Crash Leaves Delmar Motorcycle Rider Dead
A Delmar, Maryland man is dead after a crash Friday night at the intersection of Route 50 and Hall Road near Whaleyville. Maryland State Police continue to investigate but say a Jeep Cherokee driven by a 25 year old Whaleyville man was crossing over westbound Route 50 and pulled into the path of a motorcycle…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 7-31-21
Ginny from Bethany Upcoming Yard Sale: Bethany Glen off Rt. 26 across from Turtle Walk Saturday, August 7 8-noon Rain or Shine Steve from Ocean View – 443-739-2968 – 2006 Yamaha v-star motorcycle 650 cc w/17,000 miles – $2500 or Best Offer – Breckman 4-burner w/side burner grill – $30 – Table top grill igniter…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-30-21
Fridayās marine forecast was for northwest at 10 to 15 with gusts to 20 so I cancelled my plans to fish the Delaware Bay. In fact, it never blew that hard and I missed a day of fishing. As a friend and fellow charter captain once told me, if you listen to the NOAA forecast…
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UPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Crash West of Dover
UPDATED – 08/01/21 4a – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a single vehicle collision on Friday, July 30, 2021, as Natalio Victor Ramirez Ortiz, 48, of Dover ================================================================= Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash just after noon on Friday that left a 48 year old man from Dover…
Read MoreUpdate: DSP Identify Woman Killed In Crash With Truck Tractor
UPDATED – 7/30/21 – 3pm – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in the fatal motor vehicle crash on Wednesday, July 28 on Canterbury Road, as 33-year-oldĀ Leslie J. McMullenĀ of Wilmington. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information should contact Sgt. John…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs House Bill 86; Increased Funding for K-3 Basic Special Ed Services
Governor John Carney signed House Bill 86 on Friday alongside members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates. This legislation provides increased funding for students kindergarten through third grade identified as eligible for basic special education services.Ā āOur goal is to make sure that every child who walks through the door of a school in…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Faces Traffic, Drug and Weapons Charges after Leading DSP on Early Morning Pursuit
A Millsboro area man has been arrested on traffic, drug and weapons offenses after he led Delaware State Police on a chase early Friday morning. Police spotted 47 year old Edward McCarron operating a green camouflage ATV on Mount Joy Road just after 1am. When troopers tried to stop him McCarron refused to stop and…
Read MoreHappy Trails: 2 Local Pathways Up For Hall-of-Fame
The Georgetown-to-Lewes Trail and Junction-and-Breakwater Pathway are up for consideration to join the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame. Voting is underway for the honor, and is open through next Friday August 6th. You may vote as often as you wish. To cast a vote, please CLICK HERE The Conservancy has been honoring rail-trails across the…
Read MoreMD Drivers Impacted by Uberās 2018 Data Breach Eligible to Receive Payments
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced that Maryland drivers impacted by Uberās 2018 data breach are eligible to receive payments as a result of a settlement reached with the Office of Attorney General and Uber.Ā Ā In September 2018, as part of a multi-state action, Attorney General Frosh settled a data breach case with Uber…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested for 3rd DUI in Harrington
Harrington Police arrested a Georgetown man for a 3rd offense DUI and other charges after a traffic stop on Thursday. Patrol officers stopped a vehicle on Route 14 and when they contacted the driver, 60 year old Michael Patterson, they smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle. They also saw an open alcohol container on the…
Read MoreDNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Including A Sussex Co. Student
Delaware and the Department of Natural Resources have paid tribute to three students as DNREC Young Environmentalists of the Year. This year’s group of honorees includes 18-year-old Julia Rial of Lewes, whose efforts have included organizing beach clean-ups and tree-plantings. The Sussex Academy student is also a co-founder of the “Delaware Youth Chapter of Extinction…
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Md. Announces Cybersecurity Initiatives at Statehouse Summit
Cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure were highlighted Thursday at a summit convened by Governor Larry Hogan at the Maryland State House. Hogan also announced a new partnership with the National Security Agency to enlist a senior level data analyst to advise the state on policies, standards and security. A memorandum of understanding has also…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 07-30-21 – “Messages of Hope”
NWS To Investigate Inlet Funnel Cloud
The National Weather Service said Friday that it will investigate the funnel cloud / waterspout at Indian River Inlet that was widely photographed and captured on video Thursday. Sussex County was under a tornado warning at the time. Inland circulating walls of wind were also reported. The storm also generated hail in some places. Damage…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-29-21
Thursday saw thunderstorms around with a brisk wind all day. Friday will have a northwest wind to 20 knots. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina is planning a big event for Saturday. He will have several big-name tackle reps there to demonstrate the latest gear as well as some local lure makers. He is also hoping…
Read MoreLightning Sparks Attic Fire In Angola
Lightning struck a home in Middle Creek Preserve in Angola during Thursday afternoon’s storm. According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, firefighters were dispatched to a home on Caldwell Circle Thursday afternoon, and discovered a working fire in the attic of the home. The fire was quickly put out. No injuries were reported. Members…
Read MoreDewey Police Search For People Involved In Officer Assault
Dewey Beach Police continue their search for two people who were involved in an incident that left a police officer hospitalized last weekend. Police have released cell phone photos of two individuals. One suspect is in custody, who police say first assaulted an employee of The Starboard, then knocked out a Dewey Beach officer when…
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Jean Messick – Millsboro – I got it!! / Click for full view
Read MoreStaff Shortages Challenge City Services In Milford
Milford is working its way through staffing shortages that could impact city services, including collection of trash and recyclables. Local electricity outages could also take longer to restore. The City of Milford is hiring in several departments including solid waste, public works, electric, parks and recreation, customer service, IT and police. According to Milford officials,…
Read More‘Fish Of A Lifetime’ – Md. Record Swordfish Caught Off OC
Maryland’s new record swordfish took eight hours for an Anne Arundel County angler to bring in. The Department of Natural Resources says the 301-pound fish was taken last Friday about 50 miles offshore at Washington Canyon. The swordfish was certified by David Hedges of M.R. Ducks-Talbot Street Pier, and has been confirmed by a Maryland…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 07-29-21 – “The China Connection”
VIDEO | Coast Guard Rescues Diver In Distress
An unresponsive diver has been flown from a vessel 46 miles off Cape May to University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, the location of the nearest-available decompression chamber. According to the Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay Watchstanders received a report Wednesday that a 50-year-old woman dove to a depth of 150 feet before resurfacing unconscious. A…
Read MoreDNREC Grant Program Funds Community Water Projects
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources is accepting grant applications for community water project proposals. DNREC Community Water Quality Improvement Matching Grants are available to non-profits, conservation districts, homeowners’ associations and community organizations. Various projects could qualify, including enhancement or restoration of water quality within an impaired watershed, or stormwater management and pollution control strategies.…
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