Stolen Vehicle Found Torched

Cambridge vehicle fire Oct. 10th (photo courtesy of Md. State Fire Marshal)

A stolen vehicle was found on fire on the Eastern Shore over the weekend. According to the owner of the 2021 Mazda 6, a resident of Cambridge in Dorchester County reported that the vehicle was stolen from the driveway Sunday night. It was found on fire nearby. The vehicle fire was apparently set. Damage caused…

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Who Will Be The Next Del. Teacher of the Year?

Frederick Douglass Elementary School, Seaford (photo courtesy, U.S. Department of Education)

Delaware’s 2022 Teacher of the Year will be named tonight (Monday). The Delaware Department of Education will live-stream the event on its social media channels starting at 7:00 p.m. School districts and the Delaware Charter Network submitted nominations for the statewide award. The candidates have been observed in the classroom by a former Delaware Teacher…

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WGMD Fishing Report 10/10/21

Sunday was one of those days when it was just about impossible to fish anywhere in the tidal waters. The ocean and bay were simply too rough for even the largest boats and the surf was simply unfishable. The only saving grace is we didn’t get the rain that was forecast. Small craft advisories were…

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UPDATED: Clayton Man Dies After Camden Motorcycle Crash

UPDATED – 10/10/21 – 9:50am – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on October 8, 2021, as 57-year-old Alfred DeSomma of Clayton, DE. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Master…

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Georgetown Man Charged with Road Rage Incident

A Georgetown man has been arrested after a road rage incident Friday night on Route 404. Delaware State Police were called to the area of Piglet Path where 37 year old Carlton Breasure turned onto Piglet Path and got out of his vehicle – and began arguing with the victim. During the argument Breasure threatened…

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WGMD Fishing Report 10-9-21

Saturday was a little bit better than the forecast, but not much.  The wind still blew and small craft advisories were still up, but at least it didn’t rain.  Small craft advisories will be up at least through Tuesday as winds on Sunday will be northeast at 20 with gusts to 25 knots and seas…

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Lewes Crash Injures 4

Several people were injured in a crash on Route 9 at Sweetbriar Road west of Lewes just after 5 Friday evening. Ā Delaware State Police tell WGMD that a Ford Focus failed to stop for a red light on Route 9 and collided with a Nissan that entered the intersection on the green light – the…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-9-21

Rob – 302-226-7599 Honey oak entertainment center modified to bar – $100 Keith – 302-542-6074 Lots of lumber all sizes and types – Ask for prices Don – 443-664-8768 600 Quantum Power Chair – $1000 Susan – 302-396-8508 Maple trees Medium leaf – $20 FREE Firewood and 19″ Sylvania TV Brenda – 302-381-6193 Arctic Muck…

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Wicomico County Board of Ed to Meet Oct 12

The next monthly Wicomico County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 in the Board Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The Board will convene at that time and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin at about 1:30 p.m. The meeting…

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Covid Town Hall ā€œCovid – Managing the Mystery and Preparing for Uncertaintyā€ – Wed, Oct 13

Are current events surrounding Covid creating a sense of unease?  Delaware Medical Freedom Alliance (DEMFA) will present a Town Hall where accredited medical professionals will share cutting edge updates and a spokesperson from Australia will provide a report from “down under”. Open discussion of effective remedies and full disclosure of risk are the keys to…

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WGMD Fishing Report 10-8-21

Friday was the calm before the storm. Small craft advisories are up from Saturday morning to Monday afternoon. Saturday will see northeast winds of 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 and seas of four to six feet with drizzle. On Sunday the wind will remain out of the east at 15 to 20…

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DE Redistricting Public Hearings Next Week

The General Assembly will host public hearings later this month to allow residents to comment on its proposed legislative redistricting maps. The House will host a hybrid hearing on Monday, October 18. The Senate will host a virtual hearing on Tuesday, October 19, and an in-person hearing at Legislative Hall on Thursday, October 21. All…

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Princess Anne Blaze Originates in Living Room Electrical Outlet

Firefighters from Princess Anne were called to a 2 alarm fire in a single story home on Peggy Neck Road in Princess Anne. Crews arriving at the scene just before 1pm Thursday found fire showing. The blaze was discovered by a passerby. Officials say there was no one at home when the blaze broke out.…

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Sussex Co. Woman Diagnosed With West Nile Virus

Zika Virus

Delaware Public Health has confirmed the year’s second case of West Nile Virus in a person – a 79-year-old Sussex County woman who has tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus. Recently, a Kent County man was found to be the first person in Delaware to get West Nile since 2018. A horse in Kent County…

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Oct. Happenings Will Draw Crowds – And Traffic

October happenings will draw crowds this weekend, and are likely to generate traffic. Motorists should be aware of closures, detours and potential delays. -Bridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival is today and tomorrow. Local roads will be closed or restricted. -Dewey Goes Pink on Saturday could also result in delays on Route 1 in the area of…

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Health, Safety Begin At Home In Worcester Co.

(left to right) Don Taylor, executive director of Chesapeake Housing Mission; Sally Dowling, MD, co-interim president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital; Peggy Bradford and Vernon Rivers, CHM board members; Kim Justice, co-interim president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital; Tracey Age, Worcester County Health Department program manager for adult services; and Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza.

A “healthy homes initiative” is underway in Worcester County – a partnership hopes to reduce unsafe living conditions by addressing safety concerns in and around the immediate surroundings of a home. Atlantic General, Chesapeake Housing Mission and the Worcester County Health Department said that the partnership especially hopes to improve living conditions for people who…

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ARPA Funds Available To Boost Del. Nonprofits

Governor John Carney announced a state investment of $110-million into broadband access, using federal rescue dollars (photo from Bridgeville, courtesy of Governor John Carney's Office)

Delaware non-profits will be able to apply for one-time funding to support major capital projects in communities that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Investment Recovery Fund is supported with $100-million dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act.Governor John Carney said Thursday that this will help community centers and other non-profits…

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