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UPDATED: Lewes Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2023
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UPDATED – 1/1/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in Lewes on December 30, 2022, as Joseph Francisco, 62, of Glen Mills, PA. ========================================================= The investigation continues into a crash Friday night that left a pedestrian dead near the intersection of Coastal Highway…

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UPDATED: Residents & Dog Safe After Fire at Parker Road Home Friday Night

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2023
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Firefighters from Selbyville were called for a structure fire Friday night just before 9:30 at a home on Parker Road. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire in a garage with extension to the single story home. Fire crews from Dagsboro, Frankford, Gumboro, Laurel, Millsboro, Roxana, Willards, Pittsville and County Paramedics assisted at the…

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Early Morning Frederica Fire Ruled Accidental

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2023
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A 2-alarm house fire early Sunday morning in Frederica has been ruled accidental by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Frederica firefighters were called around 3:30 for a blaze on Tidewater Court and found active fire on the outside of the home when they arrived at the scene. Investigation showed the fire began inside an exterior…

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DSP Investigating Pedestrian Struck by Car Near Ellendale

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2023
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A Harrington woman was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after she was struck by a car in the area of South Old State Road and New Hope Road near Ellendale. Delaware State Police say the 19 year old woman was leaving a party when she was struck. The investigation is continuing.

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2023
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Abigail Dion – Sykesville – Ocean City just past sunrise

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Start the New Year with a Hike

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2022
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DELAWARE: First Day Hikes will continue the tradition of self-guided hikes at each Delaware State Park. Each park will also have a welcome station, where you can check in to be counted and pick up your First Day Hike sticker or magnet. Sites will also offer a send off time, where you can gather with…

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New Year’s Brings Raise in Minimum Wage

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2022
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Workers in both Delaware and Maryland will see an increase in pay beginning with the new year. Effective January 1, 2023 Delaware’s minimum hourly wage rate will increase from $10.50 to $11.75 an hour. The minimum hourly wage will increase incrementally on January 1st over the next two years to reach $15 an hour in…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 12-31-22

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2022
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Matt – 302-500-9429 – Free 4 rounds of golf Heritage Golf course, 2 carts – $100 – Two pair new Ugz boots, size 9 – $80 a piece or $150 both                                   Tammy – 302-245-7873 – LOOKING FOR: Someone to put an engine in a car – Size 12 petite, mermaid style evening gown, worn…

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WGMD Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2022
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Theresa Olsen – Millville – Bethany Beach Tree

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WGMD Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2022
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Holiday lights in Rehoboth Beach by Chick Bradford

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WGMD Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2022
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First Musical Light Display at Apple Electric / picture – Jody Hudson

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WGMD Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2022
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Holiday Lights at Chapel Green, Lewes

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WGMD Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2022
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Holiday Lights in Bishopville, MD

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WGMD Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2022
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2013 – Pat Campbell White

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UPDATED: Vehicle Crash on Route 9 West of Lewes Leaves Three Dead, 4 Injured

By Mari Lou / December 25, 2022
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UPDATED 12/26/22 11:45 am–Delaware State Police have arrested 46-year-old Jason Wilcox for fleeing the scene of the fatal accident that occurred in the Lewes area on Christmas Eve. UPDATED 12/26/22 11:15 am–Delaware State Police have identified those who died in the accident that occurred on Christmas Eve in the Lewes area. Among the victims include 74-year-old…

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Consumers Asked to Conserve Electricity

By Mari Lou / December 24, 2022
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PJM ASKS CONSUMERS TO CONSERVE ELECTRICITYCold Weather Continues to Push Electricity Use Higher(Valley Forge, PA – Dec. 23, 2022) – PJM Interconnection, the electricity grid operator for 65 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia, has requested the public in its region to conserve electricity. The call for conservation was prompted by…

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UPDATED: Bay Bridge – Phase 2 Wind Restrictions

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2022
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UPDATED – 6:45pm – The Bay Bridge is currently in Phase 2 Limited Wind Restrictions. The bridge is experiencing winds exceeding 40 miles per hour. See below. =============================================================== The Bay Bridge is currently in Phase 3 Wind Restriction. The bridge is experiencing winds exceeding 50 miles per hour. MDTA BRIDGE WIND WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS On all MDTA bridges, wind warnings and…

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President Signs NDAA – How DE Will Benefit

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2022
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A Little White Stuff Near Ellendale, DelDOT on the Roads

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2022
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Some snow and sleet is falling in northern Sussex County as well as in Kent and New Castle Counties. DelDOT plows are out working on the roads to keep them safe for holiday travelers. Remember – Wet roads can freeze quickly when there is a rapid drop in temperature behind a cold front, such as…

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Camden-area Fire Sends One to Hospital

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2022
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A 2-alarm fire south of Camden has left one person hospitalized. Delaware State Fire Marshal investigators say a fire on Voshells Mill Star Hill Road just before 7:30 this morning sent an 83 year old woman to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment of smoke inhalation and burns. She is in stable condition. Firefighters from several…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison on Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2022
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A Salisbury man has been convicted of possession of a firearm and related charges earlier this week by Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County Kathleen Beckstead sentenced Dashawn Rivers to eight years in prison – the mandatory minimum sentence is five years. Officials in the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s office say Rivers…

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UPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Accident on Route 113 near Ellendale

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2022
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UPDATED 11:30am – Roadway has been reopened to traffic ================================================================ Delaware State Police are on the scene of a fatal accident near the intersection of Routes 113 and 16 in Ellendale. DelDOT has the right lane just north of Route 16 closed – while police investigate. Use caution when traveling around the accident scene. The…

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Millsboro Area Crash on Route 24 – Expect Delays/Detours

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2022
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Code Purple Shelters Open in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2022
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Code Purple sites open nightly to provide shelter for the homeless through March 15th. If you are in need of shelter, call 302-629-7050 weekdays (10am to 3pm) or 302-519-0024 weekends (10am to 3pm). There are Code Purple locations in Seaford, Georgetown, Milford and Lewes. You’ll find more at the Community Outreach at the Talk of…

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DART Holiday Service

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2022
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Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022 and New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2022 – DART will operate regular Saturday services statewide. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line train will also operate regular Saturday service. Christmas Day, December 25, 2022 and New Year’s Day, January 1, 2023 – DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate.  On Christmas Day, SEPTA…

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