A WGMD Local News Article
Multi-Jurisdictional Training in Seaford Sat & Sun at Seaford Middle School
Seaford Middle School will be the site of a multi-jurisdictional training event Saturday and Sunday. Expect to see an increased presence of police, EMS, Fire and related personnel and equipment. The training is expected to run from 8am to 5pm both days.
Read MoreGun-Related Laws, Rising State Revenues Among Topics of Discussion at State Rep. Danny Short’s Coffee Meeting
State Representative Danny Short is sponsoring new legislation that would eliminate the possibility of bail for anyone arrested for using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Right now, denial of bail is only done in capital murder cases. Also at the meeting Rep. Short discussed state revenues which continue to rise. Since the…
Read MoreWork to Begin at Rehoboth Area Bridge Later This Month
The bridge at Love Creek on John J Williams Highway will get new pile jackets and repairs. Work will start Wednesday, January 18th and continue through Friday, February 24th, depending on weather conditions. The majority of the work will take place within the waterway. Some of the work will include traffic control on the roadway…
Read MoreScholarships Available for Students Pursuing Careers In Chicken Industry
Delmarva Chicken Association is inviting high school seniors, college students and graduate students to submit applications for its 2023 College Scholarship Program. They’re accepting applications for undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 and graduate-degree scholarships of $3,000. DCA is asking that students submit their completed applications no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday April 7th. DCAās annual College…
Read MoreDelaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries to hold Hybrid Meeting
Delawareās Council on Shell Fisheries will hold a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 9. The Council will discuss various shellfish management issues, including oysters, blue crabs, and horseshoe crabs, and other shellfish topics. The in-person meeting, which you must register for if you plan to attend, will be held…
Read MoreFour Dead, Three Others Injured in Crash in Caroline County, Maryland
Four people are dead including at least three from Sussex County, Delaware after two vehicles collided in Caroline County, Maryland. Three others are receiving treatment for injuries. The crash happened yesterday morning at around 9 a.m. in the area of Maryland Route 404 east of Bullock Road. According to the investigation, the driver of a…
Read MoreIntersection Project to Shut Down Eastern Side of Milton Area Road
Starting Monday, January 9th and continuing for several weeks, the eastern side of Deep Branch Road in the Milton area will be closed at SR 1 depending on the weather. The planned 24/7 closure is due to an intersection project. You’ll find detour information below. Additional Information from DelDOT: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)…
Read MoreCharities Benefit From Speedway SāMores and Monster Mileās Inaugural āGift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedwayā
Details are out about the results of Kent County’s newest holiday tradition at the Woodlands of Dover Motor Speedway, which thousands of visitors experienced from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. The āGift of Lights at the Speedway included: ā¢ More than 60: Scenes that visitors saw during their trek.ā¢ 3 million: Number of lights glowing…
Read MoreFormer State Representative to Become Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy
Former 20th District Rep. Steve Smyk of Milton will replace Eric Swanson who is retiring from his position as chief deputy in the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office. Smyk served as a Republican state representative for 10 years and a Delaware State Police Trooper for 24 years. He is also a veteran of the Delaware Army…
Read MoreSussex County Council Reorganizes & Hears from Pine Haven Residents
The Sussex County Council held a swearing in ceremony for the Council and row officers who were elected last November. Districts 4 and 5 Council members Doug Hudson and John Rieley, County Sheriff Robert Lee, Register of Wills Greg Fuller and Recorder of Deeds Alexandra Reed Baker were sworn in. The Council reorganized at the…
Read MoreNew MD Attorney General Anthony Brown Sworn In
Maryland’s 47th Attorney General was sworn in to office this afternoon in Annapolis. Anthony Brown has pledged to advance an ambitious agenda of increasing equity and justice for all Marylanders. He has pledged to support law enforcement and promote community confidence by building on recent police reform efforts, including to seeking authority to work with…
Read MoreConstituent Coffee with Rep Danny Short Wed Morning
Representative Danny Short will hold a constituent Coffee meeting Wednesday morning. Residents of the 39th District are invited to come discuss issues important to them and find out more about the upcoming legislative session, which begins on January 10th in Dover. The Constituent Coffee begins at 8am at the Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford.
Read MoreDE Treasurer Colleen Davis Sworn in for Second Term
State Treasurer Colleen Davis was sworn in for her second term Tuesday morning. The oath was administered by Deputy AG Jason Staib, legal counsel to the Office of the State Treasurer. āIt is my honor and privilege to serve the people of Delaware,ā Davis said. āOver the past four years we have maintained our AAA…
Read MoreHon. Bonnie David Joins DE Court of Chancery as Master in Chancery
The Honorable Bonnie David has joined the Court of Chancery as Master in Chancery. Her chambers will be located at the Court of Chancery Courthouse in Georgetown. Prior to joining the bench, Master David was a litigator in private practice, where she litigated before the Court of Chancery with a focus on deal litigation, corporate…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Dept. Corporal Nagel Dies
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has lost one of its own. They say that on New Year’s Eve, 6 year veteran of the department, Corporal Lucas Nagel lost his battle with PTSD and took his own life. Cpl. Nagel graduated from Col. Richardson High School in 2013 and joined the US Army as a Military…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Woodland Ferry Closure Dates
UPDATED – 01/02/24 – DelDOT officials will close the Woodland Ferry at 11:30am Wednesday, January 3rd for the day and at 11:30am Thursday, January 4th for the day. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/29/23 – The Woodland Ferry will be closed from December 30th through New Year’s Day, according to DelDOT. The ferry will also be…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lewes Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead
UPDATED – 1/1/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in Lewes on December 30, 2022, as Joseph Francisco, 62, of Glen Mills, PA. ========================================================= The investigation continues into a crash Friday night that left a pedestrian dead near the intersection of Coastal Highway…
Read MoreUPDATED: Residents & Dog Safe After Fire at Parker Road Home Friday Night
Firefighters from Selbyville were called for a structure fire Friday night just before 9:30 at a home on Parker Road. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire in a garage with extension to the single story home. Fire crews from Dagsboro, Frankford, Gumboro, Laurel, Millsboro, Roxana, Willards, Pittsville and County Paramedics assisted at the…
Read MoreEarly Morning Frederica Fire Ruled Accidental
A 2-alarm house fire early Sunday morning in Frederica has been ruled accidental by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Frederica firefighters were called around 3:30 for a blaze on Tidewater Court and found active fire on the outside of the home when they arrived at the scene. Investigation showed the fire began inside an exterior…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Pedestrian Struck by Car Near Ellendale
A Harrington woman was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after she was struck by a car in the area of South Old State Road and New Hope Road near Ellendale. Delaware State Police say the 19 year old woman was leaving a party when she was struck. The investigation is continuing.
Read MoreStart the New Year with a Hike
DELAWARE: First Day Hikes will continue the tradition of self-guided hikes at each Delaware State Park. Each park will also have a welcome station, where you can check in to be counted and pick up your First Day Hike sticker or magnet. Sites will also offer a send off time, where you can gather with…
Read MoreNew Year’s Brings Raise in Minimum Wage
Workers in both Delaware and Maryland will see an increase in pay beginning with the new year. Effective January 1, 2023 Delaware’s minimum hourly wage rate will increase from $10.50 to $11.75 an hour. The minimum hourly wage will increase incrementally on January 1st over the next two years to reach $15 an hour in…
Read MoreFatal Crash in Wicomico County Under Investigation
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle fatal collision that occurred last night on Bethel Road in Willards. A trooper from the Maryland State Police Barrack “E” arrived on the scene at around 8:30 and found that the driver, identified as Kevin Michael Lewis, was not breathing. Paramedics arrived and pronounced Lewis…
Read MoreSaturation Patrols and Other Initiatives to be Conducted in Maryland Through New Year Holiday
Maryland state police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23 barracks focusing on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving. The initiatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office’s impaired driving saturation patrol funds will take place on various days through New Year’s. The efforts in many cases will…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Earlier this Month in Caroline County
Maryland State Police need your help in finding the driver responsible for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 53-year-old Greensboro, Maryland man at around midnight on December 23rd. Robert Andrew Wilkerson was taken to Kent General Hospital in Dover where he died of his injuries. Meanwhile, State Police have identified the driver of the 2003…
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