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Margaret May – Lewes – Geese on the wing – heading west / Click for full view
Read MoreWorcester Co. Schools To Begin With Distance Learning
Students in Worcester County Public Schools will start the new academic with remote instruction September 8th, as the district hopes to progress in phases toward more in-person instruction. Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor announced the decision Thursday, joined by members of the Board of Education, the Health Department, Worcester County Commissioners and educators. A model…
Read MoreMan Arrested In Store Parking Lot On Drug Charges
A traffic stop at a convenience store parking lot led to a man being arrested on drug charges. Delaware State Police said troopers became aware that a Harbeson man was driving with a suspended license. He was located in the driver’s seat of the vehicle, and police said he tossed suspected drugs out the passenger…
Read MoreFlorida Man (In Del.) Arrested On Drugs, Weapon Charges
A welfare check on a driver at a Starbucks drive-through on Coastal Highway leads to a man’s arrest on weapons and drug charges. Delaware State Police say troopers were called to the establishment Wednesday. The vehicle appeared to have a flat tire and a bicycle hanging from the roof. The driver appeared to be driving…
Read MoreInvestigators Seek Clues In Dec. 2019 Shooting Death
Investigators don’t want a murder case to grow ‘cold.’ Stefon Hagans was found dead of gunshot wounds outside his Salisbury home on Dale Lane early last December 14th. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is hoping the public will come forward with any information, possible security footage or other clues that could help. Several people were…
Read MoreMd. Pauses Further Economic Reopening, Expands Mask Rules
Maryland will require that masks be worn in more public places. The state is discouraging travel to a number of states with high rates of new positive COVID-19 test results. Also, initial results of contact tracing have been released. And, Maryland is putting plans to further reopen the economy on hold. Contact tracing results were…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-30-20
Wednesday was a carbon copy of Tuesday. Fishing in the ocean remained good with flounder leading the parade. Dan’s Tackle reported that Matt Andrews caught a 2.25-pound flounder in the ocean surf on mullet. A keeper flounder from the beach in the middle of summer is somewhat unusual. The Savannah Lynn had a combination shark/flounder…
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WGMD Celebrating 40 years of broadcasting. Going back to 2015 and a live broadcast from the Delaware State Fair with WGMD’s Bob Steele – and Account Representative Donnie Vanderslice / Click for full view
Read More‘Road To Recovery Is Running Short,’ Says Beach Chamber
How much of a hit has the beach business community taken due to the pandemic, restrictions and travel advisories? The cost has reached tens of millions of dollars, according to a Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce survey. The Chamber Wednesday shared a letter it sent to Governor John Carney. In it, the…
Read MoreOC BikeFest, Delmarva Bike Week Postponed Until 2021
A motorcycle event that typically draws bikers from a multitude of states to Ocean City each September will not be happening this year. Organizers and town officials, in consultation with the Worcester County Health Department, said Wednesday that all activities associated with BikeFest and Bike Week are postponed until 2021. Performances and additional information will…
Read MoreLightning May Have Caused Mobile Home Fire
A preliminary investigation indicates that a bolt of lightning may have caused a mobile home fire in Wicomico County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire on Meadow Bridge Road in Fruitland was reported Tuesday night at about 8:33 p.m. About 25 members of the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Company had the fire…
Read MoreBeat The Peak Alert, Wed. July 29th
Delaware Electric Cooperative has set Beat The Peak hours for Wednesday between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Members are asked to conserve electricity during a time of expected high demand. Possible steps include turning the thermostat up a few degrees, delaying the use of large appliances and turning off unnecessary lights.
Read More70-Year-Old Milford Man Dies Of Gunshot To Chest
Milford Police are investigating the death of a 70-year-old man who was shot in the chest. Police said Wednesday that the victim is identified as David W. Parcher of Milford. The shooting was reported Tuesday at about 3:40 a.m. at a home on Pennsylvania Avenue. The victim was found at that location. Members of the…
Read MoreMan Charged With Threatening Hotel Worker With A Knife
A Rehoboth Beach man is charged with going after a hotel employee with a knife. Delaware State Police say the suspect apparently was in distress when he made threatening statements toward a 26- year–old man who works at the Holiday Inn Express on Kates Lane. During the confrontation in the obby, police say 26-year-old Christopher…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Starts School Year With Virtual Learning
Wicomico County public school students will start the academic year with virtual instruction. The board of education approved the plan suggested by Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin. “Ever since March 13 th , we have looked forward to the day when we could safely resume face-to-face instruction in our classrooms,” Dr. Hanlin said. “Throughout this summer…
Read MoreState Auditors Collaborate On COVID-19 Related Data Template
A group of State Auditors, including Delaware’s Kathy McGuiness, are developing a national COVID-19 Data Quality Audit Template. It serves as a framework for states to follow as they go about monitoring their coronavirus-related data. States are hoping the result is more accurate data collection and interpretation as state auditors and fiscal watchdogs carry out…
Read MoreNaloxone Distribution, Training Offered In Seaford
During the pandemic, another public health issue is still impacting lives and in some cases taking live – the overdose crisis. Doses of the overdose-reversal medication Naloxone were distributed at carside Monday in Seaford at a distribution and training event. It was hosted by Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, Aquila Behavioral Health of Delaware and the…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-29-20
Tuesday was another hot one, but the breeze made it bearable on the water. When I was at Lewes Harbour Marina on Monday, I noticed the Strike Zone was flying three tuna, one white marlin release and a dolphin flag. It seems Captain Chris Keller participated in the Hux Big Fish Tournament and that was…
Read MoreHundreds Remember Dewey Beach Mayor “TJ” Redefer at “Bay Walk” Dedication
Hundreds of visitors including state and local officials celebrated what would have been Mayor John “TJ” Redefer’s 59th birthday tonight during a dedication of the town’s new “Bay Walk” in his memory. Mayor Redefer lost his life on April 7 to pancreatic cancer. He had served the town as commissioner and mayor since 2017 and…
Read MoreSussex County Bids EMS Director Bob Stuart a Happy Retirement & Welcomes a New Airport Manager
The Sussex County Council recognized retiring EMS Director Robert Stuart with a proclamation. Stuart steps down at the end of the month – Deputy EMS Director Robbie Murray has been named as the new EMS Director. County Administrator, Todd Lawson, introduced the Council to the new manager of the Delaware Coastal Airport, Bob Bryant. Bryant…
Read MoreNo Decision Yet on DE Schools; Look for an Increase in Coronavirus Enforcement in August
There is still no decision by the State of Delaware on the reopening of schools. Several weeks ago, Governor John Carney and DOE Secretary Susan Bunting said more on schools reopening or partially reopening would come in early August, however some guidance on where the state stands currently and what is needed for a full…
Read MoreMaryland Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Honor of Bob Culver
Governor Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment (not yet known). This is in honor of Bob Culver, County Executive for Wicomico County, who passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020
Read MorePower Savers Alert Tue. July 28th
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation wants its customers to use less of its product for a few hours today. DEMEC has again issued a Power Savers Alert for 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The alert follows: POWER SAVERS ALERT: Due to expected high temperatures and high energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to…
Read MoreSearching For Work? A Job Fair Comes To Worcester Co. Wednesday.
If you’re in search of a job, Pocomoke City is the place to be Wednesday. Worcester County’s second open air job fair takes place from 10 until 1:00 at the Pocomoke Farmer’s Market downtown. Employers looking to fill openings want to talk with job-seekers. The job fair also highlights training and transportation resources available in…
Read MoreMan Charged With Parking Lot Gunfire In Kent Co.
A Felton man is charged with opening fire on a group of people in a deli parking lot. Delaware State Police say troopers who were dispatched to Uncle Willie’s on Route 13 at Woodside June 19th learned that five people got into an argument with some other people in a vehicle. Someone came out of…
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