Man Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse In Wicomico Co.
A former Salisbury man has been convicted of charges of sex abuse of a minor, rape, sex offense and assault. The Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office says 51-year-old John Woodlin was already a Tier Three sex offender at the time of the offense. A jury found him guilty November 4th. Prosecutors say Woodlin sexually abused…
Read MoreNo-Scam November: Spotting Signs Of Fraud
“No Scam November” is underway. The goal: to prevent scams before a vulnerable person gets ripped off. The Worcester County Vulnerable Adult Task Force, The Sheriff’s Office, local police and the Worcester County State’s Attorney plan to raise awareness about common fraud schemes that most frequently target senior citizens. “We are proud to partner with…
Read MoreFirst Responder Mental Health Training Available In Worcester Co.
Training in Mental Health First Aid will be available for first responders and their families in Worcester County and surrounding area. The training is being called groundbreaking, with valuable instruction in how to identify when someone may be struggling with a mental health or substance use issue. The Worcester County Health Department recently received a…
Read MoreDel. Agencies Present Budget Requests – And You Can Take Part
Delaware has begun its presentations of state agency budget requests. The Office of Management and Budget is conducting public hearings virtually. This process allows members of the public to comment on the upcoming fiscal year budget requests at designated times. Participants must register in advance to offer comment. The virtual OMB hearings will conclude November…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-10-20
Monday was the next to last good weather day which means you have to go fishing on Tuesday. Go before work, after work or skip work. Just go. Rain and wind will move in on Wednesday and stick around until the weekend and who knows when we will see temperatures in the 70s again. Tommy…
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Walt Palmer – Flags at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes / Click for full view
Read MorePeninsula Regional Hospital Salisbury Suspends Visits With Patients
Visits with patients at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury are not permitted effective today. The decision was made in response to local COVID-19 trends. A similar policy at TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford took effect October 31st. There are a few exceptions, including permission of one support person for outpatient and elective surgery patients.…
Read MoreCOVID Case Leads Lewes To Close City Hall Service Window
Lewes City Hall is closed until Thursday due to a positive case of coronavirus among City Hall staff. The service window at Lewes City Hall will be closed through Wednesday, which is Veterans Day. Staff will be working remotely and calls to Lewes government departments will be answered remotely. Public meetings will be held this…
Read MorePolice: Woman Shoved Sandwich Into Another Woman’s Face
A woman is facing charges for allegedly shoving an egg salad sandwich into the face of a 74-year-old woman and grabbing her while threatening to cause more physical harm to her. According to Delaware State Police, the suspect got into an argument with two women in their 70s at a home over the weekend.Police say…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested In Parking Lot Incident
A motel parking lot incident has led to a woman’s arrest. Another suspect is still being sought.Delaware State Police say troopers responded to the Sea Esta II Motel on Rudder Lane over the weekend for a reported assault in progress.An investigation determined that a man and a woman were speaking when another woman came up…
Read MorePolice Identify Victim Of Thursday Hit-And-Run
Delaware State Police have released the name of a man who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Georgetown area.49-year-old Jamal Woodlin of Lincoln was walking eastbound on County Seat Highway near Old Furnace Road early last Thursday morning, when an eastbound vehicle drifted onto the shoulder near a curve and struck…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-9-20
OK boys and girls, we have two more days of this wonderful weather before it all goes down hill like a rolling stone. Sea bass and tog continue to dominate the fishing in the bay and ocean with some porgies and triggerfish mixed in the catch. At Lewes Harbour Marina Amanda said Tim Morris and…
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PA Man Critical After Hit & Run West of Georgetown
A Pennsylvania man was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle while walking on on East Trap Pond Road west of Georgetown Saturday evening just after 6. Delaware State Police say a vehicle was passing another and entered into the westbound lane and struck the pedestrian – who was flown to an area…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-8
Saturday began with a very thick fog, but the boats pushed on, some pushed a bit to fast for their own safety, but what else is new. It looks like this fantastic weather is going to hold until Wednesday, so if you can find the time get out fishing somewhere. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina…
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Tammy Massey – Seaford – Sharptown Bridge / Click for full view
Read MoreDE GOP Investigating General Election Numbers & Votes
The Delaware GOP is requesting that the State Department of Elections preserve all data and documents relating to the November 3rd General Election. Chair Jane Brady says that the party intends to investigate reports from poll workers that there are discrepancies between the vote tallies reported by the Department and the tallies that were recorded…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 11-7-20
Tom – 302-858-7441 – Pro-form treadmill 495PI – $100 Debra – 302-236-2795 – Guinea pig cage /accessories – $28 Dale – 302-228-5984 – 6-place setting of Bavarian china w/extras – $300 Daryl – 302-436-2312 – Active DE Tag 7414 – $5000 Lorraine – 302-684-0535 – 5′ Father Xmas & 5′ Poinsettia topiary – $30 apiece…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-7-20
Friday was yet another great day and once again I went tog fishing on the southside of Indian River Inlet. Once again, I didn’t catch anything. The Inlet has not been kind to me in 2020. Other than a few shad in the spring and one lone bluefish in June, I have not caught any…
Read MoreChanges for Round 3 of the DE Relief Grants
More Delaware small businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for DE Relief Grants under changes made to the program.With the third application round getting under way, small businesses will no longer need to demonstrate a revenue decline of at least 7.5 percent from 2019 to 2020. Instead, they will only need to prove they…
Read MoreSen. Hocker Will Continue As Minority Leader; Sen. Pettyjohn Becomes Minority Whip
The Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus Friday voted to keep Senator Gerald Hocker of Ocean View as Minority Leader, as it heads into a new General Assembly with two fewer members. The contingent of seven also selected Senator Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown as Minority Whip. “It’s an honor to serve the great people of the…
Read MoreMd. Gov. Urges Vigilance As COVID Rates Rise
“Wear the damn mask.” Those were the words of Governor Larry Hogan Thursday as he provided an update of the state’s preparations for a surge in coronavirus cases – which could already be underway. Maryland has been experiencing rising rates of new coronavirus cases in recent days, including more than 1,500 Friday, the highest daily…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Motel Sex Assault
A Dover man is charged with sexual assault of a woman in a room at the Holiday Inn Express on Route 13.Dover Police say an investigation indicates that the man and woman were staying in separate rooms as part of a work assignment.The two were sharing a meal in her room and she went to…
Read MoreMan Arrested In Felton Domestic Incident
A Dover man is facing assault and disorderly conduct charges following a domestic incident in Felton. Felton Police say responding officers spoke with a female, who said she had been struck multiple times in her face. The suspect was gone before police arrived, but police say Aaron Brown turned himself in to Felton Police later.…
Read MoreRehoboth Firefighters Hose Down Ruptured Gas Line
A gas leak drew a response Thursday from the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company.Thursday at about 12:30, a two-inch natural gas line was cut accidently by construction workers in the Marsh Island community off Camp Arrowhead Road.Firefighters sprayed to disperse the gas until the underground shutoff was located.Chesapeake Utilities and Delaware Electric Cooperative also responded.
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