A WGMD Local News Article
UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in 4 Vehicle Crash near Argos Corner Friday Morning
UPDATED – 07/14/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 71 year old Peter Surdo from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania as the man who died in the fatal four-vehicle crash on Friday south of Milford. The investigation remains ongoing. ===================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 07/11/25 – A four vehicle crash in the area of Argos Corner south of…
Read MorePublic Workshop for Roundabout at Zoar & Peterkins Roads near Millsboro on Tuesday, July 15th
On Tuesday, July 15th, DelDOT will hold a public workshop to get your comments on a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Zoar and Peterkins Roads east of Millsboro. There have been multiple traffic studies conducted at this intersection – and the roundabout is the proposed option. The workshop is Tuesday from 4 to 6pm…
Read MoreFormer Resident Advisor at Juvenile Services Facility Convicted of 2nd Degree Assault
An Elkridge, Maryland man has been convicted of second degree assault in Wicomico County Circuit Court. Court records show that the offense occurred while 30 year old Lawenzo Clarke was working as a Resident Advisor at the Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center, where he was responsible for the safety and supervision of the youth detained…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Blocks the Return and Sales of Machine Gun Conversion Devices in Maryland
Following a lawsuit filed by Maryland AG Anthony Brown with a coalition of 16 attorneys general – including Delaware – the Trump administration has committed to excluding Maryland from plans to distribute thousands of machine gun conversion devices. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed to a judge that it will not return Forced…
Read MoreDolphin Pair Spotted Friday near Milton Town Dock
If you happened to be at Milton Memorial Park Friday – you may have spotted a couple of bottlenose dolphins near the town docks. MERR officials report that a mother and calf swam up the Broadkill River into the boat basin – likely following fish. Officials say that as the tide turned – the dolphins…
Read MoreUPDATED: US EPA Determines MD Department of Environment Improperly Issued Final Permit Decision for US Wind Project
UPDATED – 07/11/25 – The US Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the Maryland Department of the Environment improperly issued its final permit decision for the US Wind project off the coast of Ocean City. In a letter to MDE Secretary Serena McIlwain, the EPA outlined multiple legal errors in the agency’s approval of the US…
Read MoreUPDATED: Human Remains Found in North East, MD Identified as Murdered 3 Year Old Nola Dinkins of Delaware
UPDATED – 07/11/25 – Maryland State Police have confirmed that human remains that were found in a vacant lot in North East, Maryland a month ago have been positively identified as 3 year old Nola Dinkins of Newark, DE. She had been reported kidnapped from Newark by her mother, which triggered an Amber Alert. The Amber…
Read More9 Charged with OUI During MD Natural Resources Police “Operation Dry Water”
Maryland Natural Resources Police have charged nine impaired boaters and investigated nine reportable boating accidents that occurred during the Operation Dry Water ‘saturation patrol’ over the July 4th holiday weekend. Nine were charged with Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol and other offenses during Operation Dry Water 2025 – including a 49 year old…
Read MoreSalisbury Road Closures for Be Salty’s Market on Main Saturday
The City of Salisbury is excited to share that Be Salty’s Market on Main will take place this Saturday, July 12, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Main Street in Downtown Salisbury. This brand-new event will bring together local artisans and small businesses, turning Main Street into a lively hub of shopping and family…
Read MoreIR School District Seeks Members for Citizens Budget Oversight Committee
The Indian River School District is filling several vacancies on its Citizens Budget Oversight Committee, which provides additional transparency and ensures that stakeholders have input into the district’s budgetary process. The committee was developed and operates in accordance with Delaware Code and Delaware Department of Education regulations. Committee membership will be composed of the Superintendent,…
Read MoreUPDATE: Crash at Route 113 South at Avenue of Honor
UPDATE: 7/10/25: 7:09 p.m. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that this morning at around 7 a.m., a Jeep Renegade was traveling southbound on Dupont Boulevard near Avenue of Honor. At the same time, a Mack tractor and trailer was on the southbound shoulder of Dupont Boulevard near Avenue of Honor, backing up in the construction…
Read MoreMD Office of the State Fire Marshal Unveils Redesigned 2024 Annual Fire Fatality Report
The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal has released its 2024 Annual Fire Fatality Report, providing a detailed and transparent look into fire-related deaths across Maryland. The report has been completely redesigned for 2024, offering easy-to-read graphics, interactive data visuals, and a comprehensive breakdown of each fatality by county and Baltimore City. A total…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Open Sector Request to Identify Reliable and Cost-Saving Electric Transmission Projects
Maryland has joined eight other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states to issue a request for information seeking project recommendations to improve grid reliability, support economic growth, and reduce electricity costs for Marylanders. The action is part of the Northeast States Collaborative’s strategic plan to explore ways to reduce costs and make energy systems more reliable. Governor…
Read MoreChesapeake Customers to Face First Base Gas Rate Hike in 9 Years
Chesapeake residential home heating customers will see a rate increase of 6% and non-heating customers will see a rate increase of 6.5% as a result of a settlement of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s (Chesapeake) natural gas base rate case that the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) approved. This means the average residential home heating customer will…
Read MoreGrove Park Canal Dock Reopened
After surveys indicated that it is stable and safe to use, the Grove Park Canal Dock has been reopened. The dock, which provides two boat slips and a launch area for canoes and kayaks, is open from sunrise to sunset. Boats may utilize the boat slips to load and unload passengers and supplies for a…
Read MoreTwo in Custody After Shots Fired At Apartment Complex in Laurel
A shots fired complaint in the Holly Brook Apartment Complex involving a vehicle led to the arrest of two individuals. Officers began to initiate contact with the parked vehicle. Police say it then attempted to leave the apartment complex and entered the roadway without activating the headlights; causing a public safety hazard. Officers conducted a…
Read MoreJulianne Murray Appointed as Next US Attorney for District of Delaware
President Trump has been appointed Julianne Murray as the new US Attorney for the District of Delaware. That order was signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi – Murray is scheduled to be sworn-in on July 14th. She will take over the office held by David Weiss, who resigned in January. Murray is a well-known figure…
Read MoreArrest Made in Juneteenth Shooting Incident in Milford
The investigation into a shooting incident that happened on June 19th on Valley Drive in Milford has led to the arrest of 23-year-old Jashaun Johnson of Selbyville. According to police, on June 21st, investigators secured an arrest warrant for Johnson related to this incident. With the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s First State Fugitive Task…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Wanted for Fatal Shooting of His Father Arrested In Maine
A Salisbury man wanted for shooting his father to death in Wicomico County in February has been arrested in Auburn, Maine. He was arrested yesterday by the Maine Violent Offender Task Force. Investigators believe he fled to Maine after the fatal shooting in February and was using an alias. 31-year-old Jabril Roynell Walters was wanted…
Read MoreUPDATE: Route 54 Crash Tuesday Leaves 2 Dead; Victims Identified
UPDATE 7/9/25: The Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Veronika McCoy from Berlin, Maryland, and 77-year-old Douglas Bachtell from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, as the two people who died in the two-vehicle crash yesterday near Selbyville. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264.…
Read MoreSummer Air Travel Faces Delays, Cancellations Due to Severe Storms
With summer travel in full swing and recent severe weather, AAA Mid-Atlantic urges travelers to be ready for potential delays caused by fast-moving summer storms. Severe weather—bringing lightning, hail, heavy rain, and even tornadoes—can seriously disrupt air travel, especially at major hubs like Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Charlotte. When these key airports are forced…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Kent County, MD
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Kent County. Around 7:23 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Centreville Barrack responded to the area of southbound U.S. Route 301 at Maryland Route 313 (Galena Road) the report of the crash. According to a preliminary investigation by Maryland State…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Launches $2.3M in Site Grants for Business Growth in 12 Jurisdictions
Governor Wes Moore announced the first round of grants through the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a key initiative under his economic competitiveness executive order. The program aims to speed up the development of shovel-ready sites to attract, retain, and grow businesses, while boosting private sector investment statewide. Governor Moore emphasized that economic growth is…
Read MoreApartment Fire in Cambridge–Occupant Displaced
A fire that occurred yesterday afternoon at a second story apartment on Pine Street in Cambridge, Dorchester County has been ruled accidental–as a result of unattended cooking, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The resident has been displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.
Read MoreFire Officials Investigating Attempted Arson Attempts in Caroline County; Multiple Vehicles Targeted
Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating an attempted arson at Murphy’s Transport on West Belle Road in Ridgely, Caroline County where multiple vehicles were targeted. On the morning of July 7th, the owner discovered damage to the interior of one truck and later discovered that other vehicles had also been targeted. The total estimated damage…
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