A WGMD Local News Article
NJ Angler Breaks Newly Set Maryland Swordfish Record at WMO
A New Jersey angler is now the second officially recognized state record holder for swordfish, which he caught during the White Marlin Open on August 6 at Ocean City. Jake Bertonazzi broke the state’s nearly two-week-old record for the Atlantic Division with a 318.5-pound swordfish — Xiphias gladius — caught while participating in the White Marlin Open, roughly 60…
Read MoreSussex County Begins to Issue Property Tax Bills
Summer’s end signals the start of another season in Sussex County: tax time. The County’s Billing Services office has begun issuing bills for the 2022 fiscal year, totaling an estimated $174.2 million in tax revenue. Each August, Sussex County government issues tens of thousands of tax bills for the more than 186,000 parcels in the…
Read MoreWillards VFC Awarded Grain Bin Rescue Tube
On Monday, local first responders with the Willards Volunteer Fire Department were awarded a grain rescue tube and specialized training from Nationwide and MidAtlantic Farm Credit through Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety advocacy campaign, which was started in 2014. These resources will be used to help protect against grain entrapments, which result in dozens of deaths…
Read MoreGov. Carney Announces School Mask Requirement
Delaware students in grades k-through 12, and child care homes and centers will be required to wear a face covering while indoors starting next Monday. Governor John Carney said Tuesday that the mask requirement is for everyone and is regardless of vaccination status and covers public and private schools. The requirement will be formalized later…
Read MoreReplica Tall Ship Sails Into Ocean City
A replica of a ship sailed by Christopher Columbus comes to Ocean City. The Nao Santa Maria was designed and built in 2017 by a foundation. It’s a full-scale replica of the merchant vessel that sailed hundreds of years ago. “We are excited to host a piece of history right here in Ocean City,” Ocean…
Read MoreMd. Court Upholds Worcester Co. Tax Setoff Program
Md. State Police Combat Speeding, Aggressive Driving In Wicomico Co.
Maryland State Police at the Salisbury Barracks issued 28 citations and 32 warnings during a recent speed enforcement and aggressive driving campaign. Troopers responded to reports of reckless and aggressive driving in the area of Beaglin Park Drive and Old Ocean City Road in Salisbury. Speeds sometimes reached 64 miles an hour in a 40…
Read MoreSudden Storms Drench Parts Of Delmarva
Sudden storms and downpours drench isolated portions of Delmarva. Portions of western Kent Count received two-and-a-half to more than four inches of rainfall Monday afternoon. In Harrington alone, firefighters and first responders responded to downed trees, water trapping drivers in their vehicles, or water coming into residences. Vivid lightning and torrential downpours also impacted portions…
Read MoreUSCG Rescue Two Jet Skiers, Third by Good Samaritan in Ocean City Inlet Waters
Coast Guard crew members rescued two people who had lost control of their jet ski in the Ocean City Inlet, Monday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland received the initial report through VHF Channel 16 that three jet skiers in the area of Ocean City Inlet had entered the water and were in need of…
Read MoreDE Shows Dip in New Positive Coronavirus Tests, but Increase in Hospitalizations
After several days of steady increases – the number of new positive tests of coronavirus dropped a bit over the weekend – from 258 on Friday to 202 on Sunday. The 7-day average of all positive tests has also dropped back by one tenth of a percent to 5.1%. Hospitalizations are much higher – jumping…
Read MoreBring Back Shaw Park!
A grassroots movement is underway in Rehoboth to change the name for what we know as Grove Park back to its original name, Shaw Park. The project is spearheaded by Judy Atkinson and supported by local historian Paul Lovett who wrote this interesting history of the park. Lovett says the park originally got its name from Benjamin F. Shaw who…
Read MoreThe Amazingly Popular Silly Rabbit Carrot Hotdogs Stand!
Suspected Homeless Man Found Dead in Church Cemetery
A suspected homeless man was found dead in the cemetery surrounding the Midway Presbyterian Church on Coastal Highway outside of Rehoboth around 11:40 a.m. this past Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. “I don’t have much to release on the incident,” Sr. Cpl. Jason Hatchell, state police spokesman, said Sunday. “Investigators are not investigating this…
Read MoreThe Art Scene Flourishes in West Rehoboth!
What started as an art market near the Ale House in downtown Rehoboth Beach last summer has transformed into a popular and booming art show in West Rehoboth every Monday night. The West Rehoboth Creative Market features the work of about 15 to 20 local artists and artisans each week. All items are handmade like this acrylic resin pour…
Read MoreWhat Happened to This Past Weekend’s Biden Visit?
Despite what Karine Jean-Pierre, Pres. Biden’s deputy press secretary, said during her July 30 press briefing, the President did not return to Rehoboth this past weekend. The expectant visit had been reported by the local and international press. But Pres. Biden went to Wilmington, again! So far, he has only visited Rehoboth once since taking office. This was his visit…
Read MoreDel. Water Quality Projects Could Qualify For Grants
New water quality projects in Delaware could be eligible for funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The Department of Natural Resources and Delaware Public Health are starting to develop a priority list for 2021. Eligible projects could involve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, land conservation and…
Read MoreFenwick Voters Opt for Change
Fenwick Island voters have spoken – and sent all four incumbent council members home. The unofficial results place the top vote-getter as Natalie Magdeburger with 377. Janice Bortner received 360 votes, Jaqueline Kay Napolitano 349 and Paul Breger 340. The election results will be certified Monday morning at 9am.
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Fenwick Island Town Council Election Saturday
Voters in Fenwick Island go to the polls Saturday to elect 4 people to the town council – from a field of eight candidates! All 4 incumbents – Gene Langan, Richard Mais, Mitch Houser and Bill Weistling are running and are challenged by Janice Bortner, Paul Breger, Natalie Magdeberger and Jacqueline Kay Napolitano. Each seat…
Read MoreLewes ‘Living Shoreline’ Completed
A living shoreline project has been completed at the Lewes Canal. The 180-foot feature adds to an already existing living shoreline that was built behind the Lewes Little League field seven years ago. The living shoreline helps to manage stormwater runoff, reduces the possibility of erosion issues and filters out pollutants. They are made of…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Frenzy Forecast At White Marlin Open
Boats are heading out for the final day of the 48th White Marlin Open in Ocean City. On day four, the “Reel Chaos” hauled in a 60-pound tuna worth $85,000 in prize money, and the daily dolphin prize of $20,000 was a 25-pounder caught by Will Emmert on the “Boy’s Toy.” The Fender Bender’s opening-day…
Read MoreVIDEO | Sussex COVID Case, Vax Rates Draw Concern
The Delta variant is driving up COVID-19 case numbers in Delaware, and hospitalizations have been going up recently as well. Governor John Carney and Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay outlined the current situation facing The First State in a virtual presentation Thursday. Rattay said several ZIP Codes in western Sussex County are being…
Read MoreBody Of Missing Swimmer Found In Ocean City
A day after vanishing in the water, the body of a 17-year-old male who lived in Annapolis was found near the 12th-13th Street beach Thursday afternoon, according to authorities in Ocean City. The discovery was reported at about 1:00 p.m. A search off the 112th Street beach started Wednesday afternoon at about 3:50, lasted a…
Read MoreVIDEO | Hogan: ‘Just Get The Damn Vaccine’
More Financial Relief Available For Md. Seafood Industry
Maryland’s commercial seafood industry is getting an additional $3.4-million in economic relief funds. Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday that the money comes through the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. It supplements previous COVID-19 relief packages to help the seafood industry recover from the effects of the pandemic. Commercial, for hire, aquaculture and seafood processing…
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