Md. Voter Registration Deadline Is Tuesday
If you are a Marylander who wants to vote in next month’s election, this Tuesday is the deadline to register online to vote.Registration can be accomplished at a local board of elections office, or online at elections.maryland.gov.The deadline to register online is 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Voters may also update status or register in person at…
Read MoreIt’s Columbus Day – Here’s What’s Closed
It’s the end of a three-day holiday weekend for many. The observance of Columbus Day is impacting government offices and services. Rehoboth Beach City Hall offices are closed today. There is no residential trash pick-up. Worcester County Government Offices, including the Department of Recreation and Parks, are also closed today. Maryland Department of Transportation Motor…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-12-20
The rain held off for most of the day on Sunday and several botas did fish in the bay and ocean.Ā The weather for Monday and Tuesday looks pretty bad as Delta swings by with rain and wind. If you remember I said when we reported on the 12.69-pound flounder that I wouldnāt be surprised…
Read MoreSuspect Accused Of Ramming Squad Car, Assaulting K9
A Millsboro man faces charges following a pursuit with Delaware State Police following an incident in which he is accused of assaulting a police K-9 and deliberately striking a police vehicle.Troopers say a man kept going after a trooper tried to pull him over suspicion of reckless driving and DUI on Holland Road inside Holly…
Read More3rd Outage Affects 911 Service
For the third time in less than two weeks, an outage affected the ability to reach 9-1-1 dispatch.AT&T cell subscribers could not complete calls to 9-1-1 in Sussex and Kent Counties for a while Sunday, according to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Delaware State Police.The problem was resolved after about three hours.A…
Read MoreMan Assaulted, Left Unconscious On Kitchen Floor
A 77-year-old man is hospitalized in critical condition after being found injured on the kitchen floor of a home in Magnolia.Delaware State Police say a family member discovered the victim Sunday just after 11 a.m. at the residence on Moores Drive in Meadowbrook Acres.Police say an investigation indicates that the man was assaulted.The incident is…
Read MoreMechanical Issues Sideline Woodland Ferry
The Woodland Ferry is currently not in operation.According to DelDOT, mechanical issues were discovered with the ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River.There is no official word on when service will be restored.The Woodland Ferry was recently suspended for a week for the annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection.
Read MoreSelbyville Teen Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses
A Selbyville teen has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after he allegedly stole money from the 73 year old victim that he is living with. Delaware State Police say the victim confronted 19 year old Darren Leager about the missing money when the teen grabbed a sawed off shotgun next to his bed.…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested After Threatening Victim with Gun
A Millsboro man has been arrested after he threatened a female acquaintance with a gun. Delaware State Police were called to Screenhouse Lane east of Millsboro and learned that 62 year old Linwood Shields was arguing with the female victim and broke through a bedroom door to confront her, took a firearm from the closet…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-11-20
Saturday saw small craft advisories up and no charter boats fished the ocean.Ā Sunday will see seas of three to four feet and rain.Ā Not my idea of good fishing weather, but some may go. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said no charter boats went on Saturday, but the Angler did fish Delaware Bay for…
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Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association thru a crystal ball / Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 10-10-20
Jackson – 302-727-6479 FOUND: Official Vietnam Vet hat with 1967 pin found near old KMart parking lot Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Toro leaf blower w/vacuum – $40 – Pair of men’s western boots size 14 wide brown – $25 – Pair of tabletop fountains w/pump – $12/each Mike – 443-880-3707 – Small pine trees (you…
Read MoreMilton Man Arrested after Threatening a Man with a Gun
A Milton man has been arrested after he threatened another man with a gun. Delaware State Police were called to West Springside Drive in Milton where the 42 year old victim said that 33 year old Djuan Sheppard pointed a gun at him during an argument and then rode off on a moped. Police located…
Read MoreFirefighters Battling Blaze South of Seaford
Firefighters are on the scene of a blaze on Lynk Lane south of Seaford. Fire crews were called just after 6:30 this morning for a commercial fire and firefighters arriving at the scene found fire through the roof. Multiple crews from Sussex, Wicomico and Caroline Counties are on the scene or providing back up. The…
Read MoreLawsuit Challenging Mailed Ballot Deadline Fails
A Vice Chancellor with Delaware’s Court of Chancery issued an opinion Friday that rejected a lawsuit which sought to extend the deadline for mailed and absentee ballots to be counted. The League of Women Voters and the ACLU of Delaware went to court, contending that the vote-by-mail option approved by the General Assembly as a…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-10-20
Friday saw nice fishing weather in the morning, but the wind did pick up in the afternoon. A small craft advisory is up for Saturday with southwest winds at 15 to 20 with gusts to 25 and seas on the ocean at three to four feet. We want to wish everyone fishing the DMS Surf…
Read MoreTwo Sussex Tech Staff Members Positive for Coronavirus
Two staff members at the Sussex County Vocational Technical School District have tested positive for COVID-19, the District informed the school community today. The staff members followed proper social distancing and mask-wearing protocols when on campus. People who were in contact with the affected staff members have been notified individually and advised on the recommended…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Library Partial Reopening
The Rehoboth Beach Public Library is reopening the building to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays forBrowsing the shelves and using library computers. Appointments will be required for the 5 sociallydistance computer terminals. Please call or visit the library during business hours to schedule anappointment. When visiting the library, cloth masks covering the mouth and nose…
Read MoreGoFundMe Page to Help Milton Fire Victims
The Milton Community Foundation has set up a GoFundMe account to help raise money for the businesses and their employees that were affected by last month’s fire on Federal Street. Three businesses have been impacted by the fire that occurred on September 22 as well as the homes above the shops. Employees are in need…
Read MoreCause of Willards House Fire Under Investigation
A fire at a home on New Hope Road in Willards is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The fire was discovered by a passerby just after 5pm on Thursday. Crews from Parsonsburg, Pittsville, Powellville and Gumboro assisted Willards firefighters and were on the scene for about three hours. The family dog died…
Read MoreMan Arrested Following Milford Shooting Incident
Milford Police say a Dover man is facing charges in connection with a shooting at the Wawa gas pumps on Route 113 Thursday night. Several people apparently started to argue, and a single round was fired toward two people. No one was struck by gunfire. According to Milford Police, the suspect drove northbound but was…
Read MoreOperation We Care Receives Schaefer Award
Operation We Care has received the Wicomico County William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award.Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot bestowed the honor virtually upon its founders Jeff and Diana Merritt.Operation We Care was recognized for its efforts to help first responders and military personnel.“Whether providing personal protective equipment for first responders, delivering meals to law enforcement or…
Read MoreDel. Voter Registration Deadline Is This Saturday
Are you registered to vote? Delaware’s deadline to register to vote in the November election is this Saturday, October 10th. Registration can be accomplished at ivote.de.gov You can also check your registration status at that same address.
Read MoreLongtime Del. Electric Co-op President To Retire In ’21
The President and CEO of Delaware Electric Cooperative for more than 15 years has announced his retirement.Bill Andrew plans to step down next July, according to the Co-op, where he had worked since 1998.Andrew says it’s been an ‘extraordinary honor to serve our community,’ and says the team has transformed the not-for-profit utility into one…
Read MoreMillsboro Proceeds With Christmas Parade & Tree-Lighting
The pandemic has already led to numerous cancellations of events during the upcoming holiday season, but one Sussex County community will move ahead with a modified Christmas Parade and tree-lighting. Millsboro’s holiday celebration is scheduled for Saturday December 5th at 5:00 p.m. Town Manager Sheldon Hudson says the town thanks Governor John Carney, the Delaware…
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