A WGMD Local News Article
Legislation Introduced to Provide Energy Bill Assistance to Delaware Residents
Recognizing the growing financial strain caused by rising utility bills, lawmakers today introduced legislation that would provide direct energy bill assistance to households struggling with increasing energy costs. Sponsored by Representative Debra Heffernan and Senator Stephanie Hansen, House Bill 50 would create the Delaware Energy Fund, administered by Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU), to provide financial assistance…
Read MoreGarage Fire in Easton, MD Under Investigation
The cause of a fire that occurred in Talbot County late yesterday at a three-story, middle row townhome with an attached garage is under investigation. The blaze, which occurred on Bodkin Street in Easton, originated inside the attached garage. No injuries were reported. Damage to the structure and contents is estimated at $20,000. If anyone…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested for Armed Robbery
Dover Police have arrested a 28-year-old Dover woman following a robbery that occurred at the Sleep Inn on North DuPont Highway in Dover early yesterday morning, February 18th. According to police, the woman identified as Chanel Morris-Wright approached the front desk, displayed a firearm and demanded money from the victim. The victim ran from the desk and…
Read MoreShed/Kennel Fire in Ridgely Saturday Leaves Dog and Rabbits Dead
Ridgely firefighters were called to a fire Saturday morning just before 11 on Oakland Road in Ridgely left a dog and 5 rabbits dead. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say the detached shed was used for storage and domestic animal housing. Officials say the fire originated inside the shed/kennel and spread to cause significant damage…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Burglary Friday at Cosmic Smoke
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at Cosmic Smoke on South DuPont Highway in Dover that occurred early Friday morning. Dover Police learned that three suspects entered a vacant business next to Cosmic Smoke just after 4:30am – then broke through the wall into Cosmic Smoke and removed products before leaving. Police say all three…
Read MoreUS Coast Guard Investigating Tugboat Fire off Pea Patch Island
The US Coast Guard and other agencies were called for a tugboat fire just before 9:30 Tuesday morning near Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River. Officials received a distress call from the crew of the tugboat that the vessel was on fire. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay launched crews from Station Philadelphia and a…
Read MoreCaroline County Man Charged after Shooting Incident in Denton
Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Denton man after a shooting on February 6th. Deputies arrived at a Ruritan Road residence in Denton and discovered a 71 year old man with injuries to his back and head from a gunshot. They also found 68 year old Alfred Harris with a broken ankle. Both were…
Read MoreSS United States to Leave Philadelphia Wednesday on Final Journey
America’s Flagship, the SS United States will leave its berth in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning on its final journey – to Mobile, Alabama and then off the coast of the Florida panhandle. The SS United States was constructed between 1950 and 1952 in Newport News, VA – and included materials from every state (48 at…
Read MorePlanned Armory Road Closure Near Frankford/Dagsboro Shortened
A planned bridge rehabilitation project that would have closed a section of Armory Road in Dagsboro and Frankford for the entire summer has been reworked by DelDOT officials. Beginning next Monday Armory Road/Route 20 between Dukes Road and Omar Road will be closed until May 16th – weather permitting. The original posting from DelDOT had…
Read MoreArrest Made in Sunday Seaford Arson Fire
Seaford and Blades firefighters were called for a residential structure fire on Sunday afternoon on Griffs Way in Seaford. Firefighters arriving at the scene around 12:30 found heavy fire in single-family home and garage. The home was not occupied at the time of the fire. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was intentional. With…
Read MoreWicomico County Executive Vetoes Kennel Bill
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has vetoed legislation that will impact kennel owners. She says that the bill as amended would require that the runs of a kennel be located no less than 1000 feet from an existing residential dwelling on another parcel. There is no current kennel that can comply and would place an…
Read MoreIngrams Pond Boat Ramp Near Millsboro to Close for Construction
The boat ramp at Ingrams Pond near Millsboro will be closed on Monday, February 24th for construction of a new ramp and an expanded ramp parking lot. DNREC will replace the existing boat ramp, install a new courtesy dock and expand the parking lot to accommodate boating trailers. The Ingrams Pond project is expected to…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Shooting in Felton
Delaware State Police were called for a report of shots fired at a home in Felton Saturday afternoon. Police responded to Crowberry Drive just before 2pm and learned the victim’s residence had been struck by two bullets which caused interior damage. Police say no one was inside the home at the the time and investigation…
Read MoreMPS Investigating Trooper Involved Shooting in Somerset County
An investigation into a trooper involved shooting Sunday night in Marion Station in Somerset County. Maryland State Police were conducting a criminal investigation around 8pm and encountered a suspect with a firearm on Tulls Corner Road. Police say that a trooper responding to assist an officer for an assault complaint fired at the suspect. The…
Read MoreUtility and Road Crews Battle Downed Trees & Wires as Winds Howl Across Delmarva
Utility companies have been on the job throughout Sunday as damaging winds have knocked out power to residents across Delmarva. Delaware Electric Cooperative has worked to restore over 4500 homes without power in central and southern Delaware on Sunday due to broken poles, downed trees and wires. Co-op officials warn that if you do lose…
Read MoreSalisbury Area Fire Saturday Accidental; 2 Family Pets Die in Blaze
A 2-alarm fire on Cloverdale Street in Salisbury Saturday night has been ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters were called just after 7pm on Saturday and found a 2 story home with smoke showing and fire in the basement that extended to the first and second floor. Multiple fire companies from Wicomico…
Read MorePennsylvania Man Arrested after Leading Police on Pursuit
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase from New Castle County into Kent County Friday afternoon. New Castle County Police were pursuing a BMW with Pennsylvania tags on the Roth Bridge that was traveling on a bare rim. Delaware State Police joined the pursuit on Route 1 near Middletown…
Read MoreMSP Looking for Home Security Video after Deadly Shooting in Crisfield
A shooting early Saturday morning in Crisfield has left one man dead. Crisfield Police were called to the area of Third and Cove Street just after 1am for a report of a shooting. Police located the victim, 43 year old Keyon Honesty of Princess Anne with a gunshot wound. He was taken to TidalHealth McCready…
Read MoreUPDATED: High Electric Bills was the Topic of a Delaware Senate Committee Discussion Friday
A discussion on high electric bills received by many Delawareans was held Friday morning by the Senate Environment, Energy and Transportation Committee in Dover. Delmarva Power officials were also on hand to answer questions, but repeated that high usage was the main driver in the cost increases along with a rate increase that went into…
Read MoreUPDATED: Son Sentenced in Murder of Mother in Wicomico County
UPDATED – 02/14/25 – A Fruitland man has been sentenced in the murder of his mother. Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Karen Dean sentenced 49 year old Jeremy Gentry to life with all but 25 years suspended – however he will not be eligible for parole consideration until he has served…
Read MoreWicomico County Council to Reconsider Legislation Pertaining to Dog Kennels
The Wicomico County Council will reconsider a bill pertaining to dog kennels during its legislative meeting on Tuesday, February 18th at 10am in the Council Chambers in the Government Office Building. The Council will review the setback distance requirement and consider an amendment to the bill that would allow the Board of Appeals to modify…
Read MoreDover’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled
A Facebook post by the City of Dover Thursday announced the cancellation of this year’s upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parade. City officials say they found no one interested in taking over the planning. However – if someone is interested in reviving the parade for next year – contact the Mayor’s office. They add that the…
Read MoreMD DNR Launches Two Pilot Programs for Blue Catfish in the Chesapeake Bay
Maryland Natural Resource officials are launching two pilot programs in an effort to curb the spread of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Applications are now open for the Blue Catfish For-Hire/Commercial and Mid- and Lower-Bay Finfish Trotline Pilot Programs. Commercial watermen and charter boat captains can apply to participate. Blue catfish…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting East of Bridgeville Thursday Afternoon
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in the Bridgeville area Thursday afternoon just before 4 on Coverdale Road. Police found a 41 year old man suffering from a gunshot would – he was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Wideman at…
Read MoreDE State Fire Marshal Investigating Residential Fire in Stonewater Creek Development
Firefighters were on the scene of a residential fire in the Stonewater Creek development off Indian Mission Road near Long Neck. Indian River firefighters were called just after 11:30 Friday morning for a fire on Shoreline Drive. Crews arriving on the scene found fire on the second floor and attic of the home which spread…
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