A WGMD Local News Article
Congressman Andy Harris Meets With U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins
This week, Congressman Andy Harris met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to discuss their joint efforts to put the needs of American farmers, ranchers, and the agriculture community first. In the meeting, Congressman Harris discussed working together to combat the Avian flu, reduce egg prices, protect vital farmland from being purchased by the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Dover Teen–Canceled
UPDATE 03-13-25: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Wyatt Aiello. He has been located and is safe. Original Post: Dover Police have issued a Gold Alert for 17 year old Wyatt Aiello of Dover. Police say Aiello was last seen on January 27th around 9am in the 100 block of Derbyshire…
Read MoreNew Jersey Man Sentenced for Trafficking Firearms
A 47-year-old New Jersey man– Robert Dorsey has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for trafficking firearms. The announcement comes from Shannon T. Hanson, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews pronounced the sentence. According to court documents, between September and October 2023, Dorsey sold a total of four firearms…
Read MoreOcean View Police Department to Host Child Abduction Response Training
The Ocean View Police Department will host a three-day Child Abduction Response Team (CART) Training, which will take place from March 18th to March 20th with over 100 law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and child safety professionals from across the region on hand for the event. The training will be held at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence…
Read MoreSeaford High School – Remote Learning Day Thursday
Due to Wednesday evening’s gun violence in the Seaford community, Seaford High School will transition to asynchronous learning on Thursday, March 13, 2025. HS students will be asynchronous on Thursday. Please check your Schoology for assignments and Zoom links. Edgenuity coursework can also be completed Seaford School District posted on it’s Facebook page: While no…
Read MoreUPDATED: Selbyville Police Arrest Suspect in Assault on Sunday
UPDATED – 03/12/25 – Selbyville Police report that Joshua Kositzke has been arrested. ===================================== Original Story – 03/09/25 – Selbyville Police are looking for a man in connection with an assault outside the McDonald’s at Mason Dixon Plaza. Police were called just before 2pm Sunday and met with the female victim. She told police he…
Read MoreSenator Coons Calls for ‘Just and Lasting Peace’ in Ukraine During Speech on Senate Floor
With a bipartisan group of colleagues, Senator Chris Coons called for ‘just and lasting peace’ in Ukraine during a speech on the Senate floor… Senator Coons adds that though the hope is that the war and suffering will end, to force on Ukraine a cease fire that he calls a surrender masked as…
Read MoreMaryland State Police To Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend. As a part of planned initiatives from Friday, March 14th through Monday, March 17th, Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and…
Read MoreNOAA Educational Partnership Program Education and Science Forum at UMES
The 11th Biennial Educational Partnership Program (NOAA EPP) Education and Science Forum took place at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) earlier this month, bringing together top researchers, educators, and students to explore the future of marine and atmospheric sciences. Hosted by the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC), the event…
Read MoreHome Under Renovation Catches Fire in Wicomico County
The cause of a fire at a two story, wood framed, residential structure on River Street in Quantico in Wicomico County–is under investigation. Late last night, the owner of the property who lives nearby discovered the fire. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, prior to the fire, which started on the inside,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Denies Borrow Pit near Laurel
UPDATED – 03/11/25 – The Sussex County Council recognized County retiree Loretta Benson. Benson has worked in the County Finance Department for over 29 years. Benson and several family members were on hand to celebrate her retirement. In Old Business, the Council revisited Conditional Use 2454, filed on behalf of H&K Group, Inc., for a borrow…
Read MoreOutdoor Burning Discouraged Due to DE’s Ongoing Drought Conditions & High Fire Risk
The Delaware Forest Service is urging all residents to refrain from outdoor burning. Delaware’s ongoing drought and current weather conditions has brought an uptick in wildfires statewide. A special weather statement was released over the weekend indicating an elevated fire risk due to dropping humidity levels and high winds across the region – including Delaware.…
Read MoreTraveling Doctor from Texas Extradited to Maryland for Rape & Other Offenses
A man who is a traveling cardiologist from Texas has been arrested by Easton Police on two warrants that charge him with 1st and second degree rape and other offenses. Police met in June of 2024 with a woman who was working for the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton who says she…
Read MoreLewes Fire to Possibly Dissolve EMS Service
The Talk of Delmarva has acquired a copy of a letter that was sent to the Sussex County last week that basically says that without significant additional funding to address their existing deficit, the Lewes Fire Department will initiate the process of dissolving its EMS service. The fire company’s calls have increased as the number…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Discuss Proposed Parking Season Expansion
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed a proposed expanding of the parking meter and permit season during a workshop meeting Monday. Other parking recommendations were also discussed. Most of the discussion centered around parking issues with the Sea Witch Festival, which if the expanded season is approved would be included. The Commission also heard from Chamber President…
Read MoreTwo Viola Men Arrested on Burglary Charges
Two men from Viola have been arrested for burglary and other charges after an investigation by Delaware State Police into a series of burglaries of homes under construction in a Magnolia community. The investigation began in February and police learned that an unknown suspect forced entry into several homes and removed electrical and plumbing materials…
Read MoreUPDATED: Overnight Road Closure Near Georgetown for Broken Utility Pole
Drivers in the Georgetown area were detoured off Zoar Road overnight after the driver of a Chevrolet Trax traveling eastbound went of the road just before 2:30am and struck a utility pole and overturned in the area of Peterkins Road. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the 21 year old male driver…
Read MoreDSP Investigating a Shooting in the Lincoln Area Sunday Night
A shooting Sunday night in Lincoln is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to the area of Cubbage and Cedar Drives around 9:30 for a shooting and found a 24 year old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police ask anyone with…
Read MoreMERR Rescue Gray Seal from Cape Henlopen State Park Sunday
A gray seal pup was rescued by MERR officials Sunday from Cape Henlopen State Park. Officials spotted a large wound on the her left side and that she was thin. Closer inspection showed more small wounds and that the seal was dehydrated. She will be transported to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for long term…
Read MoreTravel Alert: One Case of Measles Confirmed in Maryland Resident with Recent International Travel
A Maryland resident in Howard County who recently traveled internationally has a positive case of measles. Maryland Health officials say this case is NOT associated with the outbreak of measles in Texas and New Mexico. They are working to identify people who might have been exposed – including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights.…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested on Drug Charges Near Millsboro
Two men have been arrested on drug and related charges in the Millsboro area. Delaware State Police say members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force were on patrol on Thursday night just before 10 and spotted a Mustang eastbound on Route 24 near Bay Farm Road fail to signal properly when it turned onto…
Read MoreVA Man Arrested after Assault Near Rehoboth Beach
A Virginia man has been arrested for a felony assault that occurred in Rehoboth Beach Saturday morning. Delaware State Police were called to the area of Popeye’s on Coastal Highway for a report of noise from a protest. While speaking to several people, police were told about an assault that occurred in the parking lot.…
Read MoreVIDEO: Siara Husain is Delaware’s Super Speller
Video courtesy of First State Educate A student from the Islamic Academy in Newark is the winner of the Delaware Regional Spelling Bee. Siara Husain correctly spelled the final word “codswallop” to secure the top spot on Saturday. Aurelia Tran of the Talley Middle School in Wilmington took second place and Kshirja Chauhan from Carvel…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested for 5th Offense DUI after Traffic Stop
Early Friday morning Delaware State Police spotted a Chevy Traverse weaving while driving northbound on Coastal Highway near Postal Lane in Lewes. After an additional traffic violation the trooper pulled the Traverse over. The driver was identified as 36 year old Maurice Finney of Milford and showed signs of impairment. After standardized field sobriety tests,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Do More 24 Delaware – Record Breaking Day for Donations to Delaware Non-profits
UPDATED – 03/08/25 – It was a record-breaking day for Do More 24 Delaware – thanks to you! During Delaware’s 24 hour giving day – over $2.5-million was raised for Delaware non-profits. Over 22,000 donors took part from 6pm Thursday to 6pm Friday – the largest number of donors since Do More 24 Delaware began in…
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