3 Arrested in November Home Invasion in Bridgeville
Three men have been arrested by Delaware State Police for a home invasion and other charges on November 10 on Sussex Highway in Bridgeville. Police say three men entered the residence and confronted the 34 year old male victim in his bedroom ā one suspect struck him in the head with a hand gun and…
Read MoreSussex County Food Distribution on Monday, Dec 20 at Crossroad Community Church
On Monday, December 20, the Food Bank of Delaware will hold another drive thru food distribution at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown. One of the truck deliveries did not make it to last week’s food distribution event ā there will be another tomorrow beginning at 11am. If you are in need of assistance ā…
Read MoreDonovan Smith Community in Lewes Closer to Municipal Water & Sewer
Delaware state agencies today officially moved to connect the Donovan Smith community in Lewes to municipal water and sewer, which is the pilot project of the Clean Water Initiative for Underserved Communities established by Gov. John Carney. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed today by the secretaries of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)…
Read MoreDover PD Detective Receives 2021 Delaware Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Dover Police Detective Logan Spicer received the Robert J. Seinsoth Memorial Award as the 2021 Delaware Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, at a Chiefs of Police Council ceremony held on Tuesday, December 14th. Detective Spicer is a five year veteran of the Dover Police Department, currently serving as a task force officer with the…
Read MoreSeveral Area Small Businesses Receive EDGE Grants
15 small businesses are receiving EDGE grants through the Delaware Division of Small Business. The Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion program considers grants for businesses that are less than five years old and employ no more than ten people. Grants are considered and awarded in the STEM and non-STEM categories. āThe EDGE Grant program is…
Read MoreMountaire Farms Employees in Selbyville Show Union the Door
Mountaire Farms employees at the Selbyville processing plant have fired their Union, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 27. The mail-in ballots were counted Thursday at the National Labor Relations board regional office in Baltimore with 356 voting against the union and 80 voting for the union. The Selbyville plant has had union representation…
Read MoreState & Sussex County Unemployment Decreases in November
Delaware’s unemployment for November is nearly a point above the national average of 4.2%. Delaware’s average did drop by 2-tenths of a point to 5.1% for November ā with 6500 fewer Delawareans unemployed from October to November. In Sussex County the rate is much lower ā at 3.8% – down from 4.1% in October. While…
Read MoreSalisbury University Donates Thousands Of COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
Salisbury University has donated about 4,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to local organizations that serve the area’s homeless population. The Lower Shore Vulnerable Populations Task Force will make the tests available. Organizations that may offer these kits include HOPE Center, Hands and Hearts Ending Homelessness, Fenix Youth Project, Salisbury Christian Shelter, Salisbury Housing First, Rebirth…
Read MoreMan Arrested For Robbery In Felton
A man is charged with robbing another man after driving him from Milford to Felton. According to Felton Police, the victim did not know the suspect, who had agreed to take him home earlier this week.The victim had agreed to pay the other man for gas, but was punched, then robbed of $750. Felton Police…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Aug. Homicide In Kent Co.
A Smyrna man has been arrested in connection with a homicide in August. According to Delaware State Police, 37-year-old Christopher Porter was developed as a suspect in connection with the August 20th murder of 65-year-old Richard George Junior of Clayton. George was found dead in the living room of his home. An autopsy determined that…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-16-21
With small craft advisories up on Thursday, to the beat of my knowledge, no boats fished the ocean or bay. Those small craft advisories will remain up on Friday morning for west winds at 10 to 15 knots gusting to 20 before dropping down to 5 to 10 knots out of the northwest in the…
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UD Will Require Returning Students In ’22 To Get COVID-19 Booster
University of Delaware students, including those who study online or in a blended format, will be required to obtain a COVID-19 booster shot by January 24th for the spring semester. The requirement covers students who do not have an existing vaccine exemption. According to UD, all students have access to campus facilities during the semester,…
Read MoreMd. Addresses COVID Concerns In Nursing Homes
Maryland nursing homes will get support and guidance as they try to hold off a winter surge of COVID-19 cases. Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that state health officials have issued a new directive to require nursing homes to offer approved or authorized COVID-19 therapeutic treatments, including monoclonal antibody treatments, to residents when an outbreak…
Read MoreMike Bradley with the Chairman Of The Delaware Libertarian Party, Will McVay – 12-13-21
Jake Smith Monologue – 12-16-21 – “Unworthy and Regretful”
Members Named To Salisbury University Presidential Search Committee
A presidential search committee is in place to search for and consider candidates to become the next president of Salisbury University. University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman has appointed members to the committee, which will be chaired by USM Regent Robert Rauch. Salisbury University President Chuck Wight has announced plans to retire effective June…
Read MoreBayhealth Breaks Ground For Milton Medical Facility
Bayhealth Total Care is coming to the Milton area in a little over a year. Ground has been broken for what Bayhealth calls a new and innovative approach to providing healthcare in Sussex County. The facility, covering 48,500 square feet, is expected to serve as a hybrid emergency and walk-in center. Primary and specialty care…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Arrested On Drugs, Firearms Charges
A Selbyville man faces charges related to drugs and firearms following an investigation that Delaware State Police said lasted for several months. A search warrant was conducted at a residence on Cordgrass Circle earlier this week. State Police said the search turned up a stolen 9-mm handgun, two rifles, numerous boxes of ammunition, some heroin…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-15-21
Tog was the order of the day on Wednesday with boats from Indian River and Lewes Harbour Marina catching some of the tasty critters. Thursday will see southwest winds of 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 in the afternoon with gusts to 25 and seas of 3 to 5 feet. On Friday…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – last year’s WGMD Christmas Tree. This year’s looks a little different – just lacking the tinsel. Click for full view
Read MoreMd. Looks To Support Hospitals As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise Amid Concerns About Surge
Maryland is taking several actions to hold off overload at hospitals as the Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19 converge. Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday that the Maryland Department of Health and other state agencies are working on a daily basis with hospitals on ‘critical operational issues.’ The state has established a Surge Operation Center.…
Read MoreTalbot Co. House Fire Under Investigation
A vacant home went up in flames late Tuesday night in Tilghman, Talbot County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire broke out just before 11:00 p.m. along Black Walnut Point Road. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage is estimated at $200,000. A neighbor discovered the blaze. No injuries…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vax Available For Homebound Delawareans
Delawareans who are not able to get out for a COVID-19 vaccination can now arrange to get the shot by calling a new toll-free number. Delaware Health and Social Services announced Tuesday that the service is available for eligible seniors and people with disabilities who may be homebound or people with a serious illness. DHSS…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dolles Sign Is Being Moved From The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
A mild December day would likely draw a crowd to Rehoboth Beach and boardwalk anytime, but today (Wednesday) for many will be a bittersweet day. The giant Dolles Candyland sign is coming down from the corner store location where it has stood for decades. The building has been purchased by a group that wants to…
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