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A Bridgeville man has been arrested on drug-related charges following a criminal investigation that led members of the Delaware State Police Governors Task Force and Probation and Parole to visit a home on Evans Drive. During this investigation, according to Delaware State Police, some heroin and crack cocaine were found as well as drug paraphernalia…
The Delaware State Senate has confirmed several nominees to Governor John Carney’s cabinet for his second term. Nicole Majeski becomes Secretary of the Department of Transportation, replacing Jennifer Cohan who left for another position. Labor Secretary Cerron Cade will serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Amy Bonner was confirmed as Secretary…
Some Delaware lawmakers want to create three more personal income tax brackets for higher wage-earners, an action that would affect Delawareans whose taxable personal income exceeds $125,000. Representative John Kowalko, D- Newark South, said the bill intends to ensure a more fair and equitable progressive tax structure that’s sustainable and not overly burdensome to any…
Governor John Carney has made two nominations to the bench in Sussex County. The Governor Wednesday nominated Superior Court Judge Craig Karsnitz as Resident Judge and Division Head of the Public Defender’s Office Robert Robinson as Superior Court Judge. The nominations go to the State Senate for confirmation. 鈥淚鈥檓 pleased to nominate Judge Karsnitz as…
The vote on the impeachment of President Donald Trump carried on without the presence of Maryland Congressman Andy Harris, who represents the Eastern Shore. Harris, MD, said in a statement that he spent his time caring for patients. He called the actions of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “divisive, hastily called and politically motivated.” Harris went…
A traffic stop in Dover results in a man’s arrest on weapons-related charges and drug offenses. According to Dover Police, the recent traffic stop determined that the driver’s license was suspended, and officers saw drugs and drug parpaphernalia in plain view. Also, police said a search turned up a loaded .357 revolver and quantities of…
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is scheduled for skin cancer surgery Friday. Hogan will have what he described as minor outpatient surgery to remove some early stage basal and squamous cell carcinoma from his face and shoulder. Hogan said he has beaten this type of cancer before and that he feels great heading into Friday’s procedure.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School in the Seaford School District is one of two Delaware schools receiving national honors for student academic achievement. The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators selected only 57 schools across the country to recognize. ESEA stands for Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which was passed decades ago to close achievement…
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Wednesday proposed formation of Maryland’s first independent citizens redistricting commission, which would replace what he called the partisan, backdoor manner in which power brokers have drawn legislative and congressional districts. The panel, formed by executive order, would consist of nine people – three Democrats, three independents, three Republicans and six citizens…
The search continues for a man suspected of murdering a woman in Worcester County last week. Maryland State Police said Tuesday there is reason to believe that 52-year-old William Edward Strand could still be in the area of Pocomoke City or Accomack County. Police also warn that Strand could be hiding out in the woods,…
Maryland lawmakers are being asked to make some quick decisions about a $1-billion COVID-19 relief package proposed by Governor Larry Hogan Monday. The General Assembly session begins today. Delegate Wayne Hartman (R- Wicomico-Worcester) told WGMD’s Mike Bradley the proposal likely needs some ‘tweaking.’ Hogan introduce the measure on an emergency basis, meaning that stimulus checks,…
The 151st Delaware General Assembly is underway. New and re-elected lawmakers were sworn in virtually Tuesday. History was made in the State Senate. Sarah McBride (D- Wilmington) became the first openly transgender state Senator in the nation. 鈥淓very one of us is proud of our identities and the historic advancements our being sworn in today…
Somerset County Public Schools will continue with virtual instruction exclusively until Monday January 25th. A closure of buildings for in-person instruction has been extended due to persisting rates of COVID-19 infection that are above state recommended benchmarks for classroom learning. Somerset County schools had been hoping to bring students back into buildings starting next Tuesday…
Two state lawmakers from Sussex County want to put a check on a governor’s ability to modify or extend states of emergency. Senator Bryant Richardson of Seaford and Representative Rich Collins of Millsboro have file a bill that would require legislative approval to any extension of its initial 30 days. According to Collins, repeated extensions…
Delawareans who are unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic could get a tax break. A bill introduced in the House would exempt unemployment benefits paid in 2020 from the Delaware state income tax. More than 100,000 Delawareans -a record number – filed for unemployment in 2020. 鈥淭housands of hard-working Delawareans have lost their jobs during the…
Governor Larry Hogan Monday proposed a relief package totaling $1-billion to help Marylanders and families who have been struggling during the pandemic. The package includes tax credits for Marylanders of low-to-moderate income, relief from state and local taxes on unemployment benefits and other payments and credits for citizens and small businesses. Hogan introduced the legislation…
A woman is charged with her third DUI following her arrest over the weekend in Harrington. Harrington Police said they were advised Saturday night about a possible drunk driver on South DuPount Highway. The driver was pulled over, and the smell of alcohol led to an investigation. Police said 47-year-old Tara Hagerman of Clayton refused…
A house fire on Pemberton Drive in Salisbury is under investigation. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office reports that a neighbor discovered that blaze late Sunday night. It was under control in less than one hour, but damage was estimated at $80,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A kitchen fire grew to cause heavy damage to a home in Cambridge over the weekend. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, someone passing by discovered the fire in the 600-block of Pine Street late Saturday night. No one was hurt. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Damage is estimated…
Worcester County Public Schools will welcome groups of students back into buildings for in-person instruction next Tuesday January 19th. Teachers and staff are returning today. Students will take part in remote instruction this week in Worcester County Public Schools. “As we begin the transition to Stage Two of our Responsible Return plan, it is more…
A father and son were injured over the weekend in a travel trailer fire in Wicomico County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the 52-year-old father was handling a gun and attempting to put it into a case when it discharged and struck a 30-pound propane tank. The fire in the 5,400-block of…
A death investigation has begun in the Dover area. Delaware State Police said a 75-year-old man was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead Saturday afternoon before 4:00, as a criminal investigation was taking place in the 800-block of Sorghum Mill Road. According to police, investigators determined there was no safety threat to the public.…
The US Flag, Delaware and Maryland State Flags are to fly at half-staff in tribute to the Capitol Police Officers who died after the raid by protestors on the US Capitol last Wednesday. President Trump ordered that flags fly at half-staff through sunset this Wednesday “as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice…
A homicide investigation is underway in Wicomico County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 100-block of East Church Street in Hebron late Friday night. The body of 28-year-old Tyler Gravenor was found in his home. The investigation is ongoing, and there is no word about potential suspects. Anyone…
UPDATED – 4:30pm – There has not yet been a contract signed to hire a new Dewey Beach town manager. It was on Friday’s agenda as well, but town officials tell WGMD that there has not yet been any action. The Town Commissioners will meet on Wednesday in a special session beginning at 2pm to…