A WGMD Local News Article
Celebration of Life Saturday for Sister Rosa Alvarez of La Esperanza in Georgetown
US Senator Tom Carper will be in Georgetown Saturday to speak at a Celebration of Life for Sister Rosa Alvarez. She is one of the three Carmelite nuns who founded the La Esperanza Center in Georgetown in the 1990s to help immigrants with basic needs like housing, health care and family support. The Celebration of…
Read MoreTown Hall Meeting on Gun Violence Saturday Morning in New Castle
Saturday morning there will be a Town Hall Meeting on What Delaware is Doing to Protect its Citizens from Gun Violence. The Town Hall is at the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center in New Castle from 9 to 11am. The town hall is sponsored by the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence and they welcome…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2 Seaford House Fires Wednesday – 1 Arson & 1 Person found Dead in Other
UPDATED – 5/3 – The Delaware State Fire Marshal has determined a fire Wednesday night on Hurley Park Drive was intentional. Fire officials say someone set items inside the unoccupied home on fire – and Seaford firefighters were called to the home just before 8pm where they found an active fire inside the home.  A…
Read MoreDorchester County Poultry House Catches Fire
The Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal says a poultry house located in Hurlock caught fire on Friday morning, heavily damaging it and it’s contents. Officials say the blaze broke out around 7:13 a.m. at a property located in the 6000 block of East New Market-Ellwood Road in Hurlock. They say a neighbor discovered the…
Read MoreSteve Elkins Way in Rehoboth To Be Dedicated Saturday
Steve Elkins Way in Rehoboth Beach will be dedicated Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm. This is a walkway that connects Second Street and the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center in honor of Elkins, who founded CAMP Rehoboth – and used the pathway between CAMP Rehoboth and city meetings often. Elkins died in March of 2018 – there…
Read MorePolice Investigate Dead, Poisoned Bald Eagles on Eastern Shore
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and Maryland Natural Resources Police say they are investigating a series of reported bald eagle deaths on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in Kent and Talbot County. Officials say on March 1, six bald eagles were found dead near Route 445 and Swan Creek Road in Chestertown, Kent County. Officials say…
Read MoreOcean City Police Department Warns of Computer Repair Scam
The Ocean City Police Department is out with a warning for residents of the resort town after scammers spoofed phone numbers claiming to be Apple Support. Officers say an automated call showing Apple’s logo, address and a legitimate Apple phone number warned users to return the call because of a data breach. If the victim…
Read MoreIndian River School District Names 2019-20 Teacher of the Year
Arthur Henry, a music educator at Millsboro Middle School has been named the Indian River School District’s Teacher of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. The announcement was made at the District’s annual Teacher of the Year celebration on April 30 at Georgetown Middle School. Henry, who has taught at Millsboro Middle since 2015…
Read MoreAdrienne Jones Elected Maryland’s Next House Speaker
Delegate Adrienne Jones has won the special election for Speaker of the House of Delegates, making her the first woman and first African-American to hold the position. Jones had previously dropped out of the Speaker race, making it a two-way race between Delegate Maggie McIntosh of Baltimore City and Delegate Dereck Davis of Prince George’s…
Read More3 Injured, 1 Critically in Tuesday Evening Crash in Millsboro
Delaware State Police are investigating a serious accident that took place on Tuesday evening in Millsboro. Troopers with the Collision Reconstruction Unit say around 9:47 p.m. a Ford Fiesta traveling on southbound Mount Joy Road at a high rate of speed and for some reason lost control of the vehicle. The Fiesta exited the west…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Launches “Keep DE Litter Free” Campaign in Rehoboth
Joined by local leaders, members of the General Assembly and advocates, Governor John Carney launched the “Keep DE Litter Free” initiative in Rehoboth Beach on Tuesday. The campaign is aimed at increasing awareness about litter in Delaware, and partnering with local officials to pursue anti-litter polices. According to a 2018 study from Keep Delaware Beautiful…
Read MoreSussex County Council Appoint New Library Advisory Board Member & Learn of Property Purchase
After a week off for Easter, the Sussex County Council was back in session today with a packed agenda – but one that was quick to move through. The council filled a vacancy on the Library Advisory Board after the resignation of Rebecca Calio from District 1. Dr. Steve Schwartz was brought up to fill…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Signs 174 Bills, Including OC Convention Center Renovation
Following the end of the 2019 legislative session, Governor Larry Hogan has signed 174 bills into law, ranging across a variety of issues. The Governor signed House Bill 178/Senate Bill 177, which fulfills the Governor’s pledge to seek funding for the renovation and expansion of the Ocean City Convention Center. The Governor’s Office says the…
Read MoreUpdated: Victim Identified in Deadly Single Vehicle Accident in Lincoln
UPDATED on 4/30/2019 at 3:45 p.m.:Â Delaware State Police say the Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that took place Monday morning. The incident took place around 10:26 a.m. A 2009 Kia Spectra traveling westbound on Johnson Road east of Near Creek Road. For an unknown reason, the operator of…
Read MoreDSP to Hold Police Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony
The Delaware State Police will hold an annual Police Memorial Service and Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Delaware State Police Training Academy on North DuPont Highway in Dover. The service will take place Wednesday, May 1 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Fellow Troopers, Family members, relatives and friends will gather along with Governor John Carney, Lt. Governor…
Read MoreDover Police Chief Retiring
Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen announced this morning that the city’s Police Chief Marvin Mailey will be retiring. “Today it is with a great deal of sadness that I acknowledge on behalf of myself and the citizens of Dover, Delaware, the retirement of Police Chief Marvin Mailey.” said Mayor Christiansen. He noted Mailey’s accomplishments, saying it…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze at Mill Pond Village Apts
UPDATEDÂ 1:40pm – Maryland fire investigators credit an automatic fire sprinkler system, required fire separation and quick response from the fire department for limiting the property dollar loss and saving lives at this morning’s fire at the Mill Pond Village Apartment complex. Fire investigators say a 3rd floor balcony and roof assembly above was involved…
Read MoreHigh Rise Apartment Complex Coming to Salisbury
Downtown Salisbury’s skyline is set to see a major change in the coming year, as the construction of a high-rise apartment building takes place. Mayor Jake Day says it’s the city’s responsibly to take on projects like this that expand and bring new housing downtown. The Mayor says blueprints are being finalized and the goal…
Read MoreBlessing of the Fleet is Sunday in Lewes
The Blessing of the Fleet will take place on Sunday in Lewes. This is a tradition celebrated worldwide with a prayer for a safe and bountiful fishing season and a remembrance of sailors who have passed in the previous years. The blessing will take place at Fisherman’s Wharf beginning at 2pm. If you haven’t signed…
Read MoreMost Sussex County Public Libraries to Close on Thursday
Most public libraries in Sussex County will be closed on Thursday for the annual Delaware/Maryland Library Association Conference. The professional associations from both states share resources and expenses for this multi-state continuing education event, which helps to keep Sussex County’s libraries first rate. All libraries will reopen at their regular times on Friday.
Read MoreTolls Going Up on Delaware Memorial Bridge – Beginning May 1
Beginning Wednesday, it will cost more to cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Tolls will increase for ALL vehicle classifications – to raise about $32-million in annual revenue to fund the Delaware River and Bay Authority’s Capital Improvement Program. The rate increase was approved during the February DRBA Commissioners meeting.
Read MoreBacon Fest Draws Protesters in Dewey Beach
They’re celebrating bacon this weekend with the annual Bacon Fest in Dewey and Rehoboth Beach. All things bacon are available for those who love bacon – with samplings as well as happy hour and dinner specials. However, not everyone thinks bacon is the best thing to grace their tastebuds and Saturday the Bacon Fest Protest…
Read MoreUPDATED: Daniel Marabello Elected to Milford 1st Ward Seat
UPDATED:  There was only one contested race for the Milford City Council on Saturday. In the 1st Ward race, former Milford Mayor, Daniel Marabello received 181 votes and Samuel Passwaters received 98 votes.  Marabello has been elected to a two-year term on the city council. The other three races were uncontested – Todd Culotta, Douglas…
Read MoreRoute 1 Crash Sends 1 to Hospital with Serious Injuries
A Lewes man is in serious condition after a crash just before 11 Friday night on Coastal Highway at Miller Road in Rehoboth. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck driven by the 63 year old Lewes man was stopped for the light at Miller Road but then pulled onto Coastal Highway into the path…
Read MoreArchie “Chip” Brittingham of Lewes Dies
WGMD has learned of the passing of Archie “Chip” Brittingham of Lewes last week. He worked at his family’s business, Lewes Dairy, as a child and then after college served as the company President. He still worked for the Lewes Dairy at the new Millsboro facility as an operations manager until he became ill. Brittingham…
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