Downstate Mosquito Spraying: Milford, Harrington, Greenwood, Milton, Lincoln
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours onĀ Monday, June 21, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford and Near Harrington, Greenwood, Milton, and Lincoln. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…
Read MoreBicycle Safety Checkpoints Return to Coastal Hwy This Week
The first bicycle safety checkpoint for 2021 is scheduled for Thursday, June 24,Ā from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nike Outlet and Royal Farms along either side of Coastal Highway outside of Rehoboth. Just look for the canopy. The Sussex Cyclists and DelDOT personnel will be available to assist bicyclists with local biking info,…
Read MoreSt. Peter’s Art Show Returns to Lewes for the 55th Year!
St. Peter’s 55th Annual Art ShowĀ is scheduled for July 3 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. onĀ St. Peter’s SquareĀ at 2nd and Market streets in downtown Lewes. Sponsored byĀ St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, it will feature more than 100 fine artists and artisans, raffles, silent auction and more. Admission is free and the event will be held…
Read MoreMike Bradley’s Comments on the Minimum Wage Increase in Delaware – 06-21-21
Jake Smith Monologue – 06-21-21 – “In A Pickle”
Berlin Tweak Our Peak Monday 2 to 6pm
Due to expected high temperatures in our area, the Berlin Electric Department is asking all of its customers to voluntarily conserve or limit energy usage between the hours of 2 PM and 6 PM on Monday, June 21.Ā Ā Ā Peak hours are when electric purchase rates are at their highest.Ā Reduce your energy consumption during these…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2022 Budget, Water & Sewer and Clerk of the Peace Fees Tuesday
Tuesday is the public’s turn to comment on the proposed FY 2022 Budget for Sussex County as well as the assessment rolls for sewer and water districts. There will be a third public hearing on a ordinance amendment to institute fees charged by the Clerk of the Peace for ceremonies after normal business hours and…
Read MoreDRBA Police Officers Now Wear Body Cams
Delaware River and Bay Authority Police officers are now equipped with body-worn cameras. The bi-state agency operates the Cape May – Lewes Ferry, the Delaware Memorial Bridge, Wilmington – New Castle Airport, and smaller facilities. Its officers now wear cameras that capture video and audio that is uploaded wirelessly to a secure, cloud-based storage site.…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-20-21
Sunday saw better weather with winds dropping down to west at ten knots and seas in the ocean of only three feet. Tangier Sound is another location where you can fish without the crowds that assemble in Delaware on any given weekend. There is a very good boat ramp in Crisfield and plenty of sheltered…
Read MoreMurder Investigation Underway in Blades
A murder investigation is underway in Blades. Delaware State Police were called for a report of shots fired Saturday night just before 11. Police found a 20 year old man with an apparent gunshot wound lying on the side of E. 4th Street. He was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting at Capital Inn
Dover Police were called to the Capital Inn just after 2:30 Sunday morning for a report of a shooting. Police located a 23 year old man with a gunshot wound to the back. He was treated at Kent General Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dover Police (302-736-7130) or…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested after Traffic Stop near Georgetown
A Laurel man has been arrested after a traffic stop Saturday night around 8:45. Delaware State Police stopped a vehicle that was speeding on Route 9 near Old Furnace Road west of Georgetown. As troopers contacted the driver, 22 year old Edward Cropper of Laurel, they smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-19-21
Saturday saw southwest winds of 15 to 20 knots and seas running three to four feet in the ocean. I was in New Jersey fishing with my son Roger in the Manasquan River so we should be out of the wind. Delaware waters are very crowded on the weekends so you might want to try…
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Unknown – Storm over Red Mill Pond / Click for full view
Read MoreTwo Juveniles Face 274 Charges after Investigation
Delaware State Police arrested two juvenile males from Seaford on multiple criminal charges following a multiple-month investigation. Between October and December 2020, Delaware State Police Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit investigated 37 related criminal cases in the Seaford and Laurel area consisting of theft of a motor vehicle, burglary, felony theft, and multiple misdemeanor crimes.…
Read MoreHarrington Area Home Damaged by Fire
Farmington firefighters were called for a fire on Fox Hunters Road south west of Harrington around 3:30 this morning. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire through the roof of the home. Crews from Harrington, Houston, Greenwood and Greensboro assisted or provided backup. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreDE Budget Bill Introduced Friday; On Tuesday’s House Agenda
Delaware budget writers got more good news after the latest DEFAC meeting Friday. They have estimated an increase in revenues by $71.5-million compared to the forecast from last month. The State House on Friday introduced a $4.771-billion dollar budget to the General Assembly. HB 250 is $246-million more than the one it replaces. HB 251,…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Discuss Upcoming Election, Tax Rate & Bright Lights
The City of Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution that calls for all city-owned and leased light fixtures, primarily those in parks and on the boardwalk and streets, to be selected moving forward, to minimize adverse effects of artificial light, including skyglow, glare, and spill light or distribution of light in areas…
Read MoreDE’s May Unemployment Over National Average
Delaware’s May unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national average at 5.9% – the national rate is at 5.8%. In Sussex County the rate is at 4.4% – a drop from 5.6% in April. During the pandemic lock-down in May of last year there were 63,000 Delawareans unemployed, but as the pandemic restrictions were…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking & Weapons
A Salisbury man has been sentenced for trafficking cocaine and weapons offenses. Wicomico County officials say 24 year old Lashawn Royall pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime and other offenses. He has been sentenced to 35 years in prison with all but 17 years suspended. Royall will be required…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 6-19-21
Saturday, June 26th Midway Park Community Yard Sale – 8-1 Bill – 302-616-3099 – 24′ x 52″ above ground pool w/complete system, (brand new liner and 1-year service on pump) – $1000 Barbara – 302-645-0680 – Ethan Allan Georgian Court drop-leaf coffee table, cherry wood – $80 – Samsonite large black suitcase on wheels –…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-18-21
Friday was fair in the morning with seas building to three to four feet by afternoon on a gusty southwest wind of 15 to 20 knots and small craft warnings up beginning at 4:00 PM. Saturday does not look good as the wind continues and the seas build to five feet. Tommy at Lewes Harbour…
Read MoreUninvited Motel Guest Arrested
A Rehoboth Beach man has been charged with burglary and other offenses after helping himself to a motel room key and settling into a room for a stay. According to Delaware State Police, the owner of The Shore Inn on Rehoboth Avenue Extended was away for an extended period of time. When he returned, he…
Read MoreDays Are Numbered For Indian River Power Plant
The coal-fired Indian River Power Plant will be put out of service next year. NRG Energy made the announcement during an investor day presentation Thursday. The decision was made to retire several plants following the recent PJM Interconnection capacity auction. In a statement, NRG said closing the plants was a difficult but necessary decision in…
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