A WGMD Local News Article
Groundbreaking Held Thursday for Salisbury Regional Airport Runway Expansion
Groundbreaking was held Thursday afternoon for the Salisbury Regional Airport’s Runway Expansion Program. Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Maryland US Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and many others took part in the groundbreaking which is the culmination of seven years of planning by Wicomico County and its partners. The runway extension will enable the…
Read MoreMilford City Manager Announces Retirement
Milford City Manager Mark Whitfield has announced that he will retire on May 1st of 2025. Whitfield’s contract expires on April 30th. He has served as the town manager since 2020 – before that serving as the Milford Director of Public Works from 2016 to 2019 and interim City Manger from January 2020 to April…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Magnolia Leads to Arrests for Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested three individuals– 29-year-old Takeya Benson, 24-year-old Samuel Horton, and 33-year-old Clarence Sullivan– all from Magnolia, on felony drug charges after executing a search warrant on October 8th at a residence on Nascar Lane. The search, conducted by the Kent County Governor’s Task Force and the Delaware State Police Special Operations…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Attempting to Identify DE State Fair Burglary Suspect
Delaware State Police Troop 3 Detectives need your help in identifying an individual in connection with a burglary that occurred in the early morning hours of July 23rd at the Delaware State Fair. Police say this person broke into a vendor’s trailer, stole an undisclosed amount of money, then fled in a silver Chevrolet Suburban.…
Read MoreAttorney General Jennings Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of a multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. Under the settlement, Marriott has agreed to strengthen its data security practices using a dynamic risk-based approach, provide…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert – Upcoming Road Closure in Bridgeville Area
Seashore Highway (Business Route 404) between Ray Road and Federalsburg Road will be closed starting on October 21st and continuing through December 26th for the replacement of an area bridge, according to DelDOT. This project involves the replacement of the existing rigid frame with a structure at Bridge 3-114. The replacement structure will consist of…
Read More2025 Delaware Teacher of the Year to be Named Next Week
Twenty of the First State’s top teachers will be honored at a celebration on October 15th, when one of them also will be named Delaware’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. The candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter Network during the 2024 calendar year because of their superior ability to inspire students…
Read MoreClayton, Delaware Man Arrested in Queen Anne’s County for DUI, Resisting Arrest, Assault
A 55-year-old Clayton, Delaware man was arrested for DUI, Assault 2nd Degree, resisting arrest among other charges. Deputies were dispatched to Stulltown Road in Sudlersville on October 3rd at about 5:15 p.m. for reports of a suspicious vehicle. One of the deputies observed multiple signs of impairment including a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage…
Read MoreFire at PNC Bank in Salisbury Under Investigation
The investigation into a fire that occurred at PNC Bank on South Salisbury Boulevard early this morning shortly after 5:00 is ongoing. The fire resulted in the branch being temporarily inoperative. The structural damage is estimated at $50,000 and loss of contents at $100,000. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the…
Read MoreFrankford School Bus Aide Arrested for Child Abuse
Delaware State Police have arrested an 80-year-old Frankford woman for child abuse after an incident on a school bus. On September 23rd, the Indian River School District notified State Police about the incident that occurred between the woman–a school bus aide and a student. Detectives learned that on September 16th, a bus contracted for the…
Read MoreUpdate on Search in Caroline County for Wanted Man
UPDATE 11:40am 10/9/2024 Currently, law enforcement has decided to discontinue the active search for Joshua Murphy. However, the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that despite this decision, it’s important to note that he remains at large, and they are urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact 911 or their local law enforcement agencies.…
Read MoreMilford Woman Arrested for Drug-Related Crimes
An investigation by the Milford Police Department’s Drug Unit related to the sale of illicit drugs has led to the arrest of a Milford woman. Police say that on October 2nd detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at a residence on West Street in Milford, with the assistance of the Milford Police Department’s Patrol…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Dover Robbery
UPDATE 10/09/24: Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Carlton Harris of Dover, Delaware for a robbery that occurred earlier this week in Dover. Yesterday, October 8th Harris was arrested and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with Robbery 1st Degree (Felony) Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony) Assault 3rd Degree He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2,…
Read MoreText Message Scam in Queen Anne’s and Surrounding Counties
 In Queen Anne’s County the Office of the Sheriff says a Smishing Scam is affecting that area and surrounding counties. Scammers are sending fraudulent text messages posing as a road toll collection service, claiming you have an outstanding balance and are at risk of a late fee. If you’ve received a text like this, the…
Read MoreMD Dept of Planning Awarded Grant for Eastern Shore Drone Pilot Program
The U-S Department of Transportation has awarded the Maryland Department of Panning a $1.76-million SMART grant to pilot the use of innovative aviation technology – which Governor Wes Moore says will focus on improving access to healthcare resources in rural communities on the Eastern Shore. This Eastern Shore Drone Pilot program would deliver medical packages…
Read MoreCamden Man Charged with Theft of Bleachers from Marydel-Hartly Little League Complex
In late September Delaware State Police learned that an unknown black man removed four bleachers from the Marydel-Hartly Little League complex and drove off in a maroon SUV. Investigation led police to 34 year old Orlando Saunders of Camden as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Saunders turned himself in to Troop…
Read MoreSpecial Event Zone in Place for Endless Summer Cruisin’ in Ocean City which Begins Thursday
A Special Event Zone is in place in Ocean City through this weekend for the Endless Summer Cruisin’. This means that the speed limit has been reduced to 30 mph unless otherwise marked – some side streets and neighborhood streets will remain at their usual speed limits below 30 mph. Fines are also increased when…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delmar, DE Voters Re-elect Both Incumbents to City Council
UPDATED – 10/08/24 – Delmar, Delaware voters have re-elected the incumbents. Odell Jones, Junior won 60 votes and Todd Lanier (La-Near) got 38 votes. Challenger Brian Morris won 19 votes. Odell Jones, Junior and Todd Lanier will join Tom Bauer, who is returning to the Mayor’s office, at their swearing in ceremony on November 8th.…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud
A Millsboro man has been arrested for home improvement fraud as the result of multiple investigations. Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Detectives began their investigation of 51 year old Frank Stiles in February of 2023. Police say Stiles operated under several business names – including Heron Creek Landscaping and Pools, Premier Pools and Spas,Regal Water…
Read MorePocomoke Man Arrested for Theft
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Pocomoke Police have been investigating several reports of thefts from vehicles in the Pocomoke area. On October 5th, the Sheriff’s Office was called to a home on Bypass Road for a suspicious male – later identified at 31 year old Tahquon Moses of Pocomoke. Moses was located by a Deputy…
Read MoreUPDATED: Former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker has Died
The Talk of Delmarva has learned of the passing of former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker, who died Sunday at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. He was 74. Becker was the Mayor of Lewes from 2014 to 2022 and before that served 10 years on the City Council. He was appointed Deputy Mayor and Treasurer in 2011.…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Route 113 Crash Friday Night
A crash Friday night just before 10 sent two people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the 66 year old Millsboro man driving a Mustang crossed the northbound lanes of Route 113 at Avenue of Honor into the path of a Honda Pilot in the northbound lanes. Police say…
Read MoreOne Injured in Parsonsburg Plane Crash
Maryland State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a single-engine crop duster crashed in the area of Forest Grove Road in Parsonsburg just after 9am Monday. The pilot was the only person on board and was flown by Maryland Trooper 4 to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. Emergency personnel from Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Company were…
Read MoreUPDATED: Saturday AM Crash Shuts Down Beaver Dam Road; Broken Utility Pole
UPDATED – 4:15pm –Â A vehicle crash just after 1am Saturday shut down a portion of Beaver Dam Road because of a severed utility pole. Delaware State Police say that fun an unknown reason the driver of a Ford Expedition went off Beaver Dam Road and struck a utility pole causing the wires to fall…
Read MoreSalisbury Circle Ave Parking Garage Maintenance & Repair Work Oct 7 – 11
Maintenance and repair work on the Circle Avenue Parking Garage during the week of October 7-11 will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Â While as much of the work as possible has been completed at night to limit disruptions, some day work will be required as the project goes on for several…
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