Kinder, Gentler Vehicle Rally Coming, But OC Is Prepared
Ocean City is ready to enforce Special Event Zone provisions with the expected arrival of car enthusiasts for the Endless Summer Cruisin’ gathering. Mayor Rick Meehan tells WGMD’s Mike Bradley he’s not expecting the sort of chaos that erupted during an unsanctioned pop-up rally during the final weekend of September. However, it’s not out of…
Read More911 Cell Disruption Resolved In Sussex, Kent Counties
Cell phone users in Sussex and Kent Counties experienced difficulty getting through to 9-1-1 for about three hours Monday night.Delaware State Police say the problem was resolved late Monday night. Last Monday September 28th, 9-1-1 dispatch centers were also unreachable by phone for a time. You can text 9-1-1 or call a local police department…
Read MoreMore Suspicious Devices Found On Trump-Pence Signs
The Maryland Fire Marshal’s Office says its bomb squad has responded to four incidents of suspicious devices attached to campaign signs in the Easton area, since Sunday’s response that resulted in the evacuation of a park.The devices are described as a small audible alarm attached to the back of the sign with a removable pin.The…
Read MoreWoman Arrested For Burglary-Home Invasion
A Felton woman faces charges of burglary and other offenses following an incident at a residence where she once lived.Delaware State Police say 47-year-old Kaylynn Daniels entered the home without the owner’s permission in an attempt to retrieve her property.According to police, Daniels pushed through a window air conditioner to get into the residence, then…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-6-20
Monday saw a decent day on the water for the few who went out. Tuesday also looks good, but the wind is going to pick up from the southwest on Wednesday. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina had lots to report. On Sunday Wendy Krieger had a citation-worthy 3.85-pound trout and a 20-inch flounder at B…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-05-20 – “Love Thy Enemies”
MD State Parks Break Attendance Records
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Park Service is reporting a total of 17.1 million visitors to date in 2020, already surpassing the previous record of 14.9 million total visitors in 2019, with three months still remaining in the year. During peak season in July, state parks attracted 3.4 million visitors, compared to…
Read MoreUD Poll Shows Leads For Democratic Candidates, GOP Support In Sussex
A poll conducted by the University of Delaware finds strong support in Delaware for Joe Biden as well as Democratic incumbents in statewide races, while Republican candidates enjoy leads or stronger support in Sussex County. The UD Center for Political Communication says according to its poll 54% of likely voters would cast a ballot for…
Read MoreSussex County County Council to Discuss 2 DelDOT Items Tuesday
CC MEET 10/05/20 ml The Sussex County Council meets at its regular time Tuesday morning. Included on the agenda – a discussion on the county’s list of projects for DelDOT’s Capital Transportation Plan. These are projects ranging from paving, bicycle lanes, signage to new roads that are needed throughout the county. Comments from the public…
Read MoreUpdate: Cygnus Cargo Ship Arrives at the ISS
UPDATED – 10/5/20 10:30am – According to tweets from the International Space Station, early this morning the Cygnus cargo ship was captured by the ISS’s robotic arm and was installed to the ISS by 7:30am and is now bolted into place. Cygnus carried about 8,000 pounds of cargo, scientific investigations, technology demonstrations, commercial products and…
Read More5 Candidates Run For Mayor Of Berlin In Tue. Election
Five candidates are in the running for Mayor of Berlin in this Tuesday’s election. Terms in Council Districts Two and Three will also be decided as well as an at-large position.The candidates for Mayor are the incumbent Gee Williams, Jennifer Allen, Ronald Bireley, William Todd and Zackery Tyndall. Candidate Jack Orris does not have an…
Read MoreDel. State Police Investigate Homicide In Dover’s Rodney Village
Delaware State Police continue their investigation into a weekend shooting death in Rodney Village in Dover.A 21-year-old Dover man was found dead in an vehicle with apparent gunshot wound to his upper body in the 200-block of David Hall Road just after 7:00 Friday night.A preliminary investigation indicates that the victim and an unknown suspect…
Read MoreBomb Squad Investigates Political Sign-Tampering Incident
There has been another incident involving tampering with political signs. This time, however, the investigation resulted in the evacuation of a park in Easton. Officers responded to Idlewild Park Sunday morning and discovered that fishing line, a cord and an item were duct-taped to a sign in support of President Donald Trump and Vice President…
Read MoreJury Trials Permitted To Resume In Del.
For the seventh time, Delaware Chief Justice Collins Seitz Jr has extended the judicial emergency declared during the pandemic. Courts are moving, however, into a modified phase three reopening Monday. Jury trials are allowed to resume, and courthouses may accommodate up to 75-percent of their capacities. Court staffing levels are increased, and more people are…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-5-20
Sunday saw perfect fishing weather and those who went found good action from the beach, ocean and bay. Right now, Monday and Tuesday are looking fine. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Amanda let us know that Paul Elwood caught a monster 12.69-pound summer flounder while fishing aboard the Katydid. This is the largest flounder caught this…
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Rosanna Knudtson – Fresh Pond trail near Ocean View / Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-4-20
It was a bit saucy on Saturday morning, but laid down for the rest of the day. In fact, the day was just about perfect for a fall afternoon in Delaware. Sunday is also looking good and the week ahead is not going to be too bad. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Tommy said the Katydid…
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Joe Campbell – Millsboro – North end of Rehoboth Beach – at the Henlopen Hotel / Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 10-3-20
Kathy – 302-226-4567 – Black and Decker 20-volt cordless circular saw, battery and charger included NEW – $75 – Total platinum home gym – $100 Millie – 443-799-1978 – Beachy sofa, white wood – $100 Robert – 410-251-0571 – 4 tires with rims (futura scrambler ap2 17″ inch rims LT265/75R17 w/caps) – $600 Dan –…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-3-20
The ocean was pretty rough on Friday morning and most boats didn’t sail. The surf and the inlet were not very welcoming either. The seas did settle down a bit as the day progressed, but by then most fishermen had found other projects. I cleaned and rearranged my tackle bag. Saturday looks to be repeat…
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Irv Blackburn – Lewes – Flying the wrong way at Lewes Beach / Click for full view
Read MoreDPH Guidance for Safe Fall & Halloween Festivities During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Division of Public Health (DPH) released guidance Friday for Delawareans to safely participate in fall festivities, including Halloween activities, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new guidance categorizes activities by risk – low, moderate and high risk. Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. Delawareans can reduce that risk by organizing and…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE: New Daily Cases Remain Elevated this Week; Deaths, Hospitalizations Also Increase
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020. A total of 20,937 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020, including 10,678 individuals…
Read MoreIRSD to Add 2 PM Curbside Meal Pickups at IRHS and North Georgetown Elementary
Beginning on Wednesday, October 7, the Indian River School District will provide afternoon curbside mealpickup at two locations. Indian River High School and North Georgetown Elementary School will offer free meals for curbside pickupevery Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Those sites will also continue regular morning meal service onWednesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Service…
Read MoreSalisbury Fire Department Receives Tests for Coronavirus Antibody Testing
The City of Salisbury and the Salisbury Fire Department have announced that fire department personnel have received tests to take part in the coronavirus serology testing that is being done through the Maryland Department of Health. This testing tests for antibodies produced by the body in response to a previous infection. A small sample of…
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