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About 5000 Hikers Join Maryland’s First Day Hikes Initiative on New Year’s Day

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2020

About 5000 hikers took advantage of the mild New Year’s Day weather and joined Maryland’s First Day Hikes initiative.  The Maryland Park Service registered over 3800 hikers who took part in guided hikes while over 1100 hikers struck out on their own.  Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford got into the action as well – hiking at…

Fugitive Wanted for Dover Rape Arrested in South Carolina

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2020

A man wanted for the rape of a 6 year old girl in 2011 has been arrested in South Carolina.  Dover Police have been looking for 34 year old Juan Hernandez since October of 2018 for the 2nd degree rape of a minor after the child spoke to a school therapist about the incident.  The…

Seaford Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Shooting Incident & Drugs

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2020

A Seaford man arrested last July during a drug investigation in Bridgeville was found to be a fugitive wanted for a shooting incident on Park Avenue in Seaford in November of 2018.  Officials say 33 year old Teron West initially gave a false name when he was arrested in July when police discovered large quantities…

Spike in Holiday Traffic Brings Increase in Gas Prices

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2020

A spike in driving travel over the holidays has resulted in higher prices at the pumps both nationally and regionally.  The national average for unleaded gas increased three cents to $2.58 on Friday.  In Delaware the price at the pump jumped 4 cents to $2.38 a gallon.  Officials at AAA Mid-Atlantic are watching the situation…

Bayhealth Hospitals in Sussex & Kent County Have New Year’s Bundles of Joy

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2020

Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford welcomed their first New Year’s Baby with the birth of Kemper Lynch to Courtney Wisniewski and Tim Lynch.  Kemper was born at 12:20am New Year’s day and weighed in a 6 pounds 13.4 ounces.  She joins an older brother and sister.  Six hours later at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus,…

DE’s Newest Supreme Court Judge Sworn In

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2020

The Honorable Tamika Montgomery-Reeves was sworn in for her first term as a Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court Friday afternoon in Wilmington.  Chief Justice Collins Seitz administered the Oath of Office.  Justice Montgomery-Reeves replaces Seitz who was elevated to the position of Chief Justice last November.   Before her appointment to the State’s highest court,…

First Baby of 2020 at Beebe Healthcare – Twins!

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2020

The first baby of 2020 for Beebe Healthcare – are TWINS!  And they were an early surprise for Mom and Dad too.  Olga and Eric Tsavdar of Millville weren’t expecting Levi and Eliza to arrive for a couple more weeks!  The twins arrived just after 1am on New Years Day.   

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2020

Ben Hudson – Whaleyville – Ducks in Bishopville / Click for full view

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

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2020

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 20Ă—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…

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…

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…

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…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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