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Milford Police were called for a burglary on North Walnut Street on Friday night. When officer arrived they learned the rear door of the building was damaged and the suspect might still be inside. A K-9 unit was on the scene and announced – when 40 year old James West of Milford surrendered to officers. …
The University of Delaware is following several other schools and canceling its spring study abroad program at John Cabot University in Rome. The 22 UD students enrolled there are being advised to book flights to return to the US ASAP. The decision came down last Friday after the travel advisory for Italy was raised to…
Three public meetings are being held this week on development of Delaware’s climate action plan. The Sussex County meeting is today at the CHEER Community Center on Sand Hill Road in Georgetown from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Delaware has committed to reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions 26% to 28% from 2005 levels by 2025. This…
The Department of Correction has selected a new company to provide healthcare services. The current contract with Connections will end three months early – after a thorough review process the DOC has chosen Centurion of Delaware to provide correctional medical care and behavioral health\substance abuse treatment. Centurion provides healthcare services to state, county, municipal and…
A Harrington man has been arrested after an argument turned violent and he attempted to strangle an adult female victim. Harrington Police were called to a Delaware Avenue home for a domestic incident and found the victim who told them that she had been arguing with 40 year old Jeremy Jensen when he assaulted her,…
Seaford voters will go to the polls in April to vote for a mayor and two members of the city council. Friday was the last day for candidates to file to run for election. Mayor David Genshaw is challenged by councilman James King. For 3-year terms on the city council, incumbent Dan Henderson is challenged…
State Fire Marshal investigators and police are looking at a fire Sunday morning on Arbutus Avenue in Seaford that has left one person dead. Seaford Police tell WGMD the fire was outside and firefighters located the body after putting out the fire. Seaford firefighters were called to the outside fire just before 11 Sunday morning. …
Firefighters were called for a structure fire at a home on Oak Street – off Mount Joy Road near Millsboro. The call came in just before 5pm and responding Millsboro fire crews found heavy smoke coming from the home. Crews from Indian River also responded with engine and tanker support. Crews were on the scene…
Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Blooming Daffodils – in January at Silver Lake in Rehoboth / Click for full view
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Indian River Bay Sunrise / Click for full view
Rehoboth Beach Police were called to the Atlantic Sands by a guest who heard a woman screaming for help from another room. Police entered the room and saw signs of struggle and contacted 42 year old Daniel Sullivan of Dover and the 42 year old female victim. Police learned that during a fight Sullivan attempted…
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash Saturday night just after 9pm in the southbound lanes of Route 113 south of Georgetown in the area of Arrow Safety Road. Police say a 75 year old man from Millsboro in a Chevy was southbound with a Hyundai just behind him in the other southbound lane. A…
Emergency personnel from Indian River and County paramedics were called for a vehicle crash just after 8:30 Saturday night on Indian Mission Road. Officials say a Toyota went off the roadway and through a front yard – colliding with property and trees before ending up in a wooded lot and ending up on its side. …
The dam and fishing access areas at Records Pond in Laurel will close on Monday through spring of 2021 – also Willow Street will be closed during the construction period. DelDOT will begin reconstruction of the dam to improve safety. The dam is ranked #2 out of 41 state regulated dams on the prioritization list. …
Nick LaRusso – Sunrise clouds near Georgetown / Click for full view
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The Atlantic State Fisheries Commission is requiring an 18% reduction in striped bass removals – however these measures are not preferred for Delaware. Two management options were developed and Option 1 is now in effect as of February 15th – for 120 days. This Emergency Order provides a recreational possession limit of one striped bass…
Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Super Moon rises over Millsboro on 2-8-20 / Click for full view
Delaware Public Health officials report no confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in the First State and there are no people currently under investigation for the illness. However three people who were previously investigated tested negative. Officials say the immediate health risk to Delawareans from the coronavirus is low. There are 13 residents who have…
Former WGMD reporter and news anchor, Henry Evans died on Valentine’s Day. Henry worked for WGMD for several years – leaving the station in 1999. He also worked for several of the Delaware newspapers – including the Cape Gazette and Delaware Coast Press. Henry was 64 – a celebration of his life will be held…
Ground was broken last week for the new Seaford Montessori Public Charter School. Start-up funding for the school came through grants, donations and other private financing. State lawmakers are also contributing a portion of the Community Transportation Funds to improve the roads around the complex just off Stein Highway. The new school is scheduled to…
The Maryland State Senate has approved legislation that will provide in-state tuition for members of the Maryland National Guard. With a unanimous vote the State Senate approved SB 282 – modifications to the Maryland National Guard State Tuition Assistance Reimbursement (STAR) program. This measure will reimburse up to 100% of the cost of in-state tuition…
Two men have been arrested after multiple complaints by residents about illegal drugs being distributed in the Lincoln area. After a two week investigation, Delaware State Police went into a home on Virginia Pine Road and arrested 35 year old Richard White of Lincoln and 51 year old Lee Lewis of Millsboro. Police seized multiple…
Andy Riggin – Georgetown – Dragonfly taking a siesta! / Click for full view