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Claire Christopher – Philadelphia – Mountaire Farms plant in Millsboro. Click for full view
Wednesday saw a slight improvement in the weather and two boats did make it out in spite of small craft warnings in the morning. Thursday will see northwest winds at five to ten knots with seas running three feet. On Friday the wind will be northwest at five knots and seas in the ocean will…
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day. This picture is from the August 2008 Oil Petition Rally on the Circle in Georgetown – Dan Kramer of Greenwood. Dan came out to sign the petitions (over a 2 week period over 1700 signatures were gathered) demanding Congress approve domestic oil & gas drilling and exploration. WGMD host Bill Colley later took those petitions to Washington, DC – by bicycle and handed to Congressman Mike Castle’s Legislative Aide, Olivia Kurtz. Dan Kramer was the watchdog of the Sussex County Council – we lost him 13 months ago, but I know he’s still watching every move the County Council makes!!
Tuesday was another bad weather day with small craft advisories up all day. Wednesday will see winds finally drop out of the northeast at five to ten knots and seas will be three to four feet. On Thursday the wind will swing to the northwest at five to ten knots and seas will be three…
Tasha Sterner – Beach walk in Nanticoke, MD. Click for full view
The Sussex County Council recognized Council President Mike Vincent for his 50 years of service to the Seaford Fire Company. Assistant County Attorney, Vince Robertson, again discussed a proposed ordinance related to buffers, wetlands and drainage. The County appointed a working group which released its report then saw no follow up. The buffer topic has…
As bad as Sunday was, Monday was worst. Gale warnings were up in the morning with northeast winds at 20 to 25 knots and gusts to 30 with waves in the ocean at seven to nine feet. Tuesday will see northeast winds at 15 knots with gusts to 20 and waves at four to six…
Greg Stutzman – Lewes – Sunrise at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view
Following an investigation involving dozens of witness interviews, thousands of document reviews, and more than a year of work, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust (DCRPT) announced Monday that State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness has been indicted for five criminal charges, including two felonies. “We strive for a…
UPDATED – 10/11/21 2:30pm – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the individual that was shot and killed Sunday October 10, 2021, at a residence in the 1500 block of Nathaniel Mitchell Road as 22-year-old Brenden Harmon of Felton. There is currently no suspect information available. The two other males ages 25…
On Sunday, October 10, a family from Pennsylvania reported to the Dewey Beach Police a theft from a motor vehicle. The family had gathered in Dewey Beach for a recently deceased family member’s celebration of life. The urn, containing the ashes of the family member, was left in an unsecured motor vehicle. The vehicle was…
Sunday was one of those days when it was just about impossible to fish anywhere in the tidal waters. The ocean and bay were simply too rough for even the largest boats and the surf was simply unfishable. The only saving grace is we didn’t get the rain that was forecast. Small craft advisories were…
UPDATED – 10/10/21 – 9:50am – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on October 8, 2021, as 57-year-old Alfred DeSomma of Clayton, DE. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Master…
A Georgetown man has been arrested after a road rage incident Friday night on Route 404. Delaware State Police were called to the area of Piglet Path where 37 year old Carlton Breasure turned onto Piglet Path and got out of his vehicle – and began arguing with the victim. During the argument Breasure threatened…
Saturday was a little bit better than the forecast, but not much. The wind still blew and small craft advisories were still up, but at least it didn’t rain. Small craft advisories will be up at least through Tuesday as winds on Sunday will be northeast at 20 with gusts to 25 knots and seas…
Several people were injured in a crash on Route 9 at Sweetbriar Road west of Lewes just after 5 Friday evening.  Delaware State Police tell WGMD that a Ford Focus failed to stop for a red light on Route 9 and collided with a Nissan that entered the intersection on the green light – the…
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The next monthly Wicomico County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 in the Board Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The Board will convene at that time and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin at about 1:30 p.m. The meeting…
Are current events surrounding Covid creating a sense of unease? Delaware Medical Freedom Alliance (DEMFA) will present a Town Hall where accredited medical professionals will share cutting edge updates and a spokesperson from Australia will provide a report from “down under”. Open discussion of effective remedies and full disclosure of risk are the keys to…
Friday was the calm before the storm. Small craft advisories are up from Saturday morning to Monday afternoon. Saturday will see northeast winds of 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 and seas of four to six feet with drizzle. On Sunday the wind will remain out of the east at 15 to 20…
Margaret May – Lewes – Red-spotted purple butterfly. Click for full view
The General Assembly will host public hearings later this month to allow residents to comment on its proposed legislative redistricting maps. The House will host a hybrid hearing on Monday, October 18. The Senate will host a virtual hearing on Tuesday, October 19, and an in-person hearing at Legislative Hall on Thursday, October 21. All…
Firefighters from Princess Anne were called to a 2 alarm fire in a single story home on Peggy Neck Road in Princess Anne. Crews arriving at the scene just before 1pm Thursday found fire showing. The blaze was discovered by a passerby. Officials say there was no one at home when the blaze broke out.…
Thursday saw good weather and fishing followed suit. Fish were caught from the beach, the Indian River Inlet, the ocean and Delaware Bay. Friday will see another good-weather day with northeast winds at five to ten knots and seas in the ocean around three feet. Things start downhill on Saturday as the northeast wind increases…