A Big Change For Spectators At White Marlin Open
The long-standing tradition of crowds gathering at Harbour Island in Ocean City for the White Marlin Open weigh-in will go away this year. Organizers of the fishing tournament held each August say the new viewing location at the 3rd Street recreation complex will be the only viewing spot open to the public. Harbour Island will…
Read MoreMd. Offers Flexibility As School Systems Develop Reopening Plans
Maryland school systems will have flexibility as they determine the best way to start the academic year, and whether their buildings will open. State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon says the driving goal should be getting students back to school for in-person learning as soon as possible, but safety and health of students and staff are…
Read MoreDSEA Leader Urges 6 Weeks Of Remote Learning To Start Academic Year
The leader of Delaware’s largest teachers’ union calls for the 2020-21 academic year to start with virtual learning. Delaware State Education Association President Stephanie Ingram says instruction should start remotely and continue for at least six weeks. She says this would allow time to further evaluate the “trauma” caused by the virus and its impact…
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware Will Begin New Academic Year With Virtual Learning
The University of Delaware will conduct a majority of fall 2020 courses online, according to President Dennis Assanis. This will include undergraduate, graduate and courses offered in UD’s Associate in Arts Program. Only select courses designated as requiring an in-person component will meet on campus. Courses and finals will also be online after the Thanksgiving…
Read MoreChicken Truck Overturns On Isaacs Rd. In Milton
A tractor trailer carrying live chickens overturned early Thursday morning on Isaacs Road just north of Route 16 (Milton-Ellendale Highway). Delaware State Police say an initial investigation determined that the crash happened at about 5:00 a.m. The driver of the truck did not appear to be injured. Isaacs Road was closed north of Route 16…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-23-20
Still hot and humid on Wednesday and the fishing remains steady if not spectacular. At Lewes Harbour Marina Amanda said the Katydid had a limit catch of flounder. Another boat had a good number of triggerfish over ocean structure. The Pirate King fished in Delaware Bay for a good catch of kings. Michael Jordan and…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – Looking back at 2012 and a Mike Bradley remote broadcast at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on the Boardwalk in Ocean City. Here owner Greg Shockley is talking with Mike and Walt Palmer. Thanks to former WGMD personality & account representative Wayne Cannon for the picture / Click for full view
Read MoreDomestic Incident Results In Woman’s Arrest
A Seaford woman is facing numerous charges following a domestic incident, according to Delaware State Police. Troopers were summoned to a home in Seaford Tuesday evening and spoke with a man and a woman who said that 20-year-old Salena Timmons threatened them with a knife. Police said Timmons charged at the other two people with…
Read MoreMeter-less Monday Evenings Come To Rehoboth Beach
Starting this coming Monday, parking will be free in Rehoboth Beach Mondays between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Rehoboth Beach City Commissioners approved the free parking offer at their meeting Tuesday. Meterless Monday is designed to help Rehoboth businesses that are struggling with lost revenues during the coronavirus pandemic. Meterless Mondays will last from Monday…
Read MoreDrugs Tossed From Moving Vehicle During Pursuit
Two Millsboro residents are facing drug charges following a pursuit during which drugs were tossed from a moving vehicle. Delaware State Police said at about 12:51 a.m. Wednesday, a trooper spotted a vehicle on Dagsboro Road traveling at a slow rate of speed and halfway onto the shoulder. The driver, according to police, failed to…
Read MorePower Savers Alert, Wed. July 22nd
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation has issued a Power Savers Alert for today (Wednesday) between 3:00 p.m. at 6:00 p.m. Customers are asked to voluntarily reduce their electricity use in order to keep costs down during a time of expected high demand. Possible steps including turning the AC thermostat up a few degrees, postponing use…
Read MoreMan Arrested For Parking Lot Threats
An Ocean View man has been arrested on charges that he threatened people at gunpoint in the parking lot of a liquor store. Delaware State Police say troopers responded to Banks Wine and Spirits in Millville July 10th. They learned that the driver of a pick-up truck blew the horn at the occupants of an…
Read MoreFire Damages Unoccupied Home In Ellendale
A fire swept through a single-family home along Dupont Boulevard in Ellendale late Tuesday night. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze was reported shortly before 11:30 Tuesday night in the 12,000-block of Route 113. Members of the Ellendale Volunteer Fire Company were met by smoke and flames coming from the structure…
Read MoreTwo People Killed In Crash On Hardscrabble Rd.
Two people are dead following a single-vehicle crash in the Millsboro-Georgetown area late Tuesday night. Delaware State Police say a vehicle was traveling eastbound on Hardscrabble Road at an extremely high rate of speed and approached a moderate curve near Shiloh Church Road. The vehicle left the roadway and traveled into the grass where it…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
A Salisbury man is charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. Maryland State Police say 66-year-old Richard Rathel was arrested Tuesday following a three-month investigation that started with a tip about possible child pornography files being uploaded from the internet. Police say a search warrant was executed and electronic equipment was seized as evidence…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 7-22-20
Tuesday was a bit cooler, but still hot. Fishing is very good in the ocean. The chunking bite over inshore lumps has some boats back at the dock early with limits of yellowfin tuna for their parties. Flounder action is holding up at the Old Grounds and there are still a few keeper sea bass…
Read MoreOC Theater Approved To Show Drive-In Movies, With Conditions
An Ocean City movie theater want to take it outside. Fox Sun and Surf in the north end came to Council looking for a temporary outdoor use permit to present drive-in movies in its rear parking lot. Patrons would purchase tickets and concessions virtually, and would be required to wear masks while visiting the concessions…
Read MoreSchool Board Election Results: IRSD, Laurel, Woodbridge, Milford
Tuesday was school board election day in Delaware. The winners will be sworn in next month. In the Indian River School District, Constance Pryor defeated Gregory Goldman, 537-457 for the District 4 seat being vacated by Charlie Bireley. In Laurel, Jana B. Pugh was the top vote-getter in a three-way race. She defeated D. Brent…
Read More2 Laurel Women Charged With Robbery In Lewes
Two women are charged with robbery and other offenses in connection with a recent robbery at Home Depot on Coastal Highway in the Lewes area. Delaware State Police say troopers responded to the incident last Wednesday july 15th and spoke with a 49-year-old woman who works at the store. An investigation determined that she had…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Matt Nein – Enjoying the beach at Conquest Drive / Click for full view
Read MoreSalisbury Resumes Routine Parking Enforcement Aug. 3rd
A heads up for commuters and visitors in Wicomico County: Salisbury will resume routine enforcement of parking regulations and violations Monday August 3rd. Non-permit municipal parking has been free since late March, in an effort to encourage people to support restaurants and businesses during the pandemic. Any non-permit parking tickets mistakenly issued between March 28th…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Discusses Schools, Testing for Businesses and the NJ Quarantine List
During this week’s coronavirus update, Governor John Carney spoke briefly on the upcoming school reopening and what might be forthcoming. There are three scenarios regarding community spread that will guide them. Minimal spread – would allow school buildings to open for in-person instruction. Minimal to moderate spread – schools might use a hybrid model of…
Read MorePower Savers Alert, Tues. July 21st
Temperatures and humidity are soaring today, and if you are not careful your electricity bill could soar as well. The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, which provides service to several communities, has issued a Power Saver Alert for today between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Customers are asked to voluntarily reduce electric use during a time…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Completes Transmission Line Upgrade
Delmarva Power has finished an upgrade of 11 miles of transmission line in Sussex County, which the utility says will improve reliability for more than 75,000 customrs. The project was also done five months ahead of schedule. The improvements to the transmission line between Cool Spring substation and Indian River substation also are designed to…
Read MoreMan Charged With Drugs / Weapons Crimes Following Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in the Dagsboro area leads to a man’s arrest on drugs and weapons charges. Delaware State Police say a driver was pulled over on Bunting Road Monday night. After it was found that the driver had an expired driver’s license, police requested and obtained consent to search the vehicle. The search turned…
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