New Castle Man Charged in Bridgeville Burglary
A New Castle man has been arrested in connection with the burglary of a Bridgeville business early Monday morning. State Police were called to OA Newton for an alarm just before 2am and found the front window smashed and the business had been burglarized with cash and two TVs or computer monitors taken. Delmar police…
Read MoreAGs Call for Improved Enforcement Against Illegal Robocallers
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general in calling on USTelecom, the leading organization representing telecommunications provider, and its Industry Traceback Group (ITG) to continue its collaboration with state attorneys general by bolstering technological capabilities to improve enforcement against illegal robocallers. The letter asks USTelecom to advance…
Read MoreUD President & Others Volunteer Portion of Salaries to Preserve Workforce
Recognizing that sacrifices are required across the University, President Assanis shared that he and other administrators will be voluntarily forgoing portions of their salaries. He made the announcement this afternoon in a letter sent to faculty and staff. The President, Provost and Executive Vice President will be taking 10% cuts in their salaries for Fiscal Year 2021.…
Read MoreDPH Update: 80 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 76 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total,182 Delawareans…
Read MoreLaurel Cancels July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
After much conversation, consideration, discussion and based on the continued increase in COVID 19 cases in Sussex County and the likelihood that the social distancing will be required through summer, the Mayor and Council of Laurel and Town Manager Smith have agreed that it is in the best interest to cancel our traditional July 4th…
Read MoreTwo Seaford Teens Arrested on Drug and Assault Charges Near Lewes
Two Seaford teens have been arrested on drug and other charges after a suspected drug deal resulted in the assault of a 16 year old girl. Delaware State Police were called to Surf Bagel in Lewes for an assault Saturday night. They learned the two teen boys agreed to meet with others to sell marijuana. …
Read MoreSussex County Recovery Virtual Town Hall – Wed, May 6 at 7:30pm
The next Public Recovery Town Hall is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th at 7:30pm with Lt Governor Bethany Hall-Long. This meeting will include stakeholder groups and members of the public to collect public feedback in Sussex County on the economic recovery plan for the state of Delaware. For more information, visit https://governor.delaware.gov/delawares-recovery/#shape-recoveryÂ
Read MoreOver 2100 Tested at Wicomico Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing at Shorebirds Stadium
On Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, the Wicomico County Health Department held drive thru testing at the Delmarva Shorebirds Stadium for critical employees (including poultry workers) and their families. This massive undertaking would not have been possible without the help of the following agencies: Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset County Health Departments Department of…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces Continued Expansion of Coronavirus Testing at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Stations
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the state will continue to expand its COVID-19 testing program by opening a new drive-thru site on Tuesday, May 5 at the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) station in Hagerstown. The Hagerstown site will be the first state-run, drive-thru testing site in Western Maryland. Last Wednesday, Governor Hogan announced…
Read MoreIRSD Kindergarten Registration Being Conducted Electronically for 2020-2021 School Year
Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now being conducted electronically in the Indian River School District. Registration documents can be found online at https://www.irsd.net/parents___students/registration or by clicking on the blue Registration button on the district homepage at irsd.net. Documents can be filled out and submitted electronically to each school. Parents will receive a…
Read MoreAssistance available to expand conservation on Delaware farms
Delaware farmers and landowners are encouraged to sign up by June 5 for financial and technical assistance to expand existing conservation activities on their agricultural land. Financial and technical assistance is now available through the updated Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “CSP is an effective tool in assisting…
Read MoreMD House Republicans call on Governor Hogan to veto bills to increase spending
House Republicans today sent a letter to Governor Hogan requesting he veto a package of bills that will massively increase state spending and raise taxes on Marylanders. They asked the Governor to veto: House Bill 1300 – Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Implementation, known better as the “Kirwan Bill”, this legislation increases state and local…
Read MoreSeaford man charged with 7th DUI
A Seaford man was arrested on his 7th DUI following a domestic dispute that turned physical. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 9:40 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to the 6000 block of Woodland Ferry Road in Seaford for reports of a domestic dispute that turned physical. Troopers arrived and learned from witnesses…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-4-20
Sunday wasn’t quite as bad as the forecast would have us believe. Monday looks to be windy and the remainder of the week appears to be below average temperature wise. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic said slot-sized rockfish continue to come in from boats at Collins Beach. Bunker has been the bait of choice. …
Read MoreDPH Update: 170 Additional Positive Cases; 9 New Deaths; 94 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total,177 Delawareans have…
Read MoreDOC Report on Employee Coronavirus Testing
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that it has completed an initial round of proactive COVID testing of Correctional Officers and contract healthcare workers at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) and Sussex Community Corrections Center (SCCC).  Of more than 300 of these proactive COVID tests administered, only 6 test results for Correctional Officers and 1 test result…
Read MoreUPDATED: Route 54 Crash Near Keenwick Under Investigation
UPDATED 5/3 9:30am – A Selbyville area woman is hospitalized with serious injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck on Route 54 near Salty Way near Keenwick. Delaware State Police say the 69 year old woman was riding a bicycle in the bicycle lane when she suddenly crossed the roadway in front of…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-3-20
Saturday saw continued small craft advisories up for the ocean, but that was for seas and not for wind. Sunday will see an increase in the wind and we may get back to small craft advisories in the bays and the ocean. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina had the news we have been waiting for. …
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Dave Nelson – Ocean View – USAF Thunderbirds over Dover / Click for full view
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing
A Laurel man is charged with aggravated menacing after an incident on Whaleys Way in Laurel Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police met a 17 year old female victim who said she was outside when her dog began barking. She saw a man – identified as 24 year old Gideon Sisk – talking to her dog…
Read MoreWilmington Man Charged with DUI After Crashing into Long Neck Home
Delaware State Police were called after a vehicle crashed into a Long Neck home on East Wind Drive Friday night. Police found a Mercedes Benz collided with the home – and smelled alcohol when they contacted the driver, 54 year old John Ruello of Wilmington. Investigation showed that Ruello was southbound on Long Neck Road…
Read MoreDPH Update: 120 Additional Positive Cases; 9 New Deaths; 143 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total,168 Delawareans have…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 5-2-20
Buck – 301-758-9885 – 1989 Jeep wrangler, 1999 Wahoo Runabout with escort trailer – $5500 for all – Craftsman Radial arm saw – $25 – Craftsman Pressure washer 2700psi – $75 Mike – 443-880-3707 – 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport w starter issues – $300 obo Paris – 302-542-1645 – 2016 Demco Car Caddy w/ 2…
Read MoreUPDATE: Department of Labor Unemployment Claims for Independent Contractors
The Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) stated this week that they expect their new system for accepting unemployment benefit applications from sole proprietors/independent contractors to be ready by the week of May 11th. The department has been delayed in issuing the federal $600 unemployment benefit approved under the CARES Act because it had to work…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 5-2-20
With small craft advisories up and storms about I don’t think too many folks went fishing on Friday. If they did, they kept it a secret from my reporting stations. Saturday and Sunday look a bit better. The seas in the ocean won’t settle down until Saturday afternoon, but the bays should be fishable. Friday…
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