Jake Smith Monologue – 11-21-22 – “TIT FOR TAT”
WGMD Fishing Report 11-20-22
With gale warnings up on Sunday, no boats left their dock or trailer. Those who fished the inlet for tog deserved every one they caught. I don’t know what the wind chill was, but from the time I spent outside I know I wouldn’t even consider fishing in those cold and windy conditions. The week…
Read MoreK9 Deacon Joins the MD State Fire Marshal’s Office
There’s a new employee at the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office – K9 Deacon and his human Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Jeff Thomas. Deacon is a 13 month old yellow Lab and has been ATF-trained in the accelerant detection canine program. They are the sixth team trained in accelerant and explosive detection and will…
Read MoreFelton PD Arrest Dover Man for Shoplifting
A Dover man has been arrested after shoplifting in Felton. Felton Police were called to the Royal Farms on South DuPont Highway just before 2am on November 2nd for a shoplifter. The suspect was gone when police arrived, but through their investigation they learned the suspect was 28 year old Kareem Young of Dover. He…
Read MoreAuction of Low-Digit Surf Fishing Plates Begins Tuesday
DNREC’s annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates begins at 9am on Tuesday at usgovbid.com. Bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tag – including numbers 32, 58, 143, 226, 355, 488 and on eight choice categories ranging from tags 51 to 9999 – and in the choice categories – the highest bidder…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-19-22
Saturday saw better weather than the forecast called for. Gale warnings are still up for Sunday. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Katydid fished bay structure and came back with a boat limit of tog. On Friday the Sea Jay II had a good catch of tog. They were out again on Saturday,…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
George Zane – Millville – Bethany Beach Boardwalk at sunset last December. Click for full view
Read MoreTwo Arrested by Dover PD on Drugs & Weapons Offenses
Dover Police have arrested two men on weapons and drug charges after a search warrant service Thursday afternoon. Police went to a West Division Street apartment belonging to 46 year old Undray Moaney and 43 year old Terrell Clark. Police seized over 15 grams of cocaine, a 9mm handgun, 22 caliber pistol, over 31 grams…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges
A Dover man has been arrested on drug and weapons offenses. Members of the Dover Police Street Crimes Unit assisted Probation and Parole with an administrative search at a residence on Gristmill Drive. A search turned up a handgun and 17 bags of heroin. Â 22 year old Daquan Watson was arrested without incident and…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 11-19-22
Terry – 302-579-6406 – 100 PIECE TRAIN SET – ask for price and more info Vicky – 302-645-2790 – LOOKING FOR: Someone to post things to EBAY willing to pay – TI/99 flash 4A Complete computer system – $100 or best offer –Â Picture postcard collection, foreign and domestic – $100 or best offer – Brand…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-18-22
Friday saw small craft advisories up on the ocean, but at least two boats from Lewes went tog fishing in the Delaware Bay. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought in 16 tog and 1 black sea bass on Friday. The Sea Jay II was also out, but had not returned by the time…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Catherine Madden – Starry skies at Broadkill Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreMilton Man Sentenced in Jan 6, 2021, Capitol Riot
A Milton man arrested this past January for his part in the January 6, 2021, Capitol Breach was sentenced Friday. Jeffrey Schaefer accepted a plea deal – agreeing to plead guilty to a charge of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol Building. The other three charges have been dismissed. He has been sentenced to…
Read MoreMD US Senator Steny Hoyer Stepping Back from Senate Leadership in 118th Congress
On Thursday Maryland US Senator Steny Hoyer announced that he would be stepping back and not run for an elected leadership position in the 118th Congress. Hoyer does plan to continue his service to Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District in Congress and to return to the Appropriations Committee as a member. Hoyer sent the following letter…
Read MoreEarly Morning Millville Area Fire Under Investigation
Firefighters from Millville were called to a mobile home on East Lagoon Road in Dogwood Acres early Friday morning – just after 5 for a fire. Crews arriving at the scene found a single-wide trailer with an attached porch with fire showing from the rear. The fire was brought under control with help from Bethany…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Thursday Afternoon Shooting
Dover Police are investigating a shooting at the Depot on Forest Avenue Thursday afternoon just after 4. Police were called to Bayhealth Kent Campus for a 23 year old Dover man with a gunshot wound to the hand that he suffered earlier in the day. The victim told police he was shot by a black…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Unchanged Since September
Delaware’s overall unemployment rate remained unchanged from September at 4.3% while the national average increased 2 tenths of a percent to 3.7%. Statewide the numbers have increased from September to October – including Sussex County – from 3.5% in September to 4% in October. There were 600 fewer Delawareans employed in October than in September,…
Read MoreMD AG Reaches Settlement with Washington Commanders
Maryland’s Consumer Protection Division in the Attorney General’s office has reached a settlement with the Washington Commanders in reference to the team’s security deposit practices. Security deposits were collected from season ticket holders and those who purchased tickets for seats in luxury suites – those deposits were to be returned within 30 days after their…
Read MoreUS Sen Coons Urges USDA to Extend Comment Period on New Rule with Major Impact to Poultry Industry
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons and Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker have sent a letter to the Secretary of the USDA urging a 180-day extension for farmers to comment on a proposed rule that would have a major impact on the poultry industry. The Senators are co-chairs of the Senate Chicken Caucus. This extension would allow…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Delaware State District 6 Senator, Russ Huxtable – 11-18-22
WGMD Fishing Report 11-17-22
Thursday saw small craft advisories up and no boats fished the ocean or bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us the same old story. Lots of small tog at the Inlet with the occasional keeper. The same sand fleas and green crab baits that have been effective for the past two months or more…
Read MoreTwo-Vehicle Accident in Felton Area
A two-vehicle accident has occurred in Felton in the area of Plymouth Road and South Dupont Highway. Injuries are being reported with a MEDEVAC request. WGMD will have more information as it becomes available.Â
Read MoreOcean City Police Charge Two Teens for Vehicle Break-ins
Two teenagers have been charged with thefts from vehicles that happened in June. Police say on the morning of June 11th, they investigated over 20 such complaints in the area of 26th Street to 28th Street on the bayside. Items were stolen from some of the vehicles. Leon Spry Jr, and Josiah Bolden—both 18—are each charged with…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Agriculture Warns of Threats to the Environment from Potbellied Pigs
Since 2016, Delaware has been experiencing a significant increase in potbellied pigs running at large in residential and rural areas, according to the state Department of Agriculture. The reason this is bad is that these pigs: pose a nuisance to landowners; damage natural resources; and risk carrying endemic diseases such as salmonella or even swine…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Improve Access to Physical and Occupational Therapy Services for Medicare Part B Beneficiaries
New legislation would make it more convenient for Medicare Part B beneficiaries to see a licensed physical therapy assistant (PTA) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA). Right now, PTAs and OTAs working in private practice cannot see their patients without their supervisors physically on site at all times. The legislation introduced today by Delaware Senator Tom…
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