New Maryland Webpage Recognizes Businesses and Non-Profits Which Helped During the Pandemic
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that more than 200 Maryland companies and nonprofit organizations across the state have supported their communities’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “During one of the most daunting challenges of our lifetime, businesses of all sizes have stepped up to the plate by volunteering their time, labor, and resources,” said Governor Hogan.…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 06-22-20 – “Guilt by Association”
Pair Of Fires In Cambridge, Md. Were Set, Investigators Say
Two suspicious fires in Dorchester County, Maryland are under investigation. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal’s Office, a vacant two-story home on Aireys Road in Cambridge was set on fire late Sunday night. The fire began inside the home, according to investigators. No one was hurt. Earlier Sunday, a home on School House Lane in…
Read MoreDover Police Identify Person Who Died In A Shed This Month
Dover Police have established the identity of a woman whose body was found in a shed earlier this month. 59-year-old Kathy Noble is originally from the Florida – Georgia area. Her death is not considered suspicious. The body was found June 7th in a shed off Maple Parkway. Police said at the time the deceased…
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Shots Fired At Occupied Home In Magnolia
An occupied home was struck by gunfire in Magnolia Sunday night. Delaware State Police say at about 8:14 Sunday night, troopers responded to a reported shot in the 800-block of Millchop Lane. A woman and three juveniles were in the living room at the time when they heard a loud noise. A bullet struck a…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Announces Grants For Small Businesses, Farmers Impacted By Pandemic
Worcester County small business owners and farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic will be able to apply for grants. Applications through the Workforce Back to Business COVID-19 Assistance Grant Program will be accepted online for two weeks starting July 8th. An independent review panel will evaluate the applications. Grants will be awarded in increments of…
Read MoreKKK Literature Left At Several Homes in Worcester Co.
K-K-K literature is turning up in Worcester County. As protests for racial justice sweep the nation, fliers promoting the Ku Klux Klan have been left at homes in Berlin and other communities. 47-ABC reports the propaganda was stuffed into plastic bags, weighed down with small pebbles and tossed into driveways. Authorities are investigating and are…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-22-20
Sunday was yet another good fishing day with light winds, three-foot seas and water temperatures approaching 70 degrees. We have two really big fish to report. The first is a pending state record golden tilefish. Dylan Barer was fishing on the Eire Mar when he caught the 52.8-pound golden. It was checked in at Hook…
Read MoreConfederate Flag Controversy in Sussex West
“It is his right… but in the current climate, it’s inflammatory,” says one resident in the Sussex West mobile home park near Lewes who did not want to be identified. She was referring to a confederate flag being flown by one of the park’s residents. This past week, the conversation took to Facebook where folks have been sharing their…
Read MoreFunland Prepares for a “Phase 3” Reopening!
Perhaps the one thing missing most so far this summer in Rehoboth Beach is Funland. But there is hope. “Things are starting to look a lot more like summer at Funland,” says Christopher Darr, Funland personnel manager. “Even though our doors are closed right now, there is a flurry of activity inside,” he points out. This past week, Funland raised and…
Read MoreUFCW Local 27 to Rally at Mountaire Poultry in Selbyville Monday
Safety concerns and unfair labor practices at the Mountaire Poultry plant in Selbyville will lead to a rally and car caravan protest on Monday morning. The United Food & Commercial Workers Local 27 report at least 41 cases of coronavirus were reported at the plant before the company stopped sharing information in April. The most…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Felton Man after Greenwood Shooting Incident
Delaware State Police were called to Memory Road in Greenwood just after 8:30 Saturday night for a shooting. Police say 19 year old Edward Palmer of Felton went to the home looking for his ex-girlfriend, who was not at home. Palmer was heard outside threatening to shoot the woman’s dog and assault her father –…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-21-20
Saturday saw more good fishing weather and folks took advantage fishing in the bay and the ocean. The next few days look good as well. At Lewes Harbour Marina we heard that the Katydid had a boat limit of flounder on Friday and again on Saturday fishing ocean structure. The Angler caught kings and trout…
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Steven Rust – Milford – Working the fields on Deer Valley Road / Click for full view
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (6/20/20): 70 Additional Positive Cases; 1 New Death
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2020. In total, 434 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 6-20-20
Rich – 302-732-3069 – Patio Set with Table and six chairs – $180 obo – Size 9 Gortex Boots – $80 Mike – 302-245-7312 – LOOKING FOR: Golf Club Cart Jim – 301-514-3736 – Set of mechanic tools and equipment & Tool Box – $3500 Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Craftsman 18 inch Bush Whacker Hedge…
Read MoreSuspected Murder Investigation: Va. Woman Missing Out of Bethany Beach
UPDATED: 06/20/20 – The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the missing person report involving Sheila Doyle, 66, of Fairfax, Virginia. Sheila was last seen at her second residence in the Salt Pond section of Bethany Beach on June 15, 2020 at approximately 1:00 p.m. Sheila was in the company of her…
Read MoreMillsboro VFC Battle Fire in Hub Courts
Millsboro firefighters were called just after 1am to a residential fire on Kyle Circle in the Hub Courts mobile home park. Crews from Dagsboro assisted along with paramedics. The scene was cleared after about 90 minutes – the State Fire Marshal is investigating.Â
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-20-20
Friday was a beautiful day to be in Delaware and to be fishing on the ocean and bay. It looks like the weekend is going to be good as well. At Lighthouse View Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park, Dave had some exciting news. Erik Duong caught a 5-pound, 1-ounce trout…
Read MoreDPH Encourages Coronavirus Testing for Teens at Senior Week Activities After Positive Cases Identified
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging parents of teens who participated in senior week activities that involved living in a group setting, or attending a large gathering, to have them tested for COVID-19. The recommendation comes after DPH learned of several positive cases among teens living in a rental unit in the Delaware beach…
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Carol Tabor – Seagull napping at Bayshore at Ocean View
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (6/19/20): 112 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths; 45 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020. While the total cumulative number of positive cases has increased by 112 between yesterday and…
Read MoreOCPD Make Arrest in Overnight Shooting
Police in Ocean City have made an arrested in an early morning shooting Friday in the area of 6th Street and Washington Lane. Just before 4am officers heard gunshots and spotted a man running north on Washington Lane. A male juvenile from Salisbury was found with two gunshot wounds – to the arm and buttock…
Read MoreFRAUD ALERT! Phone Solicitations for National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Emmitsburg, Maryland is sending out a warning to you about new charity and imposter scams. Several people have been solicited by phone for donations to support the Foundation or one of a similar name. The Foundation has NEVER solicited individual donations by phone and these calls are a scam.…
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