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Sussex County Council to Continue Public Hearing on Buffer Ordinance

By Mari Lou / February 21, 2022
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The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning. County Administrator Todd Lawson will discuss the possible disposition of County property – with possible action taken by the Council. At 10:30 there is a scheduled continuance of a public hearing to amend the County’s buffer ordinance, which was suspended at the January 11, 2022 meeting of…

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Millsboro Area Home & Garage Damaged by Fire

By Mari Lou / February 20, 2022
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Firefighters from Indian River and Millsboro were called for a garage fire on Guinea Hollow Road just after 8 Saturday night. Firefighters learned the fire spread from the garage to the house. Crews from multiple other companies responded or provided cover as well as paramedics and Mid-Sussex Rescue. No injuries were reported and the State…

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Fire Damages Dewey Beach Home

By Mari Lou / February 20, 2022
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Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called to a residential fire on Bayard Avenue in Dewey Beach around 7:30 Saturday nights. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from three floors of the home – and according to the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company website, a sprinkler system confined the fire to one unit with moderate damage…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 20, 2022
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Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Just before Saturday’s launch of the Antares Rocket. Click for full view

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Final Phase of Roland E. Powell Convention Center Expansion Finished in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / February 19, 2022
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Governor Larry Hogan today participated in a ribbon cutting for the third and final expansion of the Roland E. Powell Ocean City Convention Center. The $38 million expansion—a partnership between the State of Maryland and the Town of Ocean City—includes a new 30,000-square foot exhibition hall, and a 15,000-square foot bayside gallery.  “The entire mission…

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Rehoboth Beach Patrol Tryouts Scheduled

By Mari Lou / February 19, 2022
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Have you got what it takes to be part of Rehoboth Beach Patrol? The Rehoboth Beach Patrol has a question for young people who are looking for meaningful and fun summer employment: Have you got what it takes to rise to the challenge? For more than 100 years, the Rehoboth Beach Patrol (RBP) has provided…

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Georgetown Traffic Stop Ends in Arrests for DUI, Drugs & a Weapon

By Mari Lou / February 19, 2022
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A Delaware State Trooper on patrol in Georgetown early Saturday morning spotted a red Toyota with expired registration. The trooper stopped the car and contacted the 21 year old driver and 17 year old passenger and smelled alcohol coming from inside the car. A DUI investigation was started when the trooper spotted the passenger discarding…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 2-19-22

By Mari Lou / February 19, 2022
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Bill – 302-684-3882 / Joe – 302-339-1146 – Heavy duty automobile tow dolly with accessories – $650 John – 302-212-5413 – Airguide Model 76 Marine compass (1960s) New in box – $60 – Wilson Hyper Speed Driver & 8 other left hand clubs – $40 – 15 pairs of size six women’s shoes, sneakers and…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 19, 2022
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Walt – Lewes – Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse from The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

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Applications Being Taken for Laurel PD Citizen Police Academy

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2022
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The Laurel Police Department is taking applications for its Citizen Police Academy being held this spring. The “Go Behind the Badge” event is an eight-week program that provides residents with a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. Classes will be held once-a-week. The three hour sessions will focus on the following topic: K9 demonstrations, simulated car…

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Proposed Amendment Seeks to Protect Parental Rights in Delaware

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2022
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Two Delaware lawmakers are proposing to amend the state constitution to confirm that parents have a fundamental right to the “care, custody and control of their child.” State Rep. Charles Postles (R-Milford North) and State Sen. Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford) maintain that the Parental Rights Protection Amendment is needed to safeguard parental authority against government encroachment. Rep. Postles said one high-profile…

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MD House Leadership Announces “Family Budget Boosters” Tax Relief Package

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2022
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Today, Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, Majority Leader Eric Luedtke and Ways and Means Committee Chair Vanessa Atterbeary held a press conference to announce a tax relief package to help working and middle-class families afford basic necessities and put chronically unemployed Marylanders back to work. “We promised that this session would be about supporting working families and helping…

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Dover Man Sentenced for Enticing a Minor to Produce Child Pornography

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2022
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A Dover man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to one count of enticement of a minor to produce child pornography. Officials say 42 year old Scott Foster posed as teen boys on Facebook and used aggressive and manipulative tactics to coerce and entice three minor females into producing…

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MSP Make Arrest in Preston Stabbing

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2022
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Maryland State Police have made an arrest in a stabbing that occurred Thursday afternoon in Preston. State Police were assisted by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office and Natural Resources Police and located a female victim with an apparent stab wound. The suspect tried to evade arrest while cutting himself with a knife. A trooper was…

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Caroline County BOE Supports Gov Hogan’s Call to Rescind State BOE’s School Masking Policy

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2022
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At their February 15 work session, the Caroline County Board of Education unanimously voted to write the Maryland State Board of Education (MSBE) to express their support for Governor Hogan’s recent call to rescind the MSBE mask policy for local school systems. Subsequently, the following letter was sent to MSBE President Clarence C. Crawford: Dear Mr. Crawford: On…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2022
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Eric Reifsnyder – Milton – Removing the railroad swing bridge in Lewes. Click for full view

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2022
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The WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the day again takes you back to the summer of 2007. WGMD was in the process of erecting a new tower behind the studios – but it was a process that took quite a long time. After centering the base of the tower on the cement platform, the crews began to raise portions of the tower – the new tower is the smaller of the 2 you can see. You can watch a video slideshow of the construction of WGMD’s new tower (now 15 years old!) at https://youtu.be/ydwNZ3qG6x8 Click for full view

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Wicomico County Schools: Statement on Adherence to State Masking Regulations

By Mari Lou / February 15, 2022
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Since the governor’s remarks late last week about his desire to see the end of the state emergency masking regulation in public schools, our school system and Board of Education have received a number of inquiries about whether the masking requirement is still in effect. At this time, the emergency regulation on Face Coverings in…

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Gov. Carney Coronavirus Update – 2-15-22

By Mari Lou / February 15, 2022
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Feb 15, 2022 – Coronavirus Update with Governor John Carney, DHSS Secretary Molly Magarik and Education Secretary, Dr. Mark Holodick

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 15, 2022
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Dona Jung – Berlin – Gathering at the South Ocean Pines pond. Click for full view

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DSP Investigating Fatal Crash near Seaford

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2022
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Delaware State Police continue to investigate a single vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Seaford Road that left a Delmar, Delaware man dead. Police say 18 year old Dylan Rodriguez was southbound on Seaford Road south of Easter Lane when his Toyota pickup truck went off the road in a slight curve, struck a fence…

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Gov Hogan Announces End of Masking in MD State Buildings

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2022
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With the state’s health metrics continuing to substantially decline, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the requirement for masks and face coverings to be worn in state buildings will end next week. In addition, the governor has called on the State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, and encourages parents who want to…

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Update: Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze in Ocean Pines

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2022
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WGMD Radio Flea Market 2-12-22

By Mari Lou / February 12, 2022
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  John – 302-508-9195 – 2003 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster, 17,000 miles – $4000 – Pine Gun Cabinet, 5’2″ tall x 23″ wide, holds 6 guns – $70 Al – 410-865-9165 – P.A. Speakers with 5 foot stands and accessories – $150 – Shure SM-58 Mic – $50 – Vintage Les Paul Guitar, mint condition…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 12, 2022
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Dana Abbott-Painter – From the foot of the Indian River Inlet Bridge – towards sunset – the sun & clouds resemble a horse with and eagle on its back. Click for full view

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