A WGMD Local News Article
Public Input Sessions to Highlight & Get Feedback on State Energy Plan Set
Public input sessions on the State Energy Plan will begin in November. These meetings, by the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council, will be held in each county – each from 5 to 7pm. The Kent County meeting is Wednesday, November 1st at the Dover Public Library. Monday, November 6 is the New Castle County meeting in…
Read MoreProsecutors Secure Convictions Against Kent County Couple Due to Child Abuse
A Kent County couple been convicted of child abuse and other crimes. According to the Delaware Department of Justice, 46-year-old Mary Vinson and 37-year-old Charles Vinson are charged with abusing and torturing their children over a period of 20 months. Both children, who have since been transferred into the custody of the Division of Family…
Read MoreDelaware’s Eric Hansen Announces for US Senate
Eric Hansen announced his campaign for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Delaware. Hansen is a businessman and political outsider and says he’s running to get results for Delaware families instead of more of the same from Washington. Hansen is a businessman who built his career at Proctor and Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and…
Read MoreTeacher Injured During a Classroom Assault by 13 Year Old Student
A Wicomico County Deputy school resource officer was called to a classroom at Bennett Middle School for an assault. The SRO found that a 13 year old assaulted a classmate, but when a teacher tried to stop the 13 year old, the teen then assaulted the teacher – grabbing her around the neck and strangling…
Read MoreTwo Wicomico County Juveniles Stabbed as Argument over a Girl Escalates
Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Shell Road and Archid Drive in Delmar after an argument between two juveniles turned violent Sunday afternoon. Officials say the two boys were arguing over a girl when the argument turned physical and one of the boys was stabbed. The suspect tried to run off…
Read MoreGov Carney Joins 17 Governors in Standing in Solidarity with Israel
Governor John Carney has joined 17 governors standing in solidarity with Israel, issuing a joint letter to federal leaders to express the broad support for Israel and condemnation of terror attacks from Hamas. The governors also reaffirmed their commitment to work with the U.S. Department of State to ensure the safe return of Americans. The…
Read MoreNew Buckingham Elementary School on Hold in Worcester County
Worcester County Commissioners voted Tuesday to pause the construction of a new Buckingham Elementary School – due to lack of state funding for design plans. While Commissioners are committed to this project, they need the Board of Education to take the needed steps to move this project forward. The plans for the new school exceeded…
Read MoreWicomico County Sells Bonds to Finance Several Major Projects
Wicomico County sold $4.1-million in general obligation and tax-exempt bonds on Tuesday. This bond sale will finance several major projects in the county. The county also sold $7.6-million in taxable bonds to finance certain projects at the Salisbury-Wicomico Regional Airport. The bond issue reinforces the county’s commitment to education – for a renovation/addition project at…
Read MoreSmyrna Detective Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
A detective with the Smyrna Police Department has been arrested on charges of violations of federal child sexual exploitation laws. US Attorney for the District of Delaware officials say 33 year old Michael Kealty distributed child porn through his Snapchat account in August of this year. Federal agents went into his home with a search…
Read MoreFour Arrested After Chase from Dover to Easton in Stolen Van
Four people have been arrested after a pursuit by Dover Police of a stolen van early Monday morning just before 2. Police spotted the stolen van moving northbound on South DuPont Highway near Lotus Street, but when they tried to stop the van – the driver sped off. Officers followed the van into Maryland. Delaware…
Read MoreOne Person Found Dead in Burning Lewes Mobile Home
The investigation into a deadly fire this morning in Lewes continues. The Delaware State Fire Marshal says the fire call came around 2:30am on McNicol Road at the McNicol Place mobile home community. Lewes firefighters arriving at the scene found active fire inside the home – and one person was found dead inside. The investigation…
Read MoreMonday Morning Westover House Fire Accidental
The Maryland State Fire Marshal has ruled that a house fire Monday morning just before 10:30 was accidental. Firefighters from Princess Anne were called to Upper Hill Road in Westover and found fire in a two story, wood frame home. It took firefighters about two hours to control the fire, which investigators say began in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Heavily Damages Salisbury Home; Sparked by Power Cord
UPDATED – 10/16/23 – Deputy State Fire Marshals have determined a power cord to a lamp in the living room of the home which was located on the first floor is what sparked the blaze. Several fire investigators examined the scene for hours before coming to this conclusion. This case will now be closed for…
Read MoreFormer Girl Scout Treasurer Caught with Hand in the Cookie Jar
A Frankford woman has been arrested for felony theft. At the end of January, Delaware State Police Financial Crimes unit met with local Girl Scout Troop representatives about a theft. Police identified 52 year old Kelly Raab as the former treasurer and after a 10 month investigation learned that Raab issued and cashed fraudulent checks…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for Fraud
Delaware State Police were called to Mechanical Welding, LLC in Bridgeville on August 29 for a fraud report. An investigation showed the business’s bank account had numerous fraudulently cashed checks between March and July of 2023. It was learned that a former employee, 21 year old Brayan Ramirez of Greenwood, cashed checks by a mobile…
Read MoreLast Round of Comment on Fenwick Island Dredge Project Ends on Oct 31st
There are just two weeks left for Fenwick Island residents to make comment on the town’s dredging of the north and south channels of the Little Assawoman Bay. The town is in its third and final round of public notifications for this project – each round of notifications is separate from the other – so…
Read MoreCambridge Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
A Cambridge man has been sentenced for enticement and coercion of a minor. Maryland U-S District Judge Ellen Hollander on Friday sentenced 74 year old Richard Robinson to 10 years in federal prison followed by 25 years of supervised release. According to his guilty plea, Robinson communicated with a 12 year old boy using cell…
Read MoreThree Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
Three people have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a probation check at the Smyrna residence of 19 year old Demetric Isabell. He was arrested after one bullet and drug paraphernalia was found in the residence. Also present during the probation check – 22 year old Lamont Isabell of Lincoln, 24 year old Tashiayanna…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Services Sunday for Carter Figgs; GoFundMe Page Set Up to Help with Expenses
UPDATED – 10/14/23 – Funeral services for Carter Figgs will be held on Sunday. Visitation for family and friends will be from 11am to 1pm at Delmar High School. The funeral service will begin at 1pm. Internment will follow the service at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial donations may be made in Carter Figgs…
Read MoreLaurel Police Looking for Stolen Motorized Bicycle
Your help is needed to locate a motorized bicycle that was taken from a Gibson Avenue home in Laurel around midnight Friday morning. If you have any information on the location of the motorized bicycle or this incident – contact Laurel Police at 302-875-2244 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333. . .
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Fall
In spite of uncertainty in the oil market since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, oil prices have risen, but under $5 per barrel over the week from $82.79 per barrel last week to $87.69 per barrel this week. The price at the pump has continued to decline – the national average dropped 12 cents last week…
Read MoreVA Tax Rebate Deadline Just 2 Weeks Away
Virginia’s budget includes a tax rebate for eligible Virginians who file their taxes by November 1st and have had a 2022 state tax liability. This is a one-time tax rebate of up to $200 for individual filers or up to $400 for those filing a joint return. Again the deadline to file to receive the…
Read MoreMilitary Retirees Earn Additional Tax Relief in Virginia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on Friday celebrated extended tax-exemptions for military retirement pay through the removal of age restrictions in the 2023 Virginia state budget. This expanded benefit will apply to ALL military retirees regardless of age and takes effect in the taxable year beginning January 1st of 2024. Additional information from Gov. Youngkin: “With…
Read MoreApple Scrapple Festival This Evening & Saturday in Bridgeville
The Apple Scrapple Festival is just getting underway in Bridgeville. The festival will run until 10pm tonight with the food court and carnival. Also Friday night – the Little Miss pageant, Kids Apple Toss and Friday Night Street Dance. Festival organizers expect to open Saturday morning – and there are three indoor locations – the…
Read MoreMSP Looking for Eden Armed Robbery Suspect
Maryland State Police need your help to locate a Salisbury man wanted in connection with an armed robbery on September 26th in Eden. Police were called to a variety store on Eden Allen Road just before 8pm on September 26th – witnesses told police the armed robber brandished a knife and threatened the cashier and…
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