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Dewey Beach PD Looking for Urn Taken from Vehicle on Dover Road

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2021

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…

WGMD Fishing Report 10/10/21

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2021

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: Clayton Man Dies After Camden Motorcycle Crash

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2021

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…

Georgetown Man Charged with Road Rage Incident

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2021

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…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-9-21

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2021

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…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2021

Lewes Crash Injures 4

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2021

Several people were injured in a crash on Route 9 at Sweetbriar Road west of Lewes just after 5 Friday evening. Ā 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…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-9-21

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2021

Rob – 302-226-7599 Honey oak entertainment center modified to bar – $100 Keith – 302-542-6074 Lots of lumber all sizes and types – Ask for prices Don – 443-664-8768 600 Quantum Power Chair – $1000 Susan – 302-396-8508 Maple trees Medium leaf – $20 FREE Firewood and 19″ Sylvania TV Brenda – 302-381-6193 Arctic Muck…

Wicomico County Board of Ed to Meet Oct 12

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2021

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…

Covid Town Hall ā€œCovid – Managing the Mystery and Preparing for Uncertaintyā€ – Wed, Oct 13

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2021

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…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-8-21

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2021

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…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2021

Margaret May – Lewes – Red-spotted purple butterfly. Click for full view

DE Redistricting Public Hearings Next Week

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2021

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…

Princess Anne Blaze Originates in Living Room Electrical Outlet

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2021

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.…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-7-21

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2021

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…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2021

Linda Ward – Milton – Blue heron in the pond behind the Milton Theatre. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-6-21

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2021

Wednesday was another slow day on the ocean, but there was some action at Indian River Inlet and earlier in the week the Washington Canyon was red hot.  Thursday will see east winds at ten knots and three-foot seas in the ocean.  Friday the winds will be five to ten knots out of the east…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-5-21

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2021

Tuesday was a rainy day and not a lot of fishing went on.  Wednesday will see winds out of the east at 15 knots with seas of three to four feet and drizzle.  Thursday the wind will fall off a bit to ten knots and the seas will drop down to three feet.  There will…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2021

Larry Prettyman – Sunset In Crisfield. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-4-21

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2021

Monday was a slow fishing day. The ocean was rough, but a few boats fished the Delaware Bay and found some action. Tuesday will see southwest winds at five to ten knots going east late in the day and seas of three feet. There is a good chance of thunderstorms. On Wednesday, the wind will…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2021

Madalyn Pettenati – Bethany boardwalk in the off-season. Click for full view

DART First State Receives Grant to Expand Electric Bus Fleet

By Mari Lou / October 4, 2021

As part of a continuing effort to reduce emissions and be more environmentally friendly, the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) is pleased to announce it has received a fourth Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant of $3,539,640 to purchase additional electric buses that will grow DART First State’s alternative fuel fleet. The agency has now received more…

Face Plant for Facebook

By Mari Lou / October 4, 2021

Facebook outage – began around 11am Monday. The outage affects not only Facebook, but also it’s family of apps – including Instagram and WhatsApp. A tweet from Facebook around 12:30pm says they’re working to get things back to normal as soon as possible. Sunday night, “60 Minutes” had a Facebook whistleblower on the air who…

DSP Investigate Shooting at Home in Lincoln

By Mari Lou / October 4, 2021

A shooting incident early Monday morning in Lincoln is under investigation. Delaware State Police were called to the 10000 block of Cedar Creek Road just after 6am for a residence that was shot multiple times. Police discovered five gunshot holes in the front exterior of the home. One projectile was found on the floor inside,…

Wicomico County Taking Nominations for Teacher of the Year

By Mari Lou / October 4, 2021

Celebrate a great teacher with a nomination for Wicomico Teacher of the Year! Nominations will be taken Oct. 4 through Nov. 4 for 2022-2023 Wicomico Teacher of the Year. Anyone in the community may seek recognition for an educator quickly and easily using the online nomination form by clicking on this TOY Nomination Form. The Wicomico Teacher of…