Wicomico County BOE to Meet Tuesday, Feb 8 & Thursday, Feb 10
The next monthly Wicomico County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. For Tuesday’s Board meeting, the Board will convene at 1 p.m. and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 2-5-22
Scott – 302-228-0545 – Older Estey Piano, will deliver, needs tuning – $150 Bruce – 302-569-4660 – LOOKING FOR: Van/Truck/Jeep, Dependable has $2000 Steve – 302-522-5522 – Adjustable Queen bed with massage – $300 obo Marty – 302-212-7638 – 42-inch Flat TV and wall mount – $100 Rick – 302-752-6813 – 20,000 Pound Champion fifth…
Read MoreUpdate: Crash East of Laurel Leaves 1 Dead
(Update) The driver who died in a crash on Laurel Road late Friday night has been identified.Delaware State Police say 72-year-old James Watson of Millsboro was in a car that was hit by a tractor-trailer head-on.The truck crossed the center line of the roadway.According to State Police, Watson died at the scene of the crash.The…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft
A Bridgeville man has been arrested for theft of a vehicle and other offenses. Seaford Police were called to Pine Street around 8 Friday morning for a stolen vehicle. The owner told police one tire needed air and he connected an air compressor and went into his home. The victim looked out and spotted a…
Read MoreDE Bill Would Increase Senior Real Property Tax Credit
A new bill pending action in the House of Representatives would nearly double a tax break for Delaware senior citizen homeowners. At present, most senior citizen property owners in The First State can utilize the Senior Real Property Tax Credit. The maximum amount of the credit is half the recipient’s tax obligation or $400 (whichever is…
Read MoreGov Hogan Proclaims Feb 7-13 Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Week
Governor Larry Hogan today encouraged all Marylanders to celebrate the state’s frontline medical workers as he issued an official proclamation designating Feb. 7-13, 2022 as Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Week in Maryland. “Even as we move on from the 30-day state of emergency, our public health response continues, as does the tireless work of our healthcare heroes,” said…
Read MoreRehoboth CDP Submitted for PLUS Review; Public Comment Still Welcomed
The City of Rehoboth Beach has submitted a draft of its Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) review through the Office of State Planning Coordination. This puts the city on target to meet the revised schedule to adopt the state-mandated plan by the end of July. While submission of the CDP…
Read MoreMilford PD Investigating Shooting at Brightway Commons
Milford Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Thursday afternoon. Police were called to Bayhealth Sussex Campus after a victim was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Police say several shots were fired in the area of Allen and Tull Way at Brightway Commons just before 3pm. Police ask anyone with information to…
Read MoreDriver Arrested Following Crash Involving Stolen Car
A Farmington man is facing numerous charges following a crash involving a stolen car. According to Delaware State Police, 28-year-old Levi Collins was traveling eastbound on Canterbury Road in the Milford area, when the car he was driving sideswiped an oncoming car. Police said during the investigation, Collins provided a false name and could not…
Read MoreParents’ Rights Surrounding Education Are Part Of Md. House GOP Caucus Agenda
Maryland House Republicans are putting forth legislation in 2022 focused on tax relief, limited government, and parental rights surrounding their children’s education. Delegate Jeff Ghrist, R-Caroline County is lead sponsor of the “Right to Learn Act of 2022.” According to the legislation: families of children in schools with two consecutive years of rating two stars…
Read MoreSussex Co. School Districts Are Recruiting For Teachers
Area school districts are recruiting for more teachers. The Indian River School District, the Seaford School District and Delaware State University will host several recruitment events to highlight DSU’s alternative routes to certification program. People who have obtained a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education, but are interested in becoming a teacher, are…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Jason Parsley – Milton – Buddy, who helps spot fish at Waples Pond in Milton. Click for full view
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Dorchester Co. Double Homicide
A Dorchester County man faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of two men who died of blunt force injuries. Maryland State Police said Thursday that Charles Jones III of Vienna, known as Trey, was arrested in front of his residence without incident Wednesday. Jones was burning items in his back yard at the…
Read MoreMd. Legislation Would Permit Adult Recreational Use Of Cannabis
New legislation would put Maryland on the path to legalizing adult recreational use of cannabis, or marijuana. Under the bill, Marylanders would be permitted to possess up to 1.5- ounces of recreational cannabis without penalty. Possession of amounts between 1.5 and 2.5- ounces of cannabis would face a civil offense. Many previous convictions for ‘simple…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 02-03-22 – “The Arrogance Of An Enemy…”
Del. Electric Co-op Sets New Record For Reliability In 2021
Delaware Electric Cooperative had its most reliable year ever in 2021. The member-owned utility said Wednesday that through the year there were fewer outages, and those that occurred were restored efficiently. The average outage in 2021 lasted 53 minutes, down from the previous best of 69 minutes in 2019. According to the Co-op, careful planning…
Read MoreCape May – Lewes Ferry Makes Fare Adjustments This Spring
It will cost more to cross the Delaware Bay on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry, starting April 1st – at least for most travelers. The Delaware River and Bay Authority has voted to implement a new fare schedule. During peak season between April and October, the fare for all classes of vehicles rises by…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Sets Priorities In His Final State-of-the-State Address
Governor Larry Hogan Wednesday thanked Marylanders for their persistence through the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as providing him with the opportunity to serve as governor for two terms. The two-term Republican delivered his final State of the State Address. “My message to you tonight is that we must all learn to live with this virus,…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – to 1999 and the WGMD Chili Cookoff at American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard. Towards the end of the day – it was the sales staff’s turn to play. Karen Reed, Anita Lawson, Marie Moulinier and Christine Hof taking a ride in the kiddie train. Click for full view
Read MoreDel. Legislative Women’s Caucus Hopes To Address Gender Disparities In Several Areas
Making Delaware a better place for women to live, work and raise a family is the goal of the Delaware Legislative Women’s Caucus. The caucus will be co-chaired by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear and Senator Marie Pinkney, D-New Castle. “During my time in the Legislature, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside so many…
Read More2 Baltimore Men – 1 Wanted In Md. – Arrested In Dover Area
Two Baltimore men – one of whom is suspected of attempted murder – are behind bars following their arrests in Kent County. Dover Police said Wednesday that they received word that the two men were staying at a local mobile home community. Officers spotted a vehicle containing two suspects on South DuPont Highway, but the…
Read MoreDel. Tax Season Begins; State Filing Deadline Is May 2nd
Tax season is underway in The First State. The Delaware Division of Revenue began processing 2021 individual income tax returns Monday. There was a delay due to programming that was required under state legislation that exempts Unemployment Insurance payments from Delaware Income Tax in 2021. Citizens are encouraged to file online at  de.gov/filetax or through…
Read MoreCaught On Camera: Police Look For Suspect In Vehicle Theft
Milford Police are looking for the person who swiped an unlocked, running motor vehicle from the parking lot of a coin-operated laundry business. According to police, the theft occurred in the 900-block of North Walnut Street Tuesday at about 7:18 p.m. The operator of the vehicle, a 2005 silver or gray Chevrolet Equinox, was in…
Read More2 Teens Shot In Salisbury Expected To Be OK
Two teenagers have been shot in Salisbury. Police investigated reports of gunfire Tuesday evening in the area of East Church Street and Naylor Street.Police said the victims were taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries that are not life-threatening. At last word, the search was continuing for suspects. Anyone with information is asked to…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Corey Baker – Birds playing in the snow. Click for full view
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