Gov. Hogan Announces Major Laptop Contribution To Eastern Shore Nonprofits
More than 200 laptops have been contributed to 11 local nonprofit organizations on the Maryland Eastern Shore. Governor Larry Hogan made the announcement Wednesday in Crisfield before the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake. The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives, Department of General Services and non-profit PC’s for People made the contribution possible. “The…
Read MoreDel. House District Maps Released
New proposed maps for Delaware’s 41 State House districts have been released. The maps are redrawn every ten years following the Census. House leaders said Wednesday that numerous requirements were followed to get to this point: each district should be relatively similar in population and be contiguous while observing natural or political boundaries. The House…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-13-21
Wednesday saw a slight improvement in the weather and two boats did make it out in spite of small craft warnings in the morning. Thursday will see northwest winds at five to ten knots with seas running three feet. On Friday the wind will be northwest at five knots and seas in the ocean will…
Read MoreHouse, Senate Democratic Leaders Call For Indicted Auditor McGuiness To Take Leave Of Absence
The leaders of the Delaware State Senate and State House Democratic Caucuses are encouraging State Auditor Kathy McGuiness to take a leave of absence as she faces criminal charges. McGuiness was indicted Monday, and has claimed she is innocent of all charges. The following statements were released by the Democratic Caucuses Wednesday evening: Delaware Senate…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day. This picture is from the August 2008 Oil Petition Rally on the Circle in Georgetown – Dan Kramer of Greenwood. Dan came out to sign the petitions (over a 2 week period over 1700 signatures were gathered) demanding Congress approve domestic oil & gas drilling and exploration. WGMD host Bill Colley later took those petitions to Washington, DC – by bicycle and handed to Congressman Mike Castle’s Legislative Aide, Olivia Kurtz. Dan Kramer was the watchdog of the Sussex County Council – we lost him 13 months ago, but I know he’s still watching every move the County Council makes!!
Read MoreDelDOT Hosts Virtual Hearing On Park Ave. Phase 2 Widening Project
Park Avenue / US Route 9 would be widened to accommodate turn lanes and shoulders, under a proposed project that’s being detailed during a virtual public workshop. DelDOT is presenting the Park Avenue Relocation Phase Two workshop today (Wednesday) between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. To register for the hearing, please CLICK HERE Park Avenue…
Read More1 Dead, 1 Wounded In Salisbury Shooting
A 42-year-old Salisbury man has died following a double-shooting that also left a woman injured. According to Maryland State Police, Salisbury Police responded to a requested welfare check at a residence on Martin Street Tuesday afternoon. Two shooting victims were found inside. 42-year-old Emmanuel Jones was pronounced dead at a local hospital. A 50-year-old woman…
Read MoreLewes To Require Fire Sprinklers In New Homes
Lewes City Council is being praised for approving a requirement that all new homes be equipped with fire sprinklers. The fire suppression system requirement will become part of the City of Lewes building code. It applies to single-family homes as well as townhomes and apartment complexes. Paul Eichler of the Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition said…
Read MoreAbortion-Related Ordinance Tabled By Seaford City Council
Seaford City Council has tabled a proposed ordinance that would have required an abortion provider to bury remains or have them cremated, and would not allow them to be considered “medical waste.” A vote was expected at Tuesday night’s meeting. Under the proposal, a woman who seeks an abortion would be able to choose cremation…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-12-21
Tuesday was another bad weather day with small craft advisories up all day. Wednesday will see winds finally drop out of the northeast at five to ten knots and seas will be three to four feet. On Thursday the wind will swing to the northwest at five to ten knots and seas will be three…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. State Senate Confirms 9 Nominations From Gov. Carney
Update: The State Senate confirmed nine of Governor John Carney’s nominees to judgeships, boards and commissions Wednesday afternoon. Carney said he appreciates the Senate’s careful consideration, and is confident each nominee has the good judgement and experience necessary to serve. Theresa Hayes will serve as a Judge on Family Court in Sussex County. Kristine Kellenbenz…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Tasha Sterner – Beach walk in Nanticoke, MD. Click for full view
Read MoreSussex County Council Recognizes Council President Vincent, Talks Buffers and Turns Down Fenwick-area CU Application
The Sussex County Council recognized Council President Mike Vincent for his 50 years of service to the Seaford Fire Company. Assistant County Attorney, Vince Robertson, again discussed a proposed ordinance related to buffers, wetlands and drainage. The County appointed a working group which released its report then saw no follow up. The buffer topic has…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-12-21 – “Who Are You?”
Gov. Carney Submits Nomination For New Secretary Of Education
Governor John Carney has nominated a former superintendent of the Brandywine School District to become Delaware’s next Secretary of Education. If confirmed by the State Senate, Dr. Mark Holodick would replace Dr. Susan Bunting. Bunting was superintendent of the Indian River School District before joining the Carney administration in 2017. She plans to step down…
Read MoreBrandywine Special Education Teacher is ’22 Del. Teacher Of The Year
Delaware’s Teacher of the Year 2022 is a Brandywine High School special education teacher, Jahsha Tabron. Tabron received the honor Monday night in Dover. 20 nominees from school districts and charter schools statewide were nominated for consideration. For a list of all of the nominees, please CLICK HERE “As a special education teacher, I have…
Read MoreDog’s Death Leads To Animal Cruelty Arrest
A man is charged with beating a dog to death in Wicomico County. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, the dog was a five-year-old Miniature Schnauzer named Spanky.An investigation determined that 28-year-old Nathaniel Ennels II of Salisbury became enraged with the dog, which had urinated on the floor. The Sheriff’s Office said Monday that…
Read MoreMixed Results in Del. Cancer Mortality Study
Delaware is making some progress in reducing cancer mortality, but the state holds the 15th-highest rating for cancer mortality in the time frame of 2013-2017, unchanged from 2012-2016. The Division of Public Health presented its data report to the Delaware Cancer Consortium Monday. To read the report, please CLICK HERE Findings are mixed, but Health…
Read MoreHarrington Woman Killed In Crash On Route 13
A 47-year-old Harrington woman has died as a result of injuries suffered in a crash on Route 13 southbound near Paradise Alley Road. Delaware State Police said shortly before 1:30 Monday afternoon, the car started to veer off the west edge of the roadway. The driver tried to regain control, but the vehicle started to…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-11-21
As bad as Sunday was, Monday was worst. Gale warnings were up in the morning with northeast winds at 20 to 25 knots and gusts to 30 with waves in the ocean at seven to nine feet. Tuesday will see northeast winds at 15 knots with gusts to 20 and waves at four to six…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Greg Stutzman – Lewes – Sunrise at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view
Read MoreUpdate: Auditor McGuiness Pleads Not Guilty To All Charges
Update, Tuesday morning: Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness turned herself in Tuesday morning in Wilmington, one day after being indicted for a total of five offenses, two of which are felonies. McGuiness pled not guilty to all charges, and arraignment was waived. She was released on $50,000 unsecured bail.A case review is scheduled for October…
Read MoreGrand Jury Indicts State Auditor McGuiness for Abuse of Office
Following an investigation involving dozens of witness interviews, thousands of document reviews, and more than a year of work, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust (DCRPT) announced Monday that State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness has been indicted for five criminal charges, including two felonies. “We strive for a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Criminal Investigation Continues in Dover by DSP
UPDATED – 10/11/21 2:30pm – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the individual that was shot and killed Sunday October 10, 2021, at a residence in the 1500 block of Nathaniel Mitchell Road as 22-year-old Brenden Harmon of Felton. There is currently no suspect information available. The two other males ages 25…
Read MoreDewey Beach PD Looking for Urn Taken from Vehicle on Dover Road
On Sunday, October 10, a family from Pennsylvania reported to the Dewey Beach Police a theft from a motor vehicle. The family had gathered in Dewey Beach for a recently deceased family member’s celebration of life. The urn, containing the ashes of the family member, was left in an unsecured motor vehicle. The vehicle was…
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