Del. State Sportsmen’s Association Goes to Court Over Gun Bills
The Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association said Wednesday it has filed the first of what will likely be three court challenges to gun-related bills that were signed by Governor John Carney on the final day of the Delaware General Assembly Session June 30th. The target is House Bill 450, which the DSSA said bans a “long…
Read MoreHere Comes a Heat Wave! Cooling Center to Open; Electricity Providers Brace for High Demand
A heatwave is bearing down across Delmarva. Temperatures are expected to reach about 94 degrees Thursday, according to AccuWeather, and highs are expected to reach at least 91 Friday. From the Wicomico County Health Department: A cooling center will be opened at the Danang Room at the Wicomico County Civic Center on Thursday, July 21st…
Read MoreLaurel Police Search for Wanted Drug Suspect
Laurel Police are hoping to find a local man who is facing numerous drug-related charges.According to police, members of the Criminal Investigations Unit carried out a search warrant at a residence in the area. Police said the search turned up 99.6 grams of cocaine, 26.7 grams of crack, 57.1 grams of meth, 26 bags of…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-19-22
Tuesday was a normal summer day in July. Those who went fishing did well. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid had 32 flounder from ocean structure for her party. The Angler brought back croaker from bay structure. At Hook āem and Cook āem, both the Judy V and the Captain Bob had sea bass on…
Read MoreMaryland Primary: Dan Cox, Wes Moore Hold Leads for Party Nominations for Governor; Democrats Select Heather Mizeur to Run in 1st Congressional District
CLICK HERE FOR MARYLAND GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY RESULTS Maryland House Delegate Dan Cox was the projected winner of the Republican primary for Governor. However, with mailed-in ballots still to be counted, former Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz was not ready to concede. Wes Moore was leading the Democratic primary for governor, followed by Tom Perez and…
Read MoreMaryland Primary Results, Legislative Districts
Results of Maryland legislative primaries, in the first election since redistricting, are unofficial and mailed ballots are left to be counted. CLICK HERE FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES RACES CLICK HERE FOR STATE SENATE RACES In the House District 37-B Republican primary, Christopher Adams with a narrow lead over Tom Hutchinson, 34.8-percent to 33-percent for two…
Read MoreMaryland Primary Results, Wicomico County Races
Results were unofficial as of early Wednesday morning and included ballots cast at the polls and from early voting. Mailed-in ballots are still to be counted. CLICK HERE FOR WICOMICO COUNTY RESULTS FROM THE MARYLAND BOARD OF ELECTIONS Julie Giordiano, hoping to become Wicomico County Executive, holds a lead over acting County Executive John Psota…
Read MoreMaryland Primary Results: Worcester County Races
Maryland Primary Election results as of now include turnout at the polls as well as early voting, with mailed-in ballots still to be counted. CLICK HERE FOR WORCESTER COUNTY RESULTS Democratic County Commissioner Diana Purnell held a comfortable lead over challenger Catherine Freeman in the 2nd District.In the 3rd District Republican primary, Eric Fiori held…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Abigail Dion – Sykesville – Sunset over the ocean at 29th Street in Ocean City. Click for full view
Read MoreUpdate: Photo Pendant Found on Rehoboth Beach; Owner Located
(story update) A keepsake thought to be lost forever in Rehoboth Beach is on its way back to its owner – a Dover man.The pendant is a photo of his late mother.A Brooklyn man who was walking on the beach Sunday discovered the pendant, without its chain, in the sand near Delaware Avenue. The man’s…
Read MorePart of Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail to Close Wed. Night for Spraying
A portion of the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail is scheduled to be closed Wednesday night into early Thursday.According to DelDOT, herbicide for vegetation control will be applied, if the weather cooperates. The trail is expected to be closed from Cool spring Road to Savannah Road between Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 5:00 a.m.According to DelDOT,…
Read MoreMan, Woman Arrested for Meth Possession with Intent to Distribute
A man and a woman have been arrested by Ocean View Police on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.Police said Monday that the arrests resulted from a joint investigation with the DEA Dover Task Force in response to increased usage of meth in Ocean View and the surrounding area.A home in the…
Read MoreInvestigation into Fatal Easton Shooting Leads to Second Arrest
A woman is facing murder and other charges in connection with the shooting death of a man in Easton July 3rd.Easton Police said Monday that 41-year-old Charlene Morton of Saint Michaels was arrested Monday and was being held in the Talbot County Detention Center. According to Police, an investigation indicates that Morton drove away from…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-18-22
Monday saw small craft advisories up in the ocean and very little fishing. At Hook āem and Cook āem the Captain Ike II defied the weather and went tuna fishing. They had nine yellowfin and while they didnāt say, I suspect they were on the chunk. Jeff Waxman, Dr. Pat and the Drās son James,…
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Shannon Bond – Day lily at Fairway Village in Ocean View. Click for full view
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect Arrested for Dover Target Arson
A Dover man has been arrested in connection with the July 10th arson that occurred at the Target store on John Hunn Brown Road. Dover Police said Monday that collection and examination of in-store surveillance footage and physical evidence from the store helped lead to the arrest of 26-year-old Desmond Smith. According to Police, Smith…
Read MoreUpdate: Vehicle Involved in Fatal Collision with Teenager Located
Maryland State Police said Monday that the vehicle that struck and killed a teenager in Worcester County last week has been located. The 2011 black Mercedes sedan was found Sunday at about 1:30 a.m. at a residence in Worcester County, and police said it had damages consistent with those that would have been caused in…
Read MoreElection Season in Ocean Pines
Six candidates are competing for three vacancies on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, which is essentially the community’s governing body. Eligible voters should have received election materials by mail. Ballots may be cast either online or on paper. Residents are reminded to vote for no more than three candidates. Paper ballots may be…
Read MoreTuesday is Md. Primary Election Day
The Maryland Primary, delayed due to court action over redistricting, finally arrives Tuesday July 19th. Numerous contests on the state, regional and local levels will be settled. Polls will be open between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Anyone with questions about polling places may contact their local elections office.Marylanders who wish to vote by mail…
Read MoreUpdate: Girl Who Vanished While Swimming Off Deep Point, Md. Found Deceased
(update) A girl who went missing Sunday while swimming off Deep Point, Maryland Sunday has died, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Officers say the body was discovered Monday close to the location where she was last seen. (original story) The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a ten-year-old girl who went missing…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-17-22
Sunday was a good weather day making for a rare good fishing weekend. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported the first pompano of the summer. The first was caught on Saturday at 3Rs Road on a worm and measured 13 inches. The second was a very nice fish at 16.5 inches and was caught by…
Read MoreMan Charged with DUI after Driving Corvette up Dirt Mound
Sgt. India Sturgis, state police spokesperson, says thisĀ Chevrolet CorvetteĀ was traveling east onĀ Old Landing RoadĀ in the area ofĀ Coronado DriveĀ when it ran off the north edge of the roadway before running up a dirt mound about eight-feet high. It happened around 8:45 p.m. last Monday near theĀ SawgrassĀ development. Photo courtesy Rehoboth Beach VFC “A preliminary state police investigation suggests…
Read MoreLifeguard Stands Go Missing after Lifeguard Competition
Adjacent beach patrols come to aid Henlopen Acres guards The United States Lifesaving Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships returned to Rehoboth Beach last Wednesday bringing lifeguards from New York through Virginia to town. The following morning, the lifeguard stand near Dewey Beach Patrol headquarters on Dagsworthy Street disappeared and the makeshift lighting for the beach access there had been dismantled and strewn…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigation in Area of East Atlantic Apartments near Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED: 07/17/22 – 3:45pm – Delaware State Police were called to a wooded area on East Atlantic Circle where they found the body of a male victim. This is an area where the homeless frequent. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and his body turned over the the Division of Forensic Science for…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-16-22
Saturday saw good weather and good fishing From Lewes Harbour Marina, Miss Aubrey Trey caught a nice triggerfish at the Outer Wall on a sand flea. Tim Burg fished Roosevelt Inlet with Gulp! and minnows to catch a 3.5-flounder. On Friday, the Poet-A-Bella had four yellowfin Tuna at the Hot Dog. Captain Keith on the…
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