A WGMD Local News Article
South Bethany Municipal Election Canceled – 1 Council Seat Remains Vacant
There will be no election in South Bethany on May 9th. The Board of Elections has confirmed the candidates who filed for mayor and two of the three Council seats. Edie Dondero will return to the Mayor’s office. Steven Gallagher and incumbent Robert Shields will take two of the three open seats on the Council.…
Read MoreWorcester County Traffic Alert: Holly Grove Road Closure Wednesday, March 25
Holly Grove Road from Samuel Bowen Boulevard to Sinepuxent Road will be closed this Wednesday, March 25, while County Roads Division crews work to clear downed trees and debris from the shoulder of the roadway that fell during the recent snowstorm. “Closing the roadway will allow us to work much more efficiently and safely,” Roads…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for 4 Burglaries in 2 Day in Dover
Dover Police have made an arrest in four burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours of March 21st and 22nd. Police were called to Pizza Time at 4:15am on March 21st, Lana Nails at 1:22am, Restaurante El Gallito at 1:45am and Off the Top Barber at 1:45am on March 22nd. Investigation identified a silver…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Dead after Single Vehicle Crash Near Georgetown
A Millsboro man is dead after a single vehicle crash on Zoar Road near Georgetown just after 5 Sunday evening. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck driven by 23 year old William Chilel-Ramirez of Millsboro was eastbound on Zoar Road west of Governor Stockley Road and failed to navigate a curve. The pickup traveled into…
Read MoreFlags Ordered to Half-Staff to Honor Former State Senator Nancy Cook
Delaware is mourning the death of former State Senator Nancy Cook who passed away on Monday – she was 89. Governor Matt Meyer has ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor Senator Cook’s life and legacy. Cook served the 15th District from 1974 until 2010. She was…
Read MoreSussex County Inspector Injured in Industrial Accident in Lewes
Just after noon Monday, Lewes emergency personnel were called for a report of an industrial accident in the area of Savannah Road near Bayview Medical Drive. Delaware State Police say that preliminary investigation revealed that a Sussex County Inspector, a 75 year old man from Dover, was standing near an excavator when it swing –…
Read MoreResidents Invited to Review the Draft 2026 Worcester County Comprehensive Plan
The Worcester County Planning Commission submitted the draft Comprehensive Plan to the State of Maryland on March 4th. The plan will undergo a 60-day review. County residents are encouraged to review and provide feedback on the draft 2026 Comp Plan and Land Use Map, which is a guiding document that will shape the County’s future…
Read MoreConfirmed Rabid Skunk Found Off Route 50 West of Berlin
Worcester County Health Department advises that a confirmed rabid skunk has been found off Route 50 in the area of Tall Timber Road west of Berlin. Health officials remind you that if you, your family or pets have had contact with the rabid skunk – contact the County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health immediately…
Read MoreTwo Vehicle Crash Sunday Night Near Salisbury Sends 6 to Area Hospitals
A two-vehicle crash Sunday evening just before 7 sent 6 people to area hospitals. Maryland State Police say the driver of a Toyota failed to stop for a red light at Route 50 and White Lowe Road west of Salisbury and collided with a Fiesta which was attempting to make a left turn from eastbound…
Read MoreDOJ Announces Arrest of Delmar Officer in Stalking, Unlawful Sexual Contact Investigations
A Delmar Police officer has been arrested for official misconduct and unlawful sexual contact, stalking and offensive touching. The Attorney General’s office say the arrest of Darrell Powell comes after an investigation by Seaford Police who learned that Powell responded to a shoplifting call at a Delmar grocery story on January 7, 2026. While there…
Read MoreDownstate Daytime Mosquito Larvae Spraying Tuesday
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, via helicopter (registration numbers N2268W and/or N862W). Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas: In Georgetown and Woodside. Near…
Read MoreAltercation at Bally’s in Dover Ends in Charges
Investigation into an altercation at a craps table a Dover’s Bally’s Casino on March 14th has resulted in assault and weapons charges. Investigators with the Division of Gaming Enforcement determined that after a male patron struck a female patron in the face with currency, she drew a handgun and struck him in the face –…
Read MoreTidalHealth Peninsula Regional Launches New Visitor Management System
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital has implemented a new visitor management system – effective today! If you enter the hospital through the Frank B. Hanna Main Entrance or the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute entrance – you must check in at the welcome desk and get a visitor badge – which must be displayed at all…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two for Burglaries at Harrington Farm
Two people have been arrested in connection with several incidents at a farm in Harrington. Delaware State Police were called to a farm on Woodyard Road south of Harrington for a burglary in November of last year. Police say the suspects entered a barn and chicken house – took copper wiring and stole additional equipment…
Read MoreDuPont Nature Center near Milford to Open for 2026 Season April 1st
The DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve near Milford will reopen for the 2026 season on Wednesday, April 1. During April the Center will be open from 9am to 4pm Wednesdays and Saturdays. In May the Center will be open Tuesday through Saturday through August. DNREC officials say that this year the nature…
Read MoreUPDATED: Millsboro Man Arrested on Murder Charges
UPDATED – 03/23/26 – Delaware State Police has identified 72 year old Patricia Sulecki of Millsboro as the victim who was killed by her son on Thursday in Millsboro. The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective D. Patterson at 302-365-8471 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.. ================================================ ORIGINAL STORY…
Read MoreRoad Work to Begin Tuesday on Fitzwater Street in Salisbury
The City of Salisbury announced Friday that the Field Operations team will begin bump-out demolition work on Fitzwater Street starting Tuesday, March 24. Weather permitting, this phase of the improvement project is expected to be completed by Friday, March 27. Travelers are encouraged to use caution when moving through the area. Flaggers will be on…
Read MoreDelDOT: Paving on Robinsonville Road in Lewes to Begin March 23-28
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces there will be intermittent lane closures on Robinsonville Road between Harts Road and Conleys Chapel Road starting on Monday, March 23rd through Friday, March 28th (weather permitting) for milling and paving operations. Motorists are reminded to slow down in work zones and to expect minor delays while traveling in the area.
Read MoreGrand Opening for Harrington EMS Station 8
The ribbon has been cut on the new Harrington EMS Station 8. Kent County, local and emergency services personnel gathered Friday for the grand opening. This is a modern facility designed to strengthen emergency medical response for residents in the southern area of the county. The new station provides paramedics with a dedicated, purpose-built space…
Read MoreDenton Deck Fire Under Investigation by MD State Fire Marshal’s Office
A passerby spotted a fire at a home on Burrsville Road in Denton just before 4:30 Friday morning and called 9-1-1 and alerted the residents to the fire. Denton Volunteer Firefighters found a exterior attached deck on fire and had the fire under control in about 25 minutes. The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating…
Read MoreBryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence to Close at End of Current School Year
The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence will close at the end of this school year. State Education officials announced the revocation of the school’s charter effective in June because of enrollment, financial and organizational concerns. The revocation was recommended by the State Department of Education’s Charter School Accountability Committee following a formal review process.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Man Sentenced to Life-All but 50 Years Suspended in Connection with November 2024 Shooting Incident
UPDATED – 03/20/26 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced for attempted 1st degree murder and a weapons offense. Circuit Court of Wicomico County, Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 33 year old Dequan Bratten to a life term, suspending all but 50 years of active incarceration. Once released, Bratten will be on supervised probation for…
Read More590 Vehicles Screened over St. Patrick’s Day Holiday in Sussex County – 5 Arrests for DUI/55 Cited for other Violations
Over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, 5 drivers were arrested in Delaware for driving under the influence. The Office of Highway Safety partnered with Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies to conduct a DUI checkpoint in Sussex County. OHS officials say 590 vehicles were stopped and screened, 5 driver arrested for DUI and…
Read MoreDover Man Charged After Firearms Arrest in Village of Westover
A Dover area man has been arrested on several weapons offenses. Dover Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit and Delaware Probation and Parole arrested 19 year old Marlon Martinez on Wednesday night around 7pm on Northdown Drive in the Village of Westover west of Dover on a felony warrant. Martinez…
Read MoreDover Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Federal Prison on Drug & Gun Convictions
A Dover man has been sentenced by US District Judge Maryellen Noreika for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited. Judge Noreika sentenced 35 year old Amir Watts Thursday to 150 months – or 12.5 years – in federal prison. According to court documents, Watts was…
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