Ellendale Man Gets 15 Years In Prison For Drug Plea
An Ellendale man has been sentenced in Wicomico County to 15 years of incarceration for his guilty plea to two counts of distribution of cocaine. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 52-year-old Jaimey Showell sold cocaine to an undercover law enforcement officer on several occasions.Showell was stopped while traveling into Maryland from Delaware…
Read MoreSEPTEMBER IS PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Disasters donât plan ahead, but you can. The entire month of September observes National Preparedness Month. No matter where you live, you are subject to disasters. Natural disasters and man-made disasters affect everyone and cause severe damage and endanger lives. Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, landslides, wildfires, hot spells, or cold spells are all natural disasters that…
Read MorePREPARING FOR HURRICANE/TROPICAL STORM
What to Do Before a Tropical Storm or Hurricane CLICK HERE FOR WGMD STORM PREP GUIDE CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE HURRICANE MAP/TRACKER The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before hurricane season begins on June 1. It is vital to understand your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding, and wind. Here is your…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Wicomico County Executive GOP Candidate, Julie Giordano – 04-25-22
New Historical Marker Commemorates Rehoboth “Surf Safety Line”
A past safety feature that may have saved lives in Rehoboth Beach has been recognized with a new historical marker. The marker recognizes the surf safety lines that would help bathers get back to shore. “Back in the day,” women especially wore woolen swimsuits which became quite heavy when they were wet. Women’s swimsuits also…
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect Arrested For Millsboro Starbucks Robbery
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a recent robbery in Millsboro at Starbucks.According to police, Brandon Staats was taken into custody without incident Sunday.Staats was arraigned and released on $6,360 unsecured bond.Police say Staats stole money from Starbucks last week, and while he was driving away an employee was dragged in the parking…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Names Workforce Development Specialist
Worcester County has hired a new Workforce Development Specialist within Worcester County Economic Development.Nancy Schwendeman will oversee the county’s initiatives to educate and train people to meet the needs of current and future businesses and industries.Worcester County workforce development partnerships also involve Worcester Tech High School, local chambers of commerce, the Maryland Department of Commerce,…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-24-22
Sunday completed a weekend of good fishing. At Lewes Harbour Marina they reported the Katydid had a limit of tog for her party. On Saturday, Raymond Maxwell, Jr. caught a Delaware Citation 10.5-pound tog on the Katydid. Sunday saw several private boats get in on the tog action and return from the ocean with limits.…
Read MoreFive Points Transportation Study Working Group Meets Monday Night
The Five Points Transportation Study Working Group hosts a hybrid meeting tonight (Mon. Apr. 25th).The multi-phase study has been looking at a variety of ways to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety around the intersection of Routes One and Nine in the Lewes area.The working group is made up of elected officials, local residents and…
Read MoreUpdate: 1 Person Burned in Salisbury House Fire
Update: According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a juvenile suffered burn injuries in Saturday’s fire on Hanson Street. The juvenile was taken to Bayview Burn Center for treatment. Fire damage was estimated at $70,000 to the structure and $5,000 to its contents. The fire apparently started in a bedroom. Salisbury firefighters were called…
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge Inspections This Week – Expect Lane Closures
Drivers on Route 1 this week â watch for intermittent lane closures during the day on the Indian River Inlet Bridge â which is undergoing inspections this week. On Monday and Tuesday the southbound right lane will be closed to traffic between Inlet Road and Turn Point Road â however it will be open to…
Read MoreMilford School District Employee Charged in Dealing in Child Porn
A custodial employee of the Milford School District is now facing multiple charges for dealing in child pornography. District Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Dickerson says in a posting on the Milford School District website, that none of the victims are students. The Delaware Department of Justice says that the images on the employee’s personal device were…
Read MoreUPDATED: Mike Boyle Wins Ward 1 Seat in Milford
UPDATED – 4/24/22 – Incumbent Mike Boyle has been re-elected to the Ward 1 seat on the Milford City Council. He won 99 votes to Linda Bretzer’s 20 votes. Boyle will serve another 2 years of the city council and will be sworn into office Monday, May 2 along with Mayor Archie Campbell, and Council…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-23-22
Saturday saw continued good fishing. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Katydid, the Top Fin and the Savannah Lynn all had good numbers of tog. Sandy Davis had an 8.74-pound tog on the Katydid. Billy Mister caught a 21-inch tog at the Outer Wall on a shrimp. Burt at Hook âem and Cook…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 4-23-22
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Read MoreOne Under Arrest, One At-Large After Dover Burglary
A Lewes man has been arrested on multiple charges for a burglary at an Ernest DiSabatino & Sons construction site on West Big Woods Road in Dover. Delaware State Police were called on Wednesday, April 20 and learned that two people broke a lock on the front gate and loaded a pickup with about $20,000…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-22-22
Friday spring finally sprung. My son Roger and I fished Indian River Inlet from the north side just west of the bridge. We arrived at 9:30 AM at slack low water and as soon as we had the slightest bit of incoming current the shad bite was on. Roger used a Speck Rig and had…
Read MoreHarrington Man Arrested after Lewes Traffic Stop
Delaware State Police stopped a vehicle Thursday night near Coastal Highway and Nassau Road in Lewes after a computer check showed the owner of the car had a suspended driver’s license and active warrant for his arrest. When police contacted the driver, 19 year old Dyquan Snead of Harrington, the odor of marijuana came from…
Read MoreTalbot County Man Charged with Assault of an Infant
A Trappe, Maryland man has been arrested after an investigation into child abuse. Earlier this month, the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division received a report of a 4-month old child with serious injuries from an assault. Investigation led deputies to 23 year old David Byrd who was arrested for assaulting the victim numerous…
Read More15th District Sen. Dave Lawson Files for Re-election
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Senator Dave Lawson (R – Marydel) officially filed for re-election to serve as the 15th Senate District senator at the Delaware Department of Elections office in Dover. “Over the course of my tenure as a state senator, I have stood for freedom, liberty, and the rights of Delawareans and US…
Read MoreInvestigation for Wanted Man Leads to Multiple Arrests in Harrington
Delaware State Police have arrested several individuals following a wanted subject investigation that occurred in Harrington on Wednesday afternoon. On April 20th, 2022 at approximately 3:55 p.m., troopers responded to the Mill Street area in Harrington attempting to locate 22-year-old Khaliell Pitts of Felton, DE. Pitts, who was actively wanted for violation of probation, was observed walking…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Laurel School Board Candidate, Joe Kelley – 04-22-22
Mike Bradley with GOP Candidate for Worcester County Commissioners District 5, Grant Helvey – 04-22-22
“Defense Day” Saturday Brings History To Life At Fort Miles
An M18 tank destroyer will be on display Saturday at Fort Miles, and the surrender of a German submarine at the end of World War II will be re-enacted. Encampments, music and other attractions are all part of “Defense Day” at Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park. “A lot of Delawareans did serve in…
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