A WGMD Local News Article
PHOTOS: Bidens Take a Beach Day!
The President spent about two hours and 15 minutes on the beach in North Shores late Wednesday afternoon. He joined the First Lady and her two sisters! Here’s 22 minutes of video from that 2+ hours! The First Family may be here through Labor Day so keep those cameras handy!
Read MoreDump Truck Collides with SUV After Truck’s Brakes Malfunction
Milford police with the assistance of DNREC, the Delaware State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit and the City of Milford Public Works Department investigated a collision between a dump truck and a Kia Telluride SUV. The driver of the Kia was taken to an area hospital for a medical evaluation and later released. Milford Police…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred yesterday evening in Caroline County. The driver and sole occupant of a Ford involved in the crash, identified as 30-year-old Courtney Dunn of Salisbury was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver—identified as 41-year-old Paulton Panton of Preston, Maryland–Â who was operating a Chevrolet…
Read MoreDelaware and 30 Other States Announce Settlement to End Interstate Unclaimed Property Litigation
Delaware and a coalition of 30 states have reached a settlement concluding the damages phase of a long-running unclaimed property dispute involving MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. The U.S. Supreme Court had previously ruled that unclaimed official checks issued by MoneyGram are subject to the Federal Disposition Act. As part of the settlement, Delaware will transfer…
Read MoreMulti-Agency Warrant Round Up Leads to Multiple Arrests
A multi-agency warrant round up, which the Dover Police participated in this week led to multiple arrests. Beginning in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 27th, officers from the Dover Police Department, Delaware Probation and Parole, and Delaware Department of Corrections, worked together to apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants for their arrest. The operation…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Maryland Cannabis Administration Director Will Tilburg to Step Down in December
Maryland Cannabis Administration Director Will Tilburg will step down from the agency on December 4th. After spearheading the nation’s most successful transition to an adult-use cannabis industry, Tilburg is resigning as director to pursue other career opportunities. Governor Wes Moore refers to Will Tilburg is an “exceptional leader, devoted public servant, and one of our…
Read MoreDART Labor Day Service Information
DART has announced information regarding its Labor Day Service. DART’s Beach Bus Service and Route 305 Beach Connection will operate. All other fixed route and paratransit services will not operate. Monday, September 2nd is the last day of service for the seasonal Route 305 Beach Connection; however, the Beach Bus Service will continue to operate daily…
Read MoreHarrington Police Investigating Case of Potential Fraud After Skimming Device Found on ATM
Harrington Police are investigating a case involving possible fraudulent activity. Police say that on Tuesday, August 27th, Harrington PD was made aware of a possible skimming device located on the ATM at the Royal Farms located at 7250 Milford-Harrington Highway in Harrington. They believe this device was put into place on Monday, August 26th at…
Read MoreDelaware’s Hunting Season Set to Begin; Regulation Changes Related to Hunting and Trapping
Delaware’s 2024/25 hunting season opens Sunday, September 1st when Delaware deer hunters are set to go afield with archery equipment and crossbows. Also opening September 1st are the resident Canada goose and mourning dove hunting seasons – the upcoming season will be the first for which Sunday hunting for game birds is permitted. Monday, September…
Read MoreHighway Resurfacing Projects in Worcester County Next Week
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin to improve the ride quality on sections of US 13 Business (Market Street) and US 113 (Worcester Highway) near Pocomoke next week. Both projects are expected to be complete by November, weather permitting. Motorists should expect delays during work hours. Additional Information from MDOT:…
Read MorePublic Invited to Comment on West Ocean City Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Feasibility Study
Worcester County Public Works (WCPW) officials invite area residents and visitors to comment on a recently completed bicycle/pedestrian path feasibility study. The study addresses a proposal to develop a hiking and biking trail on MD Rt. 611 from US Rt. 50 to Assateague State Park. To view the study, visit www.co.worcester.md.us. Under Important Links, click…
Read MoreSUV Collides with Sussex Paramedic Unit at Long Neck
A Sussex County paramedic is OK after the unit was struck by an SUV at the intersection of Route 24 and Indian Mission Road at Long Neck just after 9:30 Tuesday morning. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the County Paramedic was southbound on Indian Mission Road with emergency equipment activated. They…
Read MoreOne Person Injured Sunday in Crash on Route 13 near Seaford
A Felton man was flown to an area hospital Sunday after a crash on Route 13 in the area of O’Neals Road. Delaware State Police were called just after 5pm – and investigation showed an Altima was northbound in the left lane but for unknown reasons went off the road and into the median where…
Read MoreDover PD Working to Deter Prostitution
Dover Police and the Department of Justice are working to deter prostitution in Dover. In July four people were arrested who were patronizing prostitutes. Last week Dover Police and the State Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Unit conducted an operation aimed at identifying individuals who were engaged in prostitution. Police contacted 6 females engaged in…
Read MoreChoptank Electric Cooperative Issues a Beat the Peak Alert for this Afternoon
Due to the high temperatures, a Beat the Peak Alert has been issued for 3 to 6pm today for Choptank Electric Cooperative customers. Choptank asks members to conserve energy. Collectively, this program has saved our members millions over the years. Saving Energy Tips:
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested in Copper Wire Theft Investigation
A Greenwood man has been arrested for theft of copper wire from irrigation systems in Kent and Sussex Counties. Multiple thefts were investigated in the Bridgeville, Greenwood and Houston areas between April and August 16th by State Police from Troop 3 and Troop 4. Police say the suspects trespassed onto private properties, and cut and…
Read MoreMD US Senator Van Hollen & BOEM Looking at More Offshore Wind Options
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is now looking at a possible second regional offshore wind energy sale in the Central Atlantic Ocean – with a potential second auction next year. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen says the first sale was completed earlier this month. BOEM’s action comes after a December 2023 agreement that Senator…
Read MoreOcean City Firefighters Called to Early Morning Blaze in West Ocean City
Firefighters from Ocean City and surrounding companies were called to a house fire on Townsend Lane in West Ocean City. The call came in around 4:30 this morning. Fire officials report on their Facebook page that there were no injuries – no other information has been made available.
Read MoreUPDATED: Oceanside Beach at the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Reopens September 1st
UPDATED – 08/27/24Â – Katherine “Cat” Christie, DNREC Coastal Waterbird Biologist, tells the Talk of Delmarva that, “The Point hosted around seven breeding pairs of piping plovers this year, as well as two pairs of American oystercatchers, and a small colony of least terns. All three species had nests successfully hatch, and we confirmed the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Perimeter Buffer Ordinance
UPDATED – 08/27/24 –Â Sussex County Council revisited the Perimeter Buffers Around Residential Development ordinance in Old Business. Assistant County Attorney, Vince Robertson went through 27 separate motions for changes to the the introduced ordinance. Several motions just tweaked wording, however other amendments included a new definitions of “Forest Assessment Report” and to better define the…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 105 Years in Prison
A Salisbury man has been sentenced after his conviction in June for assault, weapons and other offenses. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes has sentenced 36 year old Antonio Jarmon of Salisbury to 105 years in prison. Court officials say Jarmon has an extensive criminal history and was previously convicted of two separate 1st…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with Felony Theft
A Lewes man has been arrested on charges of felony theft after a joint investigation by Delaware State Police and Rehoboth Beach Police. Police arrested 55 year old Francis Lutz after receiving complaints for non-delivery of purchased furniture from Oceanside Casual Furniture in Rehoboth Beach. The joint investigation began in July and detectives learned that…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Lincoln Man after Drug Investigation
A Lincoln man was arrested Friday by Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, Sussex County Drug Unit, and Sussex County Governor’s Task Force after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Greentop Road following a month-long investigation into drug distribution. Investigation identified 26 year old William Dunning as a key figure in…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Investigating Assault with a Machete
Salisbury Police are investigating an assault with a machete. Police say that a 30 year old male victim went to a residence on Virginia Avenue to have a discussion with the 33 year old male suspect when during the discussion the suspect obtained a machete and began swinging it at the victim. Another person was…
Read MoreJuvenile Hospitalized after Struck by Vehicle near Easton
The Talbot County Sheriff’s office is investigating a juvenile that was struck by a vehicle on Saturday evening. Officials were called to a Royal Farms in Easton for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle – then learned that the incident occurred on Dover Neck Road near Easton and that the juvenile was taken by family…
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