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WGMD Radio Flea Market 2-11-23

By Mari Lou / February 11, 2023
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Susan – 302-396-8508 – 2 Coral five way speakers, 100watts – $275 both – 2 Orange 48″ toboggans – $15 each – Homemade afghan, purple and white – $35 Elaine – 302-684-4444 – LOOKING FOR: Shiny finish wall board John – 302-945-1627 – Mobility Lift Hug-n-Go 350 – $600 Orvin – 302-236-2670 – Free range…

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Two Seaford Men Arrested for Illegal Lottery Operations by DE Dept of Safety & Homeland Security & Seaford Police

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2023
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Delaware’s Department of Safety and Homeland Security Division of Gaming Enforcement and Seaford Police executed two search warrants in connection with illegal lottery operations. Officials identified two residences that were operating a lottery numbers game within the home – police have arrested 58 year old Jose Lopez at a home on Market Street and 36…

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Dept of Corrections Hiring Event Saturday in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2023
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Are you interested in a career in law enforcement and corrections? There is a Correctional Officer Hiring Event Saturday, February 11, in Georgetown from 8:30am to noon at the Delaware National Guard Facility on West Pine Street. Correctional officers and Human Resources professionals will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about working…

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UPDATED: HB 25 Would Remove Relief Payment from Federal Tax in DE & Signed by Gov Carney

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2023
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UPDATED – 02/10/23 – If you’re waiting to send in your taxes because you received a 2022 Relief Rebate payment from Delaware, Governor John Carney has signed House Bill 25 which would essentially absolve residents from paying federal taxes on Delaware relief rebate checks. While the rebate was not subject to Delaware income taxes –…

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DNREC Awards Indian River Marina Restaurant Contract

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2023
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DPH Reports Decreases in Covid-19 Cases & Hospitalization, but Increase in Covid-related Deaths

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2023
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Delaware’s Division of Public Health says that there’s been a 28% decrease in Covid-19 cases since last month – and a 29% decrease in hospitalizations – however the number of deaths related to Covid are increasing. In January there were 68 Covid-related deaths – nearly twice the number from the month before – 54 of…

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UPDATED: DSP Arrest All 4 Suspects in Shooting Incident at Appoquinimink Basketball Game

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2023
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UPDATED – 02/12/23 – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 16-year-old male from Middletown, Delaware in connection with the fight and fired gunshot that occurred during a basketball game at Appoquinimink High School last week. On the evening of February 10, 2023, the 16-year-old turned himself in to detectives at Troop 2, where he…

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Several Injured & Home Damaged in Thursday Afternoon Crash in Seaford

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2023
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Seaford Police are investigating a vehicle crash Thursday afternoon at the intersection of North and Poplar Streets. Seaford emergency personnel also responded just after 4pm where they found a crash between two vehicles and a residence. Officials say four patients were taken to Tidal Health Nanticoke for evaluation and there was structural damage to the…

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DART Proposed Changes to Statewide Bus Services – Public Workshop Tuesday, Feb 14

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2023
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DART will hold a public meeting Tuesday from 1 to 3pm at the Georgetown Public Library on West Pine Street. DART wants to hear your comments and input on proposed changes to its Statewide Bus Services – which are to become effective on May 21st. Tuesday’s meeting is the only Sussex County meeting and there…

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UPDATED: Kevin Seefried Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison in Capitol Breach

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2023
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Kevin Seefried of Delaware has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for his actions in the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach. Both 53 year old Kevin and his 24 year old son, Hunter – both from Laurel were arrested in January of 2021 and found guilty of obstruction of an official proceeding and four…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2023
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Josh Miller – Chainsaw carving in Felton with a C-17 flying overhead. Click for full view

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UPDATED: Georgetown Woman Dies from Injuries after Struck by Vehicle in Long Neck-area Parking Lot

By Mari Lou / February 8, 2023
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UPDATED – 02/08/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on February 3 in the parking lot of the Back Bay Shopping center as 62 year old Karen Shiles of Georgetown. =============================================================== A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of…

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Proposed Grant Program Would Help Make DE Roads & Communities Safer

By Mari Lou / February 7, 2023
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A measure pending action in the Delaware House of Representatives proposes a $20-million one-time grant program to curtail the state’s rising traffic deaths, address crime concerns, and fully staff Delaware’s law enforcement agencies. Rep. Mike Smith says his proposal, House Bill 39, is not a solution but rather a way to help police agencies start…

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Sussex County Council Approves Applications for the Community Development Block Grant Program

By Mari Lou / February 7, 2023
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The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The meeting began with two County residents who spoke to the Council about re-evaluating the Cluster Subdivision Code. This comes after the Coral Lakes subdivision appeal with the Council affirmed the Planning & Zoning Commission’s approval. They cited that perimeter buffers, open space and density were…

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Easton Man Charged in Arson of Own Home on Thanksgiving

By Mari Lou / February 7, 2023
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An Easton man has been charged with 1st degree arson in the burning of his own home on Thanksgiving Day last year. The Maryland State Fire Marshal has charged 41 year old Fred Rider after it was determined that he set his own home on Peach Orchard Road in Easton on fire – completely destroying…

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Woodland Ferry Closed Thursday

By Mari Lou / February 7, 2023
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The Woodland Ferry will be closed on Thursday, February 9. The Ferry will reopen for normal operations at 7am Friday, Feb 10. Drivers need to take an alternate route on Thursday.

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Ocean Pines Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / February 7, 2023
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An investigation by the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team led to the arrest of an Ocean Pines man. Officials went into a home on Ocean Parkway with a search and seizure warrant Friday. They located about 756 grams of marijuana, 9 regulated firearms – 3 of them converted to full automatic, several loaded high capacity…

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Cops & Coffee in Rehoboth Beach Tuesday, Feb 7

By Mari Lou / February 7, 2023
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Delaware State Police from Troop 7 in Lewes invite you to a Cops and Coffee on Tuesday from 9 to 10am at Surf Bagel Midway on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. Troop 7 staff will be available to answer questions, address concerns, and chat with neighbors. Everyone is welcome.

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 7, 2023
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Carol Tabor – Think Spring!! Porch flowers at the Bayshore Campground. Click for full view

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MD Army National Guard Members Deploying to Middle East

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2023
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About 70 members of the Maryland Army National Guard are headed to the Middle East. They will be taking 7 Chinook helicopters assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment – this in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Shield. The deployment ceremony was held Monday at Aberdeen Proving Ground – South.

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Maryland Woman & Florida Man Charged in Targeted Plot to Attack Maryland’s Electrical Substations

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2023
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Two people have been arrested for conspiracy to destroy an energy facility. Sarah Beth Clendaniel of Catonsville appeared in US District Court in Baltimore this afternoon. Brandon Clint Russell of Orlando, FL was also charged and appeared this afternoon in US District Court in Orlando. The affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint by…

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Nearly $43-mllion Announced for Statewide Road Safety Programs in Maryland

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2023
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The Maryland Delegation Democrats have announced nearly $43-million for statewide road safety programs. The funding comes through the Safe Streets for All grant program and can be used to upgrade outdated roadway infrastructure and improve safety. Included in the projects – $11.7-million for the City of Salisbury to apply proven safety countermeasures – like sidewalk…

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UPDATED: Milford Fire Heavily Damages Townhouse; Fire Determined to be Accidental

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2023
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UPDATED – 02/06/23 – The State Fire Marshal has determined that a fire at the Watergate at Milford complex Sunday night was accidental. The fire began on the ground floor attached garage due to an electrical malfunction in the electric service panel. The blaze heavily damages a three story occupied townhouse and damaged five other…

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Sussex County Council will Discuss Proposed Ordinances – in Morning & Afternoon Sessions

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2023
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The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning at 10 at the County Administration building in Georgetown. There will be a public hearing at 10:15 on the Community Development Block Grant application request for the FY 2023 CDBG grant year. Public hearings were held by the Community Development & Housing Department in towns throughout the county…

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Two Dover Teens Arrested on Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2023
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Two juveniles have been arrested by Dover Police after an investigation into loitering in a building at the Whatcoat apartments in Dover – and that two of the individuals in the group had firearms. The group ran when police went tot he building, but a 15- and 16-year old were arrested after a brief foot…

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