A WGMD Local News Article
Sussex County Council to Proclaim Fair Housing Month & Revisit Conditional Use Application
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1pm. The Council will be presented with a proclamation for Fair Housing Month and revisit a Conditional Use application that was denied in late August of last year. There are four public hearings scheduled. Two are sewer annexations – the Leeward Chase Annexation in the…
Read MoreDover Man Charged for Burglary
Dover Police were called for an alarm at the Valero on North DuPont Highway Sunday night after 11. On arrival officers found a broken front window and learned the suspect took cigarettes, scratch offs and vapes. Police did receive a description of the suspect and located 39 year old Mitchell Harding of Dover in the…
Read MoreDover Man Charged in Sunday Morning Shooting
Dover Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting on West Lookerman Street early Sunday morning. Police were called to the area of Irish Mike’s around 1:30am where they found two people who had been shot. Both were transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus, however one of the victims, 25 year old Syncere Friends…
Read MoreFour Teens Charged after Pursuit from Bethany to Rehoboth Beach in Stolen Car
Four teenage boys have been arrested after a high-speed pursuit that began Saturday evening in Bethany Beach. Bethany Beach Police stopped a Honda with temporary tags just after 7pm but the driver drove off from the stop and was spotted by State Police in the area of Fred Hudson Road. Troopers discontinued the chase for…
Read MoreTraffic Pattern Changes on Inner Loop I-695 Begin Monday Morning
If you’re headed to the Baltimore area in the vicinity of the Key Bridge collapse – new traffic patterns will go into effect on Monday. From Maryland Transportation Authority – NEW Inner Loop I-695 southeast corridor closure point in effect by Monday morning. Inner Loop closure will be at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42)…
Read MoreSalisbury Home Damaged by Fire; Family Dog Rescued
Salisbury firefighters were called to Gloucester Court in Salisbury around 1 o’clock on Saturday afternoon. They found fire showing from a three-story home. The fire was discovered by a neighbor and Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say the blaze began on a rear porch and that there was a smoke alarm present – and activated.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pres. Biden Returning to Washington as Tensions Rise in the Middle East
UPDATED – 04/13/24 – 4pm – Tensions are rising in the Middle East and President Biden is cutting short his weekend at his North Shores beach house in Rehoboth Beach to return to Washington this afternoon. The White House Press Office say the President will return to the White House to consult with his national…
Read MoreUPDATED: A Winner in Saturday’s Powerball Drawing & a Match 5 Winner in Delaware – in Rehoboth Beach!
UPDATED – 04/13/24 – The Powerball Match 5 winner from the April 6th drawing is a Rehoboth Beach man! The 45 year old man, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his winning ticket at the Wawa on Veterans Way in Rehoboth Beach. He used the Quick Pick option and matched the five numbers drawn, but…
Read MoreUD Extends Fall Deposit Deadline Until May 15th Due to Federal Financial Aid Delays
Unprecedented delays in the US Department of Education’s release of financial information for students who completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – so the University of Delaware has extended the traditional May 1st deposit deadline to May 15th for ALL admitted students. The University will also grant students extensions when requested so…
Read MoreArmy Corps of Engineers Holds Public Meeting to Provide Update on Indian River Inlet Repair Work
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District hosted a public meeting Friday regarding upcoming repairs and construction at the Indian River Inlet. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Updates will be posted on a website shared by the Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District:https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Indian-River-Inlet/
Read MoreLittle League Begins Play April 12 through May 4th
Little League gets underway Friday night at the Lower Sussex Little League Complex at the Pyle Center. Festivities and competitions start at 5pm, we will line up for the parade at 6, all contests to end at 8 with awards to follow. On Saturday, it’s opening day for many teams from Delaware and Maryland –…
Read MoreDelaware Coastal Running Festival in Rehoboth, Dewey & Lewes This Weekend
The Delaware Coastal Running Festival is this weekend in Rehoboth Beach. There are multiple races – 5-K and 9-K, challenge runs, and a half and full marathon. The Marathon on Sunday is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Registration for all the races ends Saturday. Saturday’s 5-K run is in Dewey Beach. Part of the marathon and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made in March 29th Ocean Pines Arson
UPDATED – 04/12/24 – A fire in Ocean Pines on March 29th was ruled arson by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office. Later that night arrest warrants were obtained for Felix Rounds, Junior who started the fire by setting clothing on fire. He was transported to Tidal Health-Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury for evaluation…
Read MorePlanned Water Disruption to 7 Georgetown Properties Sunday Night
Sunday night beginning at 10 o’clock, contractors with the Park Avenue Relocation project will shut down a water main to 6 properties on DuPont Boulevard and one on Arrow Safety Road. Officials say the water will be shut off for a short time and restored when the work is completed. Properties affected: Additional information from…
Read MoreUPDATED: Cape Henlopen School Board Approves May Tax Referendum
UPDATED – 8:40pm – The Cape Henlopen School Board is coming back with a second referendum. The board voted to approve a second referendum vote during Thursday night’s meeting. The date will be Tuesday, May 21st. Again this will be a single question ballot however Dr. Fulton says that the natatorium (pool) has been taken…
Read MoreFree Food Assistance Available throughout the State Amid Inflation and Financial Burdens
With reports showing a rise in food prices and energy costs, many in the community are experiencing financial strain. Specifically, the reports show that food prices were up 2.2 percent on a year-over-year basis, and energy costs are up 1.1 percent and shelter at 5.7 percent, according to Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Launches Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Response Website
Governor Wes Moore today launched a website, which serves as a central hub for Marylanders in search of federal, state, and local resources and programs related to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The website includes information on relief programs for impacted workers and businesses, major traffic updates for commuters, and guidance on…
Read MoreCitizens for Delaware Schools 2024 School Board Voter Guide
A voter guide is now available online to help voters cast an informed vote on the day of school board elections– May 14th. For the second year, Citizens for Delaware Schools (CFDS) has published the non-partisan School Board Voter Guide featuring the positions of candidates who responded to their survey. You can view the guide…
Read MoreWicomico River Drawbridge Repair Work to Start Sunday
The Maryland State Highway Administration will conduct routine maintenance repairs on the Main Street (MD 991) Drawbridge over the Wicomico River in downtown Salisbury beginning Sunday, April 14th, weather permitting. Drivers can expect single-lane closures with flagging operations through May during the work hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and should plan for additional…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Ceremony to be Held Next Week for New Dover Air Force Base Hangar
The 436th Airlift Wing will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the new Hangar 916 at 10 a.m. on April 15th. The hangar project began in 2020 and increases the capabilities to complete maintenance on the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Dover AFB. Comprising of 84,176 square feet, the…
Read MoreThird Person Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Case in Wicomico County
Another arrest has been made in connection with child sexual abuse cases in Wicomico County. An additional victim identified the person who abused him as Alonzo Leon Parker Jr. who now faces several charges including multiple counts of 3rd and 4th degree sexual offense. The other two who have been charged with the sexual abuse…
Read MoreShots Fired in Dover Park; Investigation Underway
The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired late yesterday on White Oak Road at Dover Park. The investigation began at 4:46 p.m., when Dover Police were called for shots fired in the park. Officers responded and saw several individuals running from the area. Officers found several spent shell casings…
Read MoreStructure Fire in Salisbury Caused by Electrical Malfunction
A barn fire occurred this afternoon on Coulbourn Mill Road in Salisbury. The fire started on the inside at the Junction/Panel Box and was ruled accidental, as the blaze was caused by an electrical malfunction. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, a family member in the building discovered the fire, but there were…
Read MoreUpdate on Work Being Done in Aftermath of Key Bridge Collapse
Officials in Maryland once again held a news conference to update the public on the progress of the work being done following last month’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapse.The number one priority is reopening the deep draft channel. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath representing Unified Command talked about the significant progress that has been made…
Read MoreDover Police Department to Participate in Training Exercise at DSU Health Sciences Building
If you see a lot of emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel at Delaware State University in the area of Health Sciences Building tomorrow (Thursday), the Dover Police Department wants you to know it’s only a training exercise. The Dover PD will be participating in an emergency response exercise, which is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m.…
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