Toys for Tots Program Underway
More kids will get toys for Christmas thanks to DNREC agencies once again teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The program collects new, unwrapped toys suitable for boys and girls of all ages and distributes the toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in communities nationwide. Toys will be accepted…
Read MoreApartment Fire in Salisbury
Two units of an 8-unit apartment on Jersey Road in Salisbury are now unlivable after a fire that occurred around 6 pm yesterday evening. The blaze appears to have been accidental and had to do with an electrical issue at an outlet in the second-floor bedroom. The fire slightly burned an 11-year-old as he was…
Read MoreTwo Separate Drug and Weapons Arrests in Dover
Two men, one from Hartly and the other from Dover, face drug and weapons charges from separate arrests that occurred late last night. One arrest happened at the Wawa on Forrest Avenue in Dover and the other in the area of North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane. Both 26-year old Zachary Groome and31-year old Anthony…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-22-22
The weather was very good on Tuesday and both charter boats that ran from Lewes did well. The weather looks good right through Thanksgiving so let’s get out there and catch some fish. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Bill told us the Katydid had 22 tog on Tuesday. The Grizzly ran for sea bass and brought…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Stephen Heckman – Laurel – Route 90 Bridge – looking towards Isle of Wight. Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware House GOP Chooses Leadership
The Delaware House Republican Caucus has selected new leadership for the 152nd General Assembly that began after the November 8th General Elections. State Representative Mike Ramone, Pike Creek South, has been chosen as the new House Minority Leader – replacing Representative Danny Short of Seaford, who remains the most tenured caucus member. Rep. Short had served…
Read MoreTwo Millsboro Men Arrested on Weapons Charges after Crash
Two Millsboro men have been arrested on multiple weapons charges after a crash Monday night on Route 24 in the Long Neck area. Just before 9pm police say a Lexus driven by a 35 year old Lewes man was eastbound on Route 24 in front of a Hyundai driven by 22 year old Evan Briscoe.…
Read MoreWorcester County Fire Marshal Delivers Residential Smoke Alarms to Pocomoke Elementary School Students
The Worcester County Fire Marshal has delivered residential smoke alarms to Pocomoke Elementary School. This is to ensure each student’s home has up to two free smoke alarms if needed – before the holiday break. Fire Marshal Matthew Owens says that 192 smoke alarms went home with students. As we move into the holiday season…
Read MoreUSDA Meat & Poultry Hotline Turkey Tips
Thanksgiving is just days away – and you’re getting ready to cook the obligatory turkey. How big a turkey? Allow 1 pound of turkey per person. If not everyone likes light meat or dark meat – you can buy pieces rather than or in addition to – a whole bird. If you’re buying a fresh…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting East of Millsboro
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night just after 8:30 on Ayers Lane east of Millsboro. Police found the home was hit several times with an unknown firearm and the homeowner suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body and was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. There…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Serious Crash Southwest of Laurel
Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious crash that occurred just after 7:30 Tuesday morning on Horsey Church Road near Chandler Road southwest of Laurel. Emergency personnel from Laurel were on the scene for over 2 ½ hours – they were assisted by Blades, Delmar and Sharptown Fire Companies as well as…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Tree Ready for Lighting on Friday
Rehoboth Beach’s tree is in place and ready for Friday’s tree lighting and Holiday Sing-Along which will begin at 6:30pm at the bandstand. The tree was donated by Dean and Debbie Smith of Rehoboth Beach, who planted the tree in August of 2002. This year’s Christmas tree is a 30-foot, 2,000-pound green giant arborvitae and…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-22-22 – “You Have Made Your Bed. . .”
WGMD Fishing Report 11-21-22
In spite of small craft advisories on Monday, a couple of boats got out and both caught fish. Plus, we have some real good news from Indian River Inlet. At Lewes Harbour Marina they reported the Katydid went out on Monday and came back with a catch of tog. On Saturday, the Grizzly had a…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Diana Lynn B – Photo by Guy Bruni – Vienna, MD – Sunset at Elliott’s Island. Click for full view
Read MorePhase 1 of Delaware Memorial Bridge Completed – All Lanes Open for Thanksgiving Travel
Phase One of a Delaware Memorial Bridge deck rehabilitation project has finished two days ahead of schedule on Saturday morning. All eight lanes on the bridge will be open for Thanksgiving week. The two right lanes from the midpoint of the New Jersey-bound span have bee fully rebuilt. The second phase, which will rehab the…
Read MorePreston Fire Under Investigation by MD State Fire Marshal
A 2-alarm fire Monday morning on Dover Bridge Road in Preston is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Preston were called just after 7:30 for a fire in a two-story residence. A male victim sustained second and third degree burns to his hands and feet – he was flown to Johns…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at Salisbury Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating an incendiary fire at the Jehovah’s Witnesses on Parker Road in Salisbury. A fire was discovered at the outside of the rear door by staff just after 4 Monday morning. Fire officials say there was no fire department response because the fire burned itself out. Damage is estimated…
Read MoreOceans Calling 2023 Dates Set for Ocean City
Oceans Calling will try again to bring music and more to the beach in Ocean City. The dates for next summer’s festival have been set – with the the fun beginning September 29th through October 1st. This past summer’s inaugural festival was a day away from the start when it was canceled as the remnants…
Read MoreUPDATED: Early Morning Dagsboro Fire Sends One to Hospital
UPDATED: A 46 year old man was critically injured in a fire just after 3 this morning in Dagsboro. Dagsboro firefighters arriving at the scene found a recreational camper on fire. The victim suffered burns and fractures and has been transferred from Christiana Hospital to the Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Pennsylvania where he is listed…
Read MoreDE DHSS to Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on Nov. 23
Emergency Benefits for November for eligible Delaware households will be issued by the Division of Social Services on Wednesday, November 23rd. These benefits will be issued as part of SNAP and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and General Assistance. Additional information from DHSS Press Release: The SNAP emergency food benefit…
Read MoreMD AG Formally Overrules Past Opinions that Upheld or Applied Racially Discriminatory State Laws
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has formally overruled prior opinions of the Attorney General of Maryland that upheld or applied racially discriminatory Maryland laws that were later found to be unconstitutional. Two discriminatory legal principles were found in many former opinions by the AG’s Office – dating back as far as 1916 – the restriction…
Read MoreHT Ennis Students Will Have NO School on December 21st
There will be no school for students at the Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown on Wednesday, December 21. However, Ennis staff should report as scheduled. This calendar change was approved by the Indian River Board of Education at its September 26 meeting. This change will provide Ennis staff members with additional time to prepare…
Read MoreCrisfield Home Damaged by Fire Sunday Night
Crisfield firefighters were called for house fire Sunday night just after 10 on Calvary Road. A neighbor called in the blaze at the two-story home. Investigators with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office say the fire began inside the home on the first floor. Officials say there was no smoke alarm present in the home.…
Read MoreSalisbury – West Main Street Closed 7am to 2pm Tuesday, Nov 22
On Tuesday, November 22, West Main St. will be closed between Market St. and Division St. from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to allow for the removal of non-functional Christmas lights from Downtown buildings. No traffic will be permitted on the street during this time. No on-street parking will be permitted in this area during…
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