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Dover AFB Conducts Week-long Readiness Exercise
Dover Air Force Base will conduct the Liberty Eagle Readiness Exercise 2022 this week.According to base officials, services and access will continue as normal. Visitors and housing residents and Team Dover personnel may hear different alarms and messages from the voice system.The exercise is designed to validate the 436th Airlift Wing and 512th Airlift Wing’s…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Breaks Out at Dover Target
UPDATED: 2:20pm – Dover Police and Fire officials are investigating a fire that was intentionally set at the Target on Sunday night. Emergency personnel was called just after 9pm and found fire in the building. Customers and employees were quickly evacuated and no injuries were reported. Investigation showed the fire was arson – and was…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meeting to Begin at 1:15pm
The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday, however the time has been changed to 1:15pm. While the agenda is quite short, there are four public hearings – two conditional use applications and two change of zone applications. During the regular meeting, Director of Human Resources, Karen Brewington is scheduled to give out the Second…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach House Fire Leaves Firefighter With Possible Heat Exhaustion
A house fire in Piney Glade sent a Rehoboth Beach firefighter to a local hospital early Monday morning.According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, firefighters encountered heavy fire throughout the burning home on Fir Drive Extended. Lewes firefighters also responded, and they worked for more than 30 minutes to bring the fire under control.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Hosts Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifeguard Championships
The United States Lifesaving Association Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships are coming to Rehoboth Beach.Lifeguards from five states will compete in several events this Wednesday to qualify for the National Championships in Hermosa Beach, California next month.The competitions this Wednesday begin at 10:00 a.m. with a 2-K beach run. Lifeguards will also compete in swimming competitions as…
Read MoreOcean City Seeks Input on Updates to Hazard Mitigation Plan
Ocean City is looking to update its hazard mitigation plan.The plan helps to identify potential hazards and lists projects that could reduce or eliminate damage before a disaster strikes.The Ocean City Department of Emergency Services is looking for input from the public. Residents, community members, workers, business owners and visitors are invited to take an…
Read MoreAlmost-Stolen Artwork Returned to City Hall Exhibition
This photo, Whirly, Twirly World, by Barbara Rodgers from the Coastal Camera Club, was almost stolen the previous Friday from Rehoboth Beach City Hall. The would-be thief was confronted and gave up the artwork as he fled. Police arrested the 43-year-old male suspect from Slaughter Beach minutes later on Coastal Highway. He has been charged with attempting to…
Read MoreBiden’s Eighth Visit Brings out the Protesters
President Joe Biden returned this past weekend for his eighth visit since entering office and his third so far this season. This visit, unlike most of the others, was accompanied by several protest incidents. The President’s helicopter landed at Gordon’s Pond at 8:11 p.m. Friday. Photo courtesy Eric Allen Hours earlier, DNREC park rangers investigated “climate” graffiti spray-painted in the Gordon’s…
Read MorePOTUS prepares to leave Rehoboth Beach for DC
Just before eight this evening two U.S. Marine helicopters were seen preparing to return President Biden back to DC.
Read MorePolice: Man Demands Crabs, Shows “Splat Gun”
A Millsboro man has been arrested for aggravated menacing in Rehoboth Beach.According to Rehoboth Beach Police, a man approached three employees of Claws Seafood House on Rehoboth Avenue last Saturday afternoon July 2nd and asked for a free bushel of crabs. One employee recognized the man who had attempted this in the past.Police said an…
Read MoreAccused Child Sex Abuser Released on Bond in Caroline Co., Arrested in Talbot Co.
A man is charged with rape and sexual abuse of a minor following an investigation undertaken by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division.48-year-old Jeffrey Lake Scott of Salisbury was also under investigation by the Caroline County Sheriff’s office for alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old juvenile, and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office said…
Read MoreUpdate: Dover Police Identify Man Whose Body was Found Along St. Jones River
Dover Police have identified the man whose body was found by kayakers on the Saint Jones River last Saturday, July 2nd.The cause of death for 27-year-old Jorge Valladares of Dover is still under investigation, but police say foul play is not suspected at this time.If you wish to provide information on this case or other…
Read MoreGordon’s Pond Tagged with Graffiti on Same Day as Biden’s Arrival
DNREC park rangers are investigating graffiti discovered Friday morning in the Gordon’s Pond area of the Cape Henlopen State Park. Capt. John McDerby of the Delaware Natural Resources Police says around 8:30 a.m. they received a report that individuals had spray-painted graffiti in the parking lot and on Gordon’s Pond trail. This is the same…
Read MoreMd. Distributes $127.6-Million in Broadband Service Grants
Maryland is making more investments into expansion of broadband service.Governor Larry Hogan said Friday that the Office of Statewide Broadband has awarded more than $127.6-million to local jurisdictions, internet service providers, and educational and community organizations. The funds through the Connect Maryland program will help bring broadband service to an estimated 15,000 households that are…
Read MoreCat in Pocomoke Area Tests Positive for Rabies
A cat in Pocomoke has tested positive for rabies.According to the Worcester County Health Department, the rabid cat was located in the area of Colona Road, and is a dark gray striped, short-haired female.Anyone who has had contact with this animal contact is urged to contact the Worcester County Health Department at 410-641-9559. Post exposure…
Read MorePresident Biden Plans to Spend Weekend at Rehoboth Beach Home
President Biden is expected to make his third visit to his Rehoboth Beach home since the start of the summer season. The White House schedule indicates that Mr. Biden will depart from Washington this evening (Friday) and is expected to arrive in Rehoboth at about 8:40 p.m.The FAA has issued a temporary flight restriction this…
Read MoreDel. Announces New Affordable Housing Initiatives Using ARPA Funds
Delaware is unveiling several new programs to develop and create more affordable housing, utilizing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.Governor John Carney said Thursday that the Delaware State Housing Authority will start and administer programs that involve acquisition and rehabilitation of vacant houses, provide additional financing for owners of affordable multi-family rental projects who…
Read MoreOcean View Man Charged With 7th Offense DUI
An Ocean View man faces his 7th DUI offense.According to Ocean View Police, officers responded to the parking lot of Royal Farms Friday, July 1st where a man was found passed out at the wheel of a vehicle.Police said an investigation determined that 61-year-old Paul Longacre was under the influence of heroin, and a search…
Read MoreEarly Voting Begins for Md. Primary
Early voting centers opened Thursday across Maryland, and will be open daily – including Saturday and Sunday – through next Thursday, July 14th for the primary election. Voting centers are open between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Primary election day is Tuesday, July 19th. Voting center locations and more primary information can be found at…
Read More1st Listening Forum on Opioid Abuse Treatment Funding Tonight in Georgetown
Addressing the opioid epidemic in Delaware…The state’s newly-established Prescription Opioid Settlement Fund Distribution Commission is seeking the views of Delawareans on how to support treatment and prevention programs and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids.Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and Attorney General Kathy Jennings will begin a series of statewide listening forums tonight…
Read More“We Are SU” Campaign Raises $75.1-Million
Salisbury University’s largest-ever campaign has exceeded its goal of $75-million. The “We Are S.U.” campaign lasted three years, and in all has raised more than $75.1-million. “This is an exciting day for Salisbury University,” SU President Charles Wight said. “This campaign has been an incredible effort from each and every person associated with SU who…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – circa 2007. This is Muppet – a frequent visitor to the WGMD studios. She would come to visit with Bill Dickerson when he would run errands for the station and deliver the weekly papers. Muppet would go from office to office to visit with everyone who was at the station. Muppet and Bill are greatly missed by everyone at WGMD. Click for larger view
Read More2 Men Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Princess Anne
A man and his stepson are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in Princess Anne Tuesday afternoon. According to Maryland State Police, troopers from the Princess Anne Barrack responded to a report of a shooting in the 32,000-block of West Post Office Road. Police said 35-year-old Richard Cantwell III and 61-year-old Michael Jarman were discovered suffering…
Read MoreUS Coast Guard Reports Busy Holiday Weekend on Mid-Atlantic Waters
There is plenty of great boating weather to come, and the U.S Coast Guard is urging boaters to prioritize preparedness.Coast Guard Watchstanders at the 5th Coast Guard District’s command centers report receiving 44 distress calls over the Independence Day weekend. Many of the calls involved people who were on board disabled, grounded or capsized vessels.…
Read MoreFormer Floating Casino Becomes Part of Artificial Reef
With a slow splash, the 180-foot long Texas Star, originally outfitted as a floating casino and repurposed as a commercial fishing vessel, recently became part of Delaware’s artificial reef system. The reef site is 16.5 miles off the Delaware coast. “With today’s sinking of the Texas Star on Redbird Reef, one of 14 separate reef…
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