Jake Smith Monologue – 06-16-22 – “Narcissist In Chief”
Update: Scam Calls Continue From Spoofed Phone Numbers
Delawareans continue to get calls from people who falsely portrayed themselves as state troopers, demanding money for bail or telling them that they are wanted.State Police are investigating multiple incidents in which the callers use spoofing technology to make it appear that the call comes from Delaware State Police – issued phone numbers. Some of…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-15-22
Wednesday was a beautiful day at the beach. I was up at 5:30 and at the Indian River Inlet by 6:30. The current was running in hard, but there were no birds and no one along either side was catching anything. I decided to have my breakfast while I watched the action or lack thereof.…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day goes back just a few weeks! It was taken by Anthony Manuel of Bethany Beach during a WGMD remote broadcast with Mike Bradley and State Senator Gerald Hocker at the new Hocker’s G & E. Click for full view
Read MoreLaurel Father, Son Convicted For Roles In Jan. 6th Capitol Breach
A Sussex County father and son have been found guilty of felony and misdemeanor charges for their actions during the U.S. Capitol breach January 6th, 2021. 53-year-old Kevin Seefried and his son, 24-year-old Hunter Seefried, were both arrested January 14th, 2021. Kevin Seefried was photographed while waving a Confederate battle flag inside the building. The…
Read MoreVIDEO | Gov. Larry Hogan Delivers Final Keynote Address at Md. Municipal League In Ocean City
Governor Larry Hogan said this week in Ocean City that he came into office with the intent of listening to and acting on behalf of Maryland’s towns and cities. In his keynote address at the Maryland Municipal League, Hogan highlighted a few accomplishments he said helped to meet that goal as he spoke at the…
Read MoreDel. Constitutional Amendment To End June 30th All-Nighter Moves Forward
Delaware’s annual tradition of meeting at all hours of the night on the final day of the General Assembly session is a step closer to becoming a part of First State history.The Delaware State Senate has passed legislation to amend the state Constitution to end the requirement that the General Assembly stay in session until…
Read MoreDel. Abortion Rights Protections Strengthened Under House-Passed Bill, Say Sponsors
The House of Representatives has approved a bill that its sponsor said would improve availability of safe and accessible reproductive healthcare services, while protecting patients and providers from facing legal action under abortion laws in other states. House Bill 455 passed with 24 yes votes, 13 no Tuesday. Four representatives were absent. “As a nurse,…
Read MoreDel. General Assembly Passes Age Restriction For Buying Most Firearms, Adjusting Background Check Program
A bill to increase the legal age for buying most firearms in Delaware from 18 to 21 has passed in the House of Representatives.Currently, state law mirrors federal law which does allow someone who is 18 to purchase long guns, including rifles and shotguns. Someone must be 21 to purchase a handgun. “We already prohibit…
Read MoreFuneral Arrangements Scheduled For Slain Wicomico Co. Deputy 1st Class Glenn Hilliard
The funeral for murdered Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard is scheduled for next Tuesday, June 21st.The service is scheduled to take place at noon at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church on Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury. A public viewing will begin two hours earlier.More information about traffic implications will be released later.Hilliard was shot…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-14-22
Tuesday, we had quite a bit of rain at the beach. This made the farmers happy. Fishermen, not so much. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said several boats left the marina to try fishing, but all returned due to the rain. On Monday the Greyson Kupsky family caught some small, but just right for eating,…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Maria Monsanto – Seaford – The June full moon – the Strawberry Moon. Click for full view
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged in Fatal January Crash
A Seaford man has been arrested for manslaughter and other charges after a deadly motor vehicle crash in January. Delaware State Police were called to Atlanta Road and Brighton Drive in Seaford. Investigation showed that two passengers, 14 year old Hope Glasgow and 6 year old Nathan Glasgow died from injuries sustained in the crash…
Read MoreMd. Announces Waterway Improvement Fund Grants
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources plans to provide $13.5-million in Waterway Improvement Fund Grants in the next fiscal year.A total of 45 applicants statewide would receive shares of the funding to support various projects such as new and improved boating access, navigation, and safety. The fund, which has been in operation for more than…
Read MoreMike Bradley with GOP Candidate for Worcester County Commissioners District 3, Eric Fiori – 06-14-22
Reaching The Beach: More Funding Announced For MD 90 Project
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Monday announced that $15-million will be allocated to move the Maryland Route 90 project forward. The funding will enable the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration to accelerate planning and move to the design phase for improving the 12-mile stretch between Route 50 and Coastal Highway.The western portion of Route…
Read MoreTwo Additional Gun-Related Bills Introduced In Del. General Assembly
Two additional gun-related bills have been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly, with just three weeks to go in this year’s session. One measure would amend the existing liability shield that protects gunmakers and gun dealers from civil action in Delaware, even if their conduct ‘knowingly or recklessly endangers the safety and health of Delawareans.’…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-13-22
Monday was a nice day at the beach and some folks went fishing. At Lewes Harbour Marina, they told me the Katydid had 29 flounder over ocean structure for her Monday group. The Angler had kings and croaker over bay structure. Fuentes Rivas Lucio fished on the Thelma Dale on Sunday and caught two big…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Margaret May – Lewes – HAPPY FLAG DAY! Long may it wave. Click for full view
Read MoreUpdate: Wanted Fugitive Charged With Murdering Wicomico Co. Deputy
Anger and frustration came out at a Monday news conference at which it was announced that Austin Jacob Allen Davidson, age 20 and most recently living in Delmar, was the suspect in Sunday night’s shooting death of Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard. According to Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis, Davidson had…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Shot, Killed In Pittsville; Suspect In Custody
UPDATED – 11:20am – Austin Davidson, 20, of Delmar, was arrested just after 11 Sunday night after a massive manhunt in the Pittsville, MD area. According to Maryland Judicial Search, charges filed against Davidson are – 1st and 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, reckless endangering and use of a firearm. Three of…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday – with 12:30pm Start
The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday – but the meeting time has been moved to 12:30pm. The Council will hear Old Business – and revisit two Change of Zone and one Conditional Use for American Storage of Delaware, LLC. This application is for property on the west side of Route 24 in the…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Ocean City Chamber of Commerce President, LaChelle Scarletto – 06-13-22
Jake Smith Monologue – 06-13-22 – “Negative Nostalgia”
WGMD Fishing Report 6-12-22
Sunday was an interesting day. I didn’t have a drop of rain in Milton, but when I called Old Inlet Bait and Tackle and asked about fishing at the Inlet and along the beach, they said in this downpour? They told me the sun was just coming back out and they hoped the water would…
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