The Sussex County Council Approves BBA Charter & Secures Some County Employee Parking in New Family Court Parking Garage
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. The Council approved the Bay Beach Association Charter with a 5 to 0 vote. The Bay Beach Association is an organization representing the Delaware Bay coastal communities in Kent and Sussex counties. The BBA’s objective is to work to see the implementation of the newly passed WRDA…
Read MoreReforms Announced to DE Bar Exam & Admissions Process
The Delaware Supreme Court today announced a series of reforms to the Delaware Bar examination and admissions process based on recommendations made by the Delaware Board of Bar Examiners. These reforms follow a two-year long comprehensive review of the test that is given to individuals looking to practice law in Delaware. Chief Justice Collins Seitz,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made by Dover Police in Arson Fire at Dover YMCA
UPDATED – 02/21/23 12:10pm – Dover Police have arrested a 15 year old boy for an arson fire at the Dover YMCA last Thursday. The teen turned himself in to Police Saturday after they identified him a st the suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest. The teen is charged with 1st degree arson, multiple…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 02-21-23 – “Why do We Need War with China?”
State Fire Marshal Investigating Martins Farm Road Blaze
Firefighters from Milton were called for a structure fire on Martins Farm Road just after 8:45 this morning. Crews arriving at the scene found fire through the roof of a single story mobile home. Multiple fire companies provided assistance or back up. Firefighters were on the scene for over 2 and a half hours. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean View Home Heavily Damaged by Fire – How You can Help the Family
UPDATED – 02/21/23 – Mariners Bethel UM Church is a collection point for anyone looking to help Jim & Ada Carr recover from the loss of their home. The Church will collect gift cards for general needs and for eating establishments. They ask not to donate clothing or household items at this time. Gift cards…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Chief Barbara Duncan Announces Retirement
After 13 years as the Chief of Police in Salisbury, Barbara Duncan has announced that she is retiring. Duncan was hired when Salisbury’s crime rates were the highest in the city’s history. During her time as Chief, Salisbury saw a significant decrease in both violent and Part 1 crime. She brought change to the department…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Laura Keenan – Oak Orchard – All in a row at Warwick Park – waiting… Click for full view
Read MoreNominations Open for the 2023 Compassionate Champions Award in Delaware
Nominations are now being taken for the 2023 Compassionate Champion Awards in Delaware. View the full press release from the Governor’s office: Governor John Carney on Monday announced that the nomination process is now open for the 2023 Compassionate Champion Awards. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across the State of…
Read MoreWANTED: School Board Candidates in Delaware
With just 2 weeks left before the filing deadline There are only two candidates filed for two school board seats in Sussex County. There is one seat open in the Cape Henlopen, Delmar, Laurel, Seaford and Woodbridge districts. Indian River has two seats up for election. In the Milford School District there are three seats…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to Close 11am Thursday, Feb 23
TRAFFIC ALERT – Sussex County – Early Closure of The Woodland Ferry Seaford — Early Closure of The Woodland Ferry DelDOT announces the Woodland Ferry will close at 11am, Thursday, February 23rd. Normal operations will resume at 7:00am on Friday, February 24th.
Read MoreDSP Investigating Home Improvement Fraud
A Fruitland man currently in jail in Maryland is wanted by Delaware State Police for defrauding a family out of over $23,000 in the past year. A family in Ocean View reported a home improvement fraud to police in January. Police learned that the owner of Elite Hardscapes, LLC, 32 year old Michael Tyler Joseph…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Revisit Proposed Development South of Ocean View
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will consider the Bay Beach Association Charter as well as a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Office of Management and Budget in connection with the State Family Courthouse parking garage. In Old Business the Council will revisit a Change of Zone and Conditional use…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 02-20-23 – “Psychological Warfare; The Ultimate Weapon”
DSP Looking for Wanted Hartly Man
Delaware State Police are looking for a wanted Hartly man. Sunday night, Police attempted to arrest 33 year old Floyd Smith, who is wanted on outstanding warrants. Police went to his Judith Road home and found him sitting in a car with the doors locked – and refusing to leave the vehicle. He began moving…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident Near Seaford
One man was taken to an area hospital after a shooting in the Seaford area just after 3:30 Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a residence on Route 13 for the shooting – the 18 year old victim was shot in the leg during a large party. Police found multiple shell casings on…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Charged with Gun & Drug Offenses After Traffic Stop
A 20 year old Magnolia man has been arrested after he failed to stop for a red turn arrow while making a left turn onto Walnut Shade Road in Dover Saturday morning. Delaware State Police stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver – Jeremiah Weatherspoon, who failed to show valid proof of insurance for the…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Picture of the Day – Blast from the Past – 2007. Photo taken by the late Jody Hudson of Rehoboth Beach at a WGMD remote broadcast at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach during a visit from the 2007 Mar-Del Watermelon Queen as former Sussex County Clerk of Peace George Parish samples some of the goods!
Read MoreDr. Francis Ruffo Scholarship Fund
A new scholarship honoring the late Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Francis Ruffo will benefit graduating seniors of Pocomoke, Snow Hill, and Stephen Decatur High Schools. The Dr. Francis A. Ruffo Memorial Scholarship Fund, held at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, will be awarded annually to a Worcester County Public School senior…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 2-18-23
John – 302-212-5413 – Antique model 76 marine compass, new in box – $40 – Stetson Western Hat, Buffalo fur felt, New in box, size 7 3/8 – $60 – Athena iPod speaker box – $10 John – 302-945-1627 – Mobility Lift Hug-n-Go 350 – $500 Nick – 302-236-8793 – Philco Tombstone radio – needs…
Read MorePickup Overturns while ‘Mudding’ Near Hartly; 6 Injured
Six people were taken to area hospitals for non-life threatening injuries after a crash near Hartly. Delaware State Police were called to Gunter Road just after midnight Saturday after a pickup truck mudding in a field, hit a ditch and overturned trapping the driver – a 44 year old man from Marydel and 5 passengers…
Read MoreOcean City’s Springfest Concert Tickets Go on Sale Today
Tickets for the Springfest Headline concerts go on sale this morning! The three headline acts – are “Shadows of the 60’s” A tribute to Motown Thursday, May 4th, Collective Soul on Friday, May 5th and Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives on Saturday, May 6th. VIP ticket sales begin at 9am – public ticket sales…
Read MoreTidbury & Newton Ponds Closed for Fishing until March 4th
Beginning February 18th – through March 3rd – Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood are closed to fishing. During this time the ponds will be stocked for the start of the downstate pond trout season. There will be youth fishing on Saturday, March 4th for anglers under the age of 15. Then…
Read MoreCannonball Missing from Lewes’ Historic Cannonball House
Lewes Police report that the cannonball in the side of the historic Cannonball House is missing. It’s not known if the cannonball is missing or was taken but the discovery that the cannonball was no longer attached to the outside wall was made on Friday. The Cannonball House is the home of The Lewes Historical…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Dover Arrested For Shoplifting and Vehicle Theft
Two have been arrested by Dover Police after a shoplifting complaint on Thursday evening. Police were told the two suspects drove off in a grey Jeep SUV with Pennsylvania tags. The description of the female suspect resembled a teen known to police and they found the vehicle in the area of Stevenson Drive that she…
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