Gov Carney Extends State of Emergency Declaration Another 30 Days to Fight Spread of Coronavirus
Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended theĀ State of Emergency declarationĀ another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: āWe remain committed to getting more children in school, and more Delawareans back to work. To do that, we need Delawareans to stay vigilant, and follow the public health precautions to…
Read MoreNew MD State Gray Triggerfish Record – Caught Off Ocean City
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Logan Liddick of Carlisle, Pa. as the new Maryland state record holder for the gray triggerfish (Balistes capriscus). The 34-year-old angler caught the 6.0-pound, 20-inch long fish on Sept. 25, while fishing near a shipwreck 14 miles off the coast of Ocean City. Using both clams and squid for…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-02-20 – “The Ultimate Weapon”
MD DNR Accepting Bids for 2020-2021 Trapping Season on Public Lands on Eastern Shore
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting bids for the 2020-2021 trapping season within public lands on the Eastern Shore. The individual with the highest bid will be awarded annual trapping privileges at several properties. To bid for trapping privileges at Cedar Island, Deal Island, E. A. Vaughn, Fairmount, Isle of Wight, Johnson, Maryland Marine Properties, Pocomoke River, Pocomoke Sound, South Marsh Island, and Wellington wildlife management…
Read MoreFlags to Half-Staff Sunday to honor National Firefighters Memorial Day
Flags are to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday from sunrise to sunset in honor of National Firefighters Memorial Day. The 39th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday at 10am in Emmitsburg, Maryland ā to honor 82 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 21 who died in…
Read MoreAUDIO: Damian DeStefano & Jack Riddle on 2nd Round for Applications for DE Small Businesses & Non-profits for DE Relief Grants
Hundreds of Delaware small businesses and nonprofit organizations have been approved for the first round of DE Relief Grants, the largest cumulative grant award ever made by the State of Delaware to small businesses. A total of 741 applicants will share $25.7 million in funding through the first round of the program. DE Relief Grants…
Read MoreDelDOT Troubled By Recent Worker Injuries Caused By Motorists
Three DelDOT employees have been injured by motorists in the past two weeks, and the Department of Transportation and AAA Mid-Atlantic say drivers need to pay attention and slow down. Crews working at construction sites or mowing grass are endangered by motorists who don’t simply slow down when they approach a work crew, according to…
Read MoreMd. Resumes Allowing Indoor Visitors At Nursing Homes
More than three months after limited outdoor visitation was permitted to resume at Maryland nursing homes, indoor visitation is now being permitted. Governor Larry Hogan announced Thursday that a nursing home without a positive COVID-19 test result within 14 days will be able to accept visitors indoors. Screening procedures and other protocols are also in…
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect Arrested In Farmstand Thefts
A man is under arrest in connection with several thefts at produce stands in the Millsboro and Laurel area.Delaware State Police say 21-year-old Khalil Reid was found in Wicomico County and has been extradited to Delaware.Reid was identified a suspect in connection with the theft of money from cash boxes kept at several farmstands.In some…
Read MoreSuspected Bay Bridge Stunt Driver Faces 27 Charges
The driver seen on social media doing skidding doughnuts on The Bay Bridge is facing a combined 27 criminal and traffic charges. Maryland Transportation Authority Police investigated the widely-viewed video and determined the stunt occurred Sunday on the westbound span. 22-year-old Gary Ray Montague Junior of Dumfries, Virginia was identified as the suspected driver. After…
Read MoreUpdate: Police Investigate Recent Store Robbery In Long Neck Area
Delaware State Police continue their search for a suspect in a recent robbery at a convenience store on John J. Williams Highway in the Long Neck area.The hold-up occurred September 15th shortly before 11:00 p.m.Troopers say the suspect implied he had a weapon as he motioned to the employee to open up the cash register.The…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-2-20
Thursday saw some rough weather in the morning, but it did lay out a bit by afternoon.Ā Not many boats sailed and those that did reported a mixed bag with sea bass, flounder and triggerfish.Ā Friday looks to be even rougher and we may not see to many fishermen on the water.Ā The weekend still…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Jared Ross – Morning in Bethany Beach / Click for full view
Read MoreDel. GOP Outlines Student Learning Improvement Plan
The Delaware Republican Party sees opportunity in the current uncertainty over virtual learning and when students will be able to return for in-person instruction. State GOP Chair Jane Brady outlined several initiatives Thursday at a news conference in Wilmington which she said could help address issues that developed long before the pandemic. “Our objective is…
Read More2 Arrested For Laurel Burglaries
Laurel Police say two men have been implicated in a series of burglary and theft complaints. Police say 31-year-old James Snead of Laurel was identified as a suspect, and that he was taken into custody while coming out of a home. A resident there, 43-year-old Lamar Stancell, was questioned, and police say items that were…
Read MoreMan Lying On Route 13 Struck, Killed By Vehicle
A 65-year-old Felton man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on southbound Route 13.Delaware State Police say at about 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, a 28-year-old man was driving southbound in the left lane near Bork Drive when he struck someone who apparently was already lying in the roadway. The driver did not see him,…
Read MoreOC Special Event Zone Declared Oct. 6th-11th
Ocean City has designated Special Event Zone provisions starting next Tuesday through the following Sunday, with thousands of car enthusiasts expected for the Endless Summer Cruisin’ gathering.Speeds will be reduced, and fines for violations will be escalated.Ocean City residents and visitors can expect to see a large police presence, with assistance expected from Maryland State…
Read MoreLaunch From Wallops Island Scheduled Thursday Night
A launch is scheduled tonight from NASA Wallops Flight Facility on the Virginia Eastern Shore.If conditions allow, the glow of the Northrop Grumman Corporation Antares cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station could be visible across much of Delmarva.The launch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. You can follow along with the NASA Blog. According…
Read MoreDel. Prepares For Pandemic Resurgence
Delaware has a game plan for a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the Pandemic Resurgence Advisory Committee presented their final report to Governor John Carney Wednesday. Their efforts focus upon testing, PPE, messaging the public about the importance of masks and social distance, addressing matters of equity and keeping the economy open.
Read MoreSuspect Leaving Hotel Arrested On Drug Charges
An investigation into reported drug activity at a Salisbury hotel recently led to an arrest.The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team investigated, and observed a man heading toward a vehicle carrying several bags. Following a traffic stop, a K-9 search led investigators to quantities of marijuana, powder cocaine, crack cocaine, Oxycodone pills, and more…
Read More3 Arrested in Wicomico Co. Drugs – Firearms Investigation
Three suspects face charges in connection with an investigation in Wicomico County into controlled dangerous substances and firearms.The Sheriff’s Office says a search was carried out at a property in Delmar. According to police, 23-year-old Shyheim Mitchell threw a loaded, AK-47-type firearm out the back window of the residence as the search was in progress.The…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 10-1-20
Wednesday was windy and much cooler with small craft advisories up. This kept boats from leaving the dock at Lewes Harbour Martina and Indian River Marina. Thursday looks fair for the larger boats with seas at three to four feet and the weekend looks good. The National Marine Fisheries Service has closed the season on…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day. In 2008 WGMD put up a new broadcast tower. This picture was taken by a member of the crew looking down from the top of the tower the day they finished the work. You can see the old tower just to the right of the building. The final step in the build was to dismantle the old tower. We put together a video of the build – which took months and at least 3 full crews – the first was from Tennessee – and they couldn’t figure out how to deal with our low water table – and that digging 2 feet down – they hit water. They quit. Second crew fared better, but lost several members to the beach life! Watch the video – https://youtu.be/9sS9fU0TFRE / Click for full view
Read MoreMd. Revenues Boosted, But COVID-19 Concerns Remain
Maryland revenue forecasters are projecting revenues of $18.7-billion for Fiscal Year 2021 and $19.7-billion for FY ’22.The Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates Tuesday boosted last May’s unofficial estimates by $1.4-billion for Fiscal Year 2021.Fiscal Year 2022’s revenues are up $2.1-billion.Comptroller Peter Franchot says Maryland is still influenced by volatile nationwide and worldwide factors, although numbers…
Read MoreOcean City Looks To Increase Police Force
Ocean City Council has voted 7-0 to move forward with a plan to hire ten additional police officers. Council members Tuesday heard from Police Chief Ross Buzzuro and Captain Michael Colbert as they outlined the current law enforcement situation facing the town. Colbert said relying upon seasonal officers has its difficulties – it has become…
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