A WGMD Local News Article
UPDATED: Motorcycle Crash Leaves Laurel Man Dead
UPDATED 11:15am -Delaware State Police have identified the victim as 51 year old Robert Martinson of Laurel. ============================================== Delaware State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon that left a Laurel man dead. Police say a 51 year old man was westbound on Ralphs Road when he took a curve at too fast a…
Read MoreFire Damages Enchanted Acres Shed & Home
Indian River fire crews were called for a shed fire on Kings Lane in the Enchanted Acres development off Long Neck Road. Firefighters say the fire spread to nearby decking and brush and melted siding on the home. There was also exposure to a propane tank. Officials say family cats died in the fire. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Eight-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Rehoboth Avenue
UPDATE (July 14): The Rehoboth Beach Police Department has identified the driver of the blue Dodge pick-up truck as 45-year-old Martin Tuohy of Middletown, Delaware. There is no mug shot photo, police said, as no charges have been filed; however, the case is still actively under investigation. ORIGINAL STORY (July 7): It was a miracle…
Read MoreUPDATED: Felton Cyclist Dies in Hit & Run Crash
UPDATED – 7/17/18 – 4:45pm – Police need your help to identify the suspect in a hit and run crash that left a bicycle rider dead early Saturday morning. Police say between 3:15 AND 3:44 Saturday morning,  a white SUV – a Toyota Highlander –  struck the bicycle rider in the area just south of…
Read MoreCement Truck Overturns, Damages Route 24 West of Millsboro
A crash on Route 24 west of Millsboro resulted in a damaged roadway and a broken utility pole. Delaware State Police say a cement truck overturned just after 6am near Saunders Road after the driver, 29 year old Jeff Gustin of Delmar, lost control and ended up in the ditch. The truck slid into a…
Read MoreMD Board of Elections Vendor found with Financial Ties to Russian National
Maryland Election officials last week learned that one of the vendors that provides a number of services – including voter registration infrastructure – had been acquired by a parent company with financial ties to a Russian national. Governor Larry Hogan says that the information they have does not indicate any wrongdoing or criminal acts, but…
Read MoreRabid Fox Found in Dagsboro Area
If you live in the area between Colonial Estates Avenue and Thorogoods Road in Dagsboro – a rabid fox came in contact with a human this week. Delaware Public Health officials say the fox was killed – and was confirmed with rabies on Monday. The fox bit the person in the heel of their shoe,…
Read MoreUPDATED RECALL: Kellogg’s Honey Smacks – Salmonella Infections
UPDATED – 7/12/18 – The CDC has expanded its recommendation that you not eat Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal. This expanded recommendation is regardless of the size or best-by date and the company has recalled the cereal from stores.  100 people in 33 states have become ill from salmonella infections linked to the cereal – 30…
Read MoreWest Nile Virus Found in Sussex County in 2 Dead Crows
The first detection of West Nile Virus has been found in Delaware – in Sussex County. DNREC’s Mosquito Control officials say a crow found in late June in the southwestern part of the county tested positive for West Nile Virus by the Public Health Lab – and a second crow from Sussex found 4 days…
Read MoreChemical Spill at Mountaire Poultry in Selbyville
Crews from Selbyville and several area fire companies were called for a chemical spill at Mountaire Poultry in Selbyville just before noon. Selbyville Police Chief Scott Collins tells WGMD that its believed that a forklift punctured a 350-gallon tank of Peracetic Acid, which is used as a dilution for the sterilization of equipment. The spill…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Services Set for Master Cpl William Matt
UPDATED – Thursday, July 12 – Funeral services have been set for Master Corporal William Matt of Milton who died Monday night at his home. Visitation will begin at 9:30am on Monday, July 16 at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewes. The funeral service will begin at 11am at St. Jude and interment…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Crash East of Berlin
An Ocean City man is dead after a crash east of Berlin Wednesday afternoon. Maryland State Police continue to investigate, but say a pickup driven by 31 year old Tony Childs struck a utility pole on Grays Corner Road north of Riddle Lane. Police say he was flown to a nearby medical facility but died…
Read MoreAtlantic Sands Evacuated after Dryer Fire
What was first reported as a basement kitchen fire around 1:10 a.m. Thursday led to the evacuation of the Atlantic Sands Hotel on Baltimore Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Hotel guests were in the process of evacuating when police, firefighters and EMS arrived minutes later. Firefighters from Lewes and Bethany Beach also responded to assist.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach VFC Disperse Gas Leak at Hotel Dewey
Tuesday evening Rehoboth fire crews were called for a gas leak at the Dewey Beach Police Department on Rodney Street. Rehoboth Fire officials say that while the odor of gas was strong, the source was found at the Hotel Dewey on Coastal Highway. The hotel was evacuated and firefighters set up a water line to…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Death of Five in Wilmington Murder-Suicide
The investigation into the death of a family of five in Wilmington is continuing. Delaware State Police say 42 year old Matthew Edwards, his 41 year old wife, Julie and three children aged 6, 4 and 3 were found in their home Monday night. All died from an apparent gunshot wound. Police say Matthew Edwards…
Read MoreAnd the Candidates in Delaware Are….
The filing deadline for candidates in Delaware was noon Tuesday and there has been a flurry of filings since Friday. The Sussex County Council has seen 6 candidates file for 2 open seats now that George Cole has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of his term and Rob Arlett is…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP: Concord Road Reopens after Crash, Driver Cited
UPDATED – A crash and overturned dump truck early Tuesday morning turned part of Concord Road east of Seaford into a beach. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that the dump truck was westbound on Concord Road, when the driver, a 59 year old Millsboro man, lost control. The truck overturned and lost its load of…
Read MoreReaction on the Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court
President Trump has nominated appeals court judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. The President’s nomination sparked protests Monday night outside the Supreme Court and has Democrats vowing a fierce fight to block Kavanaugh’s confirmation. From FOX News: Kavanaugh graduated from Yale College and Law School, clerked for two…
Read MoreMarshall Thomas Files for DE Attorney General
On Monday July 9th, Peggy Marshall Thomas, a career prosecutor who worked in the     Attorney General’s office for 30 years, filed to lead that office. “For the past 12 years, the Office of the Attorney General has been run by politicians with no experience prosecuting criminal cases. The citizens of Delaware deserve better. It is…
Read MoreDewey Beach Police Investigating Burglary at Woody’s
Dewey Beach Police were called to Woody’s East Coast Bar & Grill on Saturday for a burglary. Police say an unknown white man got in through a locked door and took beer and cash. If you can identify the suspect – contact Dewey Beach Police or Crime Stoppers.
Read MoreWant to File for Office? Deadline is Noon on Tuesday
If you’re thinking about filing as a candidate for a statewide office in Delaware – noon Tuesday is the deadline to file with the State Election Commissioner – and for all other offices with the Department of Elections. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON FILING FOR FEDERAL OR STATE OFFICE
Read MoreTax Decrease for FY 2019 for IRSD Taxpayers
The Indian River School District is giving you a break on your school taxes for FY 2019. It’s a 3-cent decrease which resulted from reductions to the debt service and tuition components of the overall tax rate.  The approved property tax rate is $3.067 per $100 of assessed value.
Read MoreMaryland Wildfire Firefighters Headed West
A 20-member fire crew from Maryland has been sent out west to help battle wildfires for two weeks. The Maryland team will join 5 other crews from the Mid-Atlantic in Idaho where they’ll receive their assignments. The crew includes firefighters from the Maryland Forest Service, Park Service and Wildlife and Heritage Service and three volunteers…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day – Monday
Monday, July 9th is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware! Ozone levels have risen quickly over the weekend and weather conditions will be conducive on Monday for further formation of ozone due to full sun all day with light winds. Highest concentrations are expected in New Castle County. Similar conditions are expected…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Police Rescue Dog Stranded in Marsh
Hershey is one lucky dog. The 16+year-old brown cocker spaniel went missing this past Wednesday morning from her home in Dewey on the bayside of Saulsbury Street. “She’s a wanderer,” says Joyce Lauer of Mt. Laurel, NJ, one of Hershey’s caretakers. Not only is Hershey a wanderer, but she is also deaf. Around 7 a.m.,…
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