A WGMD Local News Article
Bridgeville Firefighters Called for Early Morning Trailer Fire
Bridgeville firefighters were called to a structure fire on Whitney Swamp Road just after 6 Tuesday morning. Firefighters responding to the scene saw a thick column of smoke and found a residential trailer on fire. Crews from Farmington, Greenwood and Seaford assisted or provided cover. Firefighters were on the scene for over 90 minutes. The…
Read MoreBOEM Approves US Wind Construction & Operations Plan
US Wind has received final approval from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on the Company’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP). This is the final permit from BOEM on US Wind’s federal permitting application. US Wind also received final authorization on November 26th from the National Marine Fisheries Service on construction in the federal lease…
Read MoreTemporary Closure of Hebron Convenience Center Dec 9 – 20
The Hebron Convenience Center at 8301 Old Railroad Road will be closing temporarily on December 9th for upgrading and maintenance. It will remain closed until December 20th. Wicomico County officials as that while the Hebron Convenience Center is closed, please dispose of trash and recycling at either the Newland Park Convenience Center (5.7) miles away…
Read MoreWinter Weather Awareness Week
This is winter weather awareness week in Delaware and state, county and local officials want you to be prepared and stay safe during cold weather, snow, ice and other emergencies. Each day this week the National Weather Service will focus on a different aspect of winter weather awareness –Â winter preparedness, heavy snow, ice, extreme cold,…
Read MoreWINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane season is over, but this is the time of year that we see nor’easters and other winter storms that bring rain, wind, snow and ice. Delmarva is no stranger to winter storms – and has had some storms drop a LOT of snow. Like during the summer, you need to prepare your disaster kit…
Read MoreCandidate Filing Underway for 2 Seats on the Ellendale Town Council
Ellendale voters will go to the polls on January 4th to elect two people to the town council. Candidates have until noon on December 18th to file for those seats if interested. Each seat is a two-year term. You must be a resident of Ellendale and at least 21 years of age and never been…
Read MorePartial Closure of Top Level of Circle Ave Parking Garage in Salisbury
Half of the top level of the Circle Avenue parking garage is temporarily closed to the public beginning Monday, December 2. Visitors will still be able to park on the other half of the top level – as well as other levels of the garage. This closure, weather permitting, should last about two weeks. Remember…
Read MoreHonorable Danielle Gibbs Joins DE Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery
The Honorable Danielle Gibbs has joined the Delaware Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Magistrate Gibbs will handle cases throughout the state, however her chambers will be located in the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. Magistrate Gibbs occupies one of two newly funded Magistrate in Chancery positions that were designed to help…
Read MoreMD Highway Administration’s Office of Traffic and Safety Rolls out Safety Survey for Pedestrians & Cyclists
The Maryland Department of Transportation is strengthening its commitment to improve safety for people walking, cycling or rolling on roads who are at higher risk of injury of fatal crashes. A statewide survey is available online – and the public is invited to provide input through the end of January. Public meetings to present the…
Read MoreNew City of Rehoboth Beach Pump Station Nearly Completed
The new pump station that pumps all of Rehoboth Beach’s wastewater to the treatment plant is nearly completed. City officials say there are still some punch list items to complete. The new $2.7-million facility on State Road was started in the spring of 2023. The former pump station dates back to the 1930s and has…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Seaford man has been arrested after a traffic stop near Georgetown. Police stopped a car after it passed a vehicle on the right on Seashore Highway near Wilson Hill Road. The trooper spoke with the driver, 22 year old Enrique Azuara of Seaford, who was driving on a suspended license and had warrants for…
Read MoreHunter Biden Pardoned by President Biden
Statement from President Joe Biden Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted. Without aggravating factors like use in a crime,…
Read MoreFrederica Man Arrested after Pursuit Sunday Morning
A Frederica man has been arrested after an early Sunday morning pursuit after an attempted traffic stop in Frederica. Just after midnight, Delaware State Police saw a BMW SUV southbound on Old Beach Road at a high rate of speed with only one working headlight and failing to remain in its lane of travel. The…
Read MoreFire Crews Battle Blaze at Caine Woods Home Saturday Night
Ocean City firefighters were called for a structure fire in the Caine Woods community in North Ocean City just after 6pm Saturday. Crews arriving at the scene on Twin Tree Road found a two-story home with fire. Crews from Worcester and Sussex Counties were called to assist or provide cover and brought the fire under…
Read MoreRoad Closures Ahead of 2024 Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade on Dec 2
The Rehoboth Beach Christmas Parade takes place on Monday, December 2nd beginning at 6:30pm. Drivers can expect several road closures before and after the parade – with access provided only to street residents. Beginning at 4pm – expect closures on State Street from Hickman Street to Rehoboth Avenue and Country Club Drive will be closed…
Read MoreFire Damages Princess Anne Residence Friday
Firefighters from Princess Anne were called for a structure fire Friday just after noon on Greenwood Road. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in a single family home that had no smoke alarm or sprinkler. Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 45 minutes – and the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating…
Read MoreLewes Daycare Employee Charged with Child Abuse
An employee from a Lewes daycare has been arrested on a charge of child abuse. Delaware State Police were contacted on November 15th for a report of physical abuse of a child by a staff member at Beach Babies Daycare in Lewes. Detectives learned that 22 year old Kaitlyn Kachnovitz of Lewes grabbed a 2…
Read MoreBethany Beach Firefighters Battle Blaze at Sea Colony
Bethany Beach firefighters were called to Annapolis House Road at Sea Colony for a structure fire Thanksgiving night. The call came in just after 9:15pm and crews arriving at the scene found a garden apartment on fire in the Annapolis building. Multiple crews from Sussex County as well as Ocean City were called to assist…
Read MoreMD Natural Resources Police Toy Drive Underway for 2024 Holiday Season
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday gift drive at several locations across the state in advance of the 2024 holiday season. NRP officers are collecting donations of new, unopened toys for local children in need. The program is part of the national United States Marine Toys for…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Offers Tips for Consumers to Shop Secure This Holiday Season
As Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday approach this holiday weekend, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is urging consumers to remain vigilant and steer clear of common holiday shopping scams. With fake websites designed to steal personal information and misleading online ads, the risk of fraud increases during this busy holiday shopping season.…
Read MoreWilmington Man Linked to Regional Fraud Offenses Arrested in Townsend Case
Delaware State Police have arrested 42-year-old Wendell Bowser of Wilmington, Delaware, for multiple felony fraud-related offenses that occurred in Townsend earlier this month. He has also been linked to similar incidents in the region including in Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina. During the police investigation, troopers learned that Bowser tried to purchase a residence in…
Read More2025 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to Go on Sale Dec. 3rd
DNREC announced today that 2025 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits will go on sale starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, December 3rd. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office and at DNREC’s Dover campus Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passes and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Woman Arrested in Dewey Beach for Disorderly Conduct & Resisting Arrest
UPDATED – Long was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest  A 60-year-old Seaford woman has been arrested following a situation last night involving disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The incident happened at 1400 Coastal Highway. As Police approached a vehicle operated by 60-year-old Crystal Long, she displayed aggressive and irate behavior, yelling at…
Read MoreDover Man Injured in Area Shooting
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 34-year-old Dover man last night (November 26th). Officers responded to East Water Street at around 7 p.m. after receiving several calls for shots fired in the area. As officers arrived they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and lower body. He was…
Read MoreNo DART Service Statewide on Thanksgiving – Regular Service for Black Friday
DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Thanksgiving Day. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule. Train passengers are encouraged to purchase their train fares in advance. Day After Thanksgiving, Friday, November 29, 2024 – DART will operate regular service on both fixed route and paratransit. Please visit SEPTA.org, for…
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