UPDATED: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Threat at Pocomoke Middle School
UPDATED 10/13/22 – Worcester County Sheriff’s officers have charged a Pocomoke Middle School student in connection with a threat to the school on September 29th. Investigation revealed the threat was not credible and that the social media post was created by a student. No firearm was ever brought to the school. Charges for the student…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Route 13 near Laurel
UPDATED – 10/13/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal pedestrian collision on October 11, 2022, in the Laurel area as 36 year old Terrence Deshields of Laurel. ================================================================ A Laurel man is dead after he was struck by a car just before 10 Tuesday night on Route 13…
Read MoreOutdoor Dining Spaces in Rehoboth Beach Removal Deadline Nov 1
All expanded outdoor dining spaces on public and private properties in the City of Rehoboth Beach – except those on private property allowed under an approved permit of compliance – must be removed as of November 1st. Interim City Manager Evan Miller says the city is committed to supporting the restaurants and other businesses. Restaurants…
Read MoreMike Bradley with WRVA Radio Host, Jeff Katz – 10-13-22
UPDATED: Driver Arrested in Berlin Area Hit & Run
UPDATED 10/13/22 – The victim, Terri Wattay, died Monday at University of Maryland Hospital. ====================================================== A hit and run involving a pedestrian in Worcester County is under investigation by Maryland State Police. Police were notified of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Grays Corner Road. Police located 59 year old Terri Wattay of Berlin…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-12-22
The weather was once again beautiful on Wednesday and once again black sea bass filled coolers on boats fishing ocean structure. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Amanda said the Katydid, the Surface Tension and the Grizzly all had plenty of sea bass for their customers. Once again, the Grizzly also put a few triggerfish in the…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – going back to 2006 and two former afternoon hosts – Ron Letterman and Randy Nelson – joining together for a broadcast from CASA San Francisco. Click for full view
Read MoreCampaign Signs Disappearing in Long Neck/Oak Orchard Area
The Independent Party of Delaware says that campaign signs for 4th District State Representative candidate Amy Fresh have been disappearing in the Long Neck/Oak Orchard area. Officials say about 25% of her signs have been removed. Anyone caught taking campaign signs can face charges of theft. If you have information on disappearing campaign signs –…
Read MoreFamily Pet Dies after Snow Hill House Fire
A fire on Belt Street in Snow Hill just before 9:30 this morning left a family pet dead. Snow Hill firefighters were called at 9:25 and crews arriving at the scene found smoke and fire coming from the crawl space area of the home. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and rescued several kittens…
Read MoreMDOT WANTS PUBLIC INPUT ON MD 90 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS
The Maryland Department of Transportation is looking for your input on preliminary improvement concepts and highway needs for the Route 90 corridor between Route 50 and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Those filling out the survey are asked to prioritize projects for the corridor that could be considered in future planning and design efforts regarding…
Read MorePocomoke Police & Fire Investigating Burglary & Fire at Young Street Home
A fire at a home on Young Street in Pocomoke early Monday morning was arson. Pocomoke Police were called for a burglary just before 5am and spotted fire at the rear of the home that was spreading quickly. Firefighters from Pocomoke – with help from crews from Stockton, Snow Hill and New Church, VA had…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire in Crisfield
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating another arson fire in Somerset County. Crisfield firefighters were called to a two story home on North Third Street just after 2:30 Wednesday morning where they found the vacant wood structure with fire. The fire was discovered by a neighbor. Fire marshal investigators say the fire was intentional…
Read MoreDEHAP Reopened with New Program Guidelines
The DEHAP Rental Assistance Program has been reopened by the Delaware State Housing Authority after a pause of several weeks. There are new program guidelines – and new applications and recertifications are now available through the DEHAP portal on the website – https://decovidhousinghelp.com/. In a release from Delaware State Housing Authority – All applications submitted…
Read MoreSeaford Home Invasion Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured
Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion just before midnight Tuesday at a home on West Stein Highway in Seaford. Police say two residents were shot – a 19 year old male victim was struck several times and was pronounced dead at an area hospital. A 19 year old female victim was struck once…
Read MoreSeaford Fire Causing Residents Water & Air Quality Issues
City of Seaford officials report many residents have or are experiencing issues with floating ash debris, air quality and dirty water as a result of this morning’s fire on Harrington Street. Air quality is being monitored by DNREC – there is no concern regarding hazardous chemicals. Residents should turn off HVAC units and close windows…
Read MoreFire Destroys Warehouses in Seaford
A fire at a commercial warehouse in an industrial park Seaford is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office. Seaford firefighters were called just before 7am to Harrington Street where they found smoke and flames coming from structures on the property. Multiple fire companies assisted at the scene from both Delaware and Maryland.…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-11-22
Another lovely fall day on Tuesday, but once again, not a lot of people fishing. We do have a pending state record blue catfish. James Lord was fishing the Nanticoke River near Phillips Landing around 1:30 AM. He was using a live bluegill for bait when the big cat hit. It took 25 to 30…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Skylar Larimore – Bean farming near Farmington. Click for full view
Read MoreCounty Council Affirms Planning & Zoning Decision on Coral Lakes Subdivision Appeal
It was a packed house as the Sussex County Council heard two appeals regarding the Coral Lakes subdivision off Robinsonville Road west of Lewes. This subdivision has been voted, appealed by the developer and remanded by the County Council back to the P&Z which re-voted the application a second time in June. In March the…
Read MoreFlu Now in All Delaware Counties & 1st Pediatric Case
There is now flu in all three Delaware counties. Public Health announced two new lab-confirmed cases of flu – one in an unvaccinated child under 5 in New Castle and one in an unvaccinated 43 year old Sussex County woman. Both are diagnosed with the influenza strain A. These cases bring the total statewide to…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Armed Robbery in Felton
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery early Tuesday morning at the Canterbury Shore Stop on South DuPont Highway near Felton. Police say just before 2am a black man armed with a weapon demanded money from the cashier. The cashier turned over the money and the suspect ran out on foot. Police ask anyone…
Read MoreOcean City Water Main Project on Coastal Highway to Begin End of October
Work will begin on October 24th on the construction and installation of a raw water main in Ocean City. The work will affect northbound travel on Coastal Highway from 33rd to 45th Streets and 51st to 66th Streets and residents should expect traffic delays in these areas. Raw water is non-treated water pumped from the…
Read MoreEarly Morning Caroline County Fire Under Investigation
A fire early Tuesday morning in Henderson is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Marydel firefighters were called just after 1 o’clock for a fire in an abandoned structure on Mud Mill Road, which was discovered by the owner. The cause and origin of the blaze is under investigation – damage is estimated…
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