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A somber but stirring procession honored fallen Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook Sunday afternoon. The body of the 22-year-veteran of the Delmar Police Department was transported from Shock Trauma in Baltimore through the Eastern Shore, into Sussex County Sunday. Police provided an escort, and all along the route officers, firefighters, first responders and citizens provided…
A teacher at East Millsboro Elementary School has been named Indian River School District Teacher of the Year. Haley Mears has taught at East Millsboro for the past seven years. She served there as a paraprofessional before teaching at Georgetown Middle School, then returned to East Millsboro. According to Principal Karen Clausen, Mrs. Mears encourages…
Parking meters in Lewes will go back into operation Saturday, as they do each May 1st. Parking at downtown Lewes meters is $1-dollar per hour, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., with time limitations in place. Parking at the beach lots is $2-dollars per hour. To view an interactive parking map prepared by the City…
Pope Francis has named a new Bishop for the Diocese of Wilmington. Reverend Monsignor William Edward Koenig will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Wilmington Diocese, which includes all of Delaware and nine Eastern Shore Counties. Bishop-elect Koenig will follow Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, who has been Bishop in the Diocese of Wilmington…
Delaware students could get what’s termed a ‘more realistic and wholistic history of Black people’ under legislation approved in the House of Representatives Thursday. The measure would require Delaware school districts and charter schools to provide curricula on Black History, providing education on how Black people were treated throughout history in the US and on…
Delaware’s law enforcement accountability task force has approved more than 20 recommendations, which range from requiring body cameras for all police officers to developing standard use-of-force policies, to amending the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights. The task force was established last year by the Delaware General Assembly at the behest of the Delaware Legislative…
President Biden’s first 100 days in office generated excitement and optimism from Delaware’s delegation on Capitol Hill – all Democrats who knew or worked with Biden when he was in Delaware. Maryland Congressman Andy Harris, R-1st, saw the early part of the Biden Administration much differently. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del. released this statement: “President Biden…
The Town of Ocean City has lifted its outdoor mask mandate, which required that masks be worn on the Boardwalk and in other outdoor public places. The action is being taken following Governor Larry Hogan’s announcement Wednesday that masks and face coverings were no longer required outdoors. “Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ocean…
Seaford Police are investigating gunshots in the area of Collins Avenue near Nutter Park. Officers in the area who were conducting a traffic stop Wednesday night at about 8:30 heard numerous gunshots, and saw a group along Collins Avenue quickly dispersing. Additional Seaford officers and personnel from surrounding agencies arrived and secured the scene. A…
Delaware’s weekly coronavirus update took the form of a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday night. Governor John Carney, Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay, Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting and Beebe Healthcare CEO and President Dr. David Tam took part. Topics included case trends, vaccinations, plans for education and downstate priorities.
A Bridgeville man has been arrested on multiple offenses following a hit and run accident. Delaware State Police said troopers determined that a pick-up truck with a trailer attached crossed the center line of Seaford Road Tuesday night and collided with a work van. The pick-up driver kept going, and the other driver was not…
A three-month investigation in Ocean City has led to two arrests on drug-related charges. Police said Wednesday that 32-year-old Brandon Hudson was under investigation for suspicion of selling cocaine at various bars in Ocean City and at his residence. According to police a search warrant carried out last week resulted in seizure of about one…
Update: Delaware State Police have released the names of the people who died in a double murder-suicide Tuesday as 38-year-old Stephanie Gill of Smyrna, DE, the victim involved at Smyrna Middle School, and 21-year-old Deanna Dominick-Dalton of Clayton, DE, the victim involved at McLane Gardens. The suspect was identified as Llewellyn Gill of Hartly, DE. This incident continues to remain under…
Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook was pronounced clinically deceased Wednesday at Shock Trauma in Baltimore, three days after he was viciously assaulted while responding to a reported fight. Delmar Police Chief Ivan Barkley announced Wednesday night that Heacook was still on life support. “I need you to know that even with his sacrifice, he’s still…
This update was delivered by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and his office Wednesday afternoon: ———————————————————————————————————————————————– With consistent improvements in key statewide health metrics and a fast pace of vaccinations, Governor Larry Hogan today lifted the outdoor mask mandate in Maryland and all restrictions for outdoor dining. The governor also announced that the state has entered…
Marylanders are being warned about a fake collections agency that’s attempting to steal from taxpayers. According to Comptroller Peter Franchot, scammers are using publicly-available information about liens to notify people by letter that they are a collections agency operating on behalf of the Comptroller of Maryland. Franchot said the letter is not legitimate, and anyone…
The House Judiciary Committee Tuesday released a bill that would ban magazines in Delaware that can hold 17 or more rounds. The panel held a virtual hearing that came close to reaching its four-hour time limit. About 50 people spoke and 280 people signed up to attend the hearing online. Supporters of Senate Bill 6…
The Maryland State Board of Education has unanimously recommended that all public schools begin the 2021-22 academic year with in-person instruction five days a week. The board’s resolution Tuesday received the support of Governor Larry Hogan, who said science supports getting children back to school for in-person learning, and every child should have that opportunity…
A death investigation is underway in the parking lot of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital. Salisbury Police responded to reports of a body that was discovered this morning. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation continues. WGMD News will have more information as it becomes available.
A 38-year-old woman was shot to death Tuesday morning in the parking lot of Smyrna Middle School. Delaware State Police said the suspect is a 47-year-old man who led police into Maryland and crashed into a tree. Police said the suspect and victim are family. Their identities have not been released. Also, the victim was…
A recreational camper went up in flames during the early-morning hours Tuesday. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, Rehoboth Beach firefighters who arrived at the 21,000-block of Waterview Road encountered flames coming from the camper. Other mutual aid fire companies also assisted. The camper was not occupied. An investigation determined that the accidental…
Delaware will keep its one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives under a population update released by the US Census. Following the 2020 population count, the US population has topped 331-million people. Pennsylvania and West Virginia are among states that would lose Congressional seats ahead of next year’s elections, while North Carolina and several…
A bill to outlaw the sale of large capacity magazines in Delaware goes to the House Judiciary Committee today (Tuesday). The panel has set aside four hours for a virtual hearing that starts at noon. Senate Bill 6 also would establish a buy-back fund for owners who want to surrender large capacity magazines they already…
A man is facing first-degree murder charges following a weekend shooting in Salisbury. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Pocahontas Avenue, and a shooting victim was found lying in the front yard. Jerome Moss died later at a hospital. 44-year-old Clifton Jones was found inside the home and…