Former Maryland Governor, Congressman and Western Journal Contributor, Bob Ehrlich with Mike Bradley
Wounded Delmar Officer In Critical Condition: The Latest
A Delmar Police officer who responded to a reported fight over the weekend was beaten and stomped in the head, according to court records. Corporal Keith Heacook at last check was in critical condition at Shock Trauma in Baltimore. He was by himself when he answered the call early Sunday morning in Yorkshire Estates. Members…
Read MoreFollowing Census, Del. Keeps 1 Congressional Seat, Md. Retains 8
Delaware will keep its one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives under a population update released by the US Census. Following the 2020 population count, the US population has topped 331-million people. Pennsylvania and West Virginia are among states that would lose Congressional seats ahead of next year’s elections, while North Carolina and several…
Read MoreBill To Outlaw Large Capacity Magazines In Del. Gets Hearing Today
A bill to outlaw the sale of large capacity magazines in Delaware goes to the House Judiciary Committee today (Tuesday). The panel has set aside four hours for a virtual hearing that starts at noon. Senate Bill 6 also would establish a buy-back fund for owners who want to surrender large capacity magazines they already…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Wicomico Co. Shooting Death
A man is facing first-degree murder charges following a weekend shooting in Salisbury. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Pocahontas Avenue, and a shooting victim was found lying in the front yard. Jerome Moss died later at a hospital. 44-year-old Clifton Jones was found inside the home and…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-26-21
The small craft advisories that were supposed to drop out on Monday afternoon, didnāt. Therefore, no boats hit the tog grounds and, for whatever reason, the shad didnāt show up at Indian River Inlet. As the week goes on the wind is supposed to drop out and move to the south. This should bring up…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Magie Cannuli – Ocean City – Sunrise at 56th St / Click for full view
Read MoreHarp Seal Rescued in OC Released; Gordons Pond Grey Seal in Critical Condition at National Aquarium
Stuart Little was released to his natural habitat at Assateague State Park on Friday. The harp seal was rescued on March 2 after he was observed eating sand on the beach in Ocean City. He was taken to the National Aquarium’s Animal Care and Rescue Center where he was treated with fluids and for parasitic…
Read MoreGov Announces Trauma Awareness Month Beginning May 1
Governor John Carney on Monday announced May 2021 as the third annual Trauma Awareness Month to recognize efforts of trauma-informed practices across the State of Delaware. This year, Trauma Awareness Month includes a series of educational webinars and recognition of the Compassionate Champion Awards recipients. Trauma Awareness Month is co-sponsored by the Family Services Cabinet Council (FSCC) and Trauma Matters Delaware (TMD). …
Read MoreWGMD Tribute to Wayne Cannon
On Monday, April 19 former WGMD Host and Account Representative, Wayne Cannon died from pulmonary fibrosis. Wayne has been in radio for most of his life and has worked at many radio stations – all on Delmarva. His last stop – and his longest stay was at WGMD, where he did middays until Rush Limbaugh…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 04-26-21 – “The Ties That Bind”
Update: Homicide-Suicide In Clayton Leaves 3 Dead
Update: Delaware State Police have determined that a shooting incident that left three people dead in Clayton, Kent County was a homicide – suicide. Police say an investigation determined that 45-year-old Raymond Bell and 39-year-old Heather Truitt were found dead inside a home Sunday of apparent gunshot wounds. Raymond Bell has been identified as the…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-25-21
Small craft advisories were up on Sunday and will be up into Monday morning.Ā After that, it looks pretty good for the rest of the week. The upper Delaware Bay is finally producing big rockfish. Both Captain Bones in Odessa and Smith Bait in Leipsic reported rock inside and above the 28 to 35-inch slot…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made after Delmar Officer Seriously Injured, Elderly Couple Assaulted
UPDATED – 11pm – An arrest has been made in connection with Sunday’s attack on a Delmar police officer and an elderly couple in the Yorkshire Estates. Police have arrested 30 year old Randon Wilkerson, who was being disorderly and fighting with others in the house and a couple who lived across the street. Police…
Read MoreUpdate: Md. Woman Struck & Killed on Rt 24 Sunday Morning
Update: Delaware State Police have identified the Maryland woman who died after being struck by a bus as she was walking across Route 24 over the weekend.Police say 30-year-old Jennifer Hoffman of Huntington, Maryland was hit early Sunday morning near Warrington Road.Hoffman died later in a hospital.According to State Police, she apparently walked in front…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-24-21
The weather on Saturday was as good as advertised. Sunday looks to be as bad as Saturday was good with seas to seven feet in the ocean. The week ahead should see air temperatures to 80 degrees with south winds. I canāt wait. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Loghan Slaughter was fishing the Lewes…
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Eliot Howell – Scrub pine at Cape Henlopen State Park / Click for full view
Read MoreFriday’s Eden Barn Fire Accidental
Firefighters from Wicomico County were called to a barn fire on Collins Wharf Road in Eden Friday evening just after 6pm. The fire was discovered by a passerby and arriving Allen fire crews found fire in two-story pole barn. Multiple fire companies provided aid and back up. Investigators say the fire was accidental and caused…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 4-24-21
Brenda – 302-381-6193 – Oak porch swing w/chain ready to hang – $75 – 2 white bamboo roll-up blinds 60w x 72 long – $10 apiece – Camping rug 5 x 7 reversible indoor/outdoor – $25 Don – 410-213-1858 – NEW hospital bed, hoyer lift, and gel mattress top – $300 Ed – 202-957-9357 –…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 4-23-21
Friday was another blowout, but Saturday looks good. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats sailed on Friday, but several are prepared to go on Saturday. When we spoke with Hook āem and Cook āem they said the Judy V was planning to run for tog on Saturday. At Old Inlet Bait and Tackle…
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Connie Langhans – Ellendale – April on Willow Street / Click for full view
Read MoreSaturday is Drug Take Back Day in DE from 10am to 2pm
Delaware will hold its 20th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at 25 locations statewide between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Organized nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is operated locally by the Division of Public Health (DPH).…
Read MoreMD Senators Announce $2.8-million in Critical Water Infrastructure Funding
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer and Andy Harris, M.D., (all Md.) today announced more than $2.8 million in federal funding to modernize critical water infrastructure across the state. āAs we redouble our efforts to strengthen our nationās critical infrastructure, this new round of federal funding will revitalize water…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Charged with Burglary & Theft
A Georgetown man has been arrested on burglary and other criminal charges. Delaware State Police were called to a home off Farm Lane Thursday night for a reported theft in progress just after 9:30. The female resident said an unknown man was on her property and taking items from her vehicle. She fired a warning…
Read MoreCamden Man Charged with Assault and Weapons Offenses
A Camden man has been arrested by Delaware State Police on weapons and other charges after a fight Thursday afternoon in Dover. Police say the 36 year old male victim was at a home on Harriet Street when 31 year old Kurt Ruffin of Camden, who is an acquaintance, arrived. The two began arguing when…
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