Camden Man Charged With Multiple Burglaries, Thefts
A Camden man is facing charges in connection with an investigation into burglaries and thefts that began in December 2020. Delaware State Police were investigating numerous burglaries and thefts of vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs and golf carts. State Police said 19-year-old William Figgatt Junior of Camden was identified as a suspect. Help from the community led…
Read MoreEastern Shore Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes For Contraband
A Seaford man who worked as a correctional officer at Maryland’s Eastern Correctional Institution has pled guilty to charges that he took bribes to smuggle drugs into the facility. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, 43-year-old Maurice Bull admitted to charges of interstate travel in aid of racketeering and possession…
Read MoreDSU Reports Record Enrollment In Fall ’21
Delaware State University reports record enrollment during the Fall 2021 semester. The total student body of 5,649 surpassed the previous record that was set in 2019 by more than 500 students.According to DSU, records have also been achieved in the categories of undergraduate students, graduate students, freshmen, international students and online students. The growth accompanied…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 12-2-21
Thursday I attended a fishing Tackle show in Atlantic City to preview the newest and greatest fishing gear coming our way in 2022. Since I didn’t get back in time to call my usual sources and since there was a small craft advisory up on the ocean, I don’t think too many people went fishing. …
Read MoreJuvenile Charged With Multiple Burglaries In Kent Co.
A 17-year-old male is charged with numerous burglaries and thefts in the Frederica area. According to Delaware State Police, in November detectives started to investigate burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles in the High Point, Barkers Landing, East Bay Point and Barkers Choice. The teenager was developed as a suspect on November 27th. Troopers took…
Read MoreQuestions Arise About Public Comment Ahead Of Md. Special Session On Redistricting
Marylanders have the opportunity to testify during a General Assembly special session next week, but one group says the process of submitting comment is not very inviting. Governor Larry Hogan Thursday encouraged support for the fair maps he has transmitted to the Maryland General Assembly on behalf of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission. “Gerrymandering has rightly been…
Read MoreUpdate: Weighty Matters Postpone Transport of Lewes RR Swing Bridge
For the time being, the historic Lewes Railroad Swing Bridge is staying in the spot where it’s been since 1916: at the Rehoboth-Lewes Canal. According to DelDOT, after a day of work Wednesday to prepare for its removal, the contractor determined that the crane would not be able to lift the bridge safely. The bridge…
Read MoreAre You Prepared For Emergencies?
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has now concluded, but emergency preparation should always be on the radar according to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center. We are on the verge of winter-storm season, with the potential for snow that makes travel impossible or ice storms that could cause power…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 12-02-21 – “Deterior – Nation”
Del. Looks To Make Solar More Affordable For Low-to-Moderate Income Households
Delaware low-to-moderate income homeowners may get assistance with the expense of installing solar panels, which previously may not have been affordable. The Department of Natural Resources is inviting applications from contractors who are interested in participating in a two-year pilot program that would serve at least 50 clients per year. DNREC said it will lead…
Read MoreDel. Creates Community Mental Health Services Fund
Delaware plans to create a community-based mental health services fund, utilizing money from the American Rescue Plan Act that was passed earlier this year. Governor John Carney said Wednesday that the fund will help providers of community health care services, non-profits and faith-based institutions provide services in their communities. Such organizations may apply for funding…
Read MoreMd. Expands Capacity To Track COVID-19 Variants
Maryland is expanding its capacity to track and detect variants of COVID-19, such as the omicron variant which has now shown up in California. Governor Larry Hogan spoke during a news conference Wednesday, and said it remains the case that the most important thing Marylanders can do to maintain immunity against the virus and variants…
Read MoreGov. Carney Sued Over COVID-19 Policies That Impacted Religious Activities
A lawsuit centered around religious freedom in Delaware has been filed against Governor John Carney in the Court of Chancery. Two pastors in New Castle County claim the Delaware Constitution states that the government can never violate religious freedom for “any pretense whatsoever,” but Carney implemented what they call a pandemic lockdown of Delaware churches…
Read More2022 Del. Parks Passes, Surf-Fish Permits On Hold
The sale of 2022 Delaware State Parks passes and surf fishing permits is being held up by supply chain disruptions. The Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday that 2021 surf fishing permits will be valid at surf fishing beaches through January 31st. It’s not certain when the new passes and permits will arrive. Permits that…
Read MoreSalvation Army of Del. Sees Heavy Surge In Requests For Assistance
The Salvation Army of Delaware has seen requests for assistance jump by more than 155-percent since the start of the pandemic. Salvation Army Delaware State Coordinator Major Tim Sheehan told WGMD News Thursday that the annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign is crucial. He added that contributions stay within the county. “What we’ve seen with the…
Read MoreDel. Electric Co-op Refunds $4-Million In Capital Credits
Delaware Electric Cooperative is refunding $4-million in capital credits among more than 64,000 member-owners of the co-op in December. Checks or billing credits will be made available for those who had an active DEC account in 2010. Those who no longer are served by DEC will receive a check for their portion of the retired…
Read MoreMd. State Police Warn Drivers Not To Leave Running Vehicles Unattended
Starting your vehicle and leaving it alone to warm up… it’s not a good idea, according to Maryland State Police. It’s also illegal. According to the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, a car is stolen every 49 minutes in Maryland.50-percent of vehicles had the keys inside, and 60-percent were unlocked. If a vehicle is running…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-30-21
Small craft advisories were up on Tuesday, but a few boats did fish in Delaware Bay. Wednesday will see much better fishing weather with northwest winds at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 dropping off to five to ten knots in the early afternoon. Seas will be three feet in the morning and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Millsboro Fire Company Sub-Station
The Sussex County Council had a short meeting this week. The meeting started, as always, with public comment. The President of Delaware Manufactured Housing Owners Association, William Kinnick, told the Council that DNREC is not communicating with anyone as well as it should. Kinnick’s primary concerns are water and sewage and he doesn’t want to…
Read MoreDOC Expands Visitation to Include Children & Youth Under Age 18
As COVID-19 vaccination expands to children and as aggressive COVID-19 mitigation measures continue across Delaware’s correctional system the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that effective immediately in-person inmate visitation at all DOC facilities has been expanded to include children and youth under the age of 18. Visiting children must be accompanied by an…
Read MoreDTC Holds Virtual Hearings Dec. 8th On Proposed DART Bus Service Changes
Changes to DART Statewide Bus Services are contemplated to take effect next March. Delaware Transit Corporation has scheduled two virtual public hearing workshops via Zoom to get input and accept comments from the public. The virtual hearings are scheduled for next Wednesday December 8th between noon and 1:00 p.m. and again between 6:00 p.m. and…
Read MoreTanger Sunglass Hut Burglarized Over Past Weekend
Delaware State Police are investigating a burglary that nearly wiped out the inventory The Sunglass Hut at Midway Tanger Outlets. Troopers were dispatched to the store Sunday morning about a break-in during the overnight hours. Cash was also taken from the register before the male suspect got away in a Chrysler Town and Country mini-van…
Read MoreMd. Addresses Concern About Omicron COVID-19 Variant
With growing concern about the Omicron Variant, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said Monday that the state’s COVID-19 Response Team is monitoring the situation. “While there is still much unknown about the Omicron variant and how it will spread, the most important thing Marylanders can do right now is to get vaccinated or get a booster…
Read MoreDel. Makes Grants Available For Clean Water Projects
Grant money is flowing into clean-water-related projects in The First State. According to the Department of Natural Resources, more than $1.23-million in non-point source pollution grants have been made available to Delawareans, government agencies and conservation districts in all three counties. Money comes from the federal Clean Water Act. A wide range of projects have…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-29-21
With small craft advisories up on Monday no boats left the dock or their trailers. Tuesday will see winds out of the west at 10 to 15 knots in the morning going southwest in the afternoon with gusts to 25. Seas will run three to four feet. On Wednesday the wind will go back around…
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