Ocean View Murder Suspect Extradited From Md.
A Hebron man has been extradited to Delaware to face murder charges in connection with the death of a woman in Bethany Crest. According to Delaware State Police, 38-year-old Jason Meredith is being held at SCI on $326,000 cash-only bond. He is charged with murder and other related offenses. State Police also said an autopsy…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Meghan Lapp and Bonnie Brady – Advisory Panel to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council – 11-01-21
Man Shot, Wounded During Altercation In Georgetown Area
Delaware State Police are investigating a Halloween night shooting in the Georgetown area that left a man with a gunshot wound to his leg. An investigation determined that a 22-year-old Millsboro man and a 25-year-old Millsboro woman were traveling in the area of the 20,000-block of Asketum Branch Road at about 9:07 p.m., when the…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-01-21 – “Domestic Declaration”
Del. Redistricting Heads Down The Home Stretch
The complicated task of redrawing legislative districts every ten years following the U.S. Census is nearing its close in Delaware. The State Senate and the State House are meeting today (Monday) in a special session devoted to redistricting. The Senate is scheduled to go into session at noon, and the House would follow at 2:00…
Read MoreTuesday Is Election Day In Va., NJ., & Pittsville, Md.
Election Day 2021 is almost here, as residents of Virginia and New Jersey prepare to settle high-profile gubernatorial races. One Eastern Shore community also has a local election Tuesday. There is no election in Delaware. Polls in Virginia will open for Election Day Tuesday between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Virginians have been voting early…
Read MoreFire Tears Through Ocean City Bar / Restaurant
A fire is under investigation at The Angler Bar and Grille in Ocean City. Firefighters were called to the establishment on Talbot Street Sunday night after 9:00 p.m. The extent of damage and the cause are still under investigation, according to the Ocean City Fire Department. There have been no reports of any injuries.
Read MoreSeaford Fire Officer Struck At Crash Scene; Driver Charged
A Seaford Volunteer Fire Department police officer was struck and injured while directing traffic over the weekend, and the driver who struck him is facing charges. The officer, who is 83, was at a scene at Cannon Road and Camp Road Saturday night when, according to State Police, he was hit by a vehicle. According…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-31-21
Sunday saw small craft advisories up on the ocean, but a few boats were able to fish the bay. Monday winds will be northwest at 15 to 20 knots and seas in the ocean will be three to four feet. Tuesday the wind will drop out to north at five knots and the seas in…
Read MoreNov. Brings More Hunting Seasons In Del.
Numerous hunting seasons will open in Delaware during the month of November, including the shotgun deer season that runs Friday November 12th through Sunday November 21st. Also, this Saturday and Sunday November 6th and 7th is the firearms deer hunt available only to youth and non-ambulatory hunters. Also getting underway in Delaware this month are…
Read More3-Vehicle Crash on Route 24 Sends Several to Hospital
A 3-vehicle crash on Route 24 in the area of Rosedale Road sent several people to the hospital Saturday evening. Emergency personnel from Indian River were called and found an SUV and a Civic with both front and rear damage and a Toyota with extensive driver’s side damage. Officials say several victims were taken to…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-30-21
Saturday saw the storm warnings from Friday replaced by small craft warnings and these will continue all day Sunday. Winds on Sunday will be southwest at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 and seas of three to five feet. On Monday the wind will go northwest at 15 to 20 then diminish to…
Read MoreRehoboth Public Works Cleanup Sludge Overflow
Rehoboth Beach public works officials report that wastewater sludge overflowed from the city’s wastewater treatment facility late Friday night into Saturday morning. The overflow was discovered around 8 Saturday morning – it is the result of the heavy rainfall and ongoing construction at the treatment facility. Officials vacuumed up about 4000 gallons Saturday and applied…
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Red Moulinier – Rehoboth – Stormy seas at the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse in Lewes. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Flooding Still Possible at Areas Statewide at High Tide
Last updated: 10/30/21 – 5:00pm Statewide – Motorists Should Use Caution for Flooding on Roadways and High Wind Gusts The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) advises motorists that roads may be closed and/or restricted due to flooding and/or downed trees and power lines. Widespread minor to major tidal flooding is expected with high tide cycles. East…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at Blades Home
A Blades man was not injured after someone shot at his home multiple times Friday night. Delaware State Police were called to the South Market Street home around 10:40pm. Investigation determined that the shots were fired close to the residence – two bullet holes were found in the side of the front porch awning. Several…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 10-30-21
Susan / Lewes – 302-396-8508 – Black & Decker workmate, foldable – $25 – Double laundry cart (lights/darks) on wheels – $12 – Two pink lamps, 16” high – $25 David / Georgetown – 302-858-5006 – LOOKING FOR: Baker willing to provide Shoofly pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas Dixie / Lewes – 302-542-4467 FREE: 5…
Read MoreGov Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Areas of MD at Risk of Severe Tidal & Coastal Flooding
Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency for areas of Maryland along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, and the Atlantic Coast currently under a Coastal Flood Warning from the National Weather Service and therefore at risk of severe tidal and coastal flooding. The state of emergency declaration includes Baltimore City and the following…
Read MoreSchool Bus & Pickup Collide East of Greenwood
Delaware State Police say two vehicles collided on Utica Road near Greenwood just before 3:45 Friday afternoon. Police tell WGMD that a pickup driven by a 71 year old Bridgeville man sideswiped a school bus driven by a 48 year old Greenwood man. Three children were on the bus that were not injured. The driver…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-29-21
Friday saw storm warnings up for the Delaware Coast as winds blew out of the east at 30 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 and seas in the ocean running 8 to 11 feet. Saturday will see winds move to the south at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 and seas in…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire in Delmar Leaves 1 Dead
One person is dead after a fire in Delmar Friday morning. Delmar Firefighters were called just before 6am and found a house trailer on Carrolls Avenue fully involved in flames – the victim was found inside. State fire investigators are still searching for the cause and origin of the fire – damage is estimated at…
Read MoreDE Probation Officers to Keep Eye on High Risk Probationers for Safe Trick or Treating
Probation Officers will hit the streets this weekend to support safe trick-or-treating and keep a watchful eye on high risk probationers, the Delaware Department of Correction announced today. “Tens of thousands of trick-or-treaters will be out in our communities this Halloween and Probation Officers are taking action to make it a safe event for kids and their…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-29-21 – “An Example Of Courage And Unselfishness”
Scared Safe: Tips For A Safe Halloween
Halloween 2021 will bring out many more trick-or-treaters than last year, and Delmarva law enforcement agencies want the weekend to be a safe one. Motorists are asked to drive with extreme caution, and to proceed extra slowly in neighborhoods and residential areas.Police said also that children should trick-or-treat with a parent or with friends and…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-28-21
At least the sun was out on Thursday, but that didn’t keep the wind down. Small craft advisories were up and they will stay up until Friday morning when they will be replaced by gale warnings. The wind will be east at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 increasing to 25 to 30…
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