4 Ponds To Be Treated For Invasive Weed
Several public ponds will be treated for an invasive aquatic weed, hydrilla. The Department of Natural Resources said it will use Sonar, an herbicide containing fluridone, to treat Millsboro Pond, Wagamons Pond in Milton and Tub Mill Pond and Abbotts Mill Pond near Milford. Sonar is registered and approved for use by the U.S. Environmental…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-23-21
Saturday saw the air temperature rise as the wind went southwest and there is a subtropical depression off of our coast that has small craft warnings up for Sunday and possibly Monday for seas. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Dave Lawrence fished aboard the Angler on Saturday and caught a 2.98-pound trout. I would…
Read MoreRip Current Risk Is High At Area Beaches
Summerlike temperatures, rip currents and no lifeguards on duty pre-season added up to a risky combination at Maryland and Delaware beaches. Ocean City Police Sunday pleaded with visitors and locals to stay out of the water. The Fire Department said there were several rescues from the ocean. One swimmer in distress at 5th Street was…
Read MoreUpdate: Jane Brady Reelected As Del. GOP Chair
Update: Retired Judge and former Delaware Attorney General Jane Brady was reelected Saturday at the State Republican Convention in Milford. Former Republican candidate for Governor Julianne Murray announced Thursday that she would challenge Brady but fell short in the voting. Brady and Murray are scheduled to join WGMD’s Mike Bradley separately Monday morning. (original story)…
Read MoreDover Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Injured
A crash just after 8:30 Saturday morning has left a 14 year old dead and three injured. Delaware State Police say a Kia Forte driven by a 35 year old Dover man, was speeding on Fast Landing Road near Dover and went off the roadway in a curve and struck a tree. The Kia overturned…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-22-21
Saturday saw the air temperature rise as the wind went southwest and there is a subtropical depression off of our coast that has small craft warnings up for Sunday and possibly Monday for seas. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Dave Lawrence fished aboard the Angler on Saturday and caught a 2.98-pound trout. I would…
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Kiyah Young – Millsboro – Osprey fishing at Massey’s Landing / Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 5-22-21
Yard Sale – Sat, May 29 – 8-noon – Bethany Glen (across from Turtle and Walk and Rt. 26) Deb – 302-567-9330 – Lighted oak wall unit w/shelves and cabinets – $200 – Queen Anne chair – $75 – Coffee table and 2 side tables – $150 Ray – 302-388-5778 – Commercial grade paint sprayer…
Read MoreUPDATE: Motorcyclist Killed In Kent Co. Crash
UPDATE – 05/22/21 9:15am – Delaware State Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash Thursday evening near Harrington. Police say a Yamaha operated by 22 year old William Thompson of Camden was southbound on South DuPont Highway approaching State Fair Boulevard at a high rate of speed. The…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-21-21
Friday was another beautiful fishing day and 430 anglers took advantage of the weather to fish the Joe Morris Memorial Canal Flounder Tournament. When all was said and done at 4:00 PM Ricky Blitz was in First Place with his 4.44-pound flounder. In Second Place was Heather Strickland with a 4.08-pound flatfish. A 3.98-pound flounder…
Read MoreDOJ Finds Use of Force Justified in Death of PA Fugitive in Rehoboth Beach
The Department of Justice investigation into the use of deadly force in the death of a fugitive from Pennsylvania in December 10, 2020 has been found justified by the Department of Justice. During a shootout with Evelio Rivera, Cpl Timothy Webb of the Milford Police Department was injured. Webb was a member of the Federal…
Read MoreSupplemental H-2B Visas to be Available Starting May 25
Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), will next week formally issue a rule to release 22,000 supplemental H-2B visas for the 2021 Fiscal Year. These visas will be available to employers starting on May 25th. The release of supplemental H-2B visas…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Eliminates Masks in Many Places, Follows Governor’s 29th Modification
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners voted to mirror the Governor’s 29th Modification which eliminates mask wearing outdoors and indoors. No masks are now required outdoors in Rehoboth Beach which includes the Boardwalk. Exceptions within the 29th Modification include when in large crowds masks are suggested, and requires masks inside State facilities. City officials urge those who have…
Read MoreMilford Police Arrest 4 after Month-long Drug Investigation
A month-long investigation into the distribution of heroin at The Roadway Inn on North Walnut Street has ended with the arrest of four people and the seizure of over 1390 bags of suspected heroin, oxycodone pills and other drug paraphernalia items. Milford Police have arrested: 55 year old Edwin Scarborough, Frederica – charged with Possession…
Read MoreBethany Beach Council Approve Repeal of Mask Ordinance and July 5th Fireworks
The Bethany Beach Town Council has made it official. The mask ordinance that was put in place last year has been repealed by a unanimous vote during this afternoon’s town council meeting. Face coverings are no longer required on the Boardwalk, Boardwalk Plaza or anywhere in the downtown commercial area. The Council has also approved…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-21-21 – “Saying Goodbye to My City”
Julianne Murray with Mike Bradley – 05-21-21
Update: Bethany Meadows Townhome Fire Was Accidental
Update: A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family A fire that damaged four townhomes east of Frankford has been ruled accidental.According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, discarded smoking materials started Wednesday afternoon’s fire on Beechwood Court in Bethany Meadows.Members of the Millville Fire Company were joined by numerous other fire…
Read MoreMan Charged With Threatening Woman With Gun
A Salisbury man is charged with threatening a woman with a gun. According to Maryland State Police, police at the Salisbury Barrack received a call late Wednesday night about a man who struck a woman with his fist and pointed a gun at her head during an argument. Troopers arrived at East College Avenue, but…
Read More2 Delawareans Arrested By OC Police On Drug Charges
Two suspects have been arrested following a drug investigation in Ocean City that started in February. Ocean City Police said Thursday that 32-year-old Melody Hines of Selbyville was stopped for a traffic violation Wednesday on Coastal Highway. The department’s new K-9 reacted positively to narcotics in the vehicle, and officers seized more than 200 bags…
Read MoreDel. Senate Advances Black History Requirement In Schools
The State Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill that would require Delaware school districts and charter schools to teach Black history beginning in the 2022-23 academic year. Sponsors contended that the lessons encouraged under House Bill 198 would be used to provide an education to all students on the Black Experience in…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-20-21
Thursday saw a brisk southeast wind that was a tad stronger than advertised. The marine forecast is still calling for five to ten on Friday and the rest of the weekend. Seas will build to three to four feet in the ocean and the wind will be turning to the southwest. If you plan to…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Sunrise’s reflection on Indian River Bay / Click for full view
Read MoreDel. One Step Closer To Banning “Ghost Guns”
By a vote of 23-18, the Delaware House of Representatives has passed a bill that would outlaw possession and manufacturing of what are known as “ghost guns”- firearms made with untraceable components sometimes sold as kits. House Bill 125 was sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D- Bear. Supporters of the measure cited reports…
Read MoreRt. 9 E. of Georgetown Reopens Following Construction Detour
Route 9 east of Georgetown has reopened following a construction project that lasted nearly three weeks. According to DelDOT, the portion of Route 9 / East Market Street between Sand Hill Road and Rogers Avenue opened to traffic one day earlier than originally projected. Route 9 in that area closed May 1st as part of…
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