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Dewey Beach Man Charged with DUI & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2022
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A Dewey Beach man has been arrested after a traffic stop on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police say 32 year old Andrew Vogt was speeding when he passed a trooper on patrol north of Miller Road. The trooper smelled alcohol coming from inside the car and Vogt showed signs of being under…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2022
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Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Indian River Inlet Bridge on a cold gray winter’s day. Click for full view

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2022
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WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – circa 2013 or so – Mike Bradley – Broadcasting live from the Party Store in Lewes

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2022
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Tasha Sterner – Salisbury – Almost full Wolf Moon. Click for full view

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Covid-19 Update from Gov John Carney, DPH Director Dr. Karyl Rattay & DEMA Director AJ Schall

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2022
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Sussex County Council Honors Retiring Employees, Looks to Boost FY 22 Budget with Additional RTT Revenue

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2022
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The Sussex County Council has honored three County employees on their retirement. The county gave tributes and plaques to County Paramedic 2, Deborah Holding, Director of Environmental Services & Engineering, Brad Hawkes and Clerk of Council, Robin Griffith. All three have been employed by the county for just over 30 years. County Administrator Todd Lawson…

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No Election in Frankford in February

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2022
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There will not be an election in Frankford on February 5th. There were three council seats up for re-election and only the incumbents – Skip Ash, Pamela Davis and James Sample – filed to run. They will each serve another 2 years on the Town Council.

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2022
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Jean Messick – Millsboro – Taking flight on the inland bays. Click for full view

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Georgetown Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and DSP Searching for 2 Suspects

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2022
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Delaware State Police are conducting a double homicide investigation that occurred Saturday night in Georgetown. On January 22, 2022, at approximately 7:28 p.m., the Georgetown Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to the El Nopalito Restaurant, located at 22095 DuPont Blvd, Georgetown, Delaware for a report of two people shot at the business. Through…

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Two Arrested for Selbyville Area Convenience Store Robbery

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2022
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Two Sussex County men have been arrested for robbery at the Shore Stop on Route 54 and Zion Church Road on December 26. Delaware State Police say a male suspect got out of the passenger side of a vehicle, entered the business and robbed the clerk at gunpoint – leaving with an undisclosed amount of…

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AG’s Independent Investigations Division & MSP Investigating In-Custody Death at Centreville Barrack

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2022
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An investigation is underway after a man in custody at the Maryland State Police barrack in Centreville died. Troopers made a traffic stop around 7:30 Friday night and arrested the driver for possession of a controlled substance. When he was arrested, the man was conscious, cooperative and responsive to questions, but a couple of hours…

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UPDATED: Snow Emergency Plan in Worcester County – LIFTED

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2022
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UPDATED: 1pm – Effective Saturday 01/22/2022 at 1300 hours (1 pm), the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrackin Worcester County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration will belifting the Snow Emergency Plan. Please use caution on roadways in and around the Worcester County area. Be mindful of blackice at night and try…

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-22-22

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2022
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Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Original Wood Flexible Flyer Sled, Good condition – $100 obo – Picture post card collection, 70 years in the works – $100 – Two brand new (Mint) Superman comics titles “Doomsday” & “Death of Superman” – $25 each Helen – 610-717-7559 – Oak Roll Top desk – $300 – Black Dresser…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 22, 2022
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Abigail Dion – Sykesville – Ghostly boat in the fog off the beach in Ocean City. Click for full view

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Felton Man Charged in Kent County Construction Site Burglaries

By Mari Lou / January 21, 2022
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A Felton man has been arrested for burglaries at construction sites in Kent County. Delaware State Police began investigating the burglaries at the end of November and learned the suspect would enter a home under construction and steal new appliances and construction materials. The investigation led police to 41 year old Keith Biddle, who was…

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DE Unemployment Drops Statewide, but Sussex County Sees Increase

By Mari Lou / January 21, 2022
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Delaware’s unemployment rate dropped one-tenth of a percent in December to 5.0% – the national rate dropped 3-tenths to 3.9%. The First State finished 2021 with 11,900 more jobs than a year ago – with gains in the Leisure & Hospitality, Wholesale and Retail Trade and Construction sectors. Sussex County saw an increase in unemployment…

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Representative Gerald Brady Announces Resignation from State House

By Mari Lou / January 21, 2022
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Rep. Gerald Brady issued the following statement Friday: “I am announcing my resignation from the Delaware House of Representatives, effective Friday, February 4, 2022. I do so with deep regret and sadness, but I remain grateful for the nearly 16 years of service I was privileged to render of behalf of my neighbors and my community.…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 21, 2022
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Eric Reifsnyder – Milton – Lewes Canal by drone. Click for full view

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 20, 2022
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WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – to 2012 and a remote at Shenanigans Pub on the boardwalk in Ocean City with WGMD’s Mike Bradley and Walt Palmer. Click for full view

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Gov Carney to Deliver State of the State Thursday, Jan 20

By Mari Lou / January 19, 2022
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Delaware Governor John Carney will deliver his 2022 State of the State address at 2pm on Thursday, January 20. Gov Carney will speak from the House Chamber in Legislative Hall in Dover. His address will be live-streamed on Governor Carney’s Facebook page, YouTube and de.gov/sots. The Delaware General Assembly will convene in a Joint Session…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 19, 2022
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John Bussard – Ocean Pines – North Ocean City from the Rt 90 Bridge. Click for full view

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Coronavirus Update: Possible Leveling, but Numbers Still Too High in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2022
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Coronavirus numbers in Delaware remain too high – but Public Health officials have seen a possible leveling off in the number of positive tests and hospitalizations. Testing has seen a huge increase after the post-holiday surge – reaching just under an average of 9000 tests daily – and over 62,000 last week. While the average…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2022
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Catherine Madden – Broadkill Beach. Click for full view

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House Bill Would Help Modest Income Delawareans Keep More of Their Earnings

By Mari Lou / January 17, 2022
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The authors of a new measure in the State House of Representatives say it will help Delaware’s working families avoid having their earnings unfairly taxed at higher rates.  House Bill 278, sponsored by State Rep. Rich Collins (R-Millsboro) and State Sen. Dave Lawson (R-Marydel), would require the state’s personal income tax brackets to be annually adjusted for inflation.   Rep.…

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UPDATED: Hollyville Road Near Millsboro is Reopened after Crash

By Mari Lou / January 17, 2022
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UPDATED – Hollyville Road has been reopened to traffic ====================================================================== Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:11 p.m. this afternoon on Hollyville Road south of Harmony Cemetery Road. Emergency personnel from Millsboro VFC and Mid-Sussex Rescue were on the scene. As a result of…

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