NCCo State Senator Arrested after Punching Woman, Loses Committee Chairmanship
Update: Delaware Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, D-Newark issued the following statement Thursday regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee: “Yesterday, I shared with Senator Brown that, effective immediately, I would be removing him from his Chairmanship of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senator Kyle Evans Gay will preside over the Senate Judiciary Committee going forward. I believe…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-20-21 – “Follow The Leader”
DELDOT Secretary, Jennifer Cohan, with Mike Bradley – 05-20-21
Georgetown Company Could Be Impacted By Large-Capacity Magazine Ban
A Delaware bill to outlaw large capacity magazines with more than 17 rounds of ammunition could be amended in the House. According to Representative Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown, she was contacted by the owner of Atlantis Industries Corporation in Georgetown, a maker of firearms components that exceed the proposed cap on magazine size. Briggs King…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Available Fri. In Rehoboth
COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at a clinic at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center Friday. The walk-in event is scheduled between ten a.m. and three p.m. There is no need to register. According to Delaware Public Health, The Johnson and Johnson single-dose vaccine will be available, and the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine for…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-19-21
Wednesday was another wonderful day to be alive and living at the beach. Light winds, warm temperatures and lots of fish to be caught. The next few days will see the winds stay light, but the seas will begin to build to as much as five feet in the ocean over the weekend. Delaware recorded…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – Taken by listener Janet – a look from above at the 2003 Rally for Troops at the Bandstand in Rehoboth Beach. There was patriotic music, dancing, military, service organizations, vendors, school children, speakers and lots more who turned out to support our troops who were just being called up for the War on Terror. Rehoboth Beach Police estimate about 5000 people turned out / Click for full view
Read MoreUpdate: Frankford Shooting Victim Dies In Hospital
Updated 10:45 a.m. Wed. Delaware State Police continue to investigate a deadly shooting in Frankford.Troopers and other first responders went to Honolulu Road in the area of Kauffman Lane late Tuesday afternoon.A 33-year-old man was found sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, with a gunshot wound.Police believe the victim was shot and tried…
Read MoreDel. Bill Looks To Reduce Domestic Violence Involving Guns
Legislation that has the goal of reducing domestic violence incidents involving a firearm has passed in the Delaware State House of Representatives. The measure would prohibit a person who is the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant or an active indictment related to felony or misdemeanor domestic violence from purchasing a firearm. The person would…
Read MoreDel. To Resume Work Search Requirements
Delaware recipients of unemployment benefits will be required to search for work effective June 12th, ending the suspension of the requirement that was in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic. Delawareans who are unemployed will be required to register with JobLink, which allows them to create or upload a resume. Claimants will be required to complete…
Read MoreDel. Courts Form Domestic Violence Bail Review Task Force
Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior has announced formation of the Delaware Domestic Violence Bail Review Task Force. The panel is expected to come up with recommendations surrounding judicial bail procedures in domestic violence cases and recommend best practices. Members of the judiciary, prosecutors, defense attorneys, victim advocates and legislators will serve on…
Read MoreDel. Bill Would End Incarceration Of Juveniles In Adult Prisons
Delaware would stop incarcerating juvenile offenders in adult prisons, under a bill given approval in the State Senate Tuesday. The measure would require any juvenile sentenced to prison in Superior Court to be held in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families until they reach age 18. Juveniles as…
Read MoreDel. Primary Date Could Shift
Delaware’s state primary elections would be held the same day as the presidential primary in April, under a bill approved in the House of Representatives Tuesday. The change would take effect with the 2024 presidential election year. The state primaries in non-presidential election years starting in 2026 would move to that same Tuesday in April.…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-18-21
Tuesday was yet another great weather day and it only gets better right through the weekend. I know we cussed the wind all spring, but now let’s praise the fantastic conditions as long as they last. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina wanted to remind everyone that the Joe Morris Memorial Canal Flounder Tournament will be…
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Ed Short – Tandem sky diving at 13000 feet over Laurel / Click for full view
Read MoreDE Coronavirus Numbers Continue to Fall Ahead of Friday’s Masking & Capacity Changes
Delaware’s coronavirus numbers have been falling and on Friday the mask mandate will go away for anyone who is fully vaccinated. And the capacity will raise to 100% both inside and out. For anyone who is NOT fully vaccinated – they should continue to wear a face mask when around people they don’t live with.…
Read MoreVIDEO: Gov Hogan Signs Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting & Other Measures
Governor Larry Hogan today signed into law HB 940, major legislation to legalize sports betting in the State of Maryland. It is one of 226 measures the governor enacted today alongside Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones. “Today we are signing another 226 bipartisan bills into law, including legislation to legalize…
Read MoreMD State House to Reopen Friday, May 21
At today’s bill signing, Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones announced that the Maryland State House will reopen to the public on Friday, May 21. The leaders issued a joint statement: “We are pleased to announce that the Maryland State House will reopen to the public this Friday.…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs 29th Modification to Coronavirus State of Emergency; State Employees – Keep Masks Handy!
Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed the 29th modification to the COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration, eliminating social distancing requirements and removing Delaware’s mask mandate effective May 21. Delawareans, visitors, and Delaware businesses should follow social distancing and masking guidance for fully vaccinated individuals issued last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unvaccinated Delawareans…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-18-21 – “America’s Vaccinated Class”
First Acts Named for 80th National Folk Festival in Salisbury
The first six performers have been announced for the 80th National Folk Festival. The festival returns to Downtown Salisbury September 10-12, 2021, with performances, special family and Maryland folklife programming, diverse food and beverage offerings, and more—all presented free to the public on three outdoor stages. This year’s event will mark the celebration of the 80th National Folk…
Read MoreFormer Bank Branch Manager Charged With Embezzlement
A Laurel man who managed a local bank branch has been charged with embezzlement. Laurel Police said Tuesday that its Criminal Investigation Division was contacted by the Bank of Delmarva last July about irregularities surrounding loans, purchases and work orders completed by a former employee. According to police, an investigation with assistance from the Bank…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Dies Of Injuries From Sunday Wreck
Update: The man who died in a two-vehicle crash Sunday on Route 13 at Route 404 has been identified as 55-year-old Earnest Lofland of Bridgeville. Updated story: A 55-year-old Bridgeville man has died of injuries suffered in a crash on Southbound Route 13 at the intersection with Seashore Highway. Delaware State Police said the man…
Read MoreDel. Courts Unveil Diversity Initiative
Delaware is looking to make progress with diversity in the courts. Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior Monday announced the Delaware Bench and Bar Diversity Project. A steering committee of judicial officers, individuals and organizations will lead efforts to build and sustain a more diverse bench and bar. The project was launched in collaboration…
Read MoreVIDEO : Del. Recognizes Brown vs. Board of Ed. History
May 17th has been officially recognized as Brown V. Board of Education Day in Delaware. Governor John Carney signed a proclamation Monday on the anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court school desegregation case, and to recognize Delaware’s significant role in the historical turning point. Two Delaware Court of Chancery rulings were part of the Supreme…
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