A WGMD Local News Article
State of Delaware Investigating State Libraries ‘Outages’
If you’ve been to any of the public library websites in Delaware in the past day or two, you’ve likely seen a large orange box telling you that Delaware Libraries are experiencing an extended system/internet outage. Word from Spotlight Delaware is there was a hack attack last Friday which has caused the shutdown of computer…
Read MoreFrederica Firefighters Battle House Fire – Family Dog Dies
Frederica firefighters were called to a home on Front Street in Frederica just after 5:30 this morning and crews arriving at the scene found fire through the roof. Additional neighboring companies were called to assist. State Fire Marshal investigators say residents in the home were able to escape without injury and that the home was…
Read MoreMD AG Files Lawsuit Seeking Damages from Owners & Managers of the M/V DALI Following the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown today announced that a lawsuit has been filed against the owners and manages of the M/V Dali, seeking damages following the cargo ship’s crash that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Brown says there is no question that the State has incurred massive amounts of damages from the Dali’s negligence…
Read MoreFemale Found Dead in Swimming Pool in Downtown Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach police are investigating after a female was discovered in the pool of a single-family home here on Lake Avenue off Rehoboth Avenue around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical examiner and RBPD detective are investigating.
Read MoreBOEM Proposing Additional Offshore Wind Turbines off Ocean City
There will be a public meeting on offshore wind on Tuesday, September 24th at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is holding the meeting to present plans for another set of offshore wind turbines that could be as close as 3.5 miles from the Ocean City shoreline. This…
Read MoreArea Ocean Waters Slowly Reopening
DNREC is lifting the recreational water advisory today. However municipalities may still have specific restrictions. If medical waste is seen on a state-managed Delaware beach – contact the DNREC environmental hotline at 800-662-8802. Dewey Beach announced over the weekend that the ocean would reopen today/Monday. None of the other Delaware beach towns have updated their…
Read MoreDelmar, DE Voters to Elect 2 to City Council on October 7
Voters in Delmar, DE will go to the polls on Monday, October 7th to elect two people to the city council. Today was the final day that candidates could file to run for two council seats or the mayor’s office. Incumbent Tom Bauer was the only candidate to file for Mayor so he will return…
Read MorePublic Can Now Apply for Electrical & One-day Liquor Per Diem Permits Online in Worcester County
Worcester County Development Review and Permitting (DRP) is now accepting applications for electrical and one-day liquor per diem permits online. Registered electricians may apply for electrical permits, attach any necessary documentation, and click submit. Electrical permits have to be pulled prior to work being done – takes 2-4 days to process permit A one-day per…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd Arrest Made in Shooting Incident at DSU on Sept 7th
UPDATED – 09/22/24 – Two Dover men have been arrested in a shooting at Delaware State University on September 7th. DSU Police were called to the Courtyards apartments around 10:30pm and located several vehicles and buildings that were damaged by gunfire – no one was injured during this incident. Investigation led detectives to identify 18…
Read MoreFrederica Man Arrested for Shoplifting in Felton
Felton Police were called to the Royal Farms for a report of a shoplifting around 8:30 on Sunday morning, September 8th. Police learned that three people entered the store and removed items without paying. Police were able to identify the suspects through video surveillance and secured an arrest warrant for 46 year old Eric Estabrook…
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware to Test UD Alert Friday at All Campuses
The University of Delaware will conduct a test of UD Alert, the University’s emergency notification system, on Friday, September 27th beginning at 1pm. The UD Alert test will include email and text messages and is designed to ensure that all members of the University community can receive information during a campus crisis or emergency. This…
Read MoreMaryland Woman Cited after Crash with Motorcycle near Milton Saturday Morning
A Georgetown man sustained serious injuries after a crash on Cave Neck Road near Milton just after midnight Saturday morning. The 26 year old Georgetown man was westbound on a motorcycle approaching Windstone Drive when a 29 year old Finksburg, MD woman driving eastbound in a Nissan attempted to turn left onto Windstone Drive in…
Read MoreFelton Area Crash Leaves One Dead
A single vehicle crash west of Felton Friday night has left a man dead. Delaware State Police say a 56 year old Felton man was eastbound on Sandtown Road just after 8pm when his vehicle went off the road in a curve and continued partially on the grass and roadway before the driver swerved left,…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Vetoes Assisted Suicide Measure
Governor John Carney has vetoed House Bill 140, which would have permitted a terminally ill adult individual who is a resident of the First State the option to request and self-administer medication to end that individual’s live in a humane and dignified manner. Delaware Senate leadership is disappointed in the Governor’s veto of the measure…
Read MoreDE & National Unemployment Equal – Sussex County Unemployment Lower
Unemployment in Delaware increased a tenth of a percent to 4.2% in August – matching the national unemployment rate which fell a tenth of a percent. In Sussex County unemployment fell from 4.2% in July to 3.9% in August. According the the Delaware Department of Labor there were 5100 more jobs in August than a…
Read MoreDover Police Investigate Shooting on Willis Road in Dover
A Dover man was injured in a shooting that occurred on Willis Road in Dover Thursday night just before 9 o’clock. Dover Police were called and while checking the area, the victim arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus in his own vehicle. Police say the victim was driving on Willis Road when someone began shooting at…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Community Information Session Tues, Sept 24 on Beach & Dune Replenishment North of Indian River Inlet
A community information session will be held by DNREC on Tuesday evening, September 24th, to discuss the upcoming dredging and beach and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian River Inlet. Temporary “fixes” have been undertaken to keep the ocean from breaching the dunes and flooding Route 1, but Governor Carney has…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Developing First Strategic Plan
The City of Rehoboth Beach has kicked off an effort to develop a multi-year strategic plan that will establish a clear “destination” or vision for the community and a “roadmap” for how to get there. Shaped by community input, the strategic plan will provide a clear vision for where Rehoboth Beach is headed and an…
Read MoreUPDATED: Man Arrested in Parkway Apartments Shooting Incident Indicted by Talbot County Circuit Court Grand Jury
UPDATED – 9/20/24 – On Thursday, Easton Police Department Detectives served 18 year old D’avin Lake of Easton with a Talbot County Circuit Court grand jury indictment charging him with the following: Lake is currently in the custody of the Talbot County Detention Center. =============================================================== UPDATED – 07/19/24 – Investigation into Tuesday’s shooting incident at…
Read MoreTwo Sussex Tech Students Charged after an Assault in Class Tuesday
Two Sussex Tech students – one from Georgetown and one from Seaford – have been arrested following an assault at Sussex Technical High School on September 17th. The Delaware State Police School Resource Officer was contacted by school staff for a report of an assault around 2pm on Tuesday. Investigation showed that during an argument…
Read MoreMARYLAND/VIRGINIA Beaches Medical Waste Update
Ocean City Emergency Services is reopening the ocean for swimming and surfing. Emergency Services Director, Joe Theobald reports that after multiple high tides and several days of beach sweeping, medical waste is no longer being seen washing ashore. The source of the medical waste remains unknown and the City will continue to work in coordination…
Read MoreDELAWARE Beaches Medical Waste Update
Many beaches in Delaware have been closed to swimming since Sunday, September 15th when medical waste began washing up on the beaches. DNREC’s swimming/wading advisory is through Sept, 23. Wearing closed-toe shoes to walk on the beach is advised. The towns of Dewey Beach, South Bethany, Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island are following…
Read MoreVeterans’ Stand Down Today at Schutte Park in Dover
The Delaware 2024 Veterans’ Stand Down is Friday, September 20th at Schutte Park on Electric Avenue in Dover. This is one-stop shopping for veterans for both community and V-A services from 8:30am to 2pm. You can find help with housing, medical, behavioral health and VA eligibility and benefits. You can also get flu shots, hair…
Read MoreMaryland Folk Festival Opens Friday Afternoon in Salisbury
The Maryland Folk Festival begins this afternoon in downtown Salisbury. Following the several-year long tenure of the National Folk Festival, the Maryland Folk Festival is a three-day outdoor celebration of arts, culture and heritage. There’s something for everyone – performances, workshops, demonstrations, children’s activities, storytelling and plenty of food and drink. Admission to the festival…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Delaware State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Felton
UPDATE 09/19/24: The Delaware State Police have identified 14-year-old Gabriel Whitley of Felton as the teenager who died in the single-vehicle crash on September 17th. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master…
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