UPDATED: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Group Approaching County Homes; 1 Arrest
UPDATED – 4/15/23 – With help from local citizens the Worcester County Sheriff’s office has located and identified a group of individuals staying at a local campground. After making contact with these individuals, some were identified as those who have approached residences and one was found to be wanted for various traffic offenses and arrested.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 4/15/23
Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Pressed wood closet – 7ft by 2.5ft by 2ft – $100 – Vintage TI 99/4a computer with games – $100 obo Daniel – 405-583-4826 – 5ft by 8ft Bri-Mar dump trailer – $4400 Pat – 703-929-0530 – Easy Breeze white windows, still in box – $1000 for all 12 (7 –…
Read MoreSouth Bethany Looking for Candidate to Fill Open Council Seat
The filing deadline has passed for candidates interested in running for the South Bethany Town Council. Two candidates filed for the three open seats – so there will be no election, but one open seat. Incumbents William Tim Shaw and Edith Dondero return to the Council. Council member Richard Oliver did not run for re-election…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-15-23
I have been looking forward to Friday all week. I would finally have time for some shad fishing at Indian River Inlet. I should have stayed home. I got there right at 2:00 PM to catch the last two hours of the incoming current. I rigged up as always with a Stingsilver ahead of a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Police & DSP Investigating Shooting Incident; 1 Victim Hospitalized
UPDATED – 4/14/23 – Laurel Police were called to the Holly Brook Apartment Complex Wednesday just before 1pm for a shooting. When police arrived at the scene they concluded that several gun shots were fired – striking one black adult victim who was taken to an area hospital by bystanders for life-threatening injuries. The victim…
Read MoreDelaware Receives AAA Bond Ratings
The nation’s three top rating services have all given Delaware the highest possible rating – AAA. State Treasurer Colleen Davis says that the top ratings shows Delaware’s ability to meet its financial obligations, shows the state’s credit-worthiness and allows the State to repay bonds at a lower costs. The top ratings from Moody’s, Fitch and…
Read MoreNew Date Set for Blades Municipal Election
A new date has been announced for the Blades municipal election. The election is now set for Monday, June 5th. Candidates have until 4:30pm on Wednesday, May 17th to file to run for the 2 open council seats or the mayor’s office. If you filed for the original election – you must file again if…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Vice President and Candidate for Delmar School Board, Dawn Turner – 04-14-23
DSP Investigating Vehicle into Residence West of Georgetown Friday Morning
A crash just before 7am Friday is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say a Toyota 4-Runner was eastbound on Route 404 west of Georgetown when, for an unknown reason, the vehicle traveled across the westbound lane and into a residence. The driver and front passenger were taken to area hospitals for treatment of…
Read MoreDriver of Overturned Tractor Trailer Cited after Crash South of Bridgeville Thursday
The driver of a tractor trailer was cited after a rollover crash Thursday morning south of Bridgeville. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Ford Explorer stopped for the red light on Cannon Road moved into the intersection when the light changed to green. A tractor trailer northbound on Route 13 failed…
Read MoreSmyrna House Fire on East Mount Vernon Street – Arson
A fire Thursday night that heavily damaged an East Mount Vernon Street home in Smyrna has been ruled arson by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Citizens’ Hose Company were called just before 10pm and found active fire inside an unoccupied home. Investigation showed the fire was intentional and a criminal investigation is underway.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-14-23
Fish were caught on Thursday, but not in the numbers I had hoped. Still no flounder from Indian River Bay or the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and few if any black drum from the surf. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic reported on good white perch fishing from the Woodland Beach Pier with bloodworms the…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Looking north from Herring Point. Click for full view
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Supreme Court Nominations
Governor John Carney will announce two names to serve as Supreme Court Justices. He will nominate the Honorable Abigail LeGrow and N. Christopher Griffiths to take the seat formerly held by Justice Tamika Montgomery-Reeves and the seat to be open with the retirement of Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr. Both names will be submitted to…
Read MoreTara Martens Named 2023-24 Wicomico County Teacher of the Year
Wicomico County has named its 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. Tara Martens was named Wednesday night at the Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration. She is a math intervention teacher at West Salisbury Elementary School and has taught in Wicomico County Public Schools since 2012. Martens will be celebrated at her school on Thursday morning…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Candidate for Seaford School Board, Stephanie Smith – 04-13-23
Mike Bradley with Candidate for Cape Henlopen School District, Shawn Lovenguth – 04-13-23
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-13-23
The weather kept getting better on Wednesday and so did the fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid had a boat limit of 28 big tog with three Delaware Citations. I hope to have their names tomorrow. David Palencar caught an 11-pound black drum on a clam from the beach, although he did not say…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Going back in time with WGMD’s afternoon host Ron Letterman during a stop at (now closed) People’s Restaurant in Harrington. Click for full view
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Investigating Crawl Space Fire in Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called for smoke coming from a home on Sussex Street just before 6 Tuesday night. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke and flames coming from the crawl space and heavy smoke throughout the home. The fire under the home was quickly extinguished – there was minor extension inside the home,…
Read MoreSalisbury Fire Accidental
A fire Tuesday afternoon on Sherwood Circle in Salisbury was accidental. The Maryland State Fire Marshal reports that the fire in the single story home was discovered by the occupants around 2pm. There was a smoke alarm present and activated and firefighters had the blaze under control quickly. Investigators say the fire began in a…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-12-23
Tuesday was warmer than Monday and Wednesday is supposed to be warmer than Tuesday, but so far, the weather has not improved the fishing. Up in New Castle County, Ed O’Donnell fished early on Tuesday morning at the fly fishing only section of White Clay Creek. He said conditions were very good and he hooked…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Susan Newer – Berlin – Public Landing. Click for full view
Read MoreMD Gov Wes Moore Holds First Bill Signing Ceremony
The Maryland General Assembly session ended last night and today Governor Wes Moore held a bill signing ceremony. Included in the bills that were signed were three key measures. The Fair Wage Act of 2023, which raises the minimum wage in Maryland effective January 1, 2024. The acceleration brings the minimum wage up to $15…
Read MoreGov Moore to Hold Bill Signing Ceremony This Afternoon
The Maryland General Assembly session ended last night and today at noon, Governor Wes Moore will deliver remarks – and hold a bill signing ceremony. Included in the bills that will be signed – the Fair Wage Act of 2023, Family Prosperity Act of 2023 and Child Victims Act of 2023.
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