Laurel Traffic Stop Results In 2 Arrests
A traffic stop on Sussex Highway and Laurel Road has led to the arrests of two Maryland men. According to Delaware State Police, the vehicle that was pulled over Wednesday had an expired license plate. A passenger, 25-year-old Joel Vaughn of Salisbury, was found to be wanted for possession of a deadly weapon during commission…
Read MoreBeebe Introduces Hospital-At-Home Services
Beebe Healthcare has begun to operate what it calls Delaware’s first “Hospital at Home” program. For patients who meet the criteria, they are able to be treated for their medical condition in the comfort of their own home instead of being admitted for traditional in-patient care. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, care coordinators and physical therapists…
Read MoreDEMEC Power Savers Alert Thur. 3 to 6 pm
Power Savers Alert!! Due to expected high temperatures and high energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to VOLUNTARILY reduce electric use today, Thur. July 15th. Power Saver Hours are from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will lower electric use…
Read MoreDel. State Police Collect School Supplies For Kids In Need
Delaware State Police are asking for your help with its school supply donation drive known as Operation: Troopers Have Your BackPack. DSP’s Community Outreach Unit hopes to help each elementary school student in need by filling a backpack with supplies like notebooks, pens, pencils, binders or other supplies. Donations may be dropped off at any…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 07-15-21 – “Casting A Shadow”
Md. Unveils Outline To Support People With Disabilities
A roadmap for changing lives of Marylanders with disabilities for the better… Governor Larry Hogan has released the new Maryland State Disabilities Plan, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Disabilities. It’s an outline for coordination of state services and policies and addresses housing, transportation, health care, employment, education, access to technology and emergency preparedness.…
Read MoreRenovated OC Dog Playground Unleashes More Fun
Ocean City has officially opened the renovated 94th Street Dog Playground. The park now includes a spray water feature, new trees and fencing, and expanded shelter area and other features dogs are sure to enjoy. Elected officials, citizens, visitors and a few pets gathered for a ribbon-cutting event Wednesday. A State of Maryland grant of…
Read MoreThursday Is Tax Day In Md.
The three-month extension for filing State of Maryland income tax returns expires today (Thursday). The usual deadline was extended by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot in March to give Marylanders more time to deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to adjust to changes in the middle of the tax filing season due…
Read More2 Arrested, 1 Sought In Criminal Investigation
Two suspects have been arrested and one more is being sought in connection with a series of thefts from motor vehicles. Delaware State Police said Wednesday that ear pods, cash, credit and debit cards, a Garmin GPS and a bicycle were among the items taken between July 7th and July 13th from Clearbrook Estates and…
Read MoreMan Charged With Threatening To Burn Parents’ Home
An Ellendale man is charged with threatening to burn down his parents’ home. According to Ellendale Police, 27-year-old Charles “Cody” Kifer demanded $2,000 from his father, or else he would carry out the threat. Kifer is charged with attempt to commit extortion-causes damage to property and two counts of terroristic threatening. He has been released…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-14-21
Not much change in the weather on Wednesday and that’s a good thing. The rest of the week looks good with thunderstorms entering the forecast over the weekend. At Lewes Harbour Marina they told us the Katydid had 20 flounder from ocean structure and the Angler caught triggerfish and croaker over bay structure. Jason Schuster…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – Back to 2005 a WGMD remote from the Delaware State Fair with -Host Ron Letterman and the Pres / Click for full view
Read MoreOcean View Stove Fire Leaves Man Injured
A fire at a mobile home in Ocean View left a 62-year-old man burned on his hands and caused about $10,000 damage, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office. Members of the Millville Volunteer Company responded to the 31,000-block of Pine Street shortly before 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. Mutual aid fire companies also assisted. An…
Read MoreWATCH: Del. COVID-19 Town Hall & Update
https://livestream.com/accounts/4090843/events/9755007/videos/223361154 Governor John Carney, Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay and Delaware Emergency Management Director AJ Schall participated in a virtual COVID-19 update and town hall with Delawareans Tuesday, July 13th. Earlier that day, Delaware’s COVID-19 State of Emergency officially ended. Discussed are recent case trends, vaccination and testing, and the risk posed by…
Read MoreBicycle Safety Checkpoints Return To Rehoboth Area
More bicycle safety checks are scheduled in Rehoboth Beach during the summer, starting this Thursday July 15th DelDOT’s Bicycle program will examine a bike, and mechanics are on hand to make repairs or install bicycle lights. Bicycle helmets will also be available. Services are free of charge. Bicycle safety checkpoints will be held the next…
Read MoreDriver Charged, Stolen Gun Recovered
A traffic stop has led to a man’s arrest and the discovery of a stolen gun. Harrington Police said a Milford man was pulled over on Route 14 for a violation, and the smell of marijuana led to an investigation. A 9-millimeter handgun was found under the driver’s seat. Police said that weapon was reported…
Read MoreJudge: Md. Must Remain Part Of Federal Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Program
A judge has ruled that Maryland and the Hogan Administration must continue to take part in the federal enhanced unemployment benefits program. A Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Tuesday ruled against Governor Larry Hogan’s effort to end Maryland’s involvement in the program. The governor wanted to stop the enhanced $300-a-week benefits earlier this month, but…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-13-21
Tuesday was just a typical summer day and that’s what we are going to have for the rest of the week. The wind will be out of the south southwest and the high temperatures in the afternoon will be in the low 90s. This is a good reason to get out early and fish during…
Read MoreUpdate: 3 Shot In Salisbury; Gunman Sought
(updated story) A woman was grazed by a gunshot Tuesday night in Salisbury, and two adult males also were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Salisbury Police said an argument involving a group of people in the 100-block of First Street escalated into a fight, and someone started to fire a handgun while running away. None of…
Read MoreDelaware Resolves Natural Resource Damage Claims
The State of Delaware and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and Corteva, Inc, (the “Companies”), businesses with a long history of operations within the State, today announced a settlement agreement designed to benefit Delaware’s natural resources and the people of the State of Delaware now,…
Read MorePublic Comment Focuses on Manufactured Home Parks at Sussex County Council
After a week off for the Fourth of July, the Sussex County Council returned to the Circle in Georgetown with an agenda chock full of items. However it was Public Comment that took center stage to begin the meeting. William Kinnick, President of the Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association, spoke for the second time about…
Read MoreNew Shallow Nasal Test for Covid-19 to be Given at Curative Testing Sites
Beginning Thursday, July 15, Delaware’s largest COVID-19 testing partner, Curative, Inc., will shift completely from using a self-administered saliva-based test to a self-administered shallow nasal test. The new PCR testing method is expected to have the same turnaround time for results, usually within 24 to 48 hours of the test specimen being received at Curative’s…
Read MoreDover Police Meet Resistance From Apparent Shooting Victim
Dover Police are investigating a shooting, but they are not getting any cooperation from the apparent victim. Officers responded to the 100-block of Loockerman Street shortly after 1:00 a.m. Tuesday. A large amount of blood was found outside Irish Mike’s Old Town Pub. Police also learned that a 33-year-old man had arrived at a hospital…
Read MoreRehoboth Traffic Stop Leads To Driver’s Arrest On Multiple Charges
A police pursuit that ended in Rehoboth Beach Monday night led to the arrest of a man on numerous charges. Delaware State Police said it all played out as the suspect’s one-year-old son was in the back seat of a vehicle that was spotted on Coastal Highway Monday night by a trooper on proactive patrol.…
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