A WGMD Local News Article
House Fire Displaces Family in Hebron, Wicomico County
A fire that occurred in a two-story house overnight on Porter Mill Road, Hebron, Wicomico County displaced a family and caused an estimated $300,000 in structural damage. The American Red Cross and other volunteer organizations are assisting the family. In addition, two dogs died in the fire. The blaze originated on the first floor. Â Smoke…
Read MoreDelDOT: Traffic Alert: Road Closed in the Millsboro/Dagsboro Area
Nine Foot Road between SR30/Millsboro Highway and US 113 in Millsboro/Dagsboro–is being closed for the installation of seven crossroad pipes. The time frame is now through early December–weather permitting. Message boards will be in place. Follow posted detours. All residents and businesses will have access to their property at all times.
Read MoreProbation and Parole to Support Halloween Safety on Tuesday Evening
This coming Tuesday night, October 31st Probation Officers will be out in the community to help support Halloween safety for kids and families. Designated probationers are required to remain inside their homes with outside lights turned off and are prohibited from distributing candy or participating in Halloween-related activities. High risk homeless sex offenders under Probation supervision are…
Read MoreApartment Building Fire in Easton Leaves Family Displaced
A fire leaves an apartment building in Easton with heavy damage. The fire was reported at about 5:45 Wednesday evening on Southwest Street. It took crews two hours of battling the blaze before the fire in the two-story apartment building was brought under control. Maryland State Fire Marshalls believe the fire started in the kitchen…
Read MoreFire Destroys KFC/Taco Bell in Easton
An investigation is underway into a fire that destroyed a KFC/Taco Bell fast food restaurant on Ocean Gateway in Easton in the overnight hours on Thursday, October 26th. Employees at the neighboring Wawa initiated a 911 call, an emergency response crews responded to the scene. Despite quick, and aggressive efforts against the fire and successful…
Read MoreWarrant Apprehension Operation Covering Multiple Locations in Wicomico County Leads to Arrests of 7 Individuals
During the course of a warrant apprehension operation this week in Wicomico County, 7 people were arrested for warrants–two of the seven were charged with controlled dangerous substance offenses. Among those arrested include 45-year-old Heather Jean Bounds– a warrant for false imprisonment, 45-year-old John Lewis Madden who is charged with VOP- assault, and 35-year-old Cameron…
Read MoreTraffic and Pedestrian-Related Safety Concerns as Halloween Approaches
Halloween is a statistically dangerous night for drunk driving. Between 2016 and 2020, 129 drunk-driving fatalities occurred on Halloween night (6 p.m. October 31 – 5:59 a.m. November 1), According to NHTSA. Adults between the ages of 21 and 34 had the highest percentage–68%–of fatalities in drunk-driving crashes on Halloween night in 2020. During that…
Read MoreMinnesota Man Arrested in Felton, DE for Domestic Violence; Head-Butting, Spitting on Police Officers
A 38-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota man has been arrested for a domestic incident that ocurred on East Sewell Street in Felton on Wednesday evening. Police say Gerome Jiggetts fled the scene before police arrived. Jiggetts reportedly punched the victim in the face, attempted to throw hot cooking grease on the person, and stole the victim’s phone–preventing…
Read More2023 Sea Witch Festival Friday – Sunday in Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach
The 2023 Sea Witch Festival begins in Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach on Friday. Lots of activities for young and old, music, artisans and vendors, food and much more. Festival events begin at 1pm on Friday at many locations in both Rehoboth and Dewey Beaches – and trick or treating at the Dewey Beach downtown…
Read MorePartial Closures of Little Creek Wildlife Area West Impoundment During Early Waterfowl Season
Partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area east of Dover should be expected as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at the West Impoundment. The West Impoundment was weakened during Tropical Storm Ophelia and then extensive coastal flooding this month resulted in a breach of the dike making it now a…
Read MoreNearly 6000 DE Homes, Businesses & Organizations Connected to High-speed Broadband – More Coming
Governor John Carney, state leaders and representatives from Comcast, Verizon, Mediacom and the Communication Workers of America are celebrating the progress Delaware has made in expanding broadband – and to look at what comes next. Nearly 6000 Delaware homes, businesses and organizations – mainly in rural areas of the state – have been connected to…
Read MoreIncrease in DE in Equine West Nile Virus Cases
Delaware’s State Veterinarian says the First State has seen an increase in equine cases of West Nile virus. Five cases have been confirmed and one suspected was recently reported – most in Kent County (1 in NCCo) and none of the horses were vaccinated. Four of the horses have recovered and one was euthanized. These…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd Salisbury Man Sentenced for Conspiracy & Identity Theft
UPDATED – 10/26/23 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced to over 30 months in federal prison for wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. A U-S District Court Judge Thursday sentenced 48 year old Duane Larmore in connection with the theft of over $1.8-million fro Shore Appliance Connection, where he was employed. Larmore was…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Threatening Image on Social Media
Delaware State Police have been investigating a threatening image that was reported by both Cape Henlopen High School and Sussex Central High School. Staff from Cape contacted police Wednesday afternoon about the image on social media that showed a gun and a threat to the school. Officials at Sussex Central also contacted police about the…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Conducting a Traffic and Parking Study Survey
As part of its ongoing traffic and parking study, the City of Rehoboth Beach is conducting a stakeholder survey. The 11-question survey is available via the city’s digital engagement platform, Reach Out Rehoboth. Participants must register on the Reach Out Rehoboth site in order to take the survey. The survey will close on November 26th, and results will be shared…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for Stealing Light Poles
Delaware State Police have arrested a 55-year-old Greenwood man for stealing two 40-foot light poles from a 73-year-old homeowner’s property on Rockin Way in Ellendale last week. Richard Boyd was arrested on Monday afternoon and charged with two felonies—Theft Greater than $1500 and Victim is Older than 62 Years of Age and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. Boyd was…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Pursuing Federal Grants as Part of Commitment to Community Connectivity
The Maryland Department of Transportation has submitted five funding requests for nearly $24 million to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant program for projects that will restore community connections and address transportation facilities that have historically divided neighborhoods. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld say it’s incumbent upon the Maryland Department of…
Read MorePlantation Road to Close Early Next Month
Plantation Road in the Lewes/Rehoboth area will be closed for six months beginning, Monday, November 6th,  According to DelDOT. Plantation Road will be closed to all traffic from Shady Road to west of Salt Marsh Boulevard, including access to the Route 9 intersection until May 2024 when the new roundabout will open. This work is part of the…
Read MoreVehicle Collision Leaves Dover Woman Seriously Injured
Dover Police are investigating a vehicle collision, in which a 46-year-old woman from Dover was seriously injured. The crash happened on Persimmon Tree Lane yesterday evening. Officers arrived on scene and located both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The 46-year-old woman was airlifted to a New Castle County area hospital for treatment, and she remains…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Armed Carjacking at Sam’s Club
Dover Police are looking for two individuals following an armed carjacking that occurred yesterday evening at Sam’s Club. Officers arrived at Sam’s Club after 7 p.m. The victim, a 26-year-old Magnolia man, told them he was approached by two black males in the parking lot, one of which was armed with a handgun. They demanded…
Read MoreMaryland State Police to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Maryland State Police are asking those who have unwanted prescription drugs to dispose of the items properly during national drug take back day. Citizens can drop off unused prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28th at all 23 Maryland State Police barracks. Maryland State Police are participating as part of the…
Read MoreRecord Number of Aging Vehicles, Colder Weather Put More Cars at Risk of Breakdown this Winter
The record number of aging vehicles on our roadways and colder temperatures in the coming months put drivers at greater risk of a breakdown this winter. According to S&P Global, the average age of vehicles on American roadways is a record 12.5 years old, so the winter months will likely take a greater toll on tires,…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Man Wanted for Domestic Incidents in Sussex County
Delaware State Police are looking for a man wanted for several felony domestic-related incidents over the past two months in Sussex County. Police say 58 year old Matthew Satterfield may be in the Milford area, but attempts to locate him have not been successful. If you know where Satterfield is – contact DSP at Troop…
Read MoreSalisbury Home Damaged by Accidental Fire
Salisbury firefighters were called to a home on Delaware Avenue around 8:30 Tuesday morning for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found a working fire in a two-story home. The fire was discovered by the occupant and officials say there was a smoke alarm present – which did not operate. State Fire Marshal…
Read MoreNo Vote by Sussex County Council on Stillwater Harbor, LLC Appeal; County Finance Department Awarded Again
The Sussex County Council began an hour early Tuesday morning for an appeal hearing on the Stillwater Harbor Subdivision – proposed for the Oak Orchard area off River Road. The County Planning & Zoning Commission, after nearly two years, recommended denial for the proposed project – basing their decision on multiple reasons – including frequent…
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