BikeFest is off to a tragic start. Ocean City Police attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle rider just after 5pm around 67th Street, but the motorcycle sped off – but police did not pursue. Police were then called a short time later for a collision at 100th Street – the victim, 32 year…