Mike Bradley with Former Maryland Governor and Congressman, Bob Ehrlich – 10-05-21
Caught On Camera: Dover Police Investigate Attempted Robbery
Dover Police are investigating an attempted robbery at the Royal Farms store on South DuPont Highway at South Bay Road. At about 12:14 a.m. Tuesday, someone approached a cashier and acted as if he had a handgun. The cashier refused to comply with the suspect’s demand for cash, and the suspect fled southbound direction. Anyone…
Read MoreOC Special Event Zone In Effect For Fall Cruisin’ Weekend
A six-day Special Event Zone is underway in Ocean City for the upcoming Endless Summer Cruisin’ Weekend. The Special Event Zone reduces local speed limits. Violations, including exhibition driving, carry increased fines and penalties. The SEZ involves various law enforcement agencies. Its chief purpose was to help Ocean City deal with the unsanctioned H2O-I pop-up…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Delaware GOP AG Candidate, Chuck Welch – 10-05-21
Atlantic General Forms Search Committee For President & CEO
A search committee is in place to find the next President and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital and Health System. A search is expected to identify several candidates for the position in the comping weeks. A firm timeline has not been established. The search committee is expected to guide the Board of Trustees, which will…
Read MoreFlu Shots Become Available In Del.
If you want to minimize your chance of getting the flu, or reduce the seriousness if you do get sick, now’s the time to schedule a flu shot, according to Delaware Public Health. It takes about two weeks after a vaccination for the antibodies to develop. DPH operates several clinics at community-based locations where staff…
Read MoreSounding Off About Fire Safety
Fire safety has a soundā¦ It’s Fire Prevention Week. The Delaware State Fire School and local fire departments want Delawareans to know that any sound from a smoke alarm requires action. A continuous sounding of three loud beeps indicates there is a fire or smoke, and it’s time to get out. A single chirp every…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-4-21
Monday was a slow fishing day. The ocean was rough, but a few boats fished the Delaware Bay and found some action. Tuesday will see southwest winds at five to ten knots going east late in the day and seas of three feet. There is a good chance of thunderstorms. On Wednesday, the wind will…
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Madalyn Pettenati – Bethany boardwalk in the off-season. Click for full view
Read MoreDART First State Receives Grant to Expand Electric Bus Fleet
As part of a continuing effort to reduce emissions and be more environmentally friendly, the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) is pleased to announce it has received a fourth Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant of $3,539,640 to purchase additional electric buses that will grow DART First State’s alternative fuel fleet. The agency has now received more…
Read MoreFace Plant for Facebook
Facebook outage – began around 11am Monday. The outage affects not only Facebook, but also it’s family of apps – including Instagram and WhatsApp. A tweet from Facebook around 12:30pm says they’re working to get things back to normal as soon as possible. Sunday night, “60 Minutes” had a Facebook whistleblower on the air who…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Shooting at Home in Lincoln
A shooting incident early Monday morning in Lincoln is under investigation. Delaware State Police were called to the 10000 block of Cedar Creek Road just after 6am for a residence that was shot multiple times. Police discovered five gunshot holes in the front exterior of the home. One projectile was found on the floor inside,…
Read MoreWicomico County Taking Nominations for Teacher of the Year
Celebrate a great teacher with a nomination for Wicomico Teacher of the Year! Nominations will be taken Oct. 4 through Nov. 4 for 2022-2023 Wicomico Teacher of the Year. Anyone in the community may seek recognition for an educator quickly and easily using the online nomination form by clicking on this TOY Nomination Form. The Wicomico Teacher of…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-04-21 – “The Loss Of Trust Leads To Fear”
Cross-Country ‘Mustang Discovery Ride’ Starts At Cape Henlopen State Park
On a recent sunny morning at the beach, two women set off on the ride of a lifetime: the Mustang Discovery Ride, a journey that if completed would take them about 5,000 miles to California. This is a ride on horseback, not in a classic car. Lisanne Fear of Wyoming and Hannah Catalino of Montana…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged With 4th DUI Following Crash Into Pole
A crash in the parking lot of Liberty Gas on Oak Orchard Road has led to the arrest of a driver on numerous felony charges. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to a reported crash of a pick-up truck into a pole Sunday afternoon. Police said the driver showed signs of being under the…
Read MoreRoute 1 Broadkill Bridge Project Begins
A months-long project along Route 1 at the bridge over the Broadkill River is expected to begin today. According to DelDOT, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction. Motorists should expect delays and proceed with caution. Work will begin in the northbound lanes, and switch over to the southbound bridge at some…
Read MoreWorcester County Hires Deputy CAO
A recently-retired U.S. Navy Commander will become the new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Worcester County later this month. The Commissioners have named Joseph E- Parker III to the position. He will oversee independent and broadly-defined missions with special projects. Parker will fill the position previously held by Worcester County Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young.…
Read MoreChicken Research, Science Issues Explored At Conference
A lot goes into raising chickens, from a science and research perspective. The Delmarva Chicken Association recently hosted a two-day national scientific conference in Ocean City. Nearly 300 people from a total of 29 states attended, reviewing the latest research, animal health, environmental practices and advances. The National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing and Live…
Read MorePick-up Truck Crash Near Harrington Claims Life Of Dover Woman
A 34-year-old Dover woman has died of injuries suffered in a pick-up truck crash west of Harrington. According to Delaware State Police, the woman was heading southbound on Whiteleysburg Road north of Brownsville Road Sunday afternoon. She lost control on a curve and left the roadway and the pick-up truck overturned. The driver died at…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-3-21
Sunday saw boats running to the ocean where they found flounder, sea bass and tuna. Monday will see winds from the southwest at 10 to 15 with gusts to 20 knots and seas of three to four feet. On Tuesday the wind will be southwest at five knots in the morning then go southeast in…
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Steven Rust – Milford – Deer Valley Road. Click for full view
Read MoreMilford Man Charged in Philadelphia Murder
Philadelphia Police have arrested a Milford, Delaware man for murder. Police were called to the Pathway to Housing building on Old York Road just before 11:30am Friday, October 1, where they found 25 year old Nassir Day unconscious and suffering from a gunshot wound. Security personnel told officers the shooter was on the third floor…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Lincoln Area Crash Saturday Night
Two people were taken to area hospitals after a vehicle crash, which also injured a pedestrian just after 8 last night near Lincoln. Delaware State Police were called to Fleatown Road for an accident involving two pickup trucks – a 2004 F-150 and a 2018 F-350 and a 72 year old female pedestrian who was…
Read MoreFire Damages WOC Bad Monkey
Ocean City firefighters were called to Bad Monkey on Route 50 in West Ocean City just before 10 Saturday night for a building fire. Crews arriving on the scene found fire showing. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which was mainly on the outside of the building. The Worcester County Fire Marshal is investigating. Restaurant management…
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