Sussex Co. Men Indicted On US Capitol Charges

FBI photo of man with Confederate flag at US Capitol

A man who was photographed carrying a Confederate battle flag inside the U.S Capitol January 6th has been indicted – along with his son – on several charges. A grand jury has indicted Kevin Seefried of Laurel for five counts that include entering restricted property and disorderly conduct. Hunter Seefried faces those charges as well…

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Rescued Seal Pup Returns To The Ocean

Rehabbed seal Eloise is released in Assateague State Park | April 7, 2021 Courtesy of Theresa Keil, National Aquarium.ā€

Eloise, a grey seal pup rescued at Cape Henlopen, has been released back into the ocean at Assateague State Park. The seal was rehabilitated at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center over 42 days. She was found to be malnourished and with a few cuts on her neck. Eliose was trained how to…

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Hogan Vetoes Bill to Block Life Sentences For Juveniles

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has vetoed legislation that would have prohibited a court from sentencing a juvenile convicted as an adult to life without parole. Hogan said in his veto message Thursday that while he is a believer in second chances, the legislation relates to juveniles who have been convicted of serious crimes including murder,…

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2 Charged In Wicomico Co. Murder; 3rd Suspect Sought

Two suspects are in custody and one is being sought in connection with a fatal shooting in Salisbury. Maryland State Police said Thursday that 28-year-old Gerald Nash of Caroline County was found shot late Wednesday morning in the 600-block of Hill Street. Nash was pronounced dead at a hospital. 25-year-old Leslie Teo and 27-year-old Drequan…

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Freeman Arts Pavilion Plans A Busy Summer

Freeman Stage

The Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville has unveiled a slate of summer performances, after dramatically scaling down its entertainment schedule in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The venue will feature the likes of Train, Tower of Power, Earth, Wind and Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Indigo Girls, Jake Owen, Clint Black and more. A…

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WGMD Fishing Report 4-8-21

I had planned to go fishing around Broadkill Beach or the Broadkill River on Thursday morning, but by the time I got my lazy butt in gear the wind was up, the tide was out and fishing prospects didn’t look good.  I finally got away around noon and drove to several fishing locations looking for…

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Update: Victim Of Fatal ATV Accident Identified

A teenage girl who died in an ATV accident in the Lewes area has been identified as a Cape Henlopen High School student. Delaware State Police said Thursday that 16-year-old Margaret Browne of Rehoboth Beach died at the scene of Tuesday evening’s crash off Robinsville Road. Two other girls were still hospitalized in stable condition,…

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More Aid Goes To Md. Schools To Serve At-Risk Kids

New Showell Elementary School (photo courtesy of Worcester County Public Schools)

Some Maryland schools are eligible for more grant support as they continue to address challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Larry Hogan and the State Department of Education said Wednesday that ten programs will receive grants of $1-million dollars to help them meet the needs of at-risk students. The funding comes from the federal…

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Del. Triple-A Bond Rating Reaffirmed

Delaware has kept a Triple-A bond rating, the highest rating possible awarded by the nation’s top rating services. A higher credit rating allows the state to re-pay bonds at a lower cost. To review Delaware credit ratings, please CLICK HERE Governor John Carney said the actions from Fitch, Moody’s and S & P Global Ratings…

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Ocean City Boardwalk Noise Case Resolved

A boardwalk DJ in Ocean City has been granted probation before judgement on six counts of disturbing the peace with loud noise, following a case brought by police. Police said 30-year-old David Halmon of Washington would set up near 1st Street and play loud music through two speakers. Police applied for charged through the Maryland…

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Md. Lawmakers Pass Police Reform Measures

MD State Capitol

Police reform measures have passed in the Maryland House of Delegates and in the State Senate. Several bills make up the controversial package: police body cameras, a new system of reviewing allegations of police misconduct, making disciplinary records more accessible and stripping provisions in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. –HB 670 –SB 71…

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Voting Rights Coalition Forms In Del.

Delaware now has what’s billed as the state’s first statewide coalition focused strictly on expanding access to voting. The Delaware Voting Rights Coalition plans to work for passage of a bill that would implement permanent, no-excuse absentee voting, allowing Delawareans to vote by mail. House Bill 75 is a constitutional amendment requiring passage in two…

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WGMD Fishing Report 4-7-21

The weather was just about perfect for fishing on Wednesday, but unfortunately, the water temperature in the bay and ocean remains on the cold side of 50 degrees so not much action in either of those bodies. I took a trip over to Laurel to fish at the new dam and spillway below Records Pond. …

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WGMD Picture of the Day

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – going back to 2005 – and the WGMD ‘The World Is Yours’ Contest – and the grand prize winner William Bryley with WGMD’s Ron Letterman. The contest was held at the Cottage Cafe. WGMD’s Wayne Cannon in the background.

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Update | Teen Girl Killed In Utility Vehicle Accident

Updated information released Wednesday afternoon regarding a Tuesday evening crash of a John Deere Gator utility vehicle in the Lewes area: A 16-year-old female of Delaware was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin. A 16-year-old female of Delaware was transported by helicopter to an area hospital with serious…

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Md. Faith Leaders Honored For Vaccine Outreach

Photo courtesy of the office of Md. Gov. Larry Hogan

Maryland’s faith leaders got a show of appreciation Tuesday for their efforts to get people vaccinated for COVID-19 in their communities. Governor Larry Hogan and other leaders of the state’s coronavirus programs honored about 50 faith leaders during an event at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The stadium serves as one of Maryland’s…

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Man Shot, Killed While Riding His Bicycle

A Cambridge man has been shot to death while riding his bicycle. Maryland State Police said Cambridge officers responded to the area of Greenwood Avenue and Gloria Richardson Circle Monday night to a reported shooting. 22-year-old Da’Jour Sorrell was rushed to a hospital and died. According to State Police, Sorrell fell from his bicycle and…

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