A WGMD Local News Article
DE’s Newest Supreme Court Judge Sworn In
The Honorable Tamika Montgomery-Reeves was sworn in for her first term as a Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court Friday afternoon in Wilmington. Chief Justice Collins Seitz administered the Oath of Office. Justice Montgomery-Reeves replaces Seitz who was elevated to the position of Chief Justice last November. Before her appointment to the State’s highest court,…
Read MoreMaryland U.S. Senator slams Trump over killing of Iranian terrorist
Maryland U.S. Senator Ben Cardin is slamming President Trump after he ordered the strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, a terrorist and key leader in Iran responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans. Senator Cardin, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a co-author of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review…
Read MoreDelaware GOP strongly condemns local chairs homophobic, anti-Semitic remarks
The Delaware Republican Party is condemning the language used by two of its local leaders, including New Castle County Chair Chris Rowe who is tendering his resignation at the request of party leaders after he used homophobic language and Sussex County Vice Chair Nelly Jordan who is also under fire for anti-Semitic remarks made online.…
Read MoreDelaware GOP chairs under fire for homophobic, anti-Semitic language
The New Castle County Republican Party Chair and the Vice Chair of the Sussex County Republican Party have come under fire for homophobic, anti-Semitic language used on social media. New Castle County Republican Chair Chris Rowe has come under fire after he used homophobic language on Facebook, describing what he said as “locker room talk”…
Read MoreOcean City man struck, killed in crash near Fenwick Island
An Ocean City man was killed after a vehicle struck him while we has walking down Route 1 near Fenwick Island. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 3:20 a.m., Wednesday as a 2016 Jeep Patriot was traveling southbound on Route 1 in the right lane about a mile north of…
Read MoreCarper says “we must act” following attacks in New York and Texas
Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper speaking out after two parishioners were killed in a shooting at a church in Texas, and multiple people were injured at a Hanukkah party in NY. Carper tweeting that he believes in the power of prayer, but believes we must act. Sen. Carper went on to say that he…
Read MoreLewes Wastewater Treatment Plant Back Online
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was informed today by Tidewater Utilities, Inc. that the Lewes wastewater treatment plant was back online and had resumed normal treatment of effluent following a Dec. 18 system malfunction at the plant. Tidewater Utilities informed DNREC Saturday evening that treatment membranes contaminated during an automated backwashing process…
Read MoreBridgeville VFC Called for Early Sunday Fire
Fire crews from Bridgeville were called for a structure fire on Sixth Street in the Walker’s Mill Mobile Park just after 3am. Crews arriving at the scene found light smoke showing. Greenwood firefighters are also on the scene. There are reports of 1 person suffering burns. The State Fire Marshal has been called to investigate…
Read MoreDNREC Asking You to Recycle – Your Christmas Tree
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to recycle your Christmas tree at one of many yard waste recycling facilities located throughout the state, or to place your tree curbside for recycling. Whatever route you and your Christmas tree may take toward recycling, it’s always a good post-holiday destination that benefits the…
Read MoreFire Damages Olive Avenue Residence Friday Morning in Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach fire crews were called to Olive Avenue early Friday morning for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke showing from the top floor with occupants evacuating the building. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was accidental and began inside the third floor unit after an electrical malfunction in the…
Read MoreGeorgetown family pleads for safe return of their dog believed to have been stolen
A Georgetown family is pleading for the safe return of their yellow Lab “Moose” who they say was stolen from their property a week ago. On Friday, Dec. 20, the same day Moose went missing, two witnesses reported seeing a person struggling to place a yellow Lab inside a vehicle on the side of the…
Read MoreMilton man charged with 6th DUI
A Milton man was arrested and charged with his 6th DUI. According to Delaware State Police, shortly after 9 p.m., Wednesday, troopers on patrol observed an Isuzu Rodeo stopped in the road impeding traffic on West Springside Drive in Milton. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, William P. Aikens…
Read More“Catastrophic” crash on Christmas leaves one dead in Laurel
A Christmas Day crash has claimed the life of a man in Laurel. According to Delaware State Police, around 5 p.m., a Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling northbound on Fire Tower Road at a high rate of speed coming around a moderate left curve. The vehicle failed to maintain the curve causing the right-side…
Read MoreFire destroys home, kills woman in Berlin
A fire has destroyed a home and claimed the life a woman in Berlin. According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire broke out around 6 p.m., Sunday at a home on Trappe Road. First responders arrived and reported heavy fire coming from the home. A woman was located inside the home and…
Read MoreDelaware State Police issue holiday safety tips
Delaware State Police would like to extend their best wishes for everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season. Family and home safety are always on the minds of those who serve with Delaware State Police. Troopers kindly offer safety tips throughout the year but specifically during the holiday season: Please take the time…
Read MoreDSP Troop 5 Spreading Christmas Cheer
For the 36th year, the Delaware State Police Troop 5 Needy Family Christmas Initiative has made deliveries. This year Santa, troopers, officers and volunteers made deliveries in the Seaford, Lincoln and Milford areas. DSP also deliver to the Murphey School in Dover – the current-day equivalent of an orphanage or longer-term group foster care for…
Read MoreUPDATED: No Election in Ellendale in January
There will NOT be an election in Ellendale on January 4th. There were three seats up for election – and only three people filed. Incumbents Virginia Weller and Tanya Mann will return to the council – Michael Burris did not file for another term, however his seat will be taken by newcomer Tamara Skis. The…
Read MoreDover man struck, killed crossing the highway in Milford
A Dover man has died after police say he was struck by a truck while crossing a highway in Milford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:40 p.m., Wednesday when a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling westbound on Milford-Harrington Highway, west of Williamsville Road. A pedestrian was trying to…
Read MoreWicomico River Dredging Underway from Upper Ferry to City of Salisbury
Dredging has begun on the upper portion of the Wicomico River. The Army Corps of Engineers began the work this week to ensure vessels can continue to safely carry fuel, materials and agricultural supplies to and from Eastern Shore communities. About 100,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the channel – and taken…
Read MoreMilford Home Heavily Damaged by Fire — Investigation into Cause Continues
A Milford home was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday morning. State Fire Marshal investigators are still searching for the cause and origin of the blaze at a two-story home on Southeast Second Street. Fire crews were called just before 8am and found flames shooting from the home when they arrived at the scene. Damage is…
Read MoreDNREC & Mountaire Enter Into Agreements to Address Violations at Millsboro & Selbyville Plants
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control signed an agreement with Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. Dec. 13 to resolve spray irrigation and land application permit violations cited by DNREC in a Nov. 2, 2017 Notice of Violation (NOV). DNREC first took action against Mountaire for these violations via the filing of a complaint…
Read MoreGov Carney Tells Trump Administration DE Will Continue to Accept Resettlement of Refugees
Governor John Carney has sent a letter to the Trump Administration accepting resettlement of refugees in the First State. In his letter to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Governor said that the country has historically been a refuge of safe harbor for people fleeing war-torn countries and in that spirit Delaware is proud…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity to Dedicate Rehabbed Historic Home in Laurel Wednesday
Wednesday morning Sussex County Habitat for Humanity will dedicate a newly rehabilitated historic home in Laurel. This will be the fourth of six Habitat home rehabs that are planned in the Old Town Neighborhood. The historic home dates back to 1840 and was moved to its current site in 1910. A total of 10 homes…
Read MoreRehoboth Mayor calls satanist group his friends amid nativity scene controversy
Rehoboth Beach Mayor Paul Kuhns described the First State Satanists as his friends in response to an email the group sent to the city in support of their position to not allow a nativity scene at the Bandstand. WGMD News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the City of Rehoboth Beach requesting all…
Read MoreFirst State Satanists to Hold Candlelight Vigil on Georgetown Circle Saturday Evening
There will be another live observation on the Georgetown Circle on Saturday evening. The First State Satanists will hold a Winter Solstice observance in the form of a candlelight vigil from 6 to 8pm. The group tells WBOC that they have been granted a permit from the town for the gathering on the Circle. In…
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