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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2023
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Peg – South Bethany – Sunrise at South Bethany. Click for full view

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Covid-19 Cases Possibly Linked to Leg Hall; DPH Advises Masking & Social Distancing or Virtual Meetings

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023
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Delaware Public Health reports that multiple positive cases of COVID-19 could be related to several in-person events last week in and around Legislative Hall. Out of an abundance of caution, Public Health officials are offering recommendations to those planning to attend Joint Finance Committee hearings beginning Tuesday Jan. 31, to mask and use social distancing…

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Deadline to File for Bridgeville Town Commission is Friday, Feb 3

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023
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Commercial Air Service Returns to Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023
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Commercial air service returns to Delaware! Beginning Wednesday, Avelo Airlines will fly from the Wilmington Airport with nonstop flights to five Florida destinations. Delaware is the only state without commercial air service – Avelo’s first flight – bound for Orlando – will depart at 10am on Wednesday. Other Florida destinations are West Palm Beach, Fort…

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Maryland Joins the US Climate Alliance

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023
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Maryland has joined the US Climate Alliance as Governor Wes Moore reaffirms his commitment to combating climate change. The Governor has proposed a $422-million investment in protecting Maryland’s environment through programs funded by the transfer tax that supports land preservation and operations a capital projects in state parks. Another $129-million in General Funds will fully…

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Selbyville Man Charged after Road Rage Incident in Dover

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023
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Dover Police were called after a man pointed a gun at another driver after a road rage incident on North DuPont Highway in the area of Bally’s. Police were able to locate the suspect, 22 year old Ryan Hartung of Selbyville, and arrested him without incident. A search of his vehicle turned up a 9mm…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2023
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Jennifer – Seagull taking in the sights at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. Click for full view

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Maintenance Work Begins Monday on Route 90 Bridges in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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Routine maintenance work begins on the Route 90 bridges over the St Martin River and Assawoman Bay on Monday. Crews will be making repairs to the bridge deck and substructure in preparation for the summer season. Crews will work from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday – drivers can expect single lane closures and flagging…

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Felton Man Arrested on 3rd Felony DUI & Gun Charges

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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A Felton man has been arrested on weapons and DUI charges after a traffic stop. A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol in the Camden area spotted a Taurus make a turn without signaling and committing other moving violations. When the trooper contacted the driver, he smelled alcohol coming from 46 year old Harold Hampton…

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Three Charged for Stealing a Vehicle in Seaford

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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Seaford Police arrested three men after a report of a stolen vehicle on Chandler Street Thursday night around 7:20. Police learned the vehicle was left running with a child still in a rear seat. The vehicle was located on Old Furnace Road but the driver refused to stop as the driver fled from police –…

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State Fire Marshal Investigating Bridgeville Fire

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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Fire broke out in Bridgeville early this morning. Firefighters arriving at the scene around 2:20 found fire showing from a two-story North Cannon Street home. Crews from Farmington, Greenwood, Ellendale, Seaford and County paramedics were on the scene or provided back up. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.

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Sunday Morning Power Outage in Seaford

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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Seaford Police report that a vehicle struck a city electric pole on Virginia Avenue near the intersection of School Lane knocking out power just after 2am. City electric personnel were quickly on the scene and restored power just before 6am. Virginia Avenue and School Lane were reopened to traffic just after 9am.

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Georgetown Firefighters Battle House Fire Early Sunday Morning

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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Firefighters in Georgetown were called for a structure fire just before 2 Sunday morning. Crews arriving at Burton Street found fire showing from a single story home. Crews from Milton, Blades, Millsboro and Memorial assisted or provided back up. Sussex County paramedics were also on the scene. The State Fire Marshal is investigating. Crews were…

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Upgrade to Raw Water Line & Traffic Pattern Change Along Naylor Mill Rd in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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Beginning Monday, expect a change in the traffic pattern along Naylor Mill Road. The City of Salisbury will begin upgrades to a raw water line after it was found that higher than normal rain amounts and unusual temperatures have caused the pylons that support the line to shift and decay faster than anticipated – compromising…

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DSP Find Stolen Gun during Traffic Stop in Dover

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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A Dover man was arrested by Delaware State Police after a traffic stop Friday afternoon. Police on patrol saw dark tinting on the front and read windows but that the vehicle had no waiver on file with the DMV. Police contacted the driver, 30 year old Brandon Marshall and smelled marijuana coming from inside the…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 29, 2023
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Alan Henney – Rehoboth Beach – Mourning doves hanging out at the beach. Click for full view

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Gov Carney Tests Positive for Covid-19

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2023
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From the Governor’s office: Governor John Carney tested positive for COVID-19 late Friday through an at-home antigen test, which he took after experiencing mild symptoms. Governor Carney is currently isolating per the CDC guidelines. “I’m feeling fine and will work from home,” said Governor Carney. “Also, Go Birds!”

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-28-23

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2023
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Elaine – 302-684-4444 – LOOKING FOR: Shiny finish wall board Mary – 302-537-5148 – Farrago Suspension bike with helmet and mirror – $125 Mike – 443-880-3707 – Old Troybuilt LTX 2146 riding mower – Free to good home needs a little work Linwood – 302-339-2092 – 32″ flat screen TV with Roku adapter – $90…

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Can You Identify This Person of Interest in Crisfield Fires?

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2023
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Between September and December of last year, the Maryland State Fire Marshal has investigated several fires in the Crisfield area. The State Fire marshal’s office has now identified a person of interest in those fires and other investigations – if you can identify this man – contact the State Fire Marshal’s office at 410-713-3780 or…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2023
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Charles Parkhill – Long Neck osprey. Click for full view

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Saturday is Last Day to Recycle Christmas Trees in DE

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2023
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Saturday is the final day that Delaware residents can drop their real Christmas trees off to be recycled. DNREC officials remind you to remove all decorations, lights and tinsel – and fake snow – and remove the tree stand. Most Sussex County drop off sites are still accepting Christmas trees – however not all are…

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Wicomico Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash Wednesday on East Salisbury Parkway at Tilghman Road

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2023
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A Salisbury woman died from injuries in a crash early Wednesday morning in the area of East Salisbury Parkway and Tilghman Road. Salisbury Police say the investigation is ongoing. The crash occurred just before 5am and investigation reveals that a Honda Civic and Ford Escape were involved in the collision – with both vehicles heavily…

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DPH to Close Covid-19 & Vaccine Call Centers

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2023
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Due to a low volume of calls – Delaware Public Health will close the Covid-19 call center and the vaccine call center after Tuesday, January 31st. Critical Covid-19 information will still be available on the DPH Coronavirus website or by calling 2-1-1. Additional information from DPH: Delawareans may still access critical COVID-19 information on the…

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DSP Investigating Shots Fired at a Seaford Home Early Friday Morning

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2023
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An occupied home was damaged by gunfire just after midnight Friday morning on Nylon Avenue in Seaford. Delaware State Police were contacted by a 19 year old woman about the incident. There were two 21 year old men in the home at the time as well – no one was injured. Police did recover numerous…

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UPDATED: Charges Filed after Threats at Parkside & Wicomico High Schools Investigated; Schools found Safe

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2023
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UPDATED – 01/26/23 – A student at Parkside High School has been charged in connection with a threat that was found at the school on January 20th which put the school on a “safe in place” notification for much of the morning. Investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office led to the 15 year old…

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