WGMD Fishing Report 12-2-22
Friday saw reasonable weather for early December, but as is so true for this time of year, very few people went fishing. Saturday will see small craft advisories up again. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was all tog. The only charter boat we heard about was the Katydid and they had tog as did…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested after Attempted Burglary & Police Chase from Rehoboth Beach to Milton
A Dover man is in custody after he tried to burglarize a home on Norwood Street in Rehoboth Beach early Friday morning. Delaware State Police say just after 3am, 44 year old Matthew Jester tried to force entry into a home and threatened the resident with a large knife. Police found Jester in his pickup…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Greenwood Shooting
Delaware State Police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred Thursday evening in Greenwood. Police were called to Bender Farm Road just after 7pm and found a 62 year old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg or foot and a stab wound to the upper body. The victim was taken to an…
Read MoreFire Heavily Damages Delmar Area Home
Firefighters in Delmar were called for a house fire on Red Berry Road in Holly Ridge Estates northeast of Delmar just after 2pm. Delmar firefighters found a two story home engulfed in flames. Crews from Blades, Gumboro, Millsboro, Seaford, Salisbury, Sharptown, Parsonsburg & Pittsville assisted or provided backup. State Fire Marshal investigators are searching for…
Read MoreGOLD ALERT: For Missing Lewes Man
Delaware State Police have issued a Gold Alert for a missing Lewes man. Police say 22 year old Bryan Suria-Vasquez was last seen Thursday in the Bethany Beach area. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful and there is concern for his safety and well-being. Suria-Vasquez is Hispanic, about 5′ 6ā and 197…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Minor
A Salisbury man has been convicted by a Wicomico County jury of multiple sex charges. After a 2-day trial, 45 year old Orlando Hill was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor and other offenses. Sentencing has been deferred pending a pre-sentence investigation and mental health evaluation. Court documents show that for two years,…
Read MoreDOJās Fraud Division Secure Revocations Against Cartel & Trafficking-linked Business Entities
The Delaware Department of Justice has secured revocations of corporate charters or certificates of formation on multiple Delaware-registered business entities that are connected to criminal entities. This includes a Venezuelan cartel and a federally sanctioned online pharmacy based in Argentina. After a November hearing, the Delaware Court of Chancery canceled the corporate charter of Water…
Read MoreWeather Cancellations for Saturday, Dec 3
Saturday, Dec 3 last updated – 12/02/22 11:57am Ocean City Christmas Parade – canceled ==============================================================
Read MoreNew Woodland Ferry Hours – Beginning Today!
DelDOT is announcing a change in the hours that the Woodland Ferry will be running. The ferry will be closed Monday through Friday from 11am to 12 noon. So the Woodland Ferry will now operate Monday through Friday from 7 to 11am and Noon to 4pm with no weekend hours.
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-1-22
Thursday saw small craft advisories and a cold northwest wind. To the best of my knowledge, no boats left their dock or trailer. There may have been a few hard-core tog fishermen at the Inlet, if so, God bless them. I did get an interesting report from Old Inlet Bait and Tackle. One of their…
Read MoreMaryland Governor Discusses Economic Growth and Leadership in Innovation at First-Ever World Quantum Congress
Governor Larry Hogan today addressed the first-ever World Quantum CongressĀ at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. He discussed the importance of Marylandās leadership in innovation and new sciences and technologies to address the economic and security challenges the nation faces.Ā The governor encouraged both the region and the United States to…
Read MoreSalisbury University Adds New HR Management Minor; Announces Increase in Merit Scholarship Funding for Fall, 2023
A new human resources management minor will be added at Salisbury University scheduled to begin in the fall of 2023. Human Resources is one of the fastest growing–and evolving–fields in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Not every business has a dedicated HR department though, and so rather than relying on non-HR…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Seek to End State Ban on Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping
Santa won’t be shipping wine to Delaware for at least one more holiday season. State Representative Mike Smith intends to change this with the introduction of a bill in the new 152ndĀ General Assembly… Rep. Smith said his proposalĀ will deal solely with direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales — shipments sent from wineries to the homes of the buyers.Ā …
Read MoreCambridge, Maryland Man Convicted of Two Counts of First-Degree Murder After Three-Day Jury Trial
A 26-year-old Cambridge, Maryland man is in custody pending sentencing stemming from a double murder that occurred in October, 2021. Authorities say Damon Hall is convicted of murdering 42-year old Emmanuel Jones and Jones’ aunt, 51-year-old Patrice Trader–shooting each of them in the head at their home on Martin Street in Salisbury. In addition to…
Read More14-Year-Old Charged as an Adult for Attempted First-Degree Murder After Shooting in Salisbury
Two individuals including a 14-year-old are in custody after a shooting and attempted first-degree murder on West Road in Salisbury on November 27th. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s office,Ā the investigation revealed an open-air style drug dealing that was taking place at the location. A disagreement occurred about the purchase of cocaine which resulted in…
Read MoreSome Delaware Taxpayers to Save Money from New Tax Deduction AvailableĀ
If you live in Delaware and save for school with the DE529 Education Savings Plan, you may qualify for a new tax deduction on your state returns, thanks to a new law. The deduction will NOT be available for: Tuition in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school Individuals with…
Read MoreOvernight Vehicle Fire in Salisbury; Officials Investigating
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a vehicle fire in Salisbury they say someone started. A neighbor discovered the 2019 Ford Escape on fire after 2 am. The Hebron Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene on Barton Avenue. Officials have not arrested anyone up to this point in connection with the incident.Ā Anyone…
Read MorePolice Search of Dover Motel Room Leads to Arrest of Felton Man
Dover Police have arrested a Felton Man after an administrative search yesterday afternoon at the Relax inn in Dover. As a result of the search, which was conducted on a room associated with 44-year old Willie Wilson, police found 21 grams of crack cocaine, 584 bags of heroin and $959. Wilson was arrested without incident…
Read More2022 Hurricane Season Ends While New Chapter of Potential Coastal Storms Set to Begin
If you’re wondering what this coming winter will bring, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s seasonal outlook predicts an above-average chance for warmer temperatures in the listening area. Based on this fall’s outlook, forecasters expect a re-emergence of a persistent La NiƱa weather pattern, which can affect the weather by producing drier and warmer conditions…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report – 11-30-22
Wednesday was a beautiful day with bright sunshine, clear blue skies and a warm, gentle breeze that barely stirred the water, somewhere, but not in Delaware. Here we had a gale warning and a driving rain. I just got finished with a meeting of the Advisory Council on Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass…
Read MoreMultimedia Fentanyl Awareness Campaign Underway
New efforts are underway to inform the youth in Delaware about the dangers of fentanyl. According to The Delaware Division of Public Health, the highly addictive synthetic opioid is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. Fentanyl, which can be found in all 50 states and in any illicit…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Improve Phone System to Keep Officers and Citizens Safe
As Salisbury Police look to more effectively handle incoming phone calls, and focus more on the officers’ as well as your safety, they have implemented an automated phone system for non-emergency calls. Starting Monday, December 6th, callers to the Salisbury Police Departmentās non-emergency number (410-548-3165) will be presented with menu options that will allow them to reach…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary
A Dover man is in custody after being arrested on attempted burglary, resisting arrest, among other charges. Police say a man identified as 27-year old Dwayne Tate tried to break into a home on South State Street on Monday night. When officers arrived, he tried to run away, at which time the officers used a…
Read MoreDelaware Business-Related Successes to be Highlighted Next Week at the U.S. Capitol
An event at the U.S. Capitol next week will bring together close to two dozen Delaware businesses from breweries to restaurants to educational institutions. The purpose of the Annual Taste of Delaware event is to highlight successes in agriculture, small business, and hospitality. Senator Chris Coons will host the event. The organizations scheduled to be…
Read MoreNew Hotline Launched to Protect Vulnerable Adults
You can now report neglect, abuse, and exploitation much more readily thanks to a new easy-to-remember 24-hour Adult Protective Services hotline. The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) announced the launch of the new hotline today, which allows you to make a simple call to connect with free, voluntary…
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