Del. GOP Lawmakers Propose Tax Relief Measures
Some Delaware lawmakers are proposing that the state share a portion of its growing revenues with Delaware taxpayers. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council recently calculated that state revenues have grown by $429.3- million in the last two months, and projections show revenue growth is expected to stay strong. Representative Rich Collins, R-Millsboro has…
Read MoreVIDEO | Delaware Weekly COVID-19 Update
Governor John Carney, Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay and Delaware Emergency Management Agency Director A.J. Schall participated in the weekly virtual COVID-19 briefing Tuesday, June 1st. Rattay said that for the second consecutive week there were no current areas of concern regarding coronavirus cases. She also addressed several myths about COVID-19 vaccines. Carney…
Read MoreMilford May Buy Farm Property For Industrial / Business Park
Milford is moving closer to buying the 182-acre R. and C. Fry Farms property at Route 14 and Canterbury Road (Route 15) for development of an industrial – business park. City Manager Mark Whitfield said Milford hopes to be able to meet growing demands for light industrial and e-commerce warehousing. The land would need to…
Read MoreHeadlight Out Leads To Man’s Arrest on Drugs-Weapons Charges
A traffic stop in Milford has resulted in the arrest of a Magnolia man on drugs-and-weapons related charges. Delaware State Police said troopers saw a vehicle traveling with a headlight out on Shawnee Road early Monday morning. A smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to police, a search of the vehicle turned up…
Read MoreMan Arrested In Domestic Assault Case
A Harrington man faces charges related to a domestic disupte in which a woman was struck in the head with a handgun. According to Harrington Police, the victim was assaulted during an argument with 23-year-old Laqwan Johnson. Police also said the woman was holding a one-year-old child at the time. Johnson was taken into custody…
Read MoreMd. To Cease Paying Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
Maryland will stop distributing enhanced pandemic federal unemployment benefits, and will reinstate work search requirements. Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday that the programs have brought important temporary relief, but as more people get vaccinated for COVID-19 many businesses say they can’t find the workers they need. The state informed the federal administration that it will…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-1-21
Tuesday saw a little more southeast wind than what the National Marine Weather Service called for. Seas that were supposed to be less than two feet were running somewhat higher, but boats that went out did come back with fish. Wednesday is supposed to have light winds and seas of less then two feet. Only…
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Jerel McCumbers – Milford – Near Hallwood, VA in Accomack County / Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Bidens Expected to Arrive on Wednesday in Rehoboth Beach!
A two-day trip to Rehoboth Beach this week for the Bidens seems to be definitely in the works. This will be the President’s first trip to his beach house since entering office. The White House schedule released this evening confirms that the President and First Lady will arrive in Rehoboth around 6:15 p.m. Earlier…
Read MoreUpdate: Dewey Balcony Accident Turns Fatal
Tragically, one of the two women who were injured when the balcony floor gave way on Memorial Day in Dewey has died. Sgt. Clifford Dempsey, Dewey Beach police spokesman, has released this statement late this afternoon. On May 31, 2021, at approximately 4:50 PM the Dewey Beach Police Department responded to 4 Read Ave, in…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 06-01-21 – “Is Our Fate Sealed?”
Stephen Decatur High School Principal, Thomas Sites, with a Message for Seniors – 06-01-21
Indian River and Sussex Central High School’s Speeches for Seniors – 06-01-21
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins – Preparation Advice
The six-month Atlantic Hurricane Season is underway, and visitors and locals in Sussex County are urged to be prepared. CLICK HERE FOR THE WGMD STORM CENTER’S PREPARATION ADVICE, HURRICANE TRACKING MAP AND MORE Last summer was the most active on record, with 30 named storms and 14 hurricanes, six of which became major. This year…
Read MoreNew Phase Of Georgetown East Gateway Project Starts June 12th
The next phase of the Georgetown East Gateway improvements project will begin later this month. According to DelDOT, a portion of Airport Road between Route 9 and Sterling Avenue will close Saturday June 12th at 6:00 a.m. It is expected to reopen Friday August 27th, depending on weather conditions, in time for the new school…
Read MoreMd. Vehicle Fire Possible Case Of Arson
A vehicle fire in Dorchester County may have been deliberately set, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The blaze at Route 311 and Indiantown Road in Vienna broke out late Sunday night. The cause looks to be incendiary. A 2014 vehicle sustained about $14,000 damage. No injuries were reported. Anyone with information is…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-31-21
Monday was a decent day, but seas in the ocean were still running three to four feet and to the best of my knowledge only one boat tried for sea bass and he ended up with eight. When we have three very rough days in a row the bottom gets churned up and the sea…
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ML – Delaware courts are getting ready to restart jury trials in June – and crews have been busy making the courtrooms safer for everyone taking part. If you’re called for jury duty – you will be socially distanced in Courtroom #1 in Georgetown. The the jury members chosen will hear the trial in Courtroom #2. Each juror will be separated by plexiglass. The witness box, judge’s bench, staff seats and the attorneys are also separated by plexiglass and anyone sitting in the gallery will be socially distanced as well / Click for full view
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-31-21 – “The Real Thanksgiving”
Fire Damages Eastern Shore Poultry House
A poultry house fire in Somerset County is under investigation. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a fire broke out in the 32,000-block of Dublin Road in Princess Anne shortly before 3:00 a.m. Monday. The fire was reported by a neighbor. Firefighters had it under control in about 45 minutes. The cause is…
Read MoreUS Wind Deploys Data-Collection Buoy Off OC Coast
U.S Wind has deployed a Floating Light Detecting and Ranging Buoy off the coast of Ocean City. The developer of proposed offshore wind power said the buoy will collect wind speed data and direction. It also will help produce data about wildlife and the environment by monitoring birds, bats and marine life to determine their…
Read MoreFormer OC Councilman, 2-Term Police Chief Leroy Duggan Has Died
A former two-term Ocean City Police Chief and Council member has passed away. Leroy Duggan was 93. After a law enforcement career with Baltimore County Police, Duggan became Police Chief of Ocean City in 1970, was elected to council ten years later, then was reappointed as police chief in 1987. He was credited with transforming…
Read MoreBerlin Mayor Vetoes Council’s Amended Budget
Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall has vetoed the amended budget approved by the town council last week. Tyndall says he proposed a balanced FY22 budget – keeping the tax rate the same and including capital projects and contributions to build up the town’s depleted reserve funds. However, the council approved a seven-page amendment to the Mayor’s…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-30-21
Sunday was another nasty day with high winds and higher seas. Small craft advisories were up, but with seas to ten feet in the morning subsiding to eight feet in the afternoon, I wonder where the National Weather Service draws the line between small and large craft. We are supposed to see the sun again…
Read MoreUPDATED: South Bethany Voters Elect 3 to Town Council Saturday
UPDATED: 5/30/21 8:30am: The unofficial results of Saturday’s municipal election in South Bethany return incumbent Richard Oliver to the town Council. He was the top vote-getter with 468 votes, followed by William Tim Shaw with 442 votes and Edith Dondero with 369 votes. Mayor Tim Saxton tells WGMD that about 600 voters turned out for…
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