Early Voting Begins In Md. Monday
Maryland begins in-person early voting today.Marylanders have been encouraged to take advantage of early voting, or if they wait until election day to head to the voting center during off-peak times such as mid-morning or early afternoon.Early voting takes place each day through Monday November 2nd, including Saturday and Sunday.Marylanders may vote at any voting…
Read MoreFruitland Primary School Closed; Staff Member Positive For COVID-19
Fruitland Primary School will move to virtual learning for two weeks after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, and a person showed COVID-19 symptoms. Wicomico County Public Schools say contact tracing was conducted after learning of the positive case and the possible case. Staff members and students have been wearing masks and following other…
Read MoreDover & Kent County Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze in Dover
UPDATED – 8:30am – Fire crews have cleared the scene of a 2-alarm house fire on Woodland Road in Dover. The call came in just before 5:30 Sunday morning and firefighters from companies across Kent County battled the blaze. The State Fire Marshal is investigating. ===================================================== Fire crews from across Kent County are on the…
Read MoreUpdate: Oil Spill Clean-Up Efforts Intensify; Oil Found at North Indian River Inlet Beach
UPDATED – 10/25/20 7:30am – An oil spill last week off the Delaware coast is under investigation by DNREC and the US Coast Guard. Oily globs have been washing up on area beaches from the upper Delaware Beach to now ā the North Indian River Inlet Beach, according to DNREC beach monitoring. Friday, Governor John…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-25-20
Saturday saw small craft advisories up for the ocean, but the larger boats were able to get out to the sea bass grounds. Sunday is pretty much a lost cause with high northeast winds and seas to six or seven feet. Monday may be fishable and the rest of next week does not look too…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Alan Henney – Rehoboth Beach – Fountain at Silver Lake / Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 10-24-20
Chuck – 410-852-6093 – Pachino slot machine – $125 – WW2 Towers – $45 apiece Kathy – 302-226-4567 – New Black and Decker circular saw w/charger – $75 – Total Home Gym Premium – $100 Dale – 302-228-5984 – Bavarian china never used, 6-place setting with extras – $300 or best offer Jim – 941-661-2400…
Read MoreWatch for Bogus Instagram Messages from State Sen. Ernie Lopez
In his weekly newsletter this week, State Senator Ernie Lopez says an inactive Instagram account of his has been spoofed and he’s warning about bogus messages being sent out in his name. Dear Friends, Well, it seems as though the goblinsĀ of Halloween are at work a little early as there is a Senator Ernesto B.Ā LĆ³pezĀ Instagram…
Read MoreSaturday is Drug Take Back Day
Today is Drug Take Back Day. You can dispose of prescription drugs safely and responsibly. During last October’s drug take back day in Delaware ā nearly 4000 pounds of drugs were disposed of. You can drop off your expired, unused or unwanted medications between 10 and 2pm. Vape pens & e-cigarettes will be accepted ā…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-24-20
Friday was another beautiful day on land, but on the ocean, not so much. Seas running to six feet or more made for difficult fishing conditions and a cold front moving in is going to increase the wind on Saturday and Sunday with small craft advisories already up for Saturday. The oil spill has closed…
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Magie Cannuli – Ocean City – Sunrise at 56th Street / Click for full view
Read MoreWoodbridge HS Closed for Coronavirus
Tonight’s first football game between rivals Delmar and Woodbridge was sidelined before it even began after multiple positive coronavirus tests came back for staff and students at Woodbridge High School. The Woodbridge School District posted a statement today closing the High School campus for 2 weeks while the situation is investigated and the building is…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-23-20 – “With Liberty And Justice For All”
DNREC Taking Public Comment on Implementation of Ban on Single Use Plastic Bags in Retail Stores
On Wednesday , Oct. 21, 2020, DNREC conducted a virtual hearing on proposed regulations implementing a ban on single-use plastic bags in retail stores. Anyone who attempted to watch the hearing online by clicking on a direct link on the DNREC public hearing page was able to attend, and 12 members of the public were in…
Read MoreMurray Criticizes Carney On Jobs, FOIA Response
Republican gubernatorial candidate Julianne Murray said Thursday that expectations of new industries and jobs and a cleaner environment have not come to reality under the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act signed by Governor John Carney. Speaking in New Castle along with Delaware Republican Party Chair Jane Brady, Murray said regulations took two years for DNREC…
Read MoreState Revises Inmate-Focused Treatment Programs
The Delaware Department of Correction has reformed its substance abuse disorder treatment programs for offenders. DOC Commissioner Claire DeMatteis outlined the changes during a visit to the Sussex Correctional Institution. Existing programs that offer treatment services, psychiatric care and re-entry guidance had not been substantially revised in more than two decades, and no longer reflected…
Read MoreMd. Unveils $250-Million Economic Relief Package
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that the state will allocate money from the Rainy Day fund toward the $250-million Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative. Maryland restaurants, small businesses, arts organizations, entertainment venues and Main Street programs could qualify for direct assistance under this program. Hogan said he took the action as the federal government…
Read MoreRape Investigation Leads To Suspect’s Arrest
Laurel Police have made an arrest connection with an investigation into possible sexual abuse of a juvenile female. The suspect, according to police, was identified as 18-year-old Yony Yobany Gonzalez Lopez of Laurel. He is charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child and five counts of 4th-degree rape. Gonzalez Lopez was arraigned at Justice…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Results In Man’s Arrest On Weapons Charge
A traffic stop resulted in a Millsboro man’s arrest on weapons offenses and other criminal charges.Delaware State Police say a vehicle on Clayton Avenue was pulled over for having no license plate.The strong odor of marijuana led to an investigation, and drug paraphernalia was also out in plain view, according to State Police.A search of…
Read MoreWicomico Creekwatchers Release Water Quality Report
A report card on the water quality of the Wicomico River gives a grade of about C- plus.The Wicomico Environmental Trust and the City of Salisbury presented the 2019 Wicomico Creekwatchers River Report Thursday.Citizen-scientists periodically collected data from 26 sites along the Wicomico River during 2019.Analysis shows that nitrates in the water have increased, while…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-23-20
Thursday was like summer came back for a visit.Ā The weather was beautiful, but the ocean was a bit rollie with six-foot seas that will carry us through the weekend with small craft advisories.Ā These seas should not bother larger boats that can handle them, but small boats should be careful especially around inlets and…
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John Baker – Millsboro – Sunset behind storm clouds over Chincoteague Bay / Click for full view
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-22-20 – “Carney’s Napoleonic Tendencies”
Lewes Beach Closed Due To Oil Spill Clean-Up
The City of Lewes is closing its beaches 1 and 2 to the public due to this week’s oil spill. Signs are being posted at beach cross-overs and on the dune fence to inform visitors of the closures Thursday and Friday. The beaches will remain closed until DNREC and the Coast Guard advise Lewes officials…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Brands As “Maryland’s Coast”
A six-month outreach and engagement effort has resulted in a new ‘place brand’ for Worcester County: “Maryland’s Coast.” Tourism and Economic Development Director Tom Perlozzo said Wednesday that “Maryland Coast” embraces Worcester County’s “most recognized and distinguishing physical characteristic” – The Atlantic Ocean and its status as the only place in Maryland where land meets…
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