Woman Arrested For 5th DUI
A Dover woman is charged with her fifth offense DUI. Dover Police said officers responded to reports of a reckless driver in the area of South State Street and South DuPont Highway. According to police, 39-year-old Cassandra Sharp showed signs of impairment but refused to take field sobriety tests. Sharp was charged after a blood…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 2-20-21
Duke – 410-322-6961 – Craftsman 10″ radial arm saw – $50 Charles – 302-945-3753 – Hotpoint 4 cubic foot freezer – $35 – Samsung 19″ LED TV – $25 – Solid oak double-tiered entertainment center – $100 Joe – 302-684-0535 – Champion generator 9375 starting watts Model 100219 – $650 – FREE: wheelchair Tim –…
Read MoreDel. COVID State of Emergency Extended For 12th Time
Governor John Carney has extended Delaware’s COVID-19 State of Emergency for a 12th time. Carney took the action Friday, as he has each month since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. It keeps in place modifications that have taken effect as well. The State of Emergency has the full force and effect of…
Read MoreSome Del. Crowd Limitations Are Relaxed
Governor John Carney has signed the seventh modification to the Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Order, increasing some earlier limitations on indoor and outdoor crowds and allowing more people to take part in an exercise class. The action increases the limits on the size of gatherings for indoor events. Gatherings at businesses and other indoor places may…
Read MoreMilford Police Investigate Shooting
Milford Police are investigating a shooting that left a male victim in a hospital. The gunfire was reported in the 400-block of North Street right before 8:30 Thursday night. One of several rounds that were fired in his direction struck the victim. He was in stable condition at Bayhealth Sussex. The investigation continues and anyone…
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Nick Theophiles – Millsboro Irrigation / click for full view
Read MoreRehoboth Mayor Adopts Shelter Dog From Louisiana
A rescue dog has found a home with the Mayor of Rehoboth Beach. According to Brandywine Valley SPCA, Mayor Stan Mills and his wife Marcia Maldeis have adopted Minnie. Minnie arrived at the Georgetown SPCA location through a partnership with an animal services organization in Louisiana. She is a 30-pound, mixed-breed dog believed to be…
Read MorePolice: Woman Fired Shot, Bit Another Woman During Argument
An argument that got out of hand has resulted in criminal charges against a Seaford woman. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to Woodland Drive for a report of shots fired early Thursday. An investigation determined that a woman fired a shotgun into the air near two other women who were in a vehicle…
Read MoreHousing Measures Introduced By Md. Lawmakers
Housing issues that face Marylanders are addressed in a package of legislation introduced in the House of Delegates Thursday. The measures look to create long-term funding for rental and legal assistance programs, strengthen protections for tenants and create transparency for tenants and landlords. “The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an incredible amount of strain on families…
Read MoreMd. House GOP Unveils Business Recovery Legislation
The Maryland House Republican Caucus has introduced a package of bills designed to help businesses recover from the impact of the pandemic. “We are here today to highlight some pieces of legislation that will provide Maryland’s businesses with consistency, protection, and the tax relief they need to survive the COVID-19 pandemic”, House Minority Leader Nic…
Read MoreFerry To Allow Foot / Bicycle Passengers Again
The Cape May – Lewes Ferry will again allow foot passengers and bicyclists to travel starting this coming Monday. The ban was implemented due to COVID-19 metrics at the time. Bicyclists and foot passengers will be required to make a reservation and must arrive at least 45 minutes before departure. Also, the passenger salons on…
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Ken Hubley – Indian River Inlet Bridge at Night / Click for full view
Read MoreCombined Sewer Overflow Detected In Pocomoke River
Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in a combined sewer overflow from the Snow Hill wastewater treatment plant of more than 500,000 gallons, according to Worcester County officials. The overflow event results from a combined sewer system that also collects stormwater. The Town of Snow Hill reported the CSO from its wastewater treatment plant to the…
Read MoreSalisbury U. Plans For Regular Campus Operations In Fall
Salisbury University plans to make most classes available on campus for the start of the fall semester. University officials said Wednesday that the SU community’s diligence and national efforts to combat the virus such as vaccines will likely make it possible to resume most activities. Some safety measures are still likely to remain in place…
Read MoreMd. State Police Investigate Phone Scam
Maryland State Police say an apparent telephone scam on the Lower Eastern Shore is asking for money, falsely, on behalf of State Police. A resident of Somerset County reported receiving a call from a male, indicating that he was from Maryland State Police. She did not give a donation, and she did not provide any…
Read MoreNew COVID-19 Variant Found In Md.
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 caused by the new P.1 Variant. The Maryland Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control determined that an adult older than 65 from the national capital region recently died after traveling internationally, and had what’s commonly called the Brazil variant. Contact tracing efforts are also…
Read MoreSewer Rupture Pours Wastewater Into St. Jones River
A sewer break has caused wastewater to flow into the St. Jones River in Kent County. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the ‘force main break’ occurred near the Kent County pumping station along its Puncheon Run line. DNREC and Kent County Public Works have responded to make repairs and assess the situation.…
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ML – Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – memories of February 2010 – the last of the back to back blizzards. After plowing out the WGMD parking lot & driveway/road – our neighbors took off on the tractor for a run through the fields. The snow was close to 2 feet in places – drifts behind the building that were close to 4′ high / Click for full view
Read MoreRadio Host, Rush Limbaugh, Dies from Lung Cancer
Announcement at the beginning of the Rush Limbaugh Show on WGMD this afternoon by his wife, Kathryn. It is with great sadness to inform you that Rush Limbaugh passed away today, February 17 after a long and brave battle with lung cancer. In this time of sorrow, Rush’s voice will continue to be heard, providing…
Read MoreUPDATE: 2nd Dose Drive Thru Vaccinations at Dover International Speedway – Starting Sun. 2/21
UPDATE provided by Delaware Public Health Wed. Feb. 17th: The second dose clinic operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and by the State of Delaware will begin Sunday, Feb. 21, rather than Saturday as originally announced. Appointments will still be available starting this morning at 11 a.m. at de.gov/fema. The one-day delay is due to…
Read MoreReport: Del. Could Have Saved Millions With Prison Prescription Program
Delaware’s Department of Correction could have saved tens of millions of dollars over seven years in prescription drug costs, according to a special report prepared by State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. The DOC has contracted with Correct RX since 2014 to provide prescription services in the prison system. McGuiness said her team examined the contract and…
Read MoreMd. Bill Enhances Telecounseling
Telemedicine has taken off during the pandemic. Why not tele-counseling? A Maryland legislative committee heard testimony on a bill ensure that alcohol and drug trainees can continue to provide telehealth services after the COVID-19 pandemic. The sponsor is State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R- Eastern Shore). The Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists last year…
Read MoreVIDEO : AG Jennings Outlines Legislative Priorities
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has listed her legislative priorities for the General Assembly session, several of which focus around firearms. Jennings supports a required permit to purchase a gun and a ban on what are known as assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Jennings would also like to see regulation of homemade gun kits. The…
Read MoreDelaware’s Coronavirus Numbers Lower; 2nd Dose Vaccinations at Dover Speedway
Delaware’s coronavirus numbers continue to fall – however testing has been less in the past week because of the weather. Still the two important numbers – the 7-day average for all positive tests is now at 5.5% – the state’s target is 5% and below – and the number of hospitalizations has dropped below 200…
Read MoreSussex County Council Discusses the Sussex Conservation District & Master Planning
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning in Georgetown. They started the morning with a presentation from David Baird, the District Coordinator for the Sussex Conservation District. They provide technical guidance and financial assistance to enhance, maintain, protect, and improve land and water resources. Their programs include agriculture conservation, sediment and stormwater and heavy equipment.…
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