A WGMD Local News Article
Westover Barn Destroyed by Fire
Firefighters were called for a barn and farm equipment fire Friday night in Westover. Crews from Princess Anne arriving at the scene just before 11pm found the barn fully engulfed in flames. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was accidental and began in a Case International Tractor which had an unspecified mechanical or electrical…
Read MoreFire Near Georgetown Saturday Under Investigation
A mobile home near Georgetown was damaged by fire Saturday afternoon and two people hospitalized. Georgetown firefighters were called Paradise Street in the Homestead Mobile Home Park just before 4pm and found smoke showing from the mobile home. State Fire Marshal investigators say one victim was removed in cardiac arrest and is in serious condition…
Read MoreCrash North of Ellendale Leaves Laurel Woman in Critical Condition
A Laurel woman is in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle on northbound Route 113 in the area of The Getaway Lounge and Liquors north of Ellendale just after 1 Sunday morning. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Honda was northbound when for reasons under investigation, a 29…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with DUI after Traffic Stop
A Laurel Police officer spotted a vehicle make a traffic violation and found the registered owner was flagged for an active warrant and a suspended license. Approaching the vehicle the officer saw smoke flowing from the windows, the driver was uncooperative and drove away. The officer gave a brief pursuit into the Hollybrook Apartment complex…
Read MoreBill to Impose Filing Deadline for Legislation before End of DE General Assembly Session
State Senator Eric Buckson(R-16) has introduced the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would impose a filing deadline for the introduction of new bills during a legislative session. SB 242 would prevent the last minute introduction of legislation that is apt to circumvent the deliberative process and prohibit a bill from being introduced after…
Read MoreDover Woman Injured in March 3rd Crash Dies from Injuries
A crash on Sunday, March 3rd on North Dupont Highway in the area of Rose Bowl Road in Dover has turned deadly. Delaware State Police say a Toyota pulled into the crossover at the entrance for Pinewood Acres but failed to remain stopped and pulled into the path of a southbound BMW and was struck.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Increases Fees & Adopts $38.6-million FY 2025 Budget
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners adopted a $38.6-million budget for FY 2025 on Friday. The new budget increases some fees, and focuses on staff resourcing and capital investments. In order to balance the budget, the Commissioners voted Friday in favor of committing to an anticipated 29% property tax increase ā a vote on the property tax…
Read MoreOcean City Irish Festival & St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday
The Ocean City St Patrick’s Day parade will step off at noon on Saturday and will move down Coastal Highway from 60th Street to 45th Street, where the Irish Festival (begins at 11am) takes place. The Delmarva Irish-American Club sponsors the parade ā and is also offering a live stream for anyone who can’t be…
Read MoreFREE Sussex County Health and Wellness Fair Saturday in Georgetown
The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium is holding a FREE Sussex County Health and Wellness Fair from 10am to 2pm Saturday at the CHEER Community Center in Georgetown. This health fair takes into account the picture of a personās whole health ā from mental and physical well-being to the health of finances and homes. There will…
Read MoreDewey Beach Discusses Marijuana Ordinance, but No Vote
When it comes to personal use marijuana the laws in the Town of Dewey Beach do not match the recent changes in state law that have been passed by the General Assembly. There was no action Friday by the Commissioners as an updated ordinance is not ready for a vote. However, Town Manager Bill Zolper…
Read MoreFallen Heroes Bill Clears MD State Senate
The Fallen Heroes legislation sponsored by Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza has been passed by the full Senate. Senate Bill 897 was passed Thursday with a unanimous vote ā and will eliminate the tax liability on the death benefits of the families of first responders ā specifically law enforcement and firefighters – who died…
Read MoreDelmar, DE Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison on Felony Drug Charges
A Delmar, Delaware man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for felony drug possession. Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County Matthew Maciarello sentenced 24 year old Japree Ayers to 80 years in prison ā suspending all but 40 years of active incarceration with 10 of those being a minimum mandatory…
Read MoreHouse Bill Would Increase Penalties for Drivers Who Fail to Yield Right-of-Way for Emergency Vehicles with Lights & Sirens Activated
Legislation sponsored by 4th District State Representative Jeff Hilovsky focuses on protecting police, paramedics and firefighters and facilitating prompt emergency response. House Bill 329 would increase the penalties for motorists who fail to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle with its lights and sirens operating. The fine for a first offense would…
Read MoreBill Introduced to Protect 1st Responders & Emergency Equipment
A measure pending action in the General Assembly would increase the consequences for those whose actions endanger first responders or damage emergency equipment. House Bill 323 is sponsored by 35th District State Representative Jesse Vanderwende after an incident in his district last November. Fire trucks from several companies responding to a fire at the New…
Read MoreMillville Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud
A Millville man has been arrested on charges of home improvement fraud. Delaware State Police say last June a Dover man contacted them to report a home improvement fraud. An investigation showed that 44 year old Jeremy Bowen of Delmarva Landscaping Solutions, LLC signed a contact in May of 2022 to install an inground pool…
Read MoreUPDATED: Amended ‘Permit to Purchase’ Bill Passes DE State Senate
UPDATED – 03/15/24 – Several amendments by the State House to the āPermit to Purchaseā (Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2) measure have been approved by the State Senate on a partisan vote of 15 to 6. This comes after 15 proposed amendments by Republican Senators were defeated or stricken on Wednesday. The measure…
Read MoreProject to Upgrade the Walnut Street Bridge
Starting Monday, March 18th, work will begin on a project to upgrade the Walnut Street Bridge over the Mispillion River. The project consists of raising the bridge deck to provide both a traffic calming feature as well as a handicapped accessible mid-block pedestrian crossing linking the riverwalk. The first phase is expected to last around…
Read MoreNew Jersey Man Arrested in Kent County on Drug Charges After Police Chase
Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old Trenton, New Jersey man for numerous drug charges following a chase that took place last night in Magnolia. At about 11:42 p.m., troopers on patrol spotted a vehicle with an equipment violation traveling northbound on Peachtree Run at Walnut Shade Road in Magnolia. Troopers attempted to pull the…
Read MoreOver 100 Drivers Pulled Over in Worcester County for Distracted Driving in Unique Initiative
If you were driving in Worcester County yesterday– on Rt. 589 near Manklin Creek Rd and on the side of the Harry W. Kelley bridge heading into Ocean City, you might have seen a construction worker seemingly focused on the job. However, the most observant drivers would have noticed the police radio in his hand.…
Read MoreVolunteers Sought to Join Concord Pond Cleanup April 13th
As part of DNRECās month-long celebration of Earth Day 2024, DNREC and partners are seeking volunteers to join a cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13th at Concord Pond, a popular fishing spot in Sussex County. Registration is open now. At the cleanup event, volunteers will gather in the pondās parking area…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Improve Care for Patients Jointly Enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid
A group of U.S. Senators have unveiled a bill aimed at improving care for patients jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. Approximately 12.2 million low-income or disabled people in the United States are jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. Dual eligibles are a diverse group with a complex, unique set of needs. This population includes…
Read MoreStephen Decatur Middle School Teacher Featured on Good Morning America
Worcester County Public Schools is sharing with the community that Stephen Decatur Middle School Teacher Gabrielle “Gabby” Remington, who is also the school’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, was featured on Good Morning America today alongside her 90-year-old grandfather, Paul Hocheder, for a video Gabby posted that went viral. Gabby’s video featured her grandfather’s first…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Seeks to Correct Delaware Election Ballot Position Bias
Delaware House Minority Leader Mike RamoneĀ has introduced legislation that seeks to correct a current bias in Delawareās election law impacting the outcome of countless races throughout the state. Numerous academic analyses have concluded that there is a considerable benefit to a candidateās name appearing first on the ballot. According to the National Conference of State…
Read MoreMaryland State Police To Bolster Patrol Over St. Patrickās Day Weekend
Dover Police Investigating Burglary at Cold Stone
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Cold Stone on North DuPont Highway last week. The investigation began on March 13th at 12:26 p.m., when the owner of the store called Dover Police to report the burglary. Police say that sometime between March 7th at 11:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on March 8th,…
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