A WGMD Local News Article
Greenwood Bicycle Rider Dies after Crash Near Seaford
A bicycle rider traveling in the northbound shoulder of Sussex Highway near Seaford was struck by a pickup truck just before 10 last night. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say the bicycle rider, a 56 year old man from Greenwood, was thrown from the bike and landed on the shoulder of the road.…
Read MoreThree Injured in Crash Near Gumboro
Three people were injured when a car became disabled on Shell Station Road near Gumboro, the occupants in the car called a nearby friend to help them. Two of the three occupants got out of the vehicle while they waited. A 20 year old woman from Georgetown remained in the rear seat. The friend coming…
Read MoreDNREC Awarded Federal Grant to Monitor White-Nose Syndrome in Bats
In recognition of International Bat Week, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that it has been awarded a federal grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support Delaware’s ongoing response to the deadly white-nose syndrome (WNS). The grant will help Delaware continue to monitor the state’s bat populations and work…
Read MoreNew Women’s Veterans Memorial to be Dedicated Saturday at Leg Hall in Dover
A new monument will be unveiled on Saturday on the grounds of Legislative Hall (Legislative Ave & Martin Luther King Blvd North). A dedication ceremony will begin at noon. The monument honors women who have served in the military or in support of military efforts and will pay tribute to Delaware women, both known and…
Read MoreMD National Guard’s Operation Tourist Boom to Take Place at OC Inlet
The Maryland National Guard is conducting a routine training exercise today – Operation Tourist Boom – with the Town of Ocean City and First Responders. The exercise will take place in the inlet parking lot from 6:30am to 6:30pm. The exercise will help the National Guard synchronize with first responders from all levels of government…
Read MoreDE DOJ Investigating Clergy Conduct
The Delaware Department of Justice confirmed Thursday that it has been conducting an investigation of potential criminal conduct engaged in by priests or other personnel of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. This investigation has focused on the acquisition and review of diocesan papers for records of sexual or other abuse. DOJ issued a subpoena on…
Read MoreUPDATED: Caroline County Public Libraries REOPEN After Bedbugs Treatments at All Locations
UPDATED 11/1/18: After proactive treatments at all three Caroline County Public Library locations for bedbugs, sniffer dog “Drax” returned to the libraries to verify that all suspicious areas had been resolved. Drax gave all three locations ”two paws up” and as of noon today, when the North County Greensboro location opens, all three locations are…
Read MoreDNREC & Allen Harim Enter into Conciliation Order by Consent On Wastewater Violations
DNREC and Allen Harim, LLC have signed a Conciliation Order by Consent, Secretary’s Order No. 2018-W-0057, in settlement of past violations at Allen Harim’s poultry processing facility in Harbeson and at Allen Harim’s hatchery facility in Dagsboro, and including DNREC assessing an administrative penalty of $300,000 to Allen Harim. The Conciliation Order also calls for…
Read MoreCelebration of Life Planned for DSU’s Dr. Ulysses S Washington
Dr. Ulysses Samuel Washington, Jr., an academic whose tenure at Delaware State University (DSU) was unrivaled and covered many facets of the institution’s employment experience and was highlighted with a campus building named in his honor, passed away on October 25, 2018. He was 98 years old. A Celebration of Life Service will be held…
Read MoreDNREC Natural Resources Police Launch tip411 Mobile App
Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched a new law enforcement app, enabling the public to connect with the department’s Natural Resources Police officers, receive alerts, and submit anonymous tips from their smartphones. “Technology is playing an ever-increasing role in the ways we communicate, and this new Natural Resources Police app…
Read MoreDE Division of Revenue Names Delinquent Taxpayers & Businesses
The Division of Revenue has released Delaware’s Top 100 delinquent individual and business taxpayers.   Between the two lists – more than $3.6-million is owed to Delaware.  The lists include the top taxpayers from each list – each owing a tax balance of over $1000, who were not on the last list published and whom the…
Read MoreGreenwood Teen Injured in Seaford Area Crash
A crash Saturday just after 1pm sent one person to the hospital. Delaware State Police say an SUV was westbound on Hastings Farm Road near Old Furnace Road when his vehicle left the road and struck a phone box and sideswiped a tree. Police say the 17 year old Greenwood driver was not wearing a…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Route 24 Crash Near Peddler’s Village
UPDATED – 10-28-18 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim in Tuesday’s crash on Route 24 near Peddler’s Village as 28 year old Christopher Keech of Georgetown. The investigation is continuing. ================================================= UPDATED – 10-26-18 11 11:30am – Delaware State Police say the 28 year old Georgetown man who was struck on his moped…
Read MoreUS and State Flags to Fly at Half-Staff
As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, President Donald J. Trump has ordered that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff effective IMMEDIATELY until sunset, Wednesday, October 31, 2018. As a matter of protocol,…
Read MoreSea Witch Festival Sunday – and Costume Contest Information
Today is the final day of the Sea Witch and Fiddler’s Festival in Rehoboth Beach. There are lots of activities throughout the day – games, entertainment, demonstrations, hayrides and the best costumed dog parade contest on the boardwalk at 1pm. If you planned to walk in the Sea Witch parade, which was cancelled because of…
Read MoreGov Carney & DelDOT To Announce Statewide Infrastructure Investments
On Monday morning Governor John Carney and DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan will announce $4-billion in infrastructure investments throughout the state. This is part of the FY20 – FY25 Capital Transportation Program. Sussex County residents made suggestions to the county government on transportation projects they thought needed attention – and many of those projects were included…
Read MoreTwo Winning Tickets in Saturday Night’s Powerball Drawing
There were two winning Powerball tickets drawn for the over $687-million jackpot Saturday night – one in New York and one in Iowa. The numbers drawn – 08 – 12 – 13 – 19 – 27  Powerball 4 and the Powerplay 3X The estimated Grand Prize was $687,800,000
Read MoreSea Witch Parade Cancelled
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2018 Sea Witch Parade is cancelled due to high winds predicted with a coastal nor’easter for Saturday, Oct. 27. All other planned festival activities will continue as listed in the program or online at www.beach-fun.com
Read MoreRifle & Pistol Range at Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center Reopens
The rifle and pistol range at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center reopens today. The range has been closed while a damaged concrete floor was replaced, a new drainage system was installed along with a new block wall and entryway. The days and hours for the range is being expanded for all shotgun, rifle, pistol…
Read MoreNo Wake Zone To Be Extended in Lewes-Rehoboth Canal
DNREC officials are extending the No Wake Zone in the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal southward to the Rehoboth Bay. The extended No Wake Zone will begin in the vicinity of Bay Vista Marina and extend to the Canal entrance jetties at Rehoboth Bay.  The extended No Wake Zone addresses public and navigation safety, increased boat usage and…
Read MoreSaturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m, many local and state police agencies and health departments will take part in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safe disposal of unwanted or expired medication is critical to our community. According to the DEA’s website, a 2016 National Survey…
Read MoreSuspicious Package Addressed to VP Joe Biden Turns up in Wilmington
The string of suspicious packages that have been received by politicians around the country now includes Delaware and former Vice President Joe Biden. FOX News is reporting that New Castle County Police, the FBI and postal inspectors are investigating a package addressed to Biden that was found at a Wilmington postal facility. Biden is no…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Identify Body Found in Herring Creek
UPDATED 10-25-18 10am – Police have identified the victim as 49 year old Ronald Jones, Jr. The investigation is continuing. =========================================== A body was discovered in Herring Creek just after midnight this morning. Maryland State Police continue to investigate but say two people in a boat discovered the body of a man floating face own…
Read MoreSalisbury Officials to Canvas Prince Street Elementary Neighborhood this Afternoon
In Salisbury this afternoon, Mayor Jake Day and representatives from the City — including Fire, Police, Neighborhood Services, Field Ops and the Executive Office — will conduct a knock-and-talk/neighborhood canvas from 4:30 to 6:30pm. The canvas will be centered on the Prince Street Elementary playground. Â Before the neighborhood canvas, Salisbury Police and Neighborhood Services will…
Read MoreRoute 589 Near Ocean Pines Reopens!
The section of Route 589 in Ocean Pines that has been closed for the past two weeks for slope repair has reopened. Ocean Pines officials confirmed the opening Monday afternoon. The work was expected to take about eight weeks, but the repair on Route 589 at Turville Creek was finished sooner and the roadway reopened…
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