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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2022

Larry Kaplan – Ocean View – Sunrise at Whites Creek . Click for full view

Resurfacing of Roth Bridge Begins Monday

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2022

If you travel over the Roth Bridge – work on replacing the concrete deck overlay will begin on Monday. The work, which is being done by the Army Corps of Engineers, will require lane restrictions and changing traffic patterns – as well as single and double lane closures at specified times. The repairs are necessary…

Food Bank of Delaware Drive-Thru Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2022

With high gasoline and food prices, the Food Bank of Delaware will continue to host its monthly drive-thru mobile pantries that started in March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first one is scheduled for Monday, March 14 starting at 10:00 a.m. at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown. The Food Bank of…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2022

Al – Salisbury – Leonards Mill Pond.
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Early Morning Crash Near Berlin Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2022

One person is dead and another injured after crash just after 6 Saturday morning on Route 113 near Georgetown Road near Berlin. Maryland State Police say the Crown Victoria, driven by 33 year old Miguel Carrion of Snow Hill, spun off the roadway into trees and came to rest in the center median and caught…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 3-12-22

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2022

Bill – 302-684-3882 / Joe – 302-339-1146 – Heavy duty Automobile tow dolly with accessories – $650 Rick – 302-752-6813 – Falcon all terrain non-binding tow bar with 9000 air brake and guardian toe shield – $700 – 5th wheel drop in, 20,000 lbs – $600 Joe – 302-500-2134 – Proform Elliptical exercise machine –…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2022

Alan Henney – Rehoboth Beach – Local Birds. Click for full view

A Snow Hill Man is Dead after Truck Ends Up in Pocomoke River

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2022

A Snow Hill man is dead after his vehicle was found in the Pocomoke River. Maryland State Police are still investigating, but say just after 11 Friday morning a crash was reported on Route 12 and the Pocomoke River Bridge in Snow Hill. A witness told police that the truck was underwater in the middle…

Caesar Rodney School District Welcomes New Superintendent

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2022

The Board of Education of the Caesar Rodney School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Christine Alois has been selected as the first woman and 11th Superintendent for the district.  Currently the Deputy Secretary for the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE), Dr. Alois will take over as Superintendent on April 1, 2022.  School Board President Mike…

Parsonsburg Woman Dies After Thursday Night Crash near Millsboro

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2022

A single vehicle crash west of Millsboro just after 9 Thursday night has left a Parsonsburg woman dead. Delaware State Police say a 58 year old woman was northbound on Lowes Crossing Road near Carey’s Camp Road when she went off the road in a curve, over-corrected and lost control. Her car struck a mailbox…

DPH Launches Text Alert Messaging To COVID-19 Positive Persons

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Contact Tracing Team has launched a pre-call SMS/text messaging initiative to individuals who test positive for COVID-19. It involves sending a text message to COVID-positive individuals and providing initial isolation guidance and recommendations through a secure web platform before they receive a call from the Contact Tracing Team.…

MD’s Project Restore Act Advances from Committee

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2022

The Maryland Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee unanimously advanced Governor Hogan’s legislation to codify the state’s Project Restore initiative (SB393). Project Restore is a $25 million economic recovery initiative that offers rental and operational grants to help offset startup costs and incentivize commercial investment in vacant spaces. In total, more than 350 businesses across every jurisdiction in the…

Dover Police Arrest 3 on Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2022

Three people have been arrested by Dover Police on drug and weapons charges. Police learned that Orlando Batson of Dover was selling heroin while on Level 4 probation. Batson was contacted during a traffic stop with passenger 28 year old Lateesha Barber. Both were arrested – Barber was found with MDMA/Ecstasy and 9 grams of…

Delaware Unemployment Steady Since December

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2022

Delaware’s unemployment rate has remained steady since December at 4.8% – still higher than the national rate at 4%. However in Sussex County the rate has increased from 4% in December to 5.3% in January. And the numbers by county are all higher in January than in December of 2021. The unemployment rate of 4.8%…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2022

Mike Grabowski – Frankford – Foxes at the Assawoman Wildlife Center. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2022

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – a rainy Return Day on the Circle in Georgetown (not sure of the year). WGMD was set up next to the Brick Hotel and talking with Return Day celebrants – winners and losers from Election Day – as well as spectators. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 9, 2022

Alan – Sun on the water off Ocean City. Click for full view

Magnolia Man Convicted of Serial Sexual Abuse of 2 Juveniles

By Mari Lou / March 8, 2022

After one week of trial, a Kent County jury convicted a Magnolia man of 77 felony offenses in connection with the serial sexual abuse of two juvenile children. Richard Haines, 59, faces a 462-year minimum mandatory sentence and will be required to register as a Tier III sex offender.  “Nothing matters more than our kids,” said Attorney…

Sussex County Launches Financial Transparency Portal

By Mari Lou / March 8, 2022

Sussex County is putting it all out there when it comes to its finances. County Finance Director Gina A. Jennings on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, unveiled to County Council a new financial information portal on the County’s website that allows users to see how the County is spending taxpayer money. Users can search information on…

Sussex County’s Plans to Utilize American Rescue Plan Act Funds

By Mari Lou / March 8, 2022

Sussex Countians will have access to more affordable housing, a cleaner environment, and improved public safety, thanks to an infusion of federal dollars aimed at helping the community move past the global pandemic. County Council, at its Tuesday, March 8, 2022, meeting, endorsed a staff recommendation on how to utilize federal funds awarded to Sussex…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 8, 2022

Joe Hurst – Dagsboro – Sundown across the Indian River

Four Arrested for Shoplifting at Tanger Outlets

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2022

Four women from Maryland have been arrested by Delaware State Police on multiple felony shoplifting charges. Police were on patrol at the Tanger Bayside Outlets in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday when they spotted a black Infinity sedan traveling in the parking lot with paper covering the rear license plate. Troopers stopped the vehicle as it…

Suspect Arrested in 2010 Wicomico County Murder

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2022

Maryland State Police have arrested a suspect in a 2010 Wicomico County Cold Case murder. Troopers arrested 32 year old Ryan Ellis at his home in Princess Anne this morning on charges of 1st and 2nd degree murder. Ellis was recently indicted by a Wicomico County Grand Jury. Police were called to a home in…

Keller Hopkins Files for Sussex County Council 5th District Seat

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2022

Keller R. Hopkins of Georgetown and lifelong Delawarean has filed as the Republican candidate for the newly created 5th Sussex County Council District. Mr. Hopkins and his wife of 38 years Joann have seven children and six beautiful granddaughters. Mr. Hopkins is a small businessman who specializes in the installation of underground utilities. His office…

Camden Middle-Schooler Delaware’s Top Speller

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2022

Students from 4th to 8th grade from 46 Delaware schools competed Saturday at St. Mark’s High School in the Delaware State Spelling Bee. The winner of the State Spelling Bee was 8th grader Billy Scialla of Fifer Middle School in Camden. He will go on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington,…