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By Mari Lou / February 9, 2021

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Delaware Breakwater East lighthouse with a brand new paint job / Click for full view

UPDATED: DSP Arrest Dover Man Wanted for Murder

By Mari Lou / February 7, 2021

UPDATED 8:50am – Delaware State Police have arrested 46 year old James Palmer of Dover for murder. Early Saturday morning Palmer was with others at a party on Millchop Lane in Magnolia. Several people were arguing when it became more heated and Palmer stabbed a 37 year old man, who was pronounced dead at the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 7, 2021

Robert Marx – Laurel – Tundra Swans / Click for full view

Crash Leaves Berlin Man Dead

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2021

Maryland State Police continue to investigate a crash Friday night on Route 50 near Friendship Road that left a Berlin man dead.  Police were called just after 6pm for an overturned SUV and found 62 year old James Eric Johnson of Berlin man trapped inside.  Fire personnel were able to free Johnson from the SUV…

Bridgeville Woman Charged with Felony Assault

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2021

A Bridgeville woman has been arrested on felony charges after an assault that occurred in Ellendale. Delaware State Police were called to Willow Street just before noon on Friday after 24 year old Aliseya Cephas and a 25 year old female acquaintance were arguing when Cephas pulled a knife and threatened to kill the other…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 2-6-21

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2021

Debra – 302-236-2795 – Pewter dolphins orchestra w/certificate – 9 pieces – $250 – (5)12 mos assorted baby girls’ outfits – $20 – Handmade crocheted baby blankets – $25 Toni – 302-539-3487 – 10 ft surf rod and reel – $25 David – 302-858-5006 – WANTED: payphone either rotary or push button – Wilson leather…

Salisbury PD Arrest 2, Search for 1 in Home Invasion

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2021

Salisbury Police continue to look for 1 suspect wanted in a home invasion that occurred early Monday morning – 2 others are under arrest. Police were called to a home on Liberty Street just after 3:30am and heard a gunshot coming from inside. Police met with a 21 year old woman who was yelling for…

No Town Council Election in Millville in March

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2021

There will not be a municipal election in March in Millville. Three seats were up for election on the Town Council – and three people filed for those seats. Incumbents Sharon Brienza and Barbara Ryer will return to the council along with Bob Wisgirda, who will fill the final seat. Peter Michel opted not to…

DSP Police Investigation on Millchop Lane in Magnolia

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2021

Delaware State Police are conducting a criminal investigation on Millchop Lane in the Magnolia area. Police say there is no threat to the safety of the community, but as of 7am, southbound Millchop Lane was closed between Peachtree Run and Lambert Drive until state police finish their investigation.

UPDATED: Winter Storm Watch Until Sunday – Including Sussex County

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2021

Winter storm WATCH until Sunday at 7pm Cape May County, NJ Caroline County, MD Cumberland County, NJ Sussex County, DE Queen Anne’s County, MD Talbot County, MD URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Mount Holly NJ323 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY……

Update: DSP Identify Driver Killed In Crash With Tanker On Route 113

By Mari Lou / February 5, 2021

UPDATED – 2/5/21 6:45pm – Delaware State Police have identified the woman who died Wednesday when her vehicle collided with a tractor trailer on Route 113 at Arrow Safety Road. The crash occurred just before 2:30pm – police says for an unknown reason, a Toyota driven by 30 year old Angel Ruark of Seaford, left…

MD Congressional Delegation Working to Resolve Persistent USPS Delivery Delays

By Mari Lou / February 5, 2021

The full Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone, today continued to urge U.S. Postal Service leadership at all levels to resolve persistent and widespread delivery delays. In new correspondence to…

Two Arrested after Two Month Drug Investigation in Seaford

By Mari Lou / February 5, 2021

A two-month long drug investigation has led to the arrest of two men. Delaware State Police went into a Middleford Road home with a search warrant Thursday where they located 36 year old Ptolemi Kendle of Seaford and David Bryant and several other people. A search of the home turned up a folding knife, a…

Two Physicians at Denton Clinic No Longer Able to Prescribe Controlled Substances

By Mari Lou / February 5, 2021

Two Maryland prescribers associated with a clinic in Denton, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland surrendered their Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration for cause in early January. The associated prescribers to this practice are no longer able to prescribe controlled substances. Patients of this Eastern Shore practice, including Delaware residents, should seek alternatives for…

Wicomico Board of Ed to Hold Virtual School Board & Budget Meetings Next Week – Register Now to Make Public Comment

By Mari Lou / February 5, 2021

The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold hybrid virtual public meetings next week, and pre-registration is now open for public comment for the monthly Board meeting on Feb. 9 and the budget hearing on Feb. 11. Requests to make public comments should be emailed to comments@wcboe.org by 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 for the…

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By Mari Lou / February 5, 2021

Christopher Hockley-Camp Hill, PA – Delaware Seashore State Park / Click for full view

Delaware Seeing Some Decreases in Coronavirus & More Vaccine Coming

By Mari Lou / February 2, 2021

Governor John Carney began this week’s coronavirus update with good news. Delaware’s numbers have been dropping in recent weeks. The number of new positive coronavirus tests is lower, hospitalizations are lower and the percent positive for all positive tests has also dropped from a 10.3% on January 5th to 6.9% Monday. Second doses of the…

Sussex County Council Approves a Voluntary Clean Energy Financing Program & Ordinance Amendment on Cluster Subdivisions in the Coastal Area

By Mari Lou / February 2, 2021

Last week, the Sussex County Council heard about the Delaware Voluntary Clean Energy Financing Program from Tony DiPrima of Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility. The program provides loans that focus on projects that include energy efficiency, renewable energy measures, and are limited by a property’s assessed value. The loan is paid annually as part of a…

Gov Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccination Program

By Mari Lou / February 2, 2021

Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) on Tuesday announced an expansion of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program with a statewide focus on vaccinating Delawareans in underserved, minority communities.   Over the last two weeks, the state has piloted a series of efforts aimed at vaccinating…

DelDOT Winter Storm Update/Winter Storm Warning in Effect in NCCo till 10am Tuesday

By Mari Lou / February 1, 2021

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to monitor conditions as a significant winter storm moves across the region. The Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service remains in effect for New Castle County until 10 a.m. Tuesday. DelDOT crews will continue to plow and treat roadways throughout the duration of the storm. At…

MD Gov Larry Hogan to Give Evening State of the State on Wednesday

By Mari Lou / February 1, 2021

Governor Larry Hogan will deliver his seventh State of the State address on Wednesday, February 3. In accordance with federal and state health guidelines, the address will take place virtually. “While we honor the historic and constitutional significance of this annual tradition, it is important we follow the proper health protocols,” said Governor Hogan. “This…

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By Mari Lou / February 1, 2021

DelDOT camera in Harrington – bird’s eye view / Click for full view

UPDATED: Snow Emergency Plan in Effect in Wicomico County – Lifted in Worcester

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2021

WICOMICO COUNTY – The Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack in Wicomico County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county. Effective 1230 Hrs. today’s date, all vehicles on the roadway must…

MDOT Continues Winter Weather Response

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2021

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will remain in emergency operations mode as crews continue to respond to winter weather that has blanketed the state with snowfall and freezing rain.  The National Weather Service expects freezing rain, snow and high winds to impact most of the state. Snow, switching over to…

Millsboro Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Arrested During Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2021

A traffic stop Friday afternoon led to the arrest of a Millsboro man. Delaware State Police spotted a minivan on Hillcrest Drive east of Millsboro and saw 32 year old Darshon Adkins of Millsboro in the front passenger seat. Knowing there were multiple warrants for Adkins arrest, police conducted a traffic stop on Cordrey Road…