Two Worcester County Men Sentenced
A 19 year old Pocomoke man has been sentenced to life in prison for murder. Court officials say Marion Maddox pleaded guilty in September to 1st degree murder after the shooting death in August of 2020 of 38 year old Deavon Davis in Pocomoke. Police say the victim and two relatives were leaving the basketball…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with DUI and other Offenses after Stealing Car
A Seaford man has been arrested on criminal and traffic charges after he stole a car and wrecked it while under the influence. Delaware State Police were called around 11:30 Sunday morning to Whitesville Road near Whale’s Road for a crash involving a Suburban. Police learned that 2 hours earlier, 29 year old Taylor English…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Discuss Council Redistricting & Old Business
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning at 10am. This week County Attorney Everett Moore will present information to the Council on redistricting for the County Council – and possible discussion. In Old Business, the council will revisit a conditional use application – No. 2259 on behalf of the Evergreene Companies for a multi-family dwelling…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 12-06-21 – “Who Is In Control?”
Racist Comments, Slurs Impair Virtual Legislative Hearing
Racist comments and slurs interfered with a virtual legislative public hearing on reforming the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. According to State Senator Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, D-Wilmington, someone twice messaged her and other panelists with racist slurs and was thrown out of the virtual meeting. Two others also used racist slurs during public…
Read MoreDel. COVID-19 Case Rates Rise; More Mobile Vax Clinics This Week
Rates of new COVID-19 cases are rising in Delaware. Friday’s reported total of 776 positive cases was the highest for one day since January. The seven-day average of new positive cases is now more than 432, up from 377 the previous week. As of Friday, Delaware Public Health said the Omicron variant was not yet…
Read MoreUpdate: Police Identify Shooter, Victim In Bridgeville Homicide-Suicide
Delaware State Police have identified the two people who died in a homicide-suicide in the Bridgeville area late Thursday night. According to Delaware State Police, 58-year-old Joseph Caldarera shot his brother-in-law to death, 71-year-old Peter Colletti. Colletti’s wife found him dead in the family room of their home on Emily’s Pintail Drive, after hearing footsteps…
Read MoreDNREC Hosts Virtual Hearings On Del. Climate Action Plan
A month after Governor John Carney released a Climate Action Plan for Delaware, Delawareans have opportunities to learn more about its goals and what it means for citizens. The Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two presentations that will review the plan, highlight actions and strategies for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and examine ways to…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners To Discuss Wilmington-Baltimore Ave. Streetscape Concept
Nine months of work have gone into creating a Wilmington – Baltimore Avenue Streetscape concept plan in Rehoboth Beach. Commissioners will be presented with the proposal at a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The Rossi Group has been engaging with property owners, business owners, commissioners, city staff and Community organizations since last…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-5-21
Sunday the weather was not that bad, but when I called my usual reporting stations no one answered the phone. That usually means no one went fishing out of Lewes Harbour Marina or Indian River Marina. Since Old Inlet Bait and Tackle did not answer either I don’t have a report from the inlet or…
Read MoreSalisbury Launches Tree & Park Item Donation Program
The City of Salisbury is pleased to announce the launch of a tree and park item donation program, which will give citizens a way to memorialize or commemorate a loved one, organization, or special event by installing a tree, bench, or other park item. The tree and park item donation program offers a unique and long…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-4-21
Saturday, we had good fishing weather, but the fishing was not that great. For whatever reason the bite was off, however tog, black sea bass and porgies were still caught. Sunday looks good with northeast winds at 10 to 15 knots going east in the afternoon with seas of 3 feet. Monday, the wind will…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Sun highlighting the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 12-4-21
Paul – 302-236-0739 – LOOKING FOR: Recliner chair slightly used tan or greenish Linda – 302-448-0601 – Nordic Trak Bike – $200 obo Mark – 302-493-6602 – Matching love seat and couch – $200 KJ – 302-381-1756 – Hitchcock dining room set – $275obo – Large dog crate, 48″x30″x32.5″ – $60 obo Ray – 443-859-3330…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-3-21
The only report I received on Friday was from Old Inlet Bait and Tackle as Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em did not answer the phone and Lewes Harbour marina said no one went out from there. Saturday will see southeast winds reaching 5 to 10 knots in the morning then go north in the afternoon…
Read MoreFire Damages Harbor Inn Apartments in Downtown Ocean City
Ocean City firefighters were called just after 10pm for a structure fire at the Harbor Inn Apartments on South St. Louis Avenue. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing in the 2-story apartment building with exposures and a second alarm was struck. Fire companies from Worcester and Sussex Counties helped to battle the fire…
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Jean Messick – Millsboro – Sun clouds boat. Click for full view
Read MoreComcast Work Underway in Bethany Beach
Comcast is beginning work in Bethany Beach that will bring the full suite of Comcast services, including fiber optic WIFI, to the community. The estimated completion date for this work, contingent on weather, is late winter or early spring of 2022. Comcast will continue underground installation of fiber optic cabling in Bethany West. The next locations…
Read MoreDE Public Health Emergency Order Extended Another 30 Days
Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement: “We’ve made a lot of progress in getting folks vaccinated, but we still have a lot of work to do,” said Governor Carney.…
Read MoreOmicron Variant Confirmed in 3 Marylanders
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) in Maryland residents. The Omicron variant was designated as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization on Nov. 26. The variant’s presence in Maryland was confirmed by the Maryland Department of Health…
Read More5G Poles On Dunes At Dewey Beach To Be Removed
Dewey Beach Town Commissioners have approved an ordinance that tightly governs construction of future 5G cell poles. Also, a class action lawsuit filed last summer against Verizon has been settled. Five poles that were placed on the dunes earlier this year will be removed and relocated. “We’re in a much better spot today than we…
Read MoreBayside Conference Attendance Policy for Winter Sports
Wicomico County Public Schools is excited for the start of the Winter Athletic seasons of Basketball, Wrestling and Indoor Track which will begin competitions during the week of December 6th. As part of our continued efforts in keeping everyone safe during these times, the Bayside Conference members have put in place certain guidelines and restrictions pertaining to attending…
Read MoreDel. State Police Investigate Apparent Homicide-Suicide In Bridgeville Area
Delaware State Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in the Bridgeville area. An investigation has determined that late Thursday night, a 71-year-old man and his wife had returned to their home on Emily’s Pintail Drive. The woman was in a first-floor bathroom and heard footsteps from the second floor, where her 58-year-old brother lived, followed…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 12-03-21 – “The End Of Tam-Dates”
Brandywine Valley SPCA Hosts Mega-Adoption Event Sat. & Sun.
More than 500 dogs and cats are available for adoption this weekend during the Brandywine Valley SPCA Mega Adoption event. According to BVSPCA, it will be the largest adoption event in the country. Large and small dogs, puppies, kittens, cats and seniors will be waiting to be brought home. All pets have been vaccinated, spayed…
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