WGMD Picture of the Day
County residents turned out on the Circle in Georgetown to protest uncontrolled development and out-of-control growth in Sussex County. As the County Council meeting was getting ready to begin – many moved inside the Council chambers and took advantage of the public comment portion of the meeting to voice their comments to the Council in person. Click for full view
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Demonstrators Protest What They Call “Uncontrolled Development” In Sussex Co.
“Enough is enough,” read one sign at a demonstration on The Circle in Georgetown Tuesday organized by a group that contends Sussex County is continuing to allow uncontrolled development. Sussex2030 formed during a land use battle a few years ago. Their protest was mostly quiet, although several people who passed by honked their horns in…
Read MoreDover Businesses Warned Of Apparent Phone Scam
Dover Police are warning local businesses about an attempted telephone scam. A restaurant in the capital city received a call Monday from someone who claimed to be with the U.S. Marshals Service who was investigating a complaint about counterfeit money being given as change. The caller stated someone would be there within 30 minutes and…
Read MoreSpecial Event Zone Covers Ocean City, Worcester Co. Through Sunday
A Special Event Zone becomes effective in Ocean City today (Tuesday) in anticipation of the annual unsanctioned pop-up motor vehicle rally, H2O- I. The provision will last through this Sunday, September 26th. The event has a recent history of disorderly conduct. The special event zone allows for increased fines for violations and other measures to…
Read More3 Inmates, 1 Woman Implicated In Prison Contraband Investigation
Three inmates at Delaware’s largest prison have been implicated in an alleged attempt to smuggle contraband behind bars, and charges are pending against a woman. Dover Police said Tuesday that an investigation in cooperation with the Department of Correction determined that 33-year-old Garland Coleman had a medical appointment at a Dover facility earlier this month.…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 9-20-21
The ocean was pretty rough on Monday and, to the best of my knowledge, no boats went out there from Lewes or Indian River Marina. Tuesday will see east winds of ten to fifteen knots with seas of three to four feet and then on Wednesday the winds will go southeast at ten to fifteen…
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Abigail Dion – Sykesville – Early morning at the beach in Ocean City. Click for full view
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Death Investigation Underway In Ocean City
Ocean City Police are conducting a death investigation in the area of 60th Street. Someone contacted police this morning (Monday) after finding an unconscious male outside. Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced the person dead at the scene. The name of the victim has not been released. Members of the Criminal Investigation Division Major Crimes Unit…
Read MoreMd. PSC Sets 2 Virtual Hearings On Offshore Wind Power
The Maryland Public Service Commission has scheduled two virtual hearings on Orsted’s Skipjack and US Wind’s offshore wind power projects, phase two. Anyone with an interest in the project is invited to speak, but must register by noon this Friday. The hearings will be held Tuesday September 28th and Thursday September 30th, both at 6:00…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Delaware GOP AG Candidate Julieanne Murray – 09-20-21
Mike Bradley with Ocean City Mayor, Rick Meehan – 09-20-21
Vacant Home In Mardela Springs Heavily Damaged By Fire
A vacant, single-family home in Mardela Springs was significantly damaged by a fire over the weekend. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, someone who was passing by on Quinton Road discovered the fire Sunday night at about 8:11 p.m. The fire started somewhere inside the vacant structure. No one was injured. The cause…
Read MoreMan Shot In Car In Dover
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left a 44-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his leg and a facial injury from an assault. The victim told police he was in his vehicle in the area of New Castle Avenue and East Water Street early Sunday morning when three males approached him and asked…
Read MoreDel. State Auditor Hosts Town Halls On Rescue Plan Funding, Spending
What goes into tracking how Delaware spends funding from the American Rescue Plan Act? State Auditor Kathy McGuiness is hosting a series of town hall discussions centered around her office’s online tracking resource for municipalities, counties, school districts and state agencies. The first session is tonight (Monday) between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the…
Read MorePassenger Dies Following Collision Of 2 Motorcycles In Worcester Co.
Maryland State Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Whaleyville. Troopers from the Berlin Barrack responded to westbound Route 50 at Maryland Route 610 late Saturday afternoon for a reported crash involving two motorcycles. State Police said a preliminary investigation indicates that a 47-year-old Altoona, Pennsylvania man struck a motorcycle occupied by two people.…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 9-19-21
Sunday saw some bumpy weather and the new week is not going to be very pleasant for small boaters who wish to fish the ocean. Monday will see winds of ten to fifteen out of the east with seas of three to four feet. Tuesday the winds remain easterly at ten to fifteen knots and…
Read MoreFree Parking Returns to Downtown Rehoboth Beach Today
It is that day of the year that locals (and business owners) look forward to — the beginning of free parking season for downtown Rehoboth Beach. As of today, motorists will no longer be required to feed parking kiosks (or ParkMobile) or display parking permits. This will continue through the Thursday prior to Memorial Day…
Read MoreTwo Injured After Leading DSP on Chase Near Millsboro
Two people were injured in a single vehicle crash on Mount Joy Road after a chase. Delaware State Police in a marked patrol vehicle were behind a Hyundai traveling above the posted speed on Gravel Hill Road. At a 4-way stop intersection on Gravel Hill Road the driver signaled to turn right onto Morris Mill…
Read MoreSunday Morning Power Outage – Long Neck & Angola Areas & Crash
UPDATED – 7:40am – ALL power has been restored ================================================================= UPDATED – 5:52am – Over half of those without power have been restored – mainly in the Angola area. Just over 6300 remain without power. ================================================================= About 12,200 Delaware Electric Cooperative members are without power this morning in the Long Neck and Angola areas. Power…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 9-18-21
Saturday saw small craft advisories up for the ocean, but the Delaware Bay was fishable. Sunday will see north winds at ten to fifteen with gusts to 20 and seas of three to four feet. Monday the winds go east at ten to fifteen with seas remaining at three to four feet. Tommy at Lewes…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Trooper-Involved Crash in OC
Maryland State Police are investigating a crash that occurred when a trooper’s vehicle collided with a three-wheel motorcycle Saturday evening in Worcester County. Shortly after 8:35 p.m. on Saturday, Trooper First Class Cody Shubert, a three-year veteran of the Maryland State Police who is assigned to the Berlin Barrack, was driving an unmarked agency-issued 2020…
Read MoreVIDEO: President Biden Makes Second Trip into Downtown Rehoboth Since Taking Office!
Updated Monday morning: President Biden departed Rehoboth Beach aboard Marine One at about six minutes after eleven this morning (Monday), concluding a long weekend at his home. Mr. Biden was seen in public twice: Saturday for Mass, and Sunday enjoying the nearby bike trail with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. FAA temporary flight restrictions have…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 9-18-21
Phil – 302-228-5471 – 2000 Red Mustang convertible, Rebuilt with receipts & no miles on rebuilt motor, AC, auto trans, tagged, Great shape – $4500 obo – 1967 Mustang – $8500 Toni – 302-539-3487 – Craftsman Leaf blower 220mph 12amps 50ft cord – $100 John – 302-547-7240 – Antique Evinrude outboard ID#1956 – $100 Bill…
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