WGMD Picture of the Day
ML – Foggy fishing boat in West Ocean City harbor. Click for full view
Read MoreDNREC Releases Report On Offshore Wind Power Opportunities, Challenges
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources released a report Thursday that explores the possibilities of the state entering the growing offshore wind industry, as well as challenges. The study was prepared by University of Delaware researchers and DNREC, according to Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin. Garvin last year asked UD’s Special Initiative on Offshore Wind…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 04-07-22 – “Secretive Surrender”
Salisbury Creates Arts, Business & Culture Development Department, Hires Director
The City of Salisbury has hired a Director for its new Arts, Business and Culture Development Department, which will go about producing “signature events, facilitating business incentives, and collaborating with stakeholders, working as the bridge between arts, business and culture.” Allen Swiger has ten years of management and local government experience, and most recently has…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Woodbridge School Board Candidate, Rita Hovermale – 04-07-22
Milford Industrial-Business Park Plan Gets A Boost
The City of Milford is getting $100,000 for site readiness from the Delaware Council on Development Finance to develop a plot of land at Route 14 and Route 15 for industrial-and-business use.The Delaware Division of Small Business established a site readiness fund to assist local projects that involve economic growth and job creation. Money for…
Read MoreWanted Seaford Man Arrested On Drug Charges
A Seaford man who was found to be wanted for felony warrants has been arrested for drug charges.Seaford Police said an officer made a traffic stop on Norman Eskridge Highway after checking a vehicle’s registration and discovering that the owner was wanted for arrest. The smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to Seaford…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Name Teacher of the Year
A high school science teacher has been named Wicomico Teacher of the Year for 2022-23.Rebecca Mathews has been teaching at Wicomico High School since 2014. Mathews also advises the Student Government Association, National Honor Society and other activities, and is involved with after school tutoring, evening high school and other programs that intend to ensure…
Read MoreConvicted Rapist Reaches Plea Agreement In Remaining Cases
(photo is WGMD archive photo) A plea agreement will resolve remaining rape cases against a man who has already been sentenced to prison for sex offenses.Clay Conaway was in Sussex County Superior Court Wednesday. According to Attorney General Kathy Jennings, in a statement, the court imposed a protective order in the case so more will…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-6-22
No change in the marine forecast; it still looks really bad. I did get an encouraging report from Fish in OC’s Scott Lenox. He went out to catch the first summer flounder out of Ocean City. With a northwest wind at over 20 knots, he almost went back to the dock, but decided to give…
Read MoreSalisbury WIN – Water Incentive Program – Introduced
Salisbury is opening a new Water Incentive Program to help individuals and families afford their water and / or sewer bills.The WIN program will consider applications for one-tine payment assistance of up to $2,000.Mayor Jake Day said this will help to lighten the financial load for for renters and homeowners who meet certain income guidelines.“We…
Read MoreDel. Civics Education Bill Gets Hearing In Senate Committee
Legislation to require that Delaware students in grades ten and twelve be assessed in US history, government and civics will be considered in the Senate Education Committee today (Wednesday).The bill (SB 232) is sponsored by State Senator Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford. The requirement would take effect with the 2023-24 academic year.The civics assessment would cover: The…
Read MoreLaurel Police Search For Suspect In Theft / Forgery Investigation
Laurel Police are searching for a Dover man in connection with theft, forgery and conspiracy.Police said 34-year-old Anthony J. Oscar was identified as the primary suspect in a felony investigation at Bank of Delmarva on East Market Street.Laurel Police said Oscar is also wanted by Seaford Police for similar charges and by Kent County Court…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-5-22
If you had any plans to go fishing this week, as my friends from North Jersey would say, fuhgeddaboudit. There are small craft advisories up through Thursday and Friday don’t look so hot. I spoke with Taylored Tackle in Seaford and Mrs. Taylor said no one has been fishing because of the lousy weather. No…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Walt Palmer – Lewes – Morning at the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Millsboro man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop just after midnight Tuesday. Delaware State Police spotted a car southbound on Route 113 near Delaware Avenue not able to stay within a lane of travel and stopped the vehicle. After contacting the driver, 20 year old Amir Harris, the…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 04-05-22 – “So…How’s Everything”
Mike Bradley with Worcester County Commissioner, Joe Mitrecic – 04-05-22 (Sports Complex)
Mike Bradley with the Lower Shore Representative of the Dan Cox for MD Governor Campaign, Caryn Abbott – 04-05-22
2 Incumbents, 1 Candidate Elected To Blades Town Council
Voters in Blades have re-elected two members of Town Council in an election for three positions this week. Pierre Gaither Senior and Donald Trice will be sworn in to new terms Monday, April 11th. They will be joined by Nancy McAdams, who was the top vote-getter. Lee Benningfield finished out of the running. Results as…
Read MoreOCPD Announces Results of Traffic Safety Campaign On 142nd St. Corridor
Ocean City Police focused attention recently on speeding along the 142nd Street Corridor in a neighborhood between Coastal Highway and Route 54.According to police, during late February and through March, members of the Traffic Safety Unit and patrols issued 13 speeding citations and three warnings, plus citations and warnings for other violations.One person was also…
Read MoreSnow Hill Ballot Set For May 3rd Election
The ballot is set for the Town of Snow Hill Election May 3rd.Current Eastern District Council member Rob Hall and former Council member Mike Pruitt are running for mayor. Dave Burt and Janet Simpson are the candidates for Eastern District Council.Snow Hill residents may request an absentee ballot from town hall. The deadline to apply…
Read MoreNeed A Passport? Seaford District Library Can Help
If you have international travel plans and are in need of a passport or a renewal, you may want to travel to the Seaford District Library. The library has been accredited by the U.S. Department of State to accommodate passport applicants. Personnel recently went through a certification process. “Our post office closes their offices early…
Read MoreSeaford Traffic Stop Leads To Laurel Man’s Arrest On Weapons / Drug Charges
A man who was pulled over by Seaford Police during a traffic stop for a window tint violation is facing drugs-and-weapons charges.Seaford Police said 44-year-old Carlo Munoz-Barreto of Laurel was found to be wanted for arrest by Delaware State Police when he was stopped on South Market Street. At the time, Police saw a handgun…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Congressional Map Becomes Law, But What’s Next?
“A tremendous victory for Democracy” is how Maryland Governor Larry Hogan described the development that led to final enactment of a Congressional district map.Hogan, House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson signed the legislation creating the map into law after Democratic Attorney General Brian Frosh dropped an appeal of a court ruling that…
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