A WGMD Local News Article
Governor Meyer to Deliver State of the State Address
Tomorrow, April 10th at 2:30 p.m., Delaware Governor Matt Meyer will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address before a joint session of the Delaware General Assembly. During the address, Governor Meyer will outline his legislative priorities, reflect on the administration’s accomplishments, and present his vision for Delaware’s future. The speech will be livestreamed…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Blackburn, Members of Congress, and Industry Leaders Celebrate Reintroduction of NO FAKES Act
 A news conference was held today to reintroduce the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act.  U.S. Senator Chris Coons along with Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced the NO FAKES Act last year as a means to protect the voices and visual likenesses of creators and individuals from the proliferation…
Read MoreStranded Humpback Whale Floats Out to Sea After Failed Towing Efforts in Indian River Bay
MERR has provided an update regarding a dead 44-foot humpback whale that was stranded on a sandbar in Indian River Bay on March 31st. Due to its size, shallow waters, and poor weather, initial towing attempts failed. A second attempt was scheduled for April 9th, but heavy rain and strong winds on April 7th through…
Read MoreOffice of Animal Welfare Introduces New Dog Licensing Program for Delaware Pet Owners
The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) has partnered with DocuPet to launch a new and user-friendly online dog licensing system for Delaware pet owners starting today. This modern platform includes DocuPet’s free HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service, which helps quickly reunite lost dogs with their families. Licensed dogs receive a tag with a unique code linked…
Read MoreGunfire Erupts in Dover; Multiple Vehicles Struck
The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired on Monday afternoon. The incident resulted in two vehicles being damaged. Dover Police received a report of one vehicle struck by gunfire on West North Street. Police say the driver was traveling near Simon Circle when the shots were fired. Police learned…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Updated Dewey Beach MOU & Temporary Home for Dewey Beach EMS Unit
UPDATED – 04/08/25 – The Sussex County Council discussed with members of the Sussex Conservation District issues regarding sediment and stormwater regulations. County Administrator Todd Lawson told the Council that recent and more frequent run-off events have raised concerns – however sediment and stormwater regulations fall under DNREC’s authority. The Council had two presentations during the…
Read MoreDemolition of Rehoboth Beach’s Sirocco Motel & Grotto’s Could Begin Wednesday
Demolition could begin this week in Rehoboth Beach – of Sirocco Motel and Grotto’s Pizza. An independent review of the Sirocco Motel building by Pilottown Engineering found hazardous structural deterioration and cracking in various areas – including the masonry at the garage support pillar. The city has enacted a section of the code (Chapter 105,…
Read MoreMarion Station Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Vehicular Manslaughter
A Marion Station man has been sentenced for vehicular manslaughter. Court officials say 28 year old Jamal Scarborough pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court of Wicomico County on Tuesday and was sentenced by Judge S. James Sarbanes to 20 years in prison. Scarborough pleaded guilty to grossly negligent vehicular manslaughter, failing to stop at accident…
Read MoreDE State House Passes House Bill 65 to Consolidate Primary Elections
The Delaware House has passed legislation that would consolidate the State and Presidential primary elections to the same date – in April. Currently Delaware’s presidential primary is held in April – but the primary for statewide and local political offices is held in September – which can cause some confusion for voters. House Bill 65,…
Read MoreTwo Arrested After Drug Distribution Investigation in Ocean City
An investigation started in February by Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Team into drug distribution from a Colonial Road residence in Ocean City led to the arrest of two people. The Criminal Enforcement Team includes members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Ocean City Police Department, Maryland State Police, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. …
Read MoreUPDATED: Blades Voters Return Incumbents to Town Council
UPDATED – 04/07/25 – Blades voters have returned incumbents to the Town Council. Incumbent Gary Gallamore received 47 votes, Garold Miller won 45 votes and challenger John Reiss got 12 votes.  Nancy McAdams was unopposed for mayor and received 46 votes. Town of Blades will swear in Mayor-elect McAdams, Councilmen-elect Gallamore and Miller on Monday,…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested in Multiple Thefts in Kent County
Two men have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts throughout Kent County. Delaware State Police began investigating similar thefts in March where unknown suspects trespassed onto various properties and stole landscape trailers and the property on them. A Toyota 4-Runner was identified as a possible suspect vehicle and 40 year old Ronald…
Read MorePA Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse in Wicomico County
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced in Wicomico County for child abuse and sexual offense. Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, S. James Sarbanes sentenced 54 year old Terrance Pinkett of Lansdale, PA to 20 years in prison. Pinkett pleaded guilty last November to child sexual abuse and 2nd degree sexual offense.…
Read MoreAG Jennings Secures up to $335-million from Pharmaceutical Company Mylan for Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announces a multi-state settlement with Mylan Inc. This settlement will deliver up to $335-million nationwide over nine years to help combat the opioid crisis. The Attorneys General from 15 states allege Mylan deceptively promoted its products as less prone to abuse despite knowing for years that many of its opioid…
Read MoreDE Division of Gaming Enforcement Shuts Down Illegal Online Slots Platform
An illegal online slots platform has been issued a cease and desist order after an investigation by the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement into VGW Luckyland, Inc. The investigation showed that VGW Luckyland, Inc. was operating illegal online gaming – but misrepresented its services to Delaware officials as a promotional sweepstakes. However – players were…
Read MoreNew Rail Exhibit Arriving at Lewes Junction Wednesday Morning
A new addition to the rail exhibit at Lewes Junction will arrive on Wednesday, April 9 at 6am! A steam locomotive tender will join the 1917 Pennsylvania Railroad red caboose that’s currently displayed there. The tender – which is a water tank and coal bunker atop a frame – is the first piece of the…
Read MoreWaterline Flushing Schedule for Mystic Harbour & Other Areas
The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will be flushing waterlines in Assateague Pointe, Edgewater Acres, Nantucket Point, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, Riddle Farm and West Ocean City Service Areas this spring between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The following proposed dates for the flushing of the…
Read MoreOcean Pines & Surrounding Areas 2025 Waterline Flushing Schedule
Ocean Pines and surrounding areas 2025 waterline flushing schedule The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in the Ocean Pines Service Area between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The following proposed Spring 2025 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to…
Read More“Hands Off” Protestors Line Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach
Today is mobilization day and protests are taking place across the country today – telling President Trump and Elon Musk to keep their hands off. Rehoboth Beach is one of four locations on Delmarva holding Hands Off protests. Hundreds off people are lined up along Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach from Route 24 past the…
Read MoreUMES Campus Police Arrest Student for Threats Friday Night
A student was arrested on campus at UMES in Princess Anne Friday night. Just before 10pm, campus public safety officers along with Maryland State Police arrested a male student who made violent threats online. Officials say the student was arrested outside a residence hall along with four other male students who were with him. University…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit and Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Stockley Road in Milton Thursday following an investigation of 29 year old Deion White of Millsboro for distribution of illegal drugs. Before executing the search warrant, White was seen driving away from the residence and fail…
Read MoreDE Woman Convicted for Fraud
A Delaware women who stole the identity of a Registered Nurse has pleaded guilty to felony counts of identity theft and theft by false pretense. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says that from March of 2023 to September of 2023, 38 year old Nicole Vanhorn falsely represented to potential Delaware employers that she was a licensed…
Read MoreTraffic Stop in Magnolia Leads to Drug Arrest
A traffic stop in Magnolia led to the arrest of a Magnolia man on drug charges. Just before 2am on Thursday a trooper spotted a Nissan run a stop sign at Walnut Shade Road and Peachtree Run. As the Nissan stopped, the driver, identified as 27 year old Troy McNally of Magnolia, was seen throwing…
Read MoreApplications Open for Maryland Community Schools Rental Assistance Program
Applications are now open for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Community Schools Rental Assistance Program. This program provides emergency rental assistance to eligible student households enrolled in Maryland community schools who are experiencing housing instability and homelessness. Funds will be awarded to qualified organizations – must be non-profit, local government agency or…
Read MoreRunners are in Salisbury for Saturday’s Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Races – Expect Road Closures Beginning Friday
Runners from around the country are in Salisbury for Saturday’s Salisbury Marathon/Half Marathon and 5-K races. The start of the marathon and half marathon is at 7am will be at South Park Drive and Sheffield Avenue. The 5-K begins at 7:30am. All athletes must be off the course by 2pm. The full marathon is a…
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