As Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, Marylanders Are Reminded: “Know Your Zone”
June 1st marks the beginning of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management reminds Marylanders as well as visitors to be aware of evacuation routes and to have an emergency plan and kit available. “Hurricane Ida taught us yet again that you don’t need to live in a coastal community to…
Read MoreDel. School Bus Drivers May Get More Pay
Delaware school bus drivers and related school transportation programs will likely get a boost.The Delaware General Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee has voted to allocate $11.7-million to fund an increased minimum hourly rate for bus drivers. A few million more dollars would go toward administrative expenses and increasing the basic maintenance allowance.The recommendations came from the…
Read MoreMd. State Police Remind Marylanders Of New Ghost Gun Law
A new law takes effect in Maryland today, Wednesday June 1st, that requires a personal identification number for all unserialized firearms and unfinished frames and receivers, commonly called ghost guns or build kits.The number can be obtained from any Federal Firearms Licensee who is authorized to provide serial number marking services in compliance with all…
Read MoreNew Castle Co. Attorney / Parent Begins GOP Candidacy For State Auditor
A parent who sued Governor John Carney over his extension of the school mask mandate in February has officially announced her candidacy for Delaware State Auditor.Janice Lorrah, running as a Republican, stated in her announcement that Delaware ranks 47th among 50 states for inefficient use of taxpayer dollars, and is the second-worst state in transparency…
Read MoreTrial Of Auditor Kathy McGuiness Will Relocate, WGMD News Is Told
The trial of Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness looks to be on the move.Sources have told WGMD News that the case will be relocated to Kent County and that the trial would take place in two weeks.A New Castle County grand jury indicted McGuiness last fall for felony theft, intimidation and other offenses in a…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-31-22
Fishing slowed up a bit on Tuesday. I had a report from Bart Stolp who ran out to A Buoy with two friends and set up for flounder fishing. His friends set up for black sea bass. They worked the Old Grounds all the way back to B Buoy. Bart did not catch any flounder…
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Laura Keenan – All in a row at Warwick Park. Click for full view
Read MoreHEIGHTENED BIOSECURITY PROTOCOLS REVISED INVOLVING DELAWARE POULTRY FARMS
Current Situation Since the last case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed on March 18, no further cases of HPAI have been identified in the State of Delaware, and all control areas will be released; therefore, beginning on June 1, 2022, the following heightened biosecurity guidance is no longer in place: No person…
Read MoreGround Broken on Park Avenue Relocation Project in Georgetown
Ground has been broken to enter the construction phase of the Park Avenue relocation project in Georgetown. DelDOT officials have been working on this project for a number of years – taking public comment at multiple workshops – including choosing the preferred design option out of six that were presented. This project has been a…
Read MoreDel. Specialty Pollinator Plate Generates Buzz
The Delaware Support Pollinators License Plate has been recognized by the Automobile License Plate Collector’s Association with its Best Plate Award for 2021.The plate has a green background and is decorated with flowers, birds, a butterfly and a bee. The one-time fee of $50 also directs $35 to the DelDOT stewardship office to assist with…
Read MoreHighway Safety Programs in Jeopardy Starting June 1
Police agencies throughout Delaware that have relied on federal funds to enforce important highway safety initiatives will likely find themselves without funding on June 1. This comes just as the programs are in demand with increased summer activity. “It is with extreme disappointment that I must notify you that we are suspending project agreements effective…
Read MoreBellmoor “Golf Cart” Found Abandoned on Beach
Rehoboth Beach police received an odd report that the Bellmoor Inn golf cart (technically a “low-speed vehicle”) had been involved in a hit-and-run on Philadelphia Street around 3 a.m. Monday. It was nowhere to be found! After some investigation, it became apparent that the vehicle had been stolen. Around 4 a.m., the operator running the beach sweeper…
Read MoreRehoboth Police Search for Prolific Graffiti Suspect(s)
Rehoboth Beach police officers have been investigating a widespread graffiti attack that was discovered early last week. What is troubling about this attack is how prolific it was. The vandal or vandals struck a few downtown businesses, some inside and others outside. They also tagged trash cans, parking meter pay stations, benches, street signs, and…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day For Del. Tuesday
Today (Tuesday, May 31st) will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware.Sunshine, soaring temperatures and southwesterly winds are expected to combine to generate ozone production and additional pollutants.Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups such as young children, the elderly and people with heart and/or respiratory conditions. Such individuals…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-30-22
Monday saw outstanding fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Captain Jamar and Mate Terry fished the Jersey side and found some excellent sea bass action for their party. Captain Beau at Skipjack Sportfishing said the first few drifts produced excellent sea bass action, but then things slowed and it was a pick for the remainder…
Read MoreOcean City Honors The Fallen On Memorial Day As It Welcomes Summer Visitors
Ocean City, its visitors and locals remembered the true spirit of Memorial Day during a stirring ceremony Monday to also welcome the unofficial start of summer.Two skydivers from Skydive OC delivered the American flag and Ocean City flag from a height of about 5,000 feet. Mayor Rick Meehan and others also took part in the…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Dr. Jeff Hilovsky on Memorial Day – 05-30-22
Gunshots Strike Residence, Parked Vehicle In Ellendale
An Ellendale residence was struck by gunfire over the weekend, and Delaware State Police are investigating the source of the gunshots.Troopers responded Saturday at about 2:40 a.m. to the 14,000-block of South Old State Road.The home was hit by three rounds, and a parked vehicle was struck once. A 62-year-old person at the residence heard…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-29-22
Sunday was a great day to be fishing! Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Billy and Conner Mister caught black drum while fishing from their boat off of Broadkill Beach. Young Peter Didden fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal with Gulp! and caught flounder weighing 3.2 and 2.5 pounds. The Katydid and the Undaunted fished…
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Margaret May – Lewes – God Bless America at Assateague. Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-28-22
Saturday saw people fishing and they caught some fish. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Anthony from the shop fished the Coral Beds with clam to catch and release a big black drum. Richard Harpel was on the Coral Beds Thursday night when he caught and released a big black drum. Branden Moyer fished from the…
Read MoreWm Donald Clifton Named New Executive Director of DE Farm Bureau
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced farmer Wm. Donald Clifton, II, as its new executive director. Don Clifton brings a variety of farming and agribusiness experience into his new position. The Clifton family has grown grains and soybeans, and processed vegetables in northeast Sussex County since the 1920s. In addition, they operated Clifton Canning Company,…
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Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Stormy skies over Millsboro. Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 5-28-22
Garage Sale at Chapel Green off Rt 24 and Robinsonville Rd, Saturday and Sunday 8-4 Toni – Yard Sale on June 4 8am in Bethany Glen John – Yard Sale today at the Train Club 36668 DuPont Blvd, Selbyville Melanie – 302-236-1841 – King size Tempurpedic bed with Frame – $1000 – Elliptical machine…
Read MoreMilford Police Investigate Video Posted from School Property
Milford Police were called after a video was posted on Instagram of the student holding a few bullets. Police did investigate and tell the Talk of Delmarva that it appears the student had the ammunition in the truck after target shooting recently. Police say no weapons were on school property – no threats were made…
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