A WGMD Local News Article
Millsboro Man Charged after Early AM Crash on Rt 24 west of Millsboro
A Millsboro man has been charged with vehicular assault after a crash early Friday morning. Delaware State Police were called to Route 24 and Godwin School Road just after 3am. Police say a BMW crossed the center line and struck an Altima head on. Police smelled alcohol coming from the driver of the BMW, 31…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at Magnolia Home
A Magnolia area home was struck by gunfire Wednesday morning. Delaware State Police were called to the Peach Tree Run home around 10am and met with a 77 year old man who told them he heard several loud bangs around 1am but it wasn’t until later in the morning that the victim found a bullet…
Read MoreUPDATED: Harrington Man Killed in Crash
UPDATED Wed, 8:15am – The Delaware State Police say the man who was killed in a crash during the early morning hours on Tuesday, September 25 on Whiteleysburg Road was 86-year-old Philip Caliendo of Harrington. The crash remains under investigation. =========================================== One person is dead after a crash near the intersection of Ingram Branch Road…
Read MoreTB Response at Georgetown Elementary School
The Division of Public Health (DPH) and Indian River School District announced today that approximately 50 individuals at Georgetown Elementary School in Sussex County may have been exposed to someone with active tuberculosis (TB). DPH is making contact with those individuals to offer free screenings, as well as treatment if needed. To protect medical privacy, no…
Read MoreMilton Police Night Out Tuesday
Milton Police will hold their Night Out on Tuesday from 5 to 7pm. Come out to the field beside the Fire Department and visit with your local First Responders and what they do to keep you and your loved ones safe. There will be a K9 demonstration beginning at 6pm. In case of rain, the…
Read MoreCrash West of Salisbury Leaves 17 Year Old Dead
One person is dead after crash west of Salisbury just after 1 Monday afternoon. Maryland State Police say a dump truck driven by a Delmar, Delaware man was northbound on Nanticoke Road near Centennial Drive. A 17 year old girl driving a Honda drove into the path of the truck and they collided head on.…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Deadly Motorcycle Crash near Lincoln
UPDATED 9-24-18 12:35pm – Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a motorcycle crash near Lincoln Saturday night as 28 year old Carlos Marin-Landa of Millsboro. ============================================ A motorcycle crash Saturday night on Cedar Creek Road near Lincoln has left a Millsboro man dead. Delaware State Police say the crash occurred just before…
Read MoreBethany First Responders Run this Morning – Drivers Watch for Lane Closures in Area
The Bethany First Responders Tri, Dua and Aquabike takes place this morning. Drivers should expect lane closures on Route 1 between Dewey Beach and South Bethany as the bikers will be riding to the north – over the Indian River Inlet Bridge and the runners will head to the south. The Triathlon and Aquabike are…
Read MoreIEP-Centered Workshops for IRSD Parents Available at Frankford Public Library
If you’re an Indian River School District parent trying to deal with the Individualized Education Plan – or I-E-P – process – and you’re overwhelmed – help is as close as the Frankford Public Library. The Parent Information Center is offering I-E-P-centered workshops at the Library in October – just as the kids are getting…
Read MoreDogs & Cats Displaced by Hurricane Florence Ready for Adoption in Georgetown
Over 200 animals from three North Carolina shelters that were impacted by Hurricane Florence have arrived at the Brandywine SPCA. Some of the dogs and cats have been transferred to their northern Delaware and Pennsylvania facilities and some have gone to other shelters. However there are over 100 adoptable cats and dogs at the BVSPCA…
Read MoreGovernor John Carney Announces Judicial Nominations
Governor John Carney has made several nominations for judicial appointments this week. He has nominated Sussex County Superior Court Judge Richard Stokes for appointment to the position of Resident Judge – he is currently the Acting Resident Judge. He also nominated attorney Craig Karsnitz for a seat on the Sussex County Superior Court. Two judicial…
Read MoreCoastal Cleanup is Saturday Morning in Delaware
Coastal Cleanup takes place Saturday morning on Delaware’s 97-mile eastern coastline. There are more than 45 sites statewide that include river and ocean shorelines, wetland and watershed areas. If you are a volunteer and have questions about your site – contact State Parks Statewide Zone Captain – Alison Romano, 302.900.1423 State Wildlife Areas Zone Captain…
Read MoreGovernor Signs Bill at Rehoboth Bandstand Protecting Delaware from Offshore Drilling
Governor John Carney joined state and local officials, tourism, marine, fishing, and environmental advocates at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand today to sign two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Delaware’s coastline and coastal economy from offshore drilling. “An oil spill of some sort could negatively impact the fragile tidal wetlands and ocean beaches, and habitat…
Read MoreArlett Calls Carper Unfit For Office
In an interview heard this morning on Delmarva LIVE! With Jake Smith, Republican candidate for US Senate Rob Arlett called current Delaware Senator Tom Carper unfit and should step down from office. The entire interview can be heard on here on WGMD.com and 92-7 WGMD Facebook page.
Read MoreHurricane Refugee Dogs & Cats Arriving at New BVSPCA Georgetown Facility
The new BVSPCA rescue and rehabilitation shelter in Georgetown has opened its doors months earlier than scheduled to help pets left homeless by Hurricane Florence. The shelter has already received 42 dogs rescued from hurricane flooded North Carolina and dozens of cats scheduled to arrive today. Director of BVSPCA, Walter Fenstermacher, says once the dogs…
Read MoreDEFAC Increases Delaware Revenue Forecasts
Delaware’s revenue forecast continues to improve. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council met for the first time since the FY 2019 budget was approved – and has raised the revenue estimate for this year by $43-million and $34-million for 2020. The new money comes from a combination of higher revenue estimates and legislative changes…
Read MoreDelmarva Peak Energy Conservation from 1 to 2pm Wednesday
A conservation period will be called from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, for all Delmarva Power customers, and for Delmarva Power’s Maryland and Delaware customers participating in Energy Wise Rewards. Delmarva Power’s Delaware residential and small commercial customers and its Maryland residential customers can receive a bill credit of $1.25 for…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Identify All Victims Struck by Train in Georgetown Sunday
UPDATED – Tuesday, 4:45pm -Georgetown Police have identified the third person who was struck by a train north of town early Sunday morning. He is 25 year old Mario Niz-Lopez of Georgetown. He and Roblero-Ortiz remain in critical condition at Christiana Hospital ======================================================= UPDATED – Monday, 11:55am – Georgetown Police have identified two of the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Amended Special Events Ordinance & other Action
The Sussex County Council continued it’s public hearing on the proposed increase of forested or landscaped buffers for subdivisions or overlays. An additional 7 people added their comments to the record – most in support of the expanded buffer from 20-feet to 40-feet. No vote has been taken on the proposed ordinance. In Old Business,…
Read MoreWheelchair Pedestrian Injured in Crash with DSP Trooper in Lewes
A crash involving a pedestrian and a Delaware State Trooper is under investigation by State Police. Just after 5am a State Trooper was northbound on Route 1 approaching Dartmouth Drive with a green light when a 67 year old man from Lewes in a motorized wheelchair tried to cross Route 1 within the cross walk.…
Read MoreFREE Parking Returns to Downtown Rehoboth Today, But for How Long?
Free parking returns to downtown Rehoboth Beach starting today, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Typically parking meters would return to service on the Friday of the next Memorial Day Weekend. However, city officials have scheduled a special meeting this Friday, Sept. 21, to discuss proposed changes to the parking meter and permit regulations as recommended by…
Read MoreUPDATED Thurs PM : High Rip Current Advisory through Sunday Evening
…HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING… * LOCATIONS…The New Jersey Shore and the Delaware Beaches. * RIP CURRENT RISK…High. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS…A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the…
Read MoreEllendale Voters Say Yes to Clean Water
Ellendale voters have said yes to clean water. Voters in the proposed Ellendale water district approved a referendum – 81 to 21 on Saturday. The results will be presented to the Sussex County Council on Tuesday, October 2 for certification and a formal resolution to adopt the district. Once that is done, the county will…
Read MoreGary Persinger & David Moskowitz Win Dewey Beach’s Commissioner Race
Voters in Dewey Beach have selected incumbent Gary Persinger and newcomer David Moskowitz to fill the two commissioner seats that were up for grabs this election season! Here are the results: David Moskowitz with 302 votes. Gary S. Persinger, the only incumbent, had 405 votes. William J. Stevens with 227 votes. Dewey Beach Mayor…
Read MoreThe Popular “Acoustic Jam Night” Returns to Rehoboth Beach Museum!
For a blast from the past, don’t miss the Rehoboth Beach Museum’s re-creation of Acoustic Jam Night, the popular musical event held at The Front Page Restaurant & Bar from 1984 through 1993. This year’s Jam Night will be on Friday, Oct. 5, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Museum. The…
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