2 Arrested With Stolen Bikes In Pickup Truck
Two men are charged with stealing bicycles and fleeing from troopers who tried to stop them. According to Delaware State Police, a pickup truck carrying several bicycles and dragging one behind it was spotted on Route 24 west of Mulberry Knoll Road early Monday. The driver ignored attempts to get him to stop, but the…
Read MoreRidership Rebounds On The Cape May – Lewes Ferry In 2021
Ridership on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry reboundded during the busiest months of 2021, compared to 2020. According to a Delaware River and Bay Authority report, more than half-a-million passengers rode the ferry between May and October, and 171,600 vehicles also made the crossing. Numbers are also showing a very strong September and October.…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-15-21
There was a gale warning up for Monday so I am sure no boats ventured out to the ocean or bay. Tuesday will see northwest winds at 15 to 20 knots in the morning dropping down to 10 to 15 with gusts to 20 knots in the afternoon with seas of three to four feet.…
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Jean Messick – Millsboro – Pretty bayside decor. Click for full view
Read MoreCambridge Mayor Charged With Distribution Of Revenge Porn
Cambridge Mayor Andrew Bradshaw has been charged with 50 counts of distributing revenge porn, according to criminal allegations filed Monday in the Circuit Court of Dorchester County. According to Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard, Bradshaw is alleged to have created multiple accounts on Reddit, the public internet forum, employing public usernames consisting of permutations…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-15-21 – “Manchurian Nominee”
Water Service Repairs for Areas of Bay Street in Berlin Tonight
Berlin, Maryland residents – water service will be temporarily turned off for repairs overnight Monday, November 15 into Tuesday, November 16 from approximately 10:00 PM on Monday until approximately 5:00 AM on Tuesday. This will will affect addresses within the areas shown. The town apologizes for any inconvenience and will work to restore service as…
Read MoreNo Election December 4 in Dagsboro
Dagsboro town officials tell WGMD there will not be an election in Dagsboro on December 4. There were three seats up for election. Incumbents Brian Baull and Theresa Ulrich have been returned to their seats. Patrick Miller did not file for re-election, however William Labor was the only candidate to file for the remaining seat.
Read MoreMike Bradley with Wicomico County Executive GOP Candidate, Julie Giordano – 11-15-21
Georgetown Turns Green For World Philanthropy Day
The Circle in Georgetown and buildings around it will be lit up in green for World Philanthropy Day. According to the Delaware Community Foundation, the display this week celebrates the impact of philanthropy and the people who make it happen to help increase the quality of life in Sussex County. “Philanthropy means more than writing…
Read MoreWorking Smoke Alarm Alerts Occupants To Fire
A fire in Wicomico County over the weekend has caused about $100,000 damage to a home and its contents. The blaze broke out Sunday afternoon on Downing Street in Hebron. No injuries were reported and firefighters had the fire under control in about half-an-hour. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a working smoke…
Read MoreDriver Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Pole
A 28-year-old Millsboro man is charged with DUI after crashing into a utility pole on John J. Williams Highway near Plaza Drive in the Long Neck area. The accident occurred Saturday night. According to Delaware State Police, the driver was not hurt, but a Delaware Electric Cooperative pole was knocked down. The Indian River Volunteer…
Read MoreThousands Turn Out For 50th Waterfowl Festival In Talbot Co.
Big crowds came out Sunday for the 50th Waterfowl Festival in Easton, a showcase of wildlife art which also included a sportsman’s expo. A nonprofit organization presents the annual festival as it continues to advocate for protecting the wildlife and habitat of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Games and contests for kids included the kids’ fly fishing…
Read MoreSkimmer Scam Discovered In Pocomoke City
Three card skimmers have been discovered on commercial gas pumps in Pocomoke City. According to police, the devices were found attached to pumps at the 1,600-block of Market Street, an Exxon station in Pocomoke. Anyone who may have used a credit card to buy gas there recently is urged to contact their local bank or…
Read MoreVirtual Conference Addresses Potential And Challenges of Del. Global Trade And Investment
More than one in five jobs in Delaware, is dependant on international trade. The COVID-19 pandemic and the supply chain crisis may impact the potential of economic activity among various countries. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Summit is being hosted today (Monday) by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.Former Governor Jack Markell, recently appointed as the Biden Administration’s…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-14-21
Sunday saw rough seas on the ocean, but the bay was fishable. Monday will see small craft advisories up for west winds at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 and seas of three to five feet. Tuesday the wind will remain out of the west at 10 to 15 knots in the morning…
Read MoreFood Bank of Del. Schedules More Drive-Thru Pantries Before Thanksgiving
The Food Bank of Delaware is organizing more drive-through pantries for Delawareans and families facing food insecurity, in time for Thanksgiving. Turkeys will be distributed at mobile pantries in each county next week. Proof of Delaware residency is required, and pre-registration is requested, but on-site registration will also be available. A drive-through pantry is scheduled…
Read MoreDover Area Crash Leaves Motorcycle Operator Dead
 *Update: the motorcycle driver who died as a result of injuries suffered in a crash Friday night has been identified as 37-year-old Abimael Medina-Diaz of Dover* A crash at Maple Dale and Kenton Roads near Dover has left a 37 year old Dover man dead. Delaware State Police say the Dover man was traveling northbound…
Read MoreFire Heavily Damages Rehoboth Area Home
A fire that heavily damaged a home near Rehoboth Beach Saturday morning has been ruled accidental by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. The fire was reported around 8am and when Lewes firefighters arrived at the Dove Knoll Drive home they found fire coming from an attached garage. Crews from multiple fire companies provided assistance at…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-13-21
We had a gale warning on Saturday so very few boats ventured out on the bay or ocean. Sunday will see west winds at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 shifting to the southwest in the afternoon and seas of three to four feet. Monday those west winds will blow 15 to 20…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 11-13-21
Pat – 321-258-2738 – LOOKING FOR:Â Affordable room or Apartment (he had a Jack Russell) Mark – 610-653-5702 – LOOKING FOR:Â Dead storage for 1974 Jaguar Sedan 30 mile radius from Rehoboth. Niki – 443-536-6006 – 3 Women’s leather designer jackets (Black) – $50-75 Kay – 302-422-9584 – FREE AEOLIAN Player Piano with 30 music…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-12-21
Small craft advisories were up on Friday and to the best of my knowledge, no boats ventured out into the bay or ocean. Saturday will also see small craft advisories up for south winds at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 moving to the southwest at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to…
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John Bussard – Ocean Pines – South Gate Pond. Click for full view
Read MoreWorcester Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a phone scam that is circulating the area. This is similar to the phone scam that was report in Wicomico County in July 2021. The recipients of these calls are told that they are the subject of a pending warrant out of the Circuit Court for…
Read MoreBoat Ramp Dock at Holts Landing to be Removed for Repairs
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will remove the Holts Landing State Park boat ramp dock next week until spring 2022. The dock was damaged by a storm and a severe low- and high-tide cycle. The dock will be removed for repairs and will be replaced in the spring. The boat ramp…
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