A WGMD Local News Article
National Night Out Activities
Tuesday, August 2nd is National Night out. What started as a night to hang out on your porch and meet your neighbors and local law enforcement officers has become a community celebration. Local law enforcement and other first responders join the community for a meet and greet – with demonstrations, information, food, entertainment and lots…
Read MoreFishing Line Prank Could Have Been Dangerous or Deadly, Investigators Say
It is not a harmless prank…A Caroline County Sheriff’s deputy responded to the Hunting Creek Bridge at Choptank Sunday regarding a report of juveniles who were disrupting traffic. The juveniles were not located but the officer drove into heavy-duty fishing line that was strung from one side of the bridge to another.The fishing line damaged…
Read MoreVolunteer Registration Begins for Del. Coastal Cleanup
There is much more summer to come, but volunteers are already being recruited to take part in the 35th Delaware Coastal Cleanup.41 spots along beaches and waterways will be targeted Saturday, September 17th between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Online registration opens today (Monday) and is open through Wednesday, August 31st. Volunteers may choose the location…
Read MoreLittle League Senior League Softball World Series Returns to Roxana for First Time Since 2019
For the first time in three years, the Senior League Softball World Series returns to Roxana, drawing teams from the Philippines to the Netherlands to compete with other US and regional teams. Opening ceremonies take place this afternoon (Monday) at 4:30 p.m. on Bruce Layton Field. Sunday’s championship game will be shown nationally on ESPN-2.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Patrol Celebrates its 100th Anniversary!
Around 500 guests including 350 past and current Rehoboth Beach Patrol guards celebrated the Patrol’s 100th anniversary Saturday night at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The celebration, delayed a year because of Covid, brought together several generations of RBP alumni, including 92-year-old Jerry Radkin, the oldest attending lifeguard, with current guards and younger alumni. The RBP…
Read MoreBoy Gets Wire Impaled in His Toe, Taken to Hospital
A nine-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Sunday after he got stuck when a piece of wire became impaled in his toe. It was reported around 2:30 p.m. here on the dunes south of Grenoble Place. The beach patrol called for EMS personnel from Rehoboth Beach VFC who ultimately cut the wire with it…
Read MorePreventing Scooter Crashes on Coastal Highway Shoulder
Last Sunday’s motor scooter (moped) crash on the shoulder of Coastal Highway at Church Street outside of Rehoboth was indeed similar to the previous ones. Sr. Cpl. Jason Hatchell, state police spokesman, says the 18-year-old male rider was headed north along the shoulder approaching Church Street as this Mitsubishi Eclipse was turning across from the…
Read MoreUpdate: Milton Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured
*story update* Delaware State Police have identified the woman who died in a crash on Milton-Ellendale Highway at Mulberry Street Saturday morning. 20-year-old Jennifer Urias Tacuri of Woodbridge, Virginia was the driver of a car that collided with a vehicle that apparently turned into its path. She died at a local hospital. Two other passengers…
Read More3 Vehicle Crash North of Millsboro Leaves 1 Injured
Delaware State Police were called to Route 113 and Governor Stockley Road just after 6 Friday night for a vehicle crash. Police tell The Talk of Delmarva that three vehicles were involved and one driver – a 23 year old woman from Delmar, MD received minor injuries. No others requested medical attention. Police say everyone…
Read MoreCDC Raises DE Covid-19 Community Levels to High Statewide
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised Delaware’s COVID-19 community levels to the High category (red) in all three counties on July 28, 2022. As a result, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delawareans to follow the CDC’s key strategies at this level of community spread: Wear a well-fitting mask in indoor…
Read MoreAtty Julianne Murray Files Complaint on Vote by Mail Statute
A lawsuit filed by attorney Julianne Murray on behalf of three Delawareans is seeking a permanent injunction and declaratory judgment that the newly signed SB 320 – the vote by mail statute – is unconstitutional under the Delaware Constitution. One of the plaintiffs in this suit is related to an employee of Datatech Digital, LLC…
Read MoreUPDATED: DNREC CANCELS Water Quality Advisory in Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 3pm – 7/29/22 – Rehoboth Beach officials say that a DNREC water advisory for swimmers in Rehoboth Beach between Baltimore Avenue to Stockley Street has been terminated. A follow up test has been conducted and no elevated levels of bacteria found. ================================================================ Elevated levels of bacteria found in a water sample have led…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lawsuit Filed Over Changes to Delaware Election Laws
A lawsuit has been filed representing Republican Candidate Michael Higgin and Election Official Michael Mennella challenging the constitutionality of changes to Delaware election laws. These laws, which have been signed into law by Governor John Carney, would introduce same-day voter registration rules and establish mail-in voting, which the lawsuit says could undermine confidence in our…
Read MoreDel. Farmland Preservation Program Makes Significant Strides in Inland Bays Watershed
More than 3,800 acres of Delaware farmland have been permanently preserved.23 farms in Sussex County, 26 in Kent County and three farms in New Castle County will remain as farmland through the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation.Easements are purchased under the program. “Preserving Delaware’s farmland is a priority and Delaware Aglands have helped keep farms…
Read MoreTree Crushes Salisbury Home; Downed Power Lines Ignite Fire
A house in Salisbury caught fire this week, after being damaged by a large tree.According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the tree was very large and a majority of the house on Emerson Avenue collapsed Wednesday night. Downed power lines apparently sparked the fire.No injuries were reported. Salisbury firefighters had the fire under…
Read MoreUpdate: Lewes Hydrant Flow Test Rescheduled for Today (Friday)
The City of Lewes will conduct hydrant flow testing today (Friday, July 29th). The scheduled test Thursday was postponed due to an unforeseen emergency.Lewes residents and businesses may experience low water pressure or discolored water. Water can be cleared up by turning on the cold taps for ten to 15 minutes. It’s also suggested that…
Read MoreCar Crash in Millsboro – Long Neck Area Claims Life of Passenger
A car overturned and caught fire on Mount Joy Road east of Cannon Road Wednesday afternoon, leaving a passenger dead at the scene. According to Delaware State Police, the driver of a white 2019 Kia Optima lost control on a moderate curve, traveled off the roadway and struck a utility pole. At that point, the…
Read MoreMilford Police Break Ground for New Headquarters Building
Construction is about to begin on a new Milford Police station.The facility will replace an existing, outdated building that opened in 1979.A groundbreaking ceremony took place Wednesday.Milford voters approved a proposal to authorize the city to borrow money for a new police station in a referendum in January, 2021. The effect on local property taxes…
Read MoreMan Shot Walking to his Own Apartment in Dover
A 25-year-old man is expected to survive a gunshot wound, after being shot while he was walking from his vehicle to his apartment.According to Dover Police, the shooting was reported Wednesday night in the Cannon Mills complex on Katrina Way. The victim was shot in the leg and was taken to a local hospital.According to…
Read MoreClear Space Theatre Co. Plans to Sell Avenue Properties, Ends Legal Dispute with City
Clear Space Theatre Company is withdrawing its proposal to relocate its productions and summer camps into a new, larger building on Rehoboth Avenue.Clear Space unveiled its proposal in November 2018, but said this week that the difficult decision to terminate the project resulted from months of serious debate. The Board of Directors cited the rising…
Read MoreMilitary Ordnance Turns Up at Assateague for Second Time This Month
Military ordnance has again been found on Assateague Island, this time in North Ocean Beach.According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, National Park Service Rangers reported three suspicious items had washed ashore Tuesday afternoon. The Fire Marshal’s Office and the U.S. Air Force 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Ordnance Disposal Team based at Dover…
Read MoreUpdate: Crash Closes Part of Route 9; Traffic Signal At Routes 9 & 5 Dark
An overnight accident continued to cause local road closures in the Harbeson area Thursday morning. DelDOT reported that Route 9 was closed between Route 30 and Prettyman Road. Additionally, the traffic signals at Route 9 and Route 5 were not functioning. Possibly related to the accident, Delmarva Power was reporting 123 outages in the Harbeson…
Read MoreHydrant Flow Tests in Lewes on Thursday
The Lewes Water Department will conduct Hydrant Flow tests on Thursday. Officials say that during this time you may experience low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours. They advise not to do laundry during this time. If you experience discolored water – run your water on cold for 10 to 15…
Read MoreGov Carney Joins Officials in Seaford to Announce $2.5-million in ARPA Investments
Governor Carney joined state and local officials in Seaford Tuesday to announce a $2.5-million investment to support Energize Delaware’s Energy Fund and the HELP Initiative. This will benefit under-served communities across Delaware – including Seaford – providing tools and education for clean and affordable energy, jobs and workforce development with the goal of building and…
Read MoreDE & MD to Share in Multistate Settlement with Wawa Over 2019 Data Breach
Delaware and 6 other states will receive $8-million in a settlement with Wawa. This resolves a December 2919 data breach that compromised about 34-million payment cards used at Wawa stores. Delaware will receive approximately $450,000 through the settlement. Maryland was also a part of the settlement and will receive over $483,000 through the settlement. Also…
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