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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2020

Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day. One of ML’s favorites – Jack Renault at a WGMD Christmas Party at Jerry’s Seafood – standing on a chair beginning the annual gift giveaway. At WGMD, Jack did it all from sales to General Manager. Jack died in October of 2012 / Click for full view

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2020

Joshua Luciani – Cardinal in the Snow. Happy New Year! / Click for full view

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2019

Wayne Myers – Millsboro – Venus-Moon Conjunction at Twilight at the Homestead in Millsboro / click for full view

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Lewes Wastewater Treatment Plant Back Online

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2019

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was informed today by Tidewater Utilities, Inc. that the Lewes wastewater treatment plant was back online and had resumed normal treatment of effluent following a Dec. 18 system malfunction at the plant. Tidewater Utilities informed DNREC Saturday evening that treatment membranes contaminated during an automated backwashing process…

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UPDATED: DSP Looking for Suspect(s) in Two Capitol Green Shooting Incidents

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2019

Delaware State Police were called TO State Circle in Dover after shots were fired just before 7 Saturday night at a 31 year old man who left his Capitol Park home and was walking to his car which was parked at the end of his driveway.  Police say the victim was not struck but seven…

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Bridgeville VFC Called for Early Sunday Fire

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2019

Fire crews from Bridgeville were called for a structure fire on Sixth Street in the Walker’s Mill Mobile Park just after 3am.  Crews arriving at the scene found light smoke showing.  Greenwood firefighters are also on the scene.  There are reports of 1 person suffering burns.  The State Fire Marshal has been called to investigate…

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Seaford Man Charged after Domestic Incident

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2019

A domestic incident on Friday in Seaford led to the arrest of a Seaford man on a variety of charges.  Delaware State Police learned that an argument between 58 year old Brad Rippey and a 44 year old woman turned physical.  Also in the house – a 26 year old man and two children aged…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 12-28-19

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2019

Mark – 302-519-0036 – 12 inch Craftsman Miter saw w/ Trakmaster Stand – $199 – Winchester spotting scope, 20×60 magnification, 80 mm diameter w/ table tripod and case – $99 Matthew – 302-841-1424 – Fairfield poker table and set with 5 chairs, 48″ round (HEAVY) – $100 Ron – 410-430-7882 – 8 hp Tahatsu motor…

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MD Gov Larry Hogan and the Clydesdales in the Military Bowl Parade

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2019

On Friday Maryland Governor Larry Hogan took part in the 2019 Military Bowl Parade which leads up to the Military Bowl in Annapolis, where University of North Carolina played – and routed the Temple Owls 55 to 13.  The Military Bowl has taken place in Annapolis for the past six years – and generates over…

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DNREC Asking You to Recycle – Your Christmas Tree

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2019

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to recycle your Christmas tree at one of many yard waste recycling facilities located throughout the state, or to place your tree curbside for recycling. Whatever route you and your Christmas tree may take toward recycling, it’s always a good post-holiday destination that benefits the…

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Fire Damages Olive Avenue Residence Friday Morning in Rehoboth

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2019

Rehoboth Beach fire crews were called to Olive Avenue early Friday morning for a structure fire.  Crews arriving at the scene found smoke showing from the top floor with occupants evacuating the building.  State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was accidental and began inside the third floor unit after an electrical malfunction in the…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2019

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Trap Pond / Click for full view

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2019

Diane Horne – Seaford – Snow scene on Mt Zion Road between Laurel and Seaford / click for full view

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2019

Throwback Thursday – to Christmas of 2016. From the Winter Wonderfest at Cape Henlopen State Park – photo by Len Hecker of Lewes

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 25, 2019

Christmas tree at Lake Gerar in Rehoboth – photo by Verlee / click for full view

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 24, 2019

Decorations at Westminster Presbyterian in Rehoboth Beach – photo by Carol / click for full view

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2019

Christmas Lights on Rt 24 heading to Laurel – photo by Jody Hudson / click for full view

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Marydel Man Charged after Shooting Incident in Hartly

By Mari Lou / December 22, 2019

A shooting investigation near Hartly has resulted in the arrest of a 20 year old Marydel man.  Several roommates and friends were at a residence on Myers Drive in Hartly when Michael Rhinehardt started a fight and grabbed a firearm – firing multiple rounds.  Rhinehardt’s girlfriend confronted him and he became angrier and he told…

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Magnolia Man Charged in Vehicle Theft

By Mari Lou / December 22, 2019

An investigation by Delaware State Police into a rash of thefts from vehicles in the Magnolia area ended with the arrest of a Magnolia man.  Police say the thefts occurred during overnight hours.  One vehicle was stolen when the victim left their keys in an unlocked vehicle.  The stolen vehicle was located last week in…

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UPDATED: Seaford Police and DSP Arrest Suspect in Shooting

By Mari Lou / December 22, 2019

UPDATED – 12/22/19: A 25 year old Seaford man wanted by Seaford Police in connection with a shooting Friday evening has turned himself in to police.  Seaford Police were called to Collins Avenue where they found a person with gunshot wounds who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.   Xavier Mills-Davis is charged…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 22, 2019

Margaret May – Lewes – Ice on Red Mill Pond / Click for full view

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WGMD Fishing Report – SPECIAL

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2019

Saturday saw cold and cloudy skies, but the wind laid out and rockfish came on.  We stopped by Old Inlet Bait and Tackle for their annual Christmas Party and the first thing Clark said was the rockfish are off of Sea Colony.  When we left, we headed to Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em where Burt…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 12-21-19

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2019

EVENT – Tony – 302-539-3055 – Vision Impaired Group Meeting @ St. Anne’s Church every Weds. 1-3pm Mike – 302-381-9001 – Norditrack Total Gym – $100 – Electric Tredmill – $50 – Grizzly Vac System – $150 Howard – 302-259-0514 – Glass top vanity – attached oval mirror and bench – $50 Ron – 410-430-7882…

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DSP Troop 5 Spreading Christmas Cheer

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2019

For the 36th year, the Delaware State Police Troop 5 Needy Family Christmas Initiative has made deliveries.  This year Santa, troopers, officers and volunteers made deliveries in the Seaford, Lincoln and Milford areas. DSP also deliver to the Murphey School in Dover – the current-day equivalent of an orphanage or longer-term group foster care for…

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Selbyville Drug Investigation Leads to 7 Arrests and Seizure of Heroin and 19 Weapons

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2019

  The Delaware State Police arrested multiple suspects in connection with a drug investigation. On Thursday, December 19, 2019, members of the Delaware State Police Sussex Drug Unit (SDU) and the Governor’s Task Force (GTF) concluded a three-month drug investigation that involves Janie C. Handy and Herbert Handy and the sale of illegal drugs at a residence located on Polly Branch…

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