Neighbor Alerts Sleeping Resident To House Fire In Worcester Co.
A fire spread from a shed to a travel trailer on the east side of Berlin where someone was sleeping inside Thursday.According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, a neighbor noticed the fire on Mary Road was spreading out of control Thursday morning and alerted the sleeping individual and other residents.Everyone got out safely.Members…
Read MoreDel. State Senate Advances Protections For Manufactured Home Community Residents
Delawareans who live in manufactured housing communities would get new legal protections, under legislation (Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 9) that has passed the State Senate.One part of the measure would close a loophole that allows owners of manufactured home communities to increase rents, even when they refuse to address outstanding health or safety…
Read More2nd Del. Recreational Cannabis Bill Stalls In House
Legislation to set up the regulatory and operations framework for legalized sales of marijuana in Delaware failed to pass in the House of Representatives. It is the second of two bills that are designed to clear the way for legalized recreational use of marijuana by adults.The measure (House Bill 372) requires a three-fifths vote of…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-20-22
Friday saw perfect weather for a flounder tournament and Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said over 500 fishermen came out for the Joe Morris Memorial Canal Flounder Tournament. Amanda has not added up the sales of tee shirts, bucktails and other contributions, but just the entry fees alone will give the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-19-22
Thursday began with a brisk wind that kept most boats at the dock. Some waited until the wind dropped out and ran a bit late. I would like to begin with a freshwater report from Ed O’Donnell. He fished the fly-fishing only section of Red Clay Creek on Wednesday and caught over two dozen rainbow…
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Mark G – Rainbow over Safeway in the Rehoboth Beach after Monday’s storms. Click for full view
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-19-22 – “Rico Statute”
Indian River Inlet Bridge Inspections To Impact Traffic Early Next Week
Motorists who travel the Indian River Inlet Bridge should be prepared for temporary intermittent closures next Monday night and early Tuesday morning.According to DelDOT, the scheduled load tests are part of continuing research and monitoring of the bridge and its structural health, in conjunction with the university of Delaware.Between 9:00 p.m. Monday and 3:00 a.m.…
Read MoreAAA: High Gas Prices Won’t Hold Back Memorial Day Travel Plans Of Delawareans
Expensive gas will not keep more than 123,000 Delawareans from traveling 50miles or more over Memorial Day weekend, according to a projection released Thursday by AAA Mid-Atlantic.The large majority – about 110,000 – will be taking to the roads, up 5% from last year. However, air travel and travel by other modes of transportation will…
Read MoreEaston Police Investigate Pharmacy Robbery
Easton Police are investigating a robbery at the Rite Aid pharmacy on Marlboro Avenue. At about 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the store in response to a robbery that had just occurred. An investigation determined that a male wearing a mask jumped the counter and pushed by the pharmacist to obtain prescription medications. The…
Read More“Idol” Finalist Jay Copeland To Perform At Homecoming Celebration
A Salisbury University graduate who had a thrilling run on “American Idol” will return to the Crossroads of Delmarva for a free performance, accompanied by food trucks and other activities.Jay Copeland will take the stage outdoors Friday June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Times Square and South Division Street. Copeland’s run on…
Read MoreFormal Complaint Filed Over Stop Of DSU Women’s Lacrosse Team Bus In Ga.
Delaware State University has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the actions of Liberty County, Georgia Sheriff’s deputies about a month ago, when the DSU women’s lacrosse team’s bus was pulled over.The complaint contends that the bus was pulled over illegally and that a search of team members’ personal belongings…
Read MoreProsecutors: Man Created Alias On Social Media To Solicit Explicit Photos From Minors
A Mexican citizen who resides in Easton has pled guilty to charges of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity.According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, 34-year-old Angel Gabriel Arroyo-Angelino used an alias to create a social media account and pretended to be a teenage boy.…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day going back to 2006 by Donny Reed – Ocean City – Just one of the cruisers at the Inlet Parking Lot for Cruisin’ OC. Click for full view
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested For Manslaughter
A Georgetown man is charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting Tuesday night. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the 22,000-block of Deep Branch Road for a report of a shooting. A 54-year-old woman was found inside of the residence with a gunshot wound. She died at the scene. Identification of…
Read MoreMd. Health Officials Provide Guidance Through Infant Formula Shortage
Marylanders who have difficulty locating infant formula can find guidance and assistance through several ways. “MDH is working with federal, state, local, and community partners to ensure Maryland families with newborns and infants have the information they need regarding options during this national formula shortage and recent recalls,” Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dennis Schrader…
Read MoreTraffic, Pedestrian, Cycle Safety Program Steps Up In Ocean City
Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart…The seasonal traffic safety campaign is underway in Ocean City as more visitors start to arrive.Cheswick the Crab is back. Cheswick is the mascot for the safety partnership between the Town of Ocean City and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and Highway Safety Office.Coastal Highway is the…
Read MoreCarl M. Freeman Foundation Presents Grants To 15 Non-profits
15 Sussex County nonprofit organizations are getting support from the Carl M. Freeman Foundation FACES program: Freeman Foundation Assists Communities With Extra Support.An advisory board guides the grant process. The 2022 grant cycle also doubled award funds to $100,000, from the previous amount of $50,000.Grants of between $2,500 and $10,000 were awarded to organizations that…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-18-22
Wednesday was a beautiful day to be on the water, unless that water was the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and you were trying to catch a flounder. Mike Pizzolato and I left the Lewes boat ramp around 8:30am as the current was running in and we fished the entire Canal on both sides until 11:30…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-17-22
Tuesday saw fishing get back on track with lots of sea bass caught along with flounder, blues and shad. Rick’s Bait and Tackle has opened a second location on Long Neck Road between Cove Liquors and Paradise Grill. This store will have everything you will need for fishing and crabbing in the Back Bays so…
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Diana Lynn B – Elliotts Island – Vienna, MD. Click for full view
Read MoreBuffer Ordinance Approved by Sussex County Council
The Sussex County Council paid tribute to two County business women during this week’s meeting. They honored Lisa St Clair, the owner of Tailbangers in Millsboro who is Delaware’s Small Business Owner of the Year and Jennifer McMillan, owner of JennyGems, this year’s Delaware Woman-Owned Small Business Person of the Year. In Old Business the…
Read MoreMike Bradley with GOP Candidate for Worcester County Commissioner of District 4, Nancy Bradford – 05-17-22
DPH Offers Guidance & Resources to Navigate Infant Formula Supply Shortage
The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing guidance to families struggling to find formula due to a shortage caused by a supply chain issues, including avoiding taking certain measures that could be harmful to their infant’s health. DPH sent out a letter from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration’s…
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