$18.8-Million Awarded to Chesapeake Bay Restoration Programs
22 Chesapeake Bay ecological restoration projects will get a share of $18.8-million in funding, according to Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.The grants are made possible through the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund. Together, the projects involve 77 unique sites to be restored through reforestation, stream restoration, stormwater management…
Read MoreUpdate: Deadly Crash in Wicomico Co.
(Updated Story) One person has died following a two-vehicle wreck on Route 50 in Wicomico County early Tuesday morning. According to Maryland State Police, 37-year-old Jocelyn Osias of Salisbury was a passenger in a westbound vehicle that was hit by another vehicle near Forrest Grove Road. Police say Osias was trapped in the vehicle after…
Read MoreLocal Teenager Dies in Hit-and-Run Collision in Worcester Co.
A 14-year-old Ocean Pines boy has died in a hospital after being struck as he was trying to cross Grays Corner Road on foot at Riddle Lane.Maryland State Police said an investigation indicates that the driver of the striking eastbound vehicle left the scene and did not return. The vehicle may be a dark-color Mercedes,…
Read More2 Charged With Bringing Fentanyl-Heroin into Worcester Co.
Two Berlin men are facing drug-related charges following their arrests in Worcester County.According to Ocean City Police, detectives began an investigation last month into apparent distribution of fentanyl-heroin in the Ocean City and Worcester County area. Detectives had a vehicle under surveillance last week, after determining that the suspects were traveling to the Philadelphia area…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-11-22
Monday was a beautiful day for fishing. Down in Ocean City, Maryland the Talkin’ Trash won the Ocean City Tuna Tournament and took home $316,000. They didn’t have the biggest fish, but their big fish added to their total weight and put them in first place. The real big money comes next month with the…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Sunrise on the Indian River Bay. Click for full view
Read MoreMd. Tax Filing Deadline is Coming Up This Friday
Marylanders have until this Friday, July 15th, to file and pay state individual income taxes for the tax year 2021.State Comptroller Peter Franchot extended the tax deadline by three months earlier this year, as well as the deadline for first- and second-quarter individual estimated tax payments until this Friday. “As the pandemic continues to take…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Ocean City Chamber of Commerce President, LaChelle Scarlato – 07-11-22
Mike Bradley with GOP Candidate for Delaware State Senate District 16, Kim Petters – 07-11-22
Dover AFB Conducts Week-long Readiness Exercise
Dover Air Force Base will conduct the Liberty Eagle Readiness Exercise 2022 this week.According to base officials, services and access will continue as normal. Visitors and housing residents and Team Dover personnel may hear different alarms and messages from the voice system.The exercise is designed to validate the 436th Airlift Wing and 512th Airlift Wing’s…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Breaks Out at Dover Target
UPDATED: 2:20pm – Dover Police and Fire officials are investigating a fire that was intentionally set at the Target on Sunday night. Emergency personnel was called just after 9pm and found fire in the building. Customers and employees were quickly evacuated and no injuries were reported. Investigation showed the fire was arson – and was…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meeting to Begin at 1:15pm
The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday, however the time has been changed to 1:15pm. While the agenda is quite short, there are four public hearings – two conditional use applications and two change of zone applications. During the regular meeting, Director of Human Resources, Karen Brewington is scheduled to give out the Second…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 07-11-22 – “From Rockwell to Blockhead”
Rehoboth Beach House Fire Leaves Firefighter With Possible Heat Exhaustion
A house fire in Piney Glade sent a Rehoboth Beach firefighter to a local hospital early Monday morning.According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, firefighters encountered heavy fire throughout the burning home on Fir Drive Extended. Lewes firefighters also responded, and they worked for more than 30 minutes to bring the fire under control.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Hosts Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifeguard Championships
The United States Lifesaving Association Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships are coming to Rehoboth Beach.Lifeguards from five states will compete in several events this Wednesday to qualify for the National Championships in Hermosa Beach, California next month.The competitions this Wednesday begin at 10:00 a.m. with a 2-K beach run. Lifeguards will also compete in swimming competitions as…
Read MoreOcean City Seeks Input on Updates to Hazard Mitigation Plan
Ocean City is looking to update its hazard mitigation plan.The plan helps to identify potential hazards and lists projects that could reduce or eliminate damage before a disaster strikes.The Ocean City Department of Emergency Services is looking for input from the public. Residents, community members, workers, business owners and visitors are invited to take an…
Read MoreAlmost-Stolen Artwork Returned to City Hall Exhibition
This photo, Whirly, Twirly World, by Barbara Rodgers from the Coastal Camera Club, was almost stolen the previous Friday from Rehoboth Beach City Hall. The would-be thief was confronted and gave up the artwork as he fled. Police arrested the 43-year-old male suspect from Slaughter Beach minutes later on Coastal Highway. He has been charged with attempting to…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-10-22
Sunday saw a strong northeast wind and very little fishing. To the best of my knowledge, no boats ran from Lewes or Indian River Marina. When I spoke with Old Inlet Bait and Tackle, they said the surf was rough, but a few folks braved it out. They didn’t have any reports on what, if…
Read MoreBiden’s Eighth Visit Brings out the Protesters
President Joe Biden returned this past weekend for his eighth visit since entering office and his third so far this season. This visit, unlike most of the others, was accompanied by several protest incidents. The President’s helicopter landed at Gordon’s Pond at 8:11 p.m. Friday. Photo courtesy Eric Allen Hours earlier, DNREC park rangers investigated “climate” graffiti spray-painted in the Gordon’s…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Connie Langhans – Ellendale – Southbound on the tracks at Ellendale. Click for full view
Read MorePOTUS prepares to leave Rehoboth Beach for DC
Just before eight this evening two U.S. Marine helicopters were seen preparing to return President Biden back to DC.
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-9-22
Saturday was cool and damp and not a lot of folks went fishing. Monica Bayless caught a 44-pound yellowfin on the Chasin Fin out of Ocean City while participating in the Ocean City Tuna Tournament. Anthony, who works at Lewes Harbour Marina, caught a nice sheepshead over bay structure on a sand flea. Captain Beau…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 7-9-22
Bill – 302-684-3882 – Heavy Duty Dolly Tow Bar new tires – ask for price Toni – 302-539-3487 – Five gallon bucket of Golf balls – $20 Mike – 202-997-5057 Â Â Â – Ocean Kayak frenzy-9ft $390 – Future break extreme 96 kayak-8ft – $180 – Lifetime sport fisher100 Kayak-10ft – $500 Dave –…
Read MorePolice: Man Demands Crabs, Shows “Splat Gun”
A Millsboro man has been arrested for aggravated menacing in Rehoboth Beach.According to Rehoboth Beach Police, a man approached three employees of Claws Seafood House on Rehoboth Avenue last Saturday afternoon July 2nd and asked for a free bushel of crabs. One employee recognized the man who had attempted this in the past.Police said an…
Read MoreAccused Child Sex Abuser Released on Bond in Caroline Co., Arrested in Talbot Co.
A man is charged with rape and sexual abuse of a minor following an investigation undertaken by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division.48-year-old Jeffrey Lake Scott of Salisbury was also under investigation by the Caroline County Sheriff’s office for alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old juvenile, and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office said…
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