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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 27, 2021

Margaret May – Lewes – Find the camo crab! Click for full view

MD State Board of Education Approves Statewide Masking for Public Schools

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

The Maryland State Board of Education held a special meeting Thursday to discuss a statewide emergency mask regulation.  While several board members agreed that this should be a decision left to the local jurisdictions, not all of them had done so.  After about 20 minutes of discussion the Board voted to approve the emergency regulation,…

DSP Looking to Identify Lewes Burglary Suspect

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

Your help is needed to identify a suspect wanted in connection to a burglary on Thursday, August 19 just after midnight at the Uncle Willies BP Gas Station in Lewes. Delaware State Police say the suspect entered the business and stole merchandise before leaving. The suspect is black, wearing camo shorts, yellow hoodie and black…

3 Charged by Dover PD with Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

Three people have been charged with drug offenses after an arrest by Dover Police. Police went into a room at the Capital Inn Wednesday night where they located over 17 grams of fentanyl and 112 bags of heroin. Police arrested 36 year old Jerome Miller, 31 year old Kelly Lawlor – both of Dover and…

MD State Senator Carozza Speaks Out on Possible State School Board Masking Mandate

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

The Maryland State Board of Education will is holding a special meeting at 3pm today to discuss statewide school masking requirements. Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza yesterday released a statement that she has pushed for local control and authority when it came to the reopening of businesses, schools and vaccinations. She says that a…

Move-In Day at UD

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

Today and Friday is move-in day at the University of Delaware for first year students. Upper division move-in is Saturday. Everyone should expect extra activity and traffic near the campus residence halls and University officials say Courtney Street will be closed to westbound traffic temporarily to accommodate students moving into Harrington Hall. A reminder –…

Early Morning Fire in Federalsburg

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

Firefighters from Federalsburg were called for a structure fire just be fore 3:30 this morning at 203 South Main Street. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from the building. Fire crews from Hurlock, Blades, Bridgeville and Seaford also responded or provided backup.

Seaford Police Investigating Shots Fired Tuesday Night

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

Seaford Police are investigating a complaint for shots fired Tuesday night in the Woodland Mills Apartment Complex. Police say there are no reports of damage or injuries. The incident occurred around 10:30pm. Anyone with information should contact Seaford Police at 302-629-6645, extension 1218 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.

Delmarva Power Peak Savings Day

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

Delmarva Power customers will have an opportunity to save money and energy by reducing their electric use on Thursday, August 26, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.   An increased demand for electricity throughout the Mid-Atlantic region is anticipated for Thursday. While the region’s power supply is expected to be sufficient to meet high demand, Delmarva…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-25-21

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

Wednesday saw picture perfect weather and the fishing was excellent.  Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marine said the Katydid had flounder, the Surface Tension had dolphin and sea bass as did the Grizzly all over ocean structure.  At Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em Deanna told us the Captain Ike had limits of dolphin and sea bass. …

Move In Day at Salisbury University – Watch for Traffic Detours

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

Today is move in day at Salisbury University. There is a traffic advisory on Camden Avenue between College Avenue and Pine Bluff Road from 6am till 2pm today as about 800 new students and their parents arrive on campus. Non-university traffic will be detoured away from campus. For University employees who normally park on campus…

UPDATED: Former DE Politician Pleads Guilty to Mailing Threatening Communications

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

UPDATED – 8/26/21 – Former Delawarean Mike Protack has pleaded guilty in the US District Court for the District of Delaware to two counts of mailing threatening communications to Delaware. Court records show that the 63 year old Protack mailed two explicit death threats to a Delawarean in January and February of this year –…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2021

WGMD’s Throwback Picture of the Day – on this hot hot day – we revisit the back to back blizzards of February 2010. The tracks in the snow are from WGMD’s neighbors who were plowing out the parking lot – and show just how deep the snow was just in front of the station property. It doesn’t reflect the 4 foot drift we had in the back yard! click for full view

Mosquito Spraying tonight in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Wednesday, August 25, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Delmar, Laurel, Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Ellendale, Milton, and Milford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…

DEMEC Issues Power Savers Alert Wed, August 25

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Power Savers Alert: Due to expected high temperatures and high energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to VOLUNTARILY reduce electric use today, Wednesday, August 25th.  Power Saver Hours are from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.  Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will…

Two Salisbury Men Indicted for Federal Conspiracy & other Offenses

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Two Salisbury men have been indicted for federal conspiracy, wire fraud and identity theft in connection with the theft of at least $900,000 from Shore Appliance where one of the men worked. The 10-count indictment says from mid-September 2016 through March of 2020, 53 year old Stephen Franklin and 46 year old Duane Larmore, who…

Crash at Rt 1 & Brick Granary Road Sends 9 to area Hospitals

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Nine people were taken to area hospitals after a crash just after 8 last night on Route 1 at Brick Granary Road. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that an RV driven by a New Jersey man was stopped on Brick Granary Road at the stop sign then entered the intersection where it collided with a…

DelDOT Brings CTP to Sussex County Council

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

The latest Capital Transportation Program (CTP) from DelDOT is now available for your review. This CTP covers from FY 23 to FY 28 and includes nine proposed projects in Sussex County that have been added to the plan and will start the design phase during this 5-year time frame. The full CTP includes 106 proposed…

Mosquito Spraying Today Near Millsboro

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the daylight hours on Wednesday, August 25, 2021: Application of Imperium (Deltamethrin) with an airplane (registration number N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Millsboro. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 166, 167, 178, and 179. All insecticides…

DE to Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits Today

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for August to eligible households as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance…

Planned Parenthood Clinic Coming to Seaford

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

A new Planned Parenthood of Delaware clinic will open in Seaford in September. This is the first new center that Planned Parenthood has opened in over 20 years – and will be the first in the county since the Rehoboth location closed in 2011.

Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Today is a Code Orange Air Quality action day for Delaware with enhanced ozone development expected. These conditions can be unhealthy for sensitive groups – like young children, the elderly and those with heart and/or respiratory conditions, who should limit outdoor activities that require a high level of exertion.

Two Arrested for Thefts from Vehicles in Kent County

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Two Harrington men have been arrested for stealing property from unlocked vehicles in Camden and Frederica. Police say the two took money, credit and debit cards, cell phones, identification and a firearm with ammunition and then went to various businesses in Camden and Harrington and used the stolen credit cards. Through their investigation police identified…

UPDATED: Coronavirus Closings, Cancellations & Postponements

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Last Updated – 10/25/21  3:50pm OTHER EVENTS/ACTIVITIES/ETC 12/11/21 – Milton Holiday House Tour – canceled for this year – will be held Dec 10, 2022 Sussex County Libraries – Georgetown Public Library – Rehoboth Beach Public Library – Lewes Public Library – South Coastal Library – Selbyville Public Library – Frankford Public Library – Millsboro…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-24-21

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Tuesday was a beautiful day to be fishing.  Unfortunately, I was working.  The rest of the week looks good as well so hopefully, we can all get out and enjoy some good action on the bay and ocean. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had a mixed bag of dolphin, sea bass and…