WGMD Fishing Report 12-12-22
Monday was anything but blue. The clouds were low and so was the temperature, while the wind and waves were high. Small craft advisories were up on the ocean and to the best of my knowledge, no boats left their dock or trailer. On Tuesday, December 13, I will be in Annapolis, Maryland at a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bethany Beach to Begin Review of Proposed Pedestrian Pathway
The Bethany Beach Town Council will begin a review process of a proposed pedestrian pathway that will create a continuous and connected pedestrian pathway on Collins Street, Kent Avenue and Wellington Parkway. The review process will begin during a Public Workshop on Monday, December 12th at 10 am at Bethany Beach Town Hall. At the…
Read MoreNew Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship to Begin at Sussex Tech in February
Sussex Tech is gearing up for a new Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship – classes will begin in February. Sussex Tech Adult Education recently purchased a bulldozer with funds from the Delaware Apprenticeship Expansion Grant – and also plans to purchase simulators, an excavator and a compact track loader. These will be used for both adult…
Read MoreSmyrna Woman Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Smyrna woman has been arrested for felony DUI after a traffic stop early Saturday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a Mazda swerving between the left and right lanes of travel on DuPont Boulevard and performed a traffic stop. When they contacted the driver, 59 year old Michelle Taylor they smelled alcohol on her breath…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to Close Early This Week
DelDOT announces that the Woodland Ferry will close at 2pm on Wednesday. Normal operations will resume at 7am Thursday.
Read MoreAG Jennings Announces Over $10 billion in National Opioid Settlements with CVS and Walgreens
The Delaware AG’s office has finalized settlement agreements with CVS and Walgreens to bring the national amount from investigations and litigation against the pharmaceutical industry for its role in the opioid crisis to over $50-billion. Delaware will receive over $43-million. CVS will pay $5-billion and Walgreens will pay $5.7-billion. AG Jennings will also join two…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets for Last Session of 2022 Tuesday
The Sussex County Council meets for the last time this year on Tuesday morning. County Administrator Todd Lawson will recognize the Delmar Field Hockey Team for their undefeated season and win in the D-I-A-A Division 2 Championships. There will also be a review and discussion related to the Code of Conduct Rules. Director of Emergency…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-11-22
Small craft advisories were up on Sunday and I still don’t see an end in sight. While no boats sailed from Lewes or Indian River Inlet, I did get a hold of Old Inlet Bait and Tackle where my predictions were confirmed. Anglers have been catching tog from the sidewalk on both sides of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Utility Van Overturns after Hit & Run on Route 24 Near Oak Orchard
UPDATED: 12/11/22 – A Delmar, Maryland man has been arrested after a crash on Route 24 just before 5 on Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police say 53 year old Steven Shores was involved in a hit and run crash in the area of Route 24 and Silicato Drive in Long Neck where he rear-ended a…
Read More4 Injured in Gumboro-area Crash Early Saturday Morning
Delaware State Police were called for a crash on Millsboro Highway near Cooper Road in the Gumboro just before 3:30 Saturday morning. Police say a Camry driven by a 29 year old Maryland woman was behind a tractor trailer driven by a 58 year old man from Virginia. The Camry started to pass the truck…
Read MoreIndian River Firefighters Called for Fire at Long Neck UM Church
Firefighters from Indian River were called for a commercial structure fire at Long Neck United Methodist Church off Long Neck Road just before 10pm Saturday night. Crews arriving at the church found smoke conditions inside the main sanctuary with sprinkler systems activated. Fire officials say it looks like a small fire was suppressed by the…
Read MoreEllendale Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges
Delaware State Police were called for a suspicious person Friday morning at a home on Beach Highway. The spotted 37 year old Leon Leager of Ellendale standing next to a vehicle with the driver’s door open – and a handgun on the ground nearby. Leager was arrested and a search turned up a concealed empty…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-10-22
Small craft advisories were up on Saturday and will be up on Sunday. The smallest seas on the ocean are five feet well into next week. It may be possible to tog fish in the bay at some point, but that does not excite a lot of anglers. While no boats went out, I am…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Make Arrest in Two Cambridge Fatal Shootings
UPDATED – 12/10/22 – Maryland State Police have arrested a Cambridge man in connection with two fatal shootings Thursday night in Cambridge. Police have charged 22 year old Tramelle Williams with 1st and 2nd degree murder and related charges. Cambridge Police were called to High Street Friday night just before 9 for a burglary in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Man Dies after Struck by Vehicle on Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford
UPDATED – 12/10/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the Seaford man who was struck and on Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford Thursday night as 52 year old Clifton Shelton. ========================================================== A Seaford man is dead after he was struck walking in the left lane of eastbound Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford Thursday night just…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 12-10-22
Allie – 302-422-6955 – Mattel Barbie Swimming Pool – make offer – Fischer Price Family Camp 1972 – make offer Rusty – 302-628-0102 – 20 Board feet Black walnut Boards – $200 Lori – 302-490-2445 – 1910 Singer sewing machine – serial#GO119689, Mint – $400 – 1930s Portable singer sewing machine, mint – $300 Toni…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-9-22
Right now, small craft advisories are up through Sunday and from the Marine Forecast I still don’t see an end in sight. I missed the folks at Old Inlet Bait and Tackle. I think they are closing early in the winter. I will call earlier on Saturday. Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats sailed on…
Read MoreCenter for Inland Bays Names New Executive Director
There will be a new Executive director at the Center for Inland Bays in January. The Center’s Board of Directors has unanimously voted to appoint Christophe Tulou at their meeting on Friday. Tulou brings extensive executive and legislative experience at all levels of government, having served for ten years in various capacities in the U.S.…
Read MoreFamily Pet Dies in Georgetown House Fire Wednesday Morning
A fire on Wilson Hill Road Wednesday morning has been ruled accidental by State Fire Marshal investigators. The call came out just before 9am and Georgetown firefighters arriving at the scene found a chimney fire with extension to the home. Crews from Millsboro, Bridgeville, Ellendale and Milton along with County paramedics were on the scene.…
Read MoreSCCC Offender Arrested after Failure to Return
An offender who failed to return to the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown after being extradited to Maryland on a State of Delaware Level IV agreement to return has been arrested. Corrections officials say 48 year old David Connors of the Milton area was extradited to Maryland on a driving charge with a Delaware…
Read More2 Rehoboth Beach Men Injured after Motorcycle Crash on Route 1
Two Rehoboth Beach men have been hospitalized after their Honda motorcycle was struck by a Nissan Rogue in the intersection of Coastal Highway and Church Street. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but tell WGMD that the motorcycle was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when the Rogue, which was stopped at a…
Read MoreTwo NJ Teens Charged after Attempted Robberies in Dover
Two juveniles from New Jersey have been arrested by Dover Police after complaints for attempted robberies. Dover Police were called to the Gateway West parking lot Thursday afternoon after a victim got out of his vehicle and the 15 year old wrapped his arms around him and demanded the victim’s keys. The victim was able…
Read MorePublic Health Emergency Extended
Governor John Carney has formally extended the public health emergency order for another 30 days. This allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue Covid-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, public health emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days.
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-8-22
Small craft advisories were up on Thursday and it looks like they will be up well in to the foreseeable future. The good folks that want to restrict the menhaden fleet in Virginia’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay suffered another defeat on Wednesday. The governor proposed a plan that would have kept the menhaden purse…
Read MoreSalvation Army of Delaware Calls for Additional Support
The Salvation Army of Delaware is urging those who can help folks in need to support its annual Red Kettle Campaign. The organization reports that its donations are down nearly 33%, while requests for assistance have surged more than 40% over this time last year. Links for more information on how to donate as well…
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