Gov Hogan Announces Route 90 Improvements in Upcoming MDOT CTP
During his keynote address today at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference, Governor Larry Hogan announced that the State of Maryland’s new Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP)—to be released in early September—will include funding for the project planning phase for Route 90 improvements, advancing a long-held priority for Ocean City and Worcester County. The upcoming…
Read MoreWoman Found Shot in Dover Area Corn Field
Saturday morning just before 9, Delaware State Police were called to a corn field on Dyke Branch Road east of Dover for a deceased body. Police found a 30 year old woman with apparent gunshot wounds to the upper body. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and her body was taken to the…
Read MoreWoman Dies after Struck by Vehicle in Quantico
A Salisbury area woman is dead after she was struck by a car just after midnight Sunday morning. Maryland State Police continue to investigate, but say 30 year old Zora Vetra was in the middle of the roadway at Whitehaven and Senkbeil Roads in Quantico due to a verbal argument when she was struck. Vetra…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with 8th Felony DUI
Millsboro Police arrested 55-year-old Terence Wise of Millsboro on felony Driving Under the Influence after a concerned citizen called 911 and Millsboro officers conducted a traffic stop on Wise’s vehicle. On August 21 at approximately 3:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Arby’s restaurant in Millsboro for a possible intoxicated driver. Upon officers’ arrival they found the…
Read MoreHenri Passes Delmarva Leaving Rough Surf & Rip Currents
Hurricane Henri passed Delmarva just before midnight but was downgraded to tropical storm status Sunday morning as the storm neared Long Island and southern New England. WGMD asked Meteorologist John Wetherbee why the storm never really strengthened. He adds that even our high tide in Rehoboth Beach, just after 8am, was affected more by the…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 8-21-21
Saturday saw small craft advisories up, but a few boats did test the ocean for flounder and sea bass. Sunday will see seas to seven feet on the ocean so I hope no one ventures out. The big money winners at the Mid-Atlantic Tournament were: Heaviest White Marlin at 82 pounds caught on the Sea…
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Lew & Rachel Messick-Klensch – Milford – Stormy weather campfire – but no rain – click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 8-21-21
Toni from Bethany – 302-539-3487 – Black & Decker small Tiller model LGC120, 15volt – $15 John from Milton – 302-540-2295 – 85-90 new in box stainless steel RTIC 20-oz white tumblers – $17 apiece / Call for additional Damon from Lincoln – 706-289-3932 WILL PAY $250 for someone to remove 8 x 7 hot…
Read MoreTwo Women Charged with Animal Cruelty
Officers from the Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) announced the arrest today of two Middletown women on charges of animal cruelty. Cheryl Joseph, 53, was arraigned in JP Court 11 in New Castle on 50 charges, including 48 counts of cruel neglect, and two counts of felony animal cruelty. Amy Wood, 60, was arraigned on five counts of cruel neglect. Both were released on their own recognizance and are…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 8-20-21
Friday was a nasty day with rain and seas of three to four feet on the ocean. Rain and seas up to seven feet are forecast over Saturday and Sunday. As nasty as the weather was it was a good fishing day for the Billfisher out of Ocean City, Maryland. Captain Jon Duffie put angler…
Read MoreDPH Weekly Coronavirus Update
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021.    As of Tuesday, August 17, the seven-day average for the percentage of total tests that were positive was 7.9% – an increase from 6.2% as of Tuesday, August 10. There…
Read MoreFirst Positive Test of EEE Found in Mosquito Pool near Whaleyville
The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The mosquito species that tested positive feeds primarily on birds. This is the first positive test for EEE in Worcester in 2021. Arboviruses, such…
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Brooke-Ocean City – Sunrise In Ocean City. Click for full view
Read MoreVIDEO: MD Gov Hogan Announces Launch of Connect Maryland to Bring Rural Broadband to Everyone Statewide
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of Connect Maryland, a transformative new initiative to supercharge the State of Maryland’s broadband investment with a total new investment of $400 million to fully address the digital divide. The governor made the announcement in Snow Hill, where he was joined by Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Ocean City after Stabbing
Ocean City Emergency Personnel responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of 14th Street and Philadelphia Avenue on Thursday just before 7pm. Police learned that four people on mopeds and two people in a vehicle began arguing in the area of Baltimore Avenue and 7th Street and continued until the female driver…
Read MoreMilford PD & City Officials Warn Utility Customers of Scam
The City of Milford and the Milford Police Department wish to warn utility customers of the City about an ongoing scam. Billing personnel with the City of Milford learned that several customers have been contacted saying Delmarva Power and the City have teamed up and customers need to pay a fee to keep their electric…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Scott Lenox of Fish In OC – 08-20-21
Indian River School Board Takes It Outside Monday
Monday’s meeting of the Indian River School District Board of Education will be held outdoors. According to district officials, members of the public will be seated in the home field bleachers at the Sussex Central High School stadium. Face coverings will be optional. If weather becomes inclement, the meeting would move indoors to the Sussex…
Read MoreDel. Expands Mental Health Services In Elementary Schools
Delaware elementary schools will be able to significantly expand mental health services. Legislation signed by Governor John Carney Thursday (House Bill 100) establishes a mental health services unit for elementary schools, allowing them to hire more full-time counselors or social workers. $8-million was included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Delaware budget to support additional mental…
Read MoreFormer Wicomico Co. Executive To Become Snow Hill Town Manager
Snow Hill has hired a new Town Manager who has previous experience in that role in other Eastern Shore Communities – and was twice elected Wicomico County Executive. Rick Pollitt Junior of Allen, Maryland was selected after a ‘highly competitive national search, according to the Snow Hill Mayor and Council. A search committee narrowed down…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 8-19-21
Thursday saw the beginning of the effects from the tropical storm that will go past our coast over the weekend. Seas were running three to four feet and most boats stayed in Delaware Bay or at the dock. Friday seas in the ocean will remain at three to four feet and go to three to…
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Debra Swartzlander – Wagon wheels at Holly Lakes / Click for full view
Read MoreNo Election This Year in Dewey Beach!
The deadline to file to run for commissioner in Dewey Beach was 5 p.m. today. Only three candidates filed for the three seats up for grabs. Incumbent Commissioners Paul Bauer and David Jasinski will be joined by Elisabeth Gibbings. Mayor Dale H. Cooke decided not to seek another term.
Read MoreRunning Of The Bull Returns To Dewey Beach; Traffic Impact Expected
A summertime tradition returns to Dewey Beach this weekend, and DelDOT is warning commuters and beach visitors about traffic disruptions. The 24th Running of the Bull takes place Saturday, originating from The Starboard on Coastal Highway. Traffic is expected to completely stop for about five minutes at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in both directions. Traffic signals…
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