A WGMD Local News Article
Public Hearing Workshops Tuesday & Wednesday for May 2025 DART Service Change
Delaware transit riders – and the public – are invited to attend an upcoming public hearing workshop to provide input and comments on proposed changes to DART Statewide Bus Services – which will become effective on May 18th. There are two downstate meetings – at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library on Tuesday, March 18th from…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested by DSP for Home Improvement Fraud
Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Detectives began investigating 58 year old Dave Moncavage of Georgetown for home improvement fraud last October. Moncavage operated under the business name of Advanced Interiors. Detectives learned that Moncavage signed contracts with 2 victims and received over $24,000 in payments but the work has never been completed. Detectives obtained warrants…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives Investigating Murder-Suicide in Delmar
UPDATED – 03/17/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 42 year-old Tracie von Arx of Delmar, Delaware, as the victim in the murder-suicide last week in Delmar. The suspect, 56 year-old Larry von Arx, also of Delmar, committed suicide during this incident. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking…
Read MoreMaryland Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud in Sussex County
A Westminster, MD man has been arrested for home improvement fraud in Sussex County. Delaware State Police began investigating 26 year old Dylan Crew last October – Crew was operating under the business name of Coastline Contractors Group, LLC. Detectives learned Crew signed contracts with six victims for residential renovations and other construction – and…
Read MoreDRBA Adopts 2025 Capital Improvement Program & Five-Year Strategic Plan
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has adopted its 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) along with an Authority-wide Five Year Strategic Plan for its airports and crossing facilities. The 2025 CIP is $178.5-million – and includes $131.7-million in Authority resources and over $48-million in federal, state and local grant funds. The Five-Year Strategic Plan…
Read MoreHarrington Woman Charged with Resisting Arrest During Traffic Stop in Felton
After a traffic stop on Route 13 Thursday morning by Felton Police, officers learned the driver, 41 year old Russheena Lewis of Harrington did not have a valid driver’s license. After the defendant exited the vehicle she charged at the officer and a physical confrontation occurred until she was taken into custody. Lewis is charged…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Felton
A traffic stop Saturday by Felton Police ended with an arrest for drugs. Police stopped a vehicle Saturday just before 1pm on South Dupont Highway in Felton and during the stop police learned that the driver, 35 year old Danielle Clendaniel of Felton was in possession of 12 bags of suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Men Indicted and Charged in Sexual Abuse Case
Two men have been indicted on multiple charges of sexual abuse of a juvenile between 1994 and 1996. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the victim suffered profound trauma over a period of years. An anonymous report to the Diocese of Wilmington and investigation by Wilmington Police found evidence that 80 year old Father John Taggart…
Read MoreDE High Angle Rescue Team Assists Ocean City Fire & Police
Just after 11 Sunday morning, Ocean City Fire personnel and police were called to 85th Street to check on the welfare of a person experiencing a mental health crisis. With assistance from neighboring Delaware Department and the Delaware High Angle Rescue Team the situation was resolved and the scene cleared after just over 2 and…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Road Rage Incident Near Smyrna on Friday
Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred Friday night just before 9pm on Route 1 near Smyrna. Investigation shows that a black Infinity and black pickup were involved in a road rage incident while driving southbound on Route 1 where the suspect vehicle collided with the rear of the victim’s vehicle…
Read MoreDNREC to Begin Spraying Woodland Pools to Control Mosquitoes Tuesday, March 18
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin its annual spring spraying of woodland pools to control aquatic immature (larval) mosquitoes as early as Tuesday, March 18, with spray operations continuing through mid-April, weather permitting. The spring spray campaign by DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section will begin in southern Sussex County, then expand…
Read MoreNCCo Roadwork for I-95/Rt 896 Interchange Monday thru Thursday
If you’re heading into New Castle County – expect daytime single lane closures this week beginning Monday, March 17th through Thursday, March 20th on northbound I-95 for truck access. Single lane closures will impact I-95 and ramps between the Route 896 interchange and the Welcome Center between 9am and 6pm. This is weather permitting. CLICK…
Read MoreLewes Canal Crossing Water Main Project Scheduled to Go Online Tuesday
The Lewes Board of Public Works has received approval from the State of Delaware to proceed with operations on the Canal Crossing Water Main Project. The Canal water line is scheduled to go online on Tuesday, March 18 – and shortly after the connection of services will begin. That will be the next key milestone…
Read MoreUnemployment in DE Remains Steady, but Sussex County Increases 1%
Unemployment in Delaware remained steady at 3.6% from December to January – and lower than the national rate of 4%. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 3.2% in December to 4.2% in January. The Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information has released its annual revisions to prior-year employment estimates. Private Education and Health Services…
Read MoreDrought Conditions on Delmarva Increase Wildfire Risk – Outdoor Burning Restrictions in Several Counties & Delaware
The Worcester County Fire Marshal is warning of heightened wildfire risks to to ongoing moderate drought conditions, high winds and low humidity. Wildfire activity has been on the rise and the Fire Marshal’s office strongly urges you to avoid outdoor burning or to exercise extreme caution if burning is necessary. These conditions endanger personal property…
Read MoreDE AG Files Lawsuit to Stop Dismantling of Federal Dept of Education
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the federal Department of Education. The lawsuit was filed Thursday and seeks to stop the agency’s destruction and to ensure that it can continue to support millions of students’ education. Jennings said in a…
Read MoreMaryland Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff Sunday
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland Flags to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday from sunrise to sunset. This in honor of former State Delegate Frank Turner who represented Howard County from 1995 to 2019. He passed away in Columbia, Maryland on Friday, February 14th. . .
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI
A Laurel man has been arrested after Delaware State Police spotted a pickup truck with an unsecured load of wood traveling slowly on Camp Road near Laurel Thursday afternoon just after 12:30. A computer check showed the registration was fictitious and the trooper pulled the truck over. While speaking with the driver, 57 year old…
Read MoreTrussum Pond Near Laurel to Close for Construction Work on March 17th
Beginning on St Patrick’s Day, Trussum Pond near Laurel will be closed for a construction project through mid-April. The pond is managed by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation – the project includes grading and paving the boat ramp and parking lot to provide better access and reduce erosion issues that are currently impacting the…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Thursday Night Shooting on Atlanta Road in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting on Atlanta Road in Seaford Thursday night just before 11 o’clock. Investigation shows that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots from an unknown vehicle – striking a house and vehicle. Police say there were eight people in the house – including a child – at…
Read MoreFire at Cambridge Townhouse Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshal continues to investigate a two alarm fire in Cambridge that occurred Thursday night. Cambridge firefighters were called to Wood Duck Drive around 11:30pm for a report of an explosion. Fire crews arriving at the scene found the blaze began in the middle unit of a row of two story, wood…
Read MoreLegislation Reintroduced in Delaware to Expand Access to School Meals
Delaware lawmakers have reintroduced House Bill 125 to provide free school meals for all students, regardless of income. Sponsored by Representative Sherae’a “Rae” Moore and Senator Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, the bill expands efforts to combat food insecurity by ensuring all students in the federal School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) schools…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Shots Fired Incident in Milford
The Milford Police Department Criminal Investigations Division received a tip regarding an incident in which shots were fired in the area of West Street and NW 2nd Street, in Milford on February 24th. Through investigation, detectives learned that a vehicle had been damaged from the gunshots. No one was injured during the incident. Detectives identified…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Bicycle Crash in Lewes
UPDATE: Delaware State Police have identified 68-year-old Steve Carpenter of Milton, Delaware, as the man who died in the bicycle crash Tuesday in Lewes. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Original Post: A 68-year-old Milton man is dead after a collision with a box truck while riding…
Read MoreSenator Buckson Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Red Dye 40 in Schools, Updates Senate Bill 41
Concerns about potential health effects from Red Dye 40, including links to hyperactivity and behavioral issues in children has led to the introduction of Senate Bill 69. Senator Eric Buckson of South Dover introduced the bill to prohibit the sale or distribution of food and drinks containing Red Dye 40 in Delaware public and charter…
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