What’s Next for Hopkins Preserve Property West of Lewes

Find out what plans are in store for the Hopkins Preserve property at the intersection of Route 9 and Sweetbriar Road west of Lewes. The property was acquired for land preservation and will offer public access as an outdoor recreation area – adjacent to the Lewes to Georgetown Rail Trail. Sussex County Council and the…

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Phase 2 Ocean City Boardwalk Re-decking Starts Monday

After Sunfest exits Ocean City on Sunday, Phase 2 of the boardwalk re-decking project will get underway. This project will focus on the boardwalk from Wicomico Street to 15th Street. Benches, trash cans and other items will be removed from the east side of the boardwalk and pedestrian and bike traffic may be diverted. This…

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Ocean City Hydrant Flushing Begins Sunday

Hydrant flushing begins in Ocean City on Sunday. This flushing is done twice a year – it will progress from south to north – beginning on South 1st Street and covering several blocks each day. Work is expected to be done in the late evening hours into the early morning, but those times could change…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-22-22

Craig – 302-629-6199 – LOOKING FOR: Used Scoot Coop 50 or 150 cc Frank – 302-545-2700 – Commercial buffer with plate – $450 – Undercut saw – $150 Ron – 302-217-2425 – 2009 Harley Davidson Light motorcycle tow trailer – $240 – 2008 Statesman Roto tiller – $225 – Four antique wagon wheels – $150…

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WGMD Fishing Report 10-21-22

Friday was just about a perfect fall day. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid and the Grizzly both came back from ocean structure with a boat limit of black sea bass. Several private boats did as well. Other private boats fished bay structure to catch some tog. Jules and Bill Mister were in that…

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MD Gov Hogan Appoints First Woman to Worcester County District Court

Governor Larry Hogan has announced several judicial appointments including one to the Worcester County District Court. Cathi Coates is the Domestic and Juvenile Magistrate for Worcester County. Coates becomes the first woman in state history to serve on the Worcester County District Court. The other appointments are Justin Gregory to the Garrett County Circuit Court…

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Dover Man Faces Drug Charges after Home Invasion and Shooting

A Dover man has been arrested on drug charges after a home invasion earlier in the week on Whiteoak Road in Dover. Delaware State Police located a 46 year old man from California with multiple gun shot wounds – he is in critical condition. Shell casings and sign of struggle were found at a different…

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Delaware Unemployment Slightly Lower

Delaware’s unemployment rate in September was 0.8% higher than the national rate of 3.5%. State Labor officials attribute the state’s higher unemployment rate of 4.3% to slower growth in the State’s labor force. Sussex County’s unemployment rate is lower than the state average at 3.5%. Both the State and Sussex County have shown decreases in…

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UPDATED: Dover Police Make Arrest in Deadly Shooting Sunday Morning

UPDATED 10/21/22 – Dover Police have arrested 30 year old Duante Morrison of Dover in connection with the shooting death of Jesse Holley last Sunday on South Bradford Street in Dover. Morrison was developed as a suspect during the investigation and a warrant obtained for his arrest. Officers from several agencies learned that Morrison was…

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Dover Shooting Suspect Arrested in Georgia

A Dover man wanted for a shooting on Simon Circle in September has been arrested by US Marshals in Atlanta, Georgia. Police developed 23 year old Syncere Friends as a suspect in the September 5th shooting that left a 19 year old woman injured and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On Thursday, US Marshals…

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Gov. Hogan Announces Nearly $72 Million for Maryland Revitalization Program Awards

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced nearly $72-million for State Revitalization Program Awards. This funding will support 224 projects and activities across the state that promote community development and economic growth. The Strategic Demolition Fund was awarded $7.5-million for 22 projects – including reconstruction of the cabin of Harriet Tubman’s father, Ben Ross, in…

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USADE Announces Election Officer For November 2022 General Election

Assistant US Attorney Claudia Pare has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the District of Delaware in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the November 8th General Election. She will be responsible for overseeing the District’s handling of election day complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of…

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WGMD Fishing Report 10-20-22

Thursday was a carbon copy of Wednesday. According to Lewes Harbour Marina no boats left their docks and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em said the same for the boats out of Indian River Marina. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em did say some boats were planning to sail on Friday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported…

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Downtown Intersection Changes Coming to Milford

Traffic changes are coming to Milford with upcoming improvements on the Southwest Front Street bridge. The City and DelDOT are working to allow two-way traffic on Southwest Front Street to better serve the business community. Traffic signals at Southeast/Southwest Front Street and South Walnut Street and Causey Avenue and South Walnut Street will change to…

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Gov Carney Appoints Dennis Greenhouse as State Auditor

Governor John Carney wasted no time in announcing the appointment of a new Auditor of Accounts after Kathy McGuiness’s resignation Wednesday. Gov Carney will appoint Dennis Greenhouse to serve as State Auditor until the person elected in the November 8th General Election takes office in January. Greenhouse will be tasked with completing the Annual Comprehensive…

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WGMD Fishing Report 10-19-22

Wednesday was cooler still with a refreshing northwest breeze. At Lewes Harbour Marina, they told me the Surface Tension made it out to Delaware Bay structure and returned with a handful of tog. A private boat did the same with the same result. Sand fleas and green crabs were the baits of choice. At Hook…

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