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Sussex County Council Approves Budget Amendment & Councilmanic Redistricting Ordinances

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2022

The Sussex County Council held multiple public hearings during Tuesday’s meeting – both in the morning session and in the afternoon. During the morning session the Council approved an ordinance amendment to the FY 2022 Operating Budget that moves over $12-million in additional revenue for continued land preservation. This revenue also will be used for…

Worcester County Fire Marshal Investigates 2 Monday Fires

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2022

BERLIN: Berlin firefighters were called to the Ocean’s East Luxury Apartment Homes complex off Seahawk Road just before 5:30 Monday morning. They arrived at the scene to find fire and smoke conditions on a 3rd floor balcony. A neighbor put out most of the fire with a portable fire extinguisher. Crews from Ocean Pines, Ocean…

Delaware Tech Lifts Vaccine, Masking & Testing Requirements Effective Wed, March 2

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2022

As we have done from the beginning of the pandemic, we continue to make operational decisions based on COVID data and in compliance with Governor Carney’s directives and CDC guidelines. In light of the Governor’s announcement yesterday, the recent updated CDC guidelines, and a significant decline in regional COVID rates, Delaware Tech will also remove…

Face Masks Still Required in DE Hospitals & Many Health Care Settings Statewide

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2022

In light of changing mask guidance and mandates, the Delaware Healthcare Association is reminding the public that face coverings are still required in Delaware hospitals and many other health care settings across the state. This practice is consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) continued recommendation of universal masking in health care…

Former Milford Doctor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2022

A former Delaware doctor was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for unlawful drug distribution and maintaining a drug-involved premises. Patrick Titus, 58, of Milford, was convicted by a federal jury in July 2021 of 13 counts of unlawfully distributing and dispensing controlled substances and one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises. “This sentence…

UPDATED: Rehoboth City Manager Resigns Effective May 6

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2022

After 8 years on the job, Rehoboth City Manager Sharon Lynn has resigned her position – effective May 6. During her time in Rehoboth she oversaw the construction of the Ocean Outfall project, reconstruction of the new City Hall, upgraded the city’s infrastructure and technology and began the live-streaming of public meetings. “It’s been a…

Gender Disparities Found in Auto Insurance Pricing – DE Looking to Make Changes

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2022

Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) today released Gender Disparities in Auto Insurance Pricing, a new report that shows many women are being charged more by auto insurers based solely on their gender. Data shows that many Delaware women pay more per year in premiums, even when all other factors are…

60th Anniversary of the Storm of ’62 – New Digital Archive Available

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2022

This week is the 60th anniversary of the Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962. Delaware Public Archives has put together a treasure trove of previously unreleased photographs. The three-day nor’easter started on Tuesday, March 5, 1962, continued to slowly grind up the Atlantic coast on Wednesday, March 6, 1962, and moved away from Delaware on Thursday,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2022

Dave Nelson-Ocean View – Deer and Fawn Grazing at Indian River Bay Salt Marsh

Rehoboth Commissioners Special Session Tuesday on Draft Policy for Outdoor Dining

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2022

Rehoboth Commissioners will meet in Special Session Tuesday at 9am. The purpose is to introduce a draft policy permitting restaurant use of outdoor dining areas on public space when certain criteria are met. This meeting will be virtual and streamed on the City’s web portal.

Deadline to File as Candidate in Blades Municipal Election is Friday, March 4

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2022

There are three seats up for election on the Blades Town Council. Candidates wishing to run must file a letter of intent with the Town Administrator by the close of business on Friday, March 4 at 4:30pm. The deadline to register to vote in the April 5th election is also 4:30pm on March 4th. All…

Seaford Voters Will Have a Municipal Election in April

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2022

Seaford voters will go to the polls on Saturday, April 16. Voters will have two contested races to decide. Incumbent David Genshaw is challenged by Pat Jones for the mayor’s seat – which is a 2-year term. Incumbent Matthew MacCoy is challenged by Stacie Whitt Spicer for city council. The polls will be open on…

Rehoboth Commissioners Resume In-Person Public Meetings Beginning March 15

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2022

The City of Rehoboth Beach will resume in-person public meetings beginning Tuesday, March 15. All city commissions, boards, committees, and task force members will meet in person, and meetings will be open to in-person attendance by residents and other stakeholders as well. City Manager Sharon Lynn says that she is comfortable returning to in-person meetings…

Sussex County Council to Hold Multiple Public Hearings Tuesday – Including Council Redistricting

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2022

The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. There are several public hearings on the agenda for the morning session – including an ordinance to amend the FY 2022 Operating Budget to incorporate additional realty transfer tax revenue and state passthorough grant revenue, two bond issues and at 10:30am – a public hearing on…

Newark Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud & Money Laundering in Connection with CARES Act Fraud

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2022

David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today that a Newark woman pleaded guilty February 24, 2022, to fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and illegally spending those loan proceeds. Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly accepted the plea. According to court documents, between March 30, 2020, and January 24,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2022

Eric Reifsnyder – Milton – Indian River Inlet Bridge at night. Click for full view

Crash North of Harrington Leaves 1 Dead and 6 Injured

By Mari Lou / February 27, 2022

A Bridgeville man is dead after a crash Saturday night north of Harrington.  Delaware State Police say a Honda driven by a 31 year old Marydel man was in the left turn lane on Route 13 at Hopkins Cemetery Road and began crossing the southbound lanes into the path of an SUV that was southbound…

UPDATED: Rehoboth Drawbridge Daytime Lane Shifts/Closures Feb 28 – March 7

By Mari Lou / February 27, 2022

UPDATED: This work is now expected to begin Monday, February 28 and continue through March 7. ============================================================= Expect daytime lane shifts and possible lane closures on the Rehoboth Drawbridge over Lewes-Rehoboth Canal on Route 1A/Rehoboth Avenue between Canal Street and Atlantic Avenue in Rehoboth from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2022,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 27, 2022

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Sun’s rays. Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 2-26-22

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2022

  Charles – 302-943-8748 – 1952 Fender telecaster re-issue with fender twin reverb amp – $2500 Don – 443-664-8768 – Electric wheel chair – $1000 Linda – 302-540-2295 – Ridgeway Grandfather clock, broken door glass – $125 – Cub Cadet leaf vacuum with chipper chute – $375 – MTD snow blower 5hp 22″ Lori –…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2022

Margaret May – Lewes -Sunset after the first big snow. Click for full view

Dover PD Investigating Shooting at American Legion

By Mari Lou / February 25, 2022

A 19 year old was injured in a shooting incident early Friday morning at the American Legion on South Bay Road in Dover. Police found a large group of people leaving the scene – and found numerous shell casings. They also learned that three vehicles had been struck by gunfire. A 19 year old victim…

Chickens Perish in Mardela Springs Coop Fire

By Mari Lou / February 25, 2022

A chicken coop fire has displaced a family and left a flock of chickens dead in Mardela Springs. Mardela Springs Firefighters were called to a home on Railroad Avenue Thursday night where they found a chicken coop on fire – a detached shed and one side of the residents home were also damaged. The State…

Next Week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware

By Mari Lou / February 25, 2022

February 28th to March 4th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware.  From significant flooding to tornadoes and snowstorms, the past several years have seen active weather events across Delaware and throughout the region.  Knowing about the weather hazards and how to prepare can make a life-saving difference. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is collaborating…

Dover Woman Charged with 3rd Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / February 25, 2022

A Dover woman has been arrested for her 3rd offense DUI. Dover Police were called to the Kent Liquor Mart for a report of a drunk driver. They contacted 51 year old Karen Townsend who was in the driver’s seat of her vehicle. She refused to take field sobriety tests and a search warrant for…