Mike Bradley with Milford School Board Candidate, Matt Bucher – 05-09-22
How Is Your Flood IQ? This Is Del. Flood Awareness Week
Delaware Flood Awareness Week is underway.The Department of Natural Resources and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency hope to educate citizens about the risk and the likelihood of flooding. Also, property owners should be well versed in the importance of a flood insurance policy and flood remediation for any property damage or loss caused by flooding.Governor…
Read MoreTree, Wires Land On Delivery Truck In Roxana Area
A delivery truck driver suffered minor injuries Sunday after a crash resulted in a tree and power lines coming down on the truck.According to the Roxana Volunteer Fire Company, the driver was stuck in the vehicle for about 45 minutes as Delaware Electric Cooperative crews responded and fire personnel worked to extricate the driver.
Read MoreTransformer Fire Under Investigation In Ocean City
Ocean City firefighters were busy Mother’s Day handling multiple transformer failures or fires.Transformers overheated and started to smoke, and in some cases they caught fire.One incident occurred at a multi-story condo in the 11,000-block of Coastal Highway. Residents were evacuated from the Highpoint North Condominium.Numerous other local fire Departments assisted Ocean City firefighters, and Delmarva…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-8-22
I don’t believe anyone fished on Sunday since the wind was clocked at 40 knots at the Delaware Lightship where seas were measured at 15 feet. Those who fish for bluefin tuna are going to see new limits that began on May 6, 2022 and will end on December 31. Private boats with an HMS…
Read MoreIndian River VFC Responds to Electric Hazard at Mariners Cove
During the weekend storm, on Saturday, Indian River Fire crews were called to Mariners Cove around 6:20pm for an electrical hazard on Knoll Way. Crews arriving on the scene found a tree uprooted on a car. The tree also lifted an underground electrical transformer and utility phone box nearby. Delaware Electric secured the power and…
Read MoreWeathering the Mother’s Day Weekend Storm
We’re looking for your storm pictures – send them to media@wgmd.com Wind advisory expired at 5 this morning – and the Coastal Flood warning has been extended until 7am Monday. High tide has passed early this morning for Ocean City, Indian River and Lewes – the next high tide in those areas will be this…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-7-22
No one fished on Saturday and it looks like no one will be fishing until sometime late next week as there will be 10-foot seas on the ocean as late as Wednesday. There will be some changes to the regulations for black sea bass, summer flounder and scup (porgies). Beginning on May 1st, the size…
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John Baker – Easton – Sunset behind storm clouds on Chincoteague Bay. Click for full view
Read MoreThe 2022 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards Honorees
In 2008, the valor award ceremony was renamed in honor of Josh Freeman’s long-time support of not only this event, but also his appreciation and support for the first responders throughout our community. It has only increased in importance today for members of our community to gather, honor, and thank those who do so much…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 5-7-22
Bill – 302-684-3882 / Joe – 302-339-1146 – Heavy duty automobile tow dolly with accessories – $650 Paul – 302-684-3186 – 2 floor lamps, 71,” 1 white, 1 bronze – $15 – Four gallon back pack sprayer – $20 – Yale spurred gear block, 1000lb capacity – $150 obo Connie – 302-947-9412 – LOOKING FOR:…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-6-22
A few folks fished on Friday and they caught a few fish. I fished on Thursday evening at Indian River Inlet. I figured with the approaching storm, a falling barometer and the beginning of an incoming current right at sunset, the rockfish should be snapping. Wrong. The current never got running until after 9:30 PM…
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Belle Meade – Bethany Beach – Bethany Beach sunrise . Click for full view
Read MoreHB 411 Would Amend the DE Constitution to End General Assembly’s Annual Late Night Finale
Lawmakers have filed a bipartisan measure that would effectively end the mandatory tradition of extending legislative business past midnight on the final day of session each year. The Delaware Constitution spells out that the regular session of the General Assembly begins each calendar year on the second Tuesday in January and closes on the last…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Wanted Delmar Man
Delaware State Police are looking for a Delmar man who is wanted on a felony criminal warrant and several court capiases. Police need your help to locate 34 year old Thomas Alexander. He is white, about 5′ 6” and 154 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. His current whereabouts are unknown, but he may be…
Read MoreCelebrating Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach
In celebration of Arbor Day and the state’s A Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative, Arbor Day Poster contest winners from elementary schools around the state planted eight trees today on the Rehoboth Elementary School campus. The native, locally sourced trees planted include three oaks, two hophornbeams, two redbuds, and a sycamore. Gov. John Carney, Mayor…
Read MoreNewark Man Charged with Vehicle Theft
A Newark man has been arrested for theft of a motor vehicle and other charges after an incident Thursday morning. Just before noon Thursday Delaware State Police were called to the Department of Transportation in Georgetown for a reported theft of a Penske Rental Truck which was taken from the DelDOT parking lot. The stolen…
Read MoreDART Announces Winners of 20th Annual Statewide Transit Poster Contest
DART announced the winners of its 20th Annual Statewide Transit Poster Contest. Six winners will receive prizes from DART and its Business Partners. Over 100 students from schools and/or after-school programs statewide participated in the contest, showcasing their vision of this year’s theme, “Stuff The Bus, 25th Anniversary Logo Challenge!” Students were encouraged to visit our “Stuff The Bus”…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy & Aggravated Identity Theft
Duane G. Larmore, age 47, of Salisbury, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to a wire fraud conspiracy and to aggravated identity theft in connection with the theft of more than $1.8 million from Shore Appliance Connection, where Larmore worked. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron…
Read More2nd Republican Enters Race For Sussex Co. Register Of Wills
An Ellendale woman is campaigning for the Sussex County Row Office that was once held by her mother.Candice Green Wilkinson told WGMD News Friday that she’s running for the Republican nomination for Register of Wills. “I’m excited to get to work, if I can – I hope people can hear my message and my desire…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads To Arrests Of 2 Men
Two Sussex County men are facing charges following a traffic stop.Delaware State Police said a trooper who was on patrol Thursday night in the Lincoln area spotted a car on Fitzgeralds Road with an expired registration. As the trooper was speaking with the driver, the trooper noticed a partially concealed firearm in the vehicle.The driver,…
Read MoreMike Bradley with GOP Candidate for MD House Of Delegates, District 37B, Thomas Hutchinson – 05-06-22
Del. State Police Offer Teen Driving Seminars In Sussex Co.
Delaware State Police are offering several teen driving safety seminars in Sussex County this month.A member of the Collision Reconstruction Unit will attend each program, along with a community outreach officer and a representative from the Victim Services Unit.The teen driving safety seminars are open to students, parents and guardians, new drivers or anyone who…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Open Community Survey As Search Narrows For New Superintendent
Wicomico County Public Schools have opened a community survey, as the search for a new schools superintendent narrows down to three finalists.Interviews and biographies of the three candidates – Dr. Frederick Briggs, Dr. Eric Minus and Dr. Micah Stauffer – are also on the school system website. The survey is open through next Thursday, May…
Read MoreDel. Senators Pass New Phase Of Bail Reform
People charged with certain offenses would not be eligible for bail, under a bill (SS 1 for SB 11) approved in the Delaware State Senate Thursday.The first leg of a proposed constitutional amendment would allow the General Assembly to add crimes and circumstances where preventative detention would protect public safety.Currently, courts are permitted to hold…
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