Mantis Shrimp Washing up on Area Beaches After Nor’easter
Town officials in Dewey Beach are warning beach-goers to watch out for mantis shrimp, which have been found washed ashore after the nor’easter. Pet owners need to be especially wary as these crustaceans, which look like a cross between a shrimp and small lobster, are also known as ‘thumb splitters.’ They are very aggressive and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Century Saturday
Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Century bike tour is today and cyclists will leave the campus for two optional routes across the Lower Eastern Shore. The tour is full – there will be no on-site registration. Riders for the 100 mile tour will leave between 7 and 9am. Starting time for the 63-mile tour is between…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-7-22
WGMD Picture of the Day
Karen Hoyes – Georgetown – So, why did the chicken cross the road? Click for full view
Read MoreGov Carney Signs Legislation Related to Labor Issues
Governor John Carney gets out his bill signing pens today to sign five pieces of legislation that relate to labor issues including Senate Bill 315 modernizes the Workers’ Compensation Act, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 35 defines specific violations of wage payment and collection laws. Also being signed today – Â Senate Substitute 1 for…
Read MoreFunding Announced to Strengthen Internet Access for MarylandersÂ
Maryland’s Congressional Delegation has announced over $966,000 in federal funding to help develop Maryland’s digital equity plan. That will increase affordable access to high-speed internet and close the digital divide. This program is a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act approved by state lawmakers. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation…
Read MoreEarly Canvas of Maryland Mail-in Ballots Upheld
The Maryland Court of Appeals has upheld the early canvassing and tabulation of mail-in ballots for the 2022 Gubernatorial General Election. Oral arguments were held Thursday. Poll workers feared that having to wait till after the November 8th General Election to count the mail-in ballots would delay the results by weeks – or months. Many…
Read MoreDover Man Charged after Traffic Stop near Felton
A Dover man has been charged with DUI and other offenses after a traffic stop Thursday just after 2pm in the Felton area. Delaware State Police spotted a RAV4 speeding on McGinnis Pond Road. A trooper stopped the vehicle and saw the sole occupant, 36 year old Brandon Benson showing signs of impairment. A DUI…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE Supreme Court Rules on Vote-by-Mail & Same-Day Registration
The Delaware Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, has found that Vote-by-Mail does violate the Delaware Constitution and that the decision on Same-Day Registration by the Delaware Court of Chancery should be reversed. Only absentee ballots for reason will be accepted and those wanting to register to vote have until 10 days before the November…
Read MoreHooked on Fishing with Scott Lenox of Fish in OC – 10-07-22
Henlopen High Football Fix with Tim Mastro – 10-07-22
WGMD Fishing Report 10-6-22
On Thursday morning there appeared a bright orange ball of fire in the eastern sky and the young people were so afraid. The older heads assured them that this was only the sun and it was a good thing. It would warm the air, dry the land and perhaps, calm the sea. Then those afflicted…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-06-22 – “Coming of Age”
WGMD Fishing Report 10-5-22
Wednesday the gale warnings were replaced by small craft advisories. As of Wednesday afternoon, 3Rs beach access was open. Fenwick Island was closed and I feel certain Cape Henlopen beach access was closed after inspecting the damage over the weekend. A decision on the Delaware Mobile Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament, scheduled for this weekend, is…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – This is from 2019 at a remote broadcast from Community Bank Delaware in Lewes. Mike Bradley chatting with bank President Jack Riddle. Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware Launches New School Registration System
A new school registration system launched this week in Delaware. Authorized by Senate Bill 82, the new registration system makes updated that were suggested by families and school districts – including 24/7 access to forms, which are available in English and Spanish, and sets up a common data system that enables sharing across districts when…
Read MoreBethany Beach Beach Access Limited Due to Erosion and Storm Damage
Bethany Beach officials say this early October storm has taken several feet of dune and closed many of our beach access ramps. These ramps are marked closed and people are urged not to push past the fence or tape, the edges of the ramp will cave in and in some cases, there is a drop…
Read MoreFlu Season is Underway in Delaware
Delaware’s first laboratory-confirmed case of the flu has been announced by the Division of Public Health. The first case is a 32 year old Kent County woman, with influenza strain A, who was vaccinated. From a release from Delaware Public Health: The flu vaccine is recommended for Delawareans 6 months of age and older and…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Wanted Milford Man
Delaware State Police are looking for a Milford man wanted on an active felony warrant out of Troop 5. Police say attempts to locate 47 year old Robert Cannon have been unsuccessful. He is white, about 5′ 9” and 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on Cannon’s whereabouts should contact…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Found Guilty of Assault
A Salisbury man has been convicted of 1st degree assault after a stabbing at Brew River last March. The jury convicted 29 year old Derrick Harmon after a two-day trial. Sentencing has been deferred pending a pre-sentence investigation. Harmon remains in custody pending sentencing. Officials in the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office say that in…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-4-22
Tuesday saw another day of gale warnings and I was outside just long enough to feel the wind and rain on my poor old body and know I should have stayed inside. From the photos I have seen the beach does not look too good. All of the beach access points are closed and I…
Read MoreBerlin Residents Re-Elect Dean Burrell, Sr to Town Council
In a race separated by just 2 votes, incumbent Dean Burrell, Sr. has been re-elected to represent District 4 in Berlin. Burrell received 37 votes – his challenger, Anthony Weeg, received 35. The District 1 and At-Large seats were uncontested, so Steve Green will be sworn in as the new District 1 seat and incumbent…
Read MoreDriver of Live Haul Truck Cited after Crash West of Laurel
A truck carrying chickens ended up in the woods west of Laurel Tuesday morning. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that just before 6am the live haul truck was northbound on Columbia Road, but failed to stop at the posted stop sign at Sharptown Road and struck a stop sign and jackknifed ending…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Steffanie Gareiss – Seaford – Daughter checking out the beach in Ocean City. Click for full view
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