A WGMD Local News Article
Indian River School District to Extend School Day Beginning March 31st
Beginning on March 31st, the Indian River School District will extend the school day by 20 minutes at all schools – through the end of this school year. The extended day will make up for lost instructional hours from the weather cancellations.
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Partners with T2 Systems to Enhance Downtown Parking
Salisbury officials announce a new partnership to enhance downtown parking. The City is partnering with T2 Systems, which is a parking management provider, to modernize parking operations with enhanced digital tools for permit holders and daily parkers. The full transition will begin in early April, but permit holders can begin to create their accounts and…
Read MoreNo Municipal Election in Millville on March 1st
Three candidates filed for three open seats on the Millville Town Council so there will be no election on Saturday, March 1st. Incumbents Sharon Brienza, Robert Wisgirda and Joseph Parent will retain their seats on the Town Council. They will be sworn in at the next Town Council meeting in March.
Read MoreUPDATED: Bridgeville Election Canceled
UPDATED – 02/28/25 – Bridgeville voters will not go to the polls Saturday – the municipal election has been canceled after District 1 incumbent candidate Clifford Oliver withdrew from the race. Candidate Nadine Bravo is now unopposed and will fill the District 1 set for a 2-year term. No candidates filed for the District 4 seat…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Millsboro Teen–Canceled
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 has canceled the Gold Alert for 15-year-old Madison Dimattia of Millsboro. She has been found. Original Post The Delaware State Police Troop 7 is issuing a Gold Alert for 15-year-old Madison Dimattia of 34875 Keelson Street in Millsboro. According to Police, Madison got into an argument with her…
Read MoreSenator Coons Speaks on Senate Floor to Request Unanimous Consent for Tariff Bill
Senator Chris Coons this afternoon spoke on the Senate floor to request unanimous consent on his bill, the Stopping Tariffs on Allies and Bolstering Legislative Exercise of (STABLE) Trade Policy Act, ahead of the expected implementation of President Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week… Republican U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two 18-Year-Olds in Millsboro Robbery
Delaware State Police have arrested two 18-year-olds –Jyair Freeman of Smyrna and Tizonn Trotter of Elkton– following a robbery in Millsboro. Police responded to Lucky Lane on Tuesday afternoon, February 25th. Police say a 15-year-old had arranged via social media to sell sweatshirts, believing he was meeting a cousin. When the green Kia Soul arrived…
Read MoreDNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-nesting Bird Season Starting March 1
The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, will be closed starting Saturday, March 1st . Since 1993, The Point has closed annually for most of the spring and summer for the benefit of threatened and endangered beach-nesters and migratory shorebirds, including piping plovers, American oystercatchers, least terns,…
Read MoreJohn Myrick Files as a Candidate for Governor of Maryland
Former U.S. Senate Candidate John A. Myrick of Lanham, MD (Prince George’s County), filed today with the Maryland Board of Elections in Annapolis as a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland for the 2026 election. He ran for the U.S. Senate in 2024, seeking to represent all Marylanders. He was defeated in the Republican Primary…
Read More2025 Wicomico Spelling Bee Champions to Compete in Regional Spelling Bee at UMES
Wicomico County school spelling bee champions selected through competition at the school level will now compete in the 2025 Maryland Eastern Shore Regional Spelling Bee at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne on Saturday, March 1st. The winner of the regional bee will be the area’s representative at the Scripps National Spelling…
Read MoreDover Police Department Announces 100th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony
The Dover Police Department will be holding their 100th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony to honor a century of service, dedication, and commitment to the community. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 12th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Dover Police Department, on 400 South Queen Street in Dover. The ceremony will honor the department’s rich history and recognize the…
Read MoreDelaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1st
Visitors to Delaware State Parks should be aware of 2025 entrance fees that will go into effect starting Saturday, March 1st and continuing through Nov. 30th. According to DNREC, State park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at ocean parks. Fees for out-of-state vehicles are $8 at…
Read MoreFatal Accident Involving Pedestrian in Easton, MD
A 35-year-old Easton man is dead after walking onto the road into the path of a vehicle, which then struck him. The accident involving the pedestrian occurred early this morning around 4:20 a.m. westbound along Ocean Gateway near Woodbridge Drive in Easton. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 60-year-old woman, was taken…
Read MoreDMV Issues Warning About Toll Text Phishing Scam
If you’ve received a text message claiming that you have an unpaid toll, it’s a scam. In response to a recent spike in Short Message Service (SMS) phishing scams referencing E-ZPass, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds all customers that E-ZPass Delaware will never contact them via text or email to pay a…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert – Woodland Ferry Closure
The Woodland Ferry will be closed next week due to staffing, according to DelDOT. The closure will start Monday, March 3rd and continue through Friday, March 7th. Normal operations will resume Monday, March 10th .
Read MoreSeal Rescue in Fenwick Island
A seal rescue took place in Fenwick Island this week. MERR Institute responded to the young, recently weaned grey seal pup on February 24th. The underweight pup had multiple puncture wounds, possibly from another animal. After monitoring, rescuers determined it needed medical care. The seal was transported to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for treatment…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested for Burglary and Theft at Burger King
Dover Police have arrested a Dover woman following a burglary and theft at Burger King early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 5:28 a.m., when Officers were called to Burger King for the report of a burglary. Police say she had forced her way into the business through the drive-thru window and once inside, removed…
Read MoreSussex County Appoints Land Use Reform Working Group to Help Address Growth Issues
The Sussex County Council, at its Tuesday, Feb. 25th, meeting, endorsed a measure to appoint a special committee, known as the Land Use Reform Working Group, that will begin meeting in the weeks ahead to discuss ways the County can and should address the pace and intensity of residential development in southern Delaware. The…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Extends Enhanced Support Measures to Help Customers Manage Winter Energy Bills
Delmarva Power is extending its enhanced support measures through March. The support measures include flexible payment arrangements, budget billing, high usage alerts, and energy efficiency initiatives. These programs will help residential and commercial customers manage their winter energy bills and provide relief from high costs due to extreme cold, increased usage, and the overall cost…
Read MoreSussex County Council’s Presentation and Update Related to Property Assessments
The Sussex County Council provided an update today related to property reassessments. If you go to the property search on the website, which is the same as it has been in the past, you can search by owner, address or parcel ID. Sussex County Finance Director Gina Jennings talked about what you’ll find… All the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrest Made; DSP Investigating 2 Reports of Shots Fired at Same Dover Residence
UPDATE: Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested a 17-year-old from Dover in connection with a shooting that occurred in Dover last month. He has been charged with several crimes, arraigned by Kent County Family Court, and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $50,000 secured bond. The shooting occurred on the evening of January…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Joins 38-State and Territory Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Take Action Against Rise in Organized Retail Crime
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition urging Congress to take action to address the rise in organized retail crime across the country. Attorney General Brown says organized retail crime harms businesses and devastates entire communities that rely on these retailers for groceries, medications, and everyday household items. He…
Read More$2 Million in Assistance to Help Boost Federal Crop Insurance Selection for Delaware Producers
A new program reduces premiums for 2025 crop insurance plans for producers who had an eligible plan in 2024. The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) officially launched the Delaware Agricultural Production Insurance Assistance Program in coordination with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA). The reduction is equal to 30% of the 2024 total premium with a maximum of…
Read MoreFederal Court Blocks Elon Musk and DOGE After Lawsuit Alleging Unauthorized Access to Americans’ Private Data
A federal court has granted a motion, sought by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and others, for a preliminary injunction blocking Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Americans’ private data. On February 7th, Attorney General Jennings joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the…
Read MoreCommercial Dumpster Fire in Cambridge Under Investigation
A fire that occurred late last night at two large commercial dumpsters is under investigation. The location at which the blaze broke out was between 504 & 506 Greenwood Avenue in Cambridge–Dorchester County. A large amount of trash to include furniture was scattered around the dumpsters. The fire caused damage to apartments in both buildings 504 and…
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