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Upgrade to Raw Water Line & Traffic Pattern Change Along Naylor Mill Rd in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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Beginning Monday, expect a change in the traffic pattern along Naylor Mill Road. The City of Salisbury will begin upgrades to a raw water line after it was found that higher than normal rain amounts and unusual temperatures have caused the pylons that support the line to shift and decay faster than anticipated – compromising…

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DSP Find Stolen Gun during Traffic Stop in Dover

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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A Dover man was arrested by Delaware State Police after a traffic stop Friday afternoon. Police on patrol saw dark tinting on the front and read windows but that the vehicle had no waiver on file with the DMV. Police contacted the driver, 30 year old Brandon Marshall and smelled marijuana coming from inside the…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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Alan Henney – Rehoboth Beach – Mourning doves hanging out at the beach. Click for full view

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Gov Carney Tests Positive for Covid-19

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2023
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From the Governor’s office: Governor John Carney tested positive for COVID-19 late Friday through an at-home antigen test, which he took after experiencing mild symptoms. Governor Carney is currently isolating per the CDC guidelines. “I’m feeling fine and will work from home,” said Governor Carney. “Also, Go Birds!”

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-28-23

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2023
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Elaine – 302-684-4444 – LOOKING FOR: Shiny finish wall board Mary – 302-537-5148 – Farrago Suspension bike with helmet and mirror – $125 Mike – 443-880-3707 – Old Troybuilt LTX 2146 riding mower – Free to good home needs a little work Linwood – 302-339-2092 – 32″ flat screen TV with Roku adapter – $90…

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Can You Identify This Person of Interest in Crisfield Fires?

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2023
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Between September and December of last year, the Maryland State Fire Marshal has investigated several fires in the Crisfield area. The State Fire marshal’s office has now identified a person of interest in those fires and other investigations – if you can identify this man – contact the State Fire Marshal’s office at 410-713-3780 or…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2023
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Charles Parkhill – Long Neck osprey. Click for full view

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Saturday is Last Day to Recycle Christmas Trees in DE

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2023
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Saturday is the final day that Delaware residents can drop their real Christmas trees off to be recycled. DNREC officials remind you to remove all decorations, lights and tinsel – and fake snow – and remove the tree stand. Most Sussex County drop off sites are still accepting Christmas trees – however not all are…

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Wicomico Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash Wednesday on East Salisbury Parkway at Tilghman Road

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2023
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A Salisbury woman died from injuries in a crash early Wednesday morning in the area of East Salisbury Parkway and Tilghman Road. Salisbury Police say the investigation is ongoing. The crash occurred just before 5am and investigation reveals that a Honda Civic and Ford Escape were involved in the collision – with both vehicles heavily…

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DPH to Close Covid-19 & Vaccine Call Centers

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2023
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Due to a low volume of calls – Delaware Public Health will close the Covid-19 call center and the vaccine call center after Tuesday, January 31st. Critical Covid-19 information will still be available on the DPH Coronavirus website or by calling 2-1-1. Additional information from DPH: Delawareans may still access critical COVID-19 information on the…

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DSP Investigating Shots Fired at a Seaford Home Early Friday Morning

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2023
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An occupied home was damaged by gunfire just after midnight Friday morning on Nylon Avenue in Seaford. Delaware State Police were contacted by a 19 year old woman about the incident. There were two 21 year old men in the home at the time as well – no one was injured. Police did recover numerous…

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UPDATED: Charges Filed after Threats at Parkside & Wicomico High Schools Investigated; Schools found Safe

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2023
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UPDATED – 01/26/23 – A student at Parkside High School has been charged in connection with a threat that was found at the school on January 20th which put the school on a “safe in place” notification for much of the morning. Investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office led to the 15 year old…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2023
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Nick LaRusso – Sunrise along Whaley Road near Laurel. Click for full view

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UPDATED: First Rocket Lab’s 1st US Launch from Wallops Flight Facility Tuesday Evening

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2023
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01/24/23 – 6pm – Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket blasted off from the Wallops Flight Facility at 6pm. This is their first launch from US soil – after 32 launches from New Zealand. =========================================== Monday’s Rocket Lab launch from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia was postponed because of weather. Rocket Lab’s first Electron launch is…

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Sussex County Council Discusses a 2023 Rules of Procedure Amendment; Deny Frankford Boat Restoration Business

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2023
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The Sussex County Council discussed an amendment to the 2023 Rules of Procedure regarding resolutions, tributes and proclamations. This was brought up by Council President Mike Vincent two weeks ago. County Administrator Todd Lawson says the amendment removes resolutions, which by Code are related to an Ordinance and require review and approval by a vote…

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Firefighters Battle Chicken House Fire in Willards

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2023
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Gov Carney Announces Major Child Care Investments & Initiatives

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2023
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Child care policies are a priority for Governor John Carney this year – as he stated in his State of the State address last week. Today the Governor announced his administration’s priorities and investments for child care for the coming year which will support, enhance and expand child care quality and access. This includes investing…

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Milford Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2023
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A Milford man has been charged with a 6th offense DUI after a man became drunk and disorderly in a yard on Bethesda Road on Monday evening. Delaware State Police say 51 year old Douglas Hall of Milford had left the yard – but drove into a nearby ditch. Police detected impairment. A DUI investigation…

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Rehoboth Beach Command Vehicle Struck While Responding to Fatal Crash Sunday Night

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2023
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On Sunday night as Rehoboth Fire personnel were responding to the hit and run bicycle crash at Coastal Highway and Rehoboth Avenue Extension, another crash occurred on Miller Road west of Coastal Highway. Delaware State Police say a Rehoboth Beach fire command vehicle was traveling on Miller Road with emergency equipment activated when the driver…

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Three Arrested After Months-long Millsboro Area Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2023
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Three people have been arrested after a several month-long drug investigation in the Millsboro area. Officers from the Sussex Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence on Oak Street where they arrested 45 year old Christina Blades of Millsboro. They also arrested 43…

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UPDATED: Hebron Man Dead after Seaford Crash Monday Morning

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2023
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UPDATED – 01/24/23 – 12:30pm – The Delaware State Police have identified the driver who died in a motor vehicle collision on January 23 at Route 13 near Lakeside Road south of in Seaford as 69 year old George Jefferson of Hebron, Maryland. ================================================================ A two car crash in Seaford just after 7am has left…

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UPDATED: Bicyclist Dies after Hit & Run Crash on Coastal Hwy in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2023
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UPDATED: Crash Near Laurel Leaves 1 Dead, Multiple Injured

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2023
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UPDATED – 1/24/23 12:10pm – A crash between a Sussex Montessori Charter School bus and a Honda Civic occurred just after 3:45 Monday afternoon. Delaware State Police say the Civic was southbound on East Trap Pond Road and failed to stop for a posted stop sign – moving into the intersection at Hardscrabble Road –…

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Pickup Crashes at Westside VFD; Catches Fire, Driver found Dead Inside

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2023
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The Maryland State Police and State Fire Marshal are investigating a vehicle crash Monday around noon at the Westside Volunteer Fire Department in Bivalve. Officials say a pickup truck for an unknown reason left the roadway and collided with metal safety bollards near the fire station. The truck stopped just feet from the fire station…

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4-Vehicle Crash on Rt 24 near Long Neck

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2023
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Emergency personnel from Indian River were called for a multiple vehicle crash at Route 24 and Bay Farm Road just before 1:45 Monday afternoon. Crews arriving at the scene found four vehicles involved in a chain reaction crash. Emergency personnel from Millsboro and Mid Sussex Rescue transported patients to nearby medical facilities. Officials say all…

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