Speeding Driver Arrested On Drug Charges
A traffic stop in Laurel has led to the arrest of a 21-year-old Rehoboth Beach man on drug charges. According to Delaware State Police, a trooper stopped a car on County Seat Highway east of Sussex Highway Wednesday night for speeding (75 miles-per-hour in a 50-m.p.h. zone). The smell of marijuana led to an investigation.…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 09-30-21 – “Where Have I Seen This Before?”
Woman Charged With Burglary, Theft, Offensive Touching
A Millsboro woman is charged with burglary and other offenses in connection with an incident at the home of an acquaintance on Maplewood Drive. According to Delaware State Police, troopers were called to the home this week by a 33-year-old woman, who said she heard someone come in through her front door who was yelling.…
Read MoreScant Details About Possible Seaford Shooting
Seaford Police are investigating a shooting incident Tuesday afternoon in the 300-block of Pine Street. According to police, several shots were fired toward someone at about 4:00 p.m. Arriving officers canvassed the area and found several shell casings, but there was no sign of a suspect or a possible victim. The investigation continues, and anyone…
Read More2 Men Charged With Stealing From Construction Sites
Two Kent County men have been implicated in thefts and burglaries committed at residential construction sites. Delaware State Police said Wednesday that the incidents began in the Felton area in mid-September. Monday, two suspects were seen on video surveillance loading lumber into a truck. The two occupants were taken into custody during a traffic stop.…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 9-29-21
Wednesday saw pretty rough seas in the ocean and to the best of my knowledge no boats left the dock at Lewes or Indian River Marina. Thursday will see winds out of the northwest at 10 to 15 knots going southeast in the afternoon with seas of three feet. On Friday, the wind will be…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Introduce COVID-19 Online Dashboard
Wicomico County Public Schools will make it easier for families, guardians and staff to obtain the latest information about COVID-19 cases and other related issues. The school system has introduced an online COVID-19 Dashboard. It shows active positive cases of coronavirus in schools, and it will provide the weekly total number of staff and students…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – 2005 – WGMD afternoon host Ron Letterman finds President Bush at the Delaware State Fair. Click for full view
Read MoreOcean Pines Fire Hydrant Flushing 10/4 – 10/22
Worcester County Public Works will begin fire hydrant flushing activities in Ocean Pines this October and moving through the various sections. “Routine flushing of the water system helps to reduce the frequency of discolored water,” Public Works Director Dallas Baker said. “Public Works crews open and close the hydrants, flushing out the built-up iron deposits.…
Read MoreMd. Has Budget Surplus Of $2.5-Billion
Maryland has concluded the fiscal year with an unassigned balance of the state’s general fund of $2.5-billion. That represents more than five-percent of Maryland’s $48-billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021. Comptroller Peter Franchot said Wednesday that the fund balance is driven by much-larger-than-expected revenue growth directly affected by federal stimulus funding. “Even with this…
Read MoreChristianaCare Plans New Health Center In Rehoboth Area
ChristianaCare plans to bring primary care and specialty health care services to a former store on Coastal Highway in the Rehoboth Beach area, with a target date to open in the spring of 2022. The facility would be located in the former Pier 1 store. Wilmington-based Christiana Care said Wednesday that it would offer a…
Read MoreDelaware State Senator, Brian Pettyjohn, and Representative, Steve Smyk – 09-29-21
Pocomoke Firm Gets Army Armor Contract
A Worcester County company has been awarded a task order for procurement of the US Army’s next generation Modular Scalable Vest, or MSV. Hardwire LLC, based in Pocomoke City, said the program will replace heavy body armor systems with new lightweight armor and carriers. The contract will last for nine years, with the goal of…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged Following Crash On Coastal Highway Near Lewes
A multi-vehicle wreck on Coastal Highway in the Lewes area has led to numerous charges against a 19-year-old Milford Man. According to Delaware State Police, Jonathan Tibe was driving southbound on Route 1 near Wescoats Road at an apparently high rate of speed Tuesday morning, trying to get away from a trooper. Four vehicles were…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 9-28-21
`Tuesday was a little rough in the ocean and while a couple of boats did venture out from Lewes Harbour Marina, they came back early. Wednesday will see north winds at 15 with gusts to 20 knots and seas of three to four feet. On Thursday the wind will stay out of the north at…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
SA Harrison – Millsboro – Indian River Inlet Bridge, known officially as the Charles W. Cullen Bridge. Charles W. Cullen (July 8, 1865–July 10, 1948), a lawyer and judge from Georgetown. He served on the Delaware State Highway Commission from 1930 to 1940 and as its chairman from 1938 to 1939, during which time he oversaw construction of the second bridge to span the Indian River Inlet, replacing a 1934 timber bridge – it was dedicated in May 1940 as the Charles W. Cullen Bridge, but became popularly known as the Indian River Inlet Bridge. This current bridge opened in 2012. Click for full view
Read MoreVIRTUAL DE Redistricting Public Hearing Tonight at 6pm
A reminder – there is a public hearing on redistricting this evening beginning at 6pm. Redistricting is the process of drawing new district boundaries for congressional, legislative and state school board districts based on each State’s resident population. Every ten years, the Delaware State Legislature redraws district boundaries based on the results of the most recent…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 09-28-21 – “More Vaccination Intimidation”
DSP Looking for Harrington Man In Connection with Shooting Incident
Your help is needed to locate 31 year old Darius Smith of Harrington. He is wanted by Delaware State Police in connection with a shooting that occurred on Sunday, September 26 on Genesis Lane. Police say one round was fired at the victim in close range, however the victim was not injured. Smith is black,…
Read MorePfizer Boosters Now Available Through Worcester County Health Dept
COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available through the Worcester County Health Department. Currently, only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for use as a booster. This means you will need to have already received two doses of Pfizer and meet the following qualifications: These boosters are for: â—Ź people 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings…
Read MoreCarney Announces Vax-or-Test Requirement For Educators, School Staff, Contractors And Volunteers
Delaware Governor John Carney, the Division of Public Health and the Department of Education Tuesday announced a COVID-19 vaccination requirement applying to educators, school staff, contractors and volunteers in K-12 public and private schools: get the vaccination or undergo weekly testing. The requirement will take effect November 1st and will be formally issued by emergency…
Read MoreUPDATED: Travel Advisory: Crash Impacts Route 1, Lewes area
Update: Route 1 northbound is now clear following an earlier accident in the Lewes area. The accident remains under investigation. ———————————————————————————————————————————– Route 1 (Coastal Highway) northbound is currently closed near Wescoats Road in the Lewes area due to an accident, according to Delaware State Police. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Delays should be…
Read MoreGrant To Salisbury Will Support Police Mental Health Partnership
Salisbury is a recipient of a U.S. Conference of Mayors Police Reform and Racial Justice Grant in 2021. Salisbury is recognized with the Small City Award. Its $75,000 grant would be used to continue a Police Department training program on intervention strategy and de-escalation of situations. “Salisbury has been at the forefront of ensuring our residents…
Read MoreBridgeville-Based Manufacturer Plans To Expand
A Bridgeville-based manufacturer has expansion plans. Miller Metal Fabrication plans to build a 60,000-square-foot facility on eight-and-a-half acres of land next to the facility it already leases at the Newton Business Park, on Route 404 just west of Route 13. It plans to invest $7-million. “We strongly believe this new “world class” production facility will…
Read MoreWounded Officer Receives Law Enforcement Purple Heart
More than nine months after being shot during the attempted arrest of a suspect in a Coastal Highway parking lot, a Milford Police officer has received the Law Enforcement Purple Heart award. Senior Corporal Timothy “TJ” Webb was recognized by Police Chief Kenneth Brown at Monday’s Milford City Council meeting. Webb was serving on a…
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