Jake Smith Monologue – 06-10-21 – “Distress Flags”
Rescue Funds Start Arriving To Del. Local Governments
Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 are making their way into the accounts of local governments in Delaware. State Treasurer Colleen Davis said Wednesday that her office has been developing a process to make delivery of rescue plan funds as fast and efficient as possible. Government officials submitted their budget information through…
Read MoreWanted Ellendale Man Apprehended In Va.
A man who was wanted in Sussex County has been apprehended in Virginia and has been brought back to Delaware. Ellendale Police said 55-year-old Rodney Singletary was facing felony charges of failure to register as a sex offender and burglary, third-degree. The alleged burglary occurred in June 2020 in Ellendale. Singletary has since been released…
Read MoreShots Fired Toward Occupied Home In Oak Orchard
Delaware State Police are investigating the firing of gunshots toward a home in Oak Orchard. A man and a woman were inside a home on Circle Drive Tuesday at 12:27 a.m. when someone opened fire on the home. Troopers discovered multiple casings on the roadway, and two fragments were found on the porch. No one…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-9-21
Wednesday morning found me at Indian River Inlet around 6:00 AM where I joined a half-dozen other well aged gentlemen in a vain attempt to catch a fish. That’s alright because we ended up sitting at the picnic table drinking WAWA coffee and solving the problems of the world. Tell Joe he can come back…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – going back to 1999 and the Chili Cookoff at American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard. WGMD staffers taking to the kiddie rides near the end of the day – Karen Reed, Anita Lawson, Marie Moulinier and Christine Shank / Click here for full view
Read MoreWoman Accused Of Impersonating Police Officer
A Selbyville woman faces several charges in connection with an incident at the Royal Farms store on Lighthouse Road during which she is accused of identifying herself as a police officer, disorderly conduct and shoplifting. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the store early June 8th in response to a reported argument and…
Read MoreUPDATE : Suspect Arrested For Dover Shooting Death
Update as of Thursday morning: A Felton woman is facing charges of murder and other offenses in connection with the shooting death of a man in Dover. Dover Police said 20-year-old Nyasia Smith was developed as a suspect in connection with the shooting early Wednesday in the area of West North Street and Simon Circle.…
Read MoreOcean Pines Hosts Candidates Forum
The Ocean Pines Association hosts a forum tonight (Wed. June 9th) with four candidates in this year’s Board of Directors Election. Tonight’s candidates’ forum is being held at the Ocean Pines Community Center on Ocean Parkway, beginning at 7:00 p.m. It will be recorded and be made available for replay later. The seven-member volunteer board…
Read MoreGirl Shot With BB Gun; Suspect Charged
An Ellendale man is charged with firing a BB-gun at an eleven-year-old girl who was riding his bicycle. According to Delaware State Police, 18-year-old James Adkins retrieved the weapon during an argument with the girl. She was shot in the ‘lower torso’ with a BB, but she was not taken anywhere for medical attention. Troopers…
Read MoreMaryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Holds First Regional Meeting for Eastern Shore Residents
The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, a nonpartisan commission created by Governor Larry Hogan to draw fair and representative legislative and congressional district maps for the 2022 elections, will hold their first regional virtual public meeting on Wednesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. For more information about how to provide testimony at the public meeting, either…
Read MoreLewes Hosts Environmental Listening Sessions
The City of Lewes invites the public to take part in two additional environmental listening sessions. Lewes is working with the Resilient Community Partnership, established and administered by DNREC Delaware Coastal Programs, to identify environmental challenges that may impact the future of the coastal community. The second of three sessions is tonight (Wednesday June 9th)…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Addresses “Eviction Crisis”
Delaware tenants who face financial hardship and possible eviction would get access to legal help and other services under a bill approved in the State Senate Tuesday. The measure, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 101, also would create a diversion program that would resolve most landlord-tenant disputes before they go to court. Tenants would…
Read MoreElementary School Mental Health Services Could Get A Boost
Improved mental health services in Delaware elementary schools is the goal of legislation approved in the House of Representatives. House Bill 100 would provide resources to allow elementary schools to hire a full time school counselor, social worker or licensed clinical worker for every 250 students. They would also be able to hire a full-time…
Read MoreSenate Votes To Repeal Training – Youth Wage
A youth and training wage that’s below Delaware’s minimum wage is a step closer to repeal. The State Senate Tuesday passed a bill (House Bill 88) 13-8 that sponsors said would ‘restore fairness and equity to Delaware’s labor code.’ The special wage was negotiated during an all-night session of the General Assembly three years ago…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-8-21
Tuesday saw another hot day with a strong southwest wind and seas running two to three feet in the ocean. At Lewes Harbour Marina Amanda’s big news was the total amount of money raised during the Joe Morris Memorial Canal Flounder Tournament was $14,750. This includes the entry fees, tee shirt sale and the sale…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Phyllis Bongiorno – Rehoboth Beach – Sunrise at Adams Oceanfront Villa / Click for full view
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Tyler Technologies for Reassessment
The Sussex County Council has approved entering into a contract with Tyler Technologies to perform the real property reassessment for the County. The County received two proposals in response to a Request For Proposal (RFP). One from Pearson’s Appraisal Service, with a completion date of January 2025 and a base amount of $13.9-million. The second…
Read MoreVIDEO: Gov Carney’s Weekly Coronavirus Update
Most of Delaware’s coronavirus numbers continue to fall. Public Health Director, Dr. Karyl Rattay says the number of new positive cases has hit it’s lowest mark since March of 2020 – at 20 statewide – 9 each in New Castle and Sussex Counties and 2 in Kent. Hospitalizations did add 9 to Sunday – with…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
A Georgetown man has been arrested on charges of attempted 1st degree murder after an altercation in May in Cool Springs. Delaware State Police say two people were involved in fight with 48 year old Jerome Weathersby of Georgetown. during the incident the 43 year old female victim was stabbed in the hand by Weathersby.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made in Hebron Area Fire that Left 1 Dead
UPDATED – 6/8/21 – A continuing investigation by the Maryland State Police and the Office of the State Fire Marshal has led to the indictment of a suspect in connection with a residential fire at a home in which a woman was found dead last month in Wicomico County. The suspect is identified as Kenneth…
Read More7 Sentenced For 2020 OC Boardwalk Assaults
Seven suspects have pled guilty and been sentenced in recent months in connection with two assaults on the Ocean City Boardwalk last June. According to Ocean City Police, their investigation into the assaults determined that the same people were involved in each incident. Surveillance footage from City Watch, cellphone video from witnesses, citizen tips and…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 06-08-21 – “A Country in Need of Courage”
Dagsboro Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges
Two people are facing drug-related charges after being pulled over on Iron Branch Road in Dagsboro. Delaware State Police said the driver, 30-year-old Keion Sturgis of Dagsboro, was found to be driving with a suspended license.According to police, a large amount of suspected heroin and cocaine was in plain view in the vehicle. Police said…
Read MoreDel. Rewards Businesses That Reward Vaccinated Customers
More than 200 Delaware small businesses are getting state grants of up to $5,000 to offset their costs of incentivizing their customers to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Small Business notified the first recipients in the state grant program Monday.A wide range of businesses including restaurants, retail and…
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