A WGMD Local News Article
Second Street Water Tower in Rehoboth Beach to be Painted – Expect Closures
The water tower at Second Street and Elkins Way in Rehoboth Beach is now slated to be painted by Southern Corrosion beginning November 9th. Closures are expected on the west side of Second Street, Steve Elkins Way, and the Convention Center/City Hall parking lot during working hours – Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Convention…
Read MoreUPDATE: Upcoming Easton Airport Runway Closures
In Easton Airport’s latest update regarding two upcoming runway closures, Runway 4/22 will be closed beginning Monday, November 16th at 8 AM and continuing until Tuesday, November 4th at 6 PM. Runway 4/22 will be closed again from Monday, November 30th at 8 AM and continuing until Friday, December 18th at 8 AM. After opening on December…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Highlights $117 Million in State Government Savings
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has released the 2026 Government Efficiency and Accountability Review annual report, highlighting 164 state agency projects and approximately $117 million in estimated lifetime savings as of July. Major initiatives include reducing state real estate costs, cutting underused fleet vehicles, streamlining business permits, and eliminating fees for DUI screening and referral services.…
Read MoreDelaware’s General Firearms Deer Hunting Season To Open 10-Day Run Friday, Nov. 13
The November general firearms season, Delaware’s most popular and bountiful deer hunting season, opens this year on Friday, Nov. 13th and runs through Sunday, Nov. 22nd. While Delaware’s statewide deer hunting season spans five months, from Sept. 1st through Jan. 31st, this 10-day season typically accounts for about 40% of the state’s deer harvest. Due…
Read MoreCambridge, MD Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Cambridge Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred outside Mercado Latino on Cedar Street on November 3rd. Police say around 6:42 p.m., two individuals approached a vehicle parked along Perimore Street, pointed a handgun at a woman inside, and stole her purse and belongings. They fled on foot. Investigators are also looking into a…
Read MoreHouse Democratic Caucus Selects Leadership for Upcoming Legislative Session
Following the November 3rd General Election, which delivered a supermajority of Democrats to the Delaware House of Representatives, the House Democratic Caucus met Wednesday to elect its leadership for the 154th General Assembly. During the caucus reorganizational meeting, members selected Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown as speaker-elect, Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris as House Majority Leader, and Rep.…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. The legislation would establish minimum safety standards for social media platforms while preserving states’ authority to enact additional protections for children and teens. The renewed push follows a $17 billion multistate settlement…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Motorcycle and Car
Salisbury Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a car on October 30th. Police responded to the scene around 6:54 a.m. near the intersection of East Salisbury Parkway and Route 13. A 2011 Honda Odyssey was traveling southbound on Route 13 when it collided with a northbound 2004 Suzuki motorcycle attempting to…
Read MoreDelaware 2026 Unofficial Election Results
2026 Delaware General Election – Unofficial Results Voter turnout – 47.49%
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Hold Mass Drive-Thru Distributions in November
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold mass drive-thru distributions for Delaware residents in November. In Sussex County, the event will be held Friday, November 20th starting at 9:00 a.m. at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road in Georgetown. In Kent County, the mass drive thru distribution will be held Wednesday, November 18th starting…
Read MoreWorcester County Warns of Fake Permitting Fee Emails
Worcester County is warning residents and business owners about an email scam involving fake development and permitting fees. Scammers are impersonating county permitting and environmental staff, demanding urgent payments by wire transfer or through suspicious links. Officials say the emails may reference actual projects and county documents to appear legitimate. The county does not accept…
Read MoreWarehouse Fire in Salisbury Under Investigation
A fire at a vacant warehouse in Salisbury is under investigation. The blaze broke out at the site on Farmers Market Lane shortly before 5 PM on Monday, November 2nd. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal determined that the fire started inside the warehouse, but the cause remains unknown at this time. Anyone with…
Read MoreMaryland Governor Wes Moore & Congressman Andy Harris Win Re-election – a Night for Incumbents
While the polls closed at 8pm, there were still people waiting in line to vote and Maryland Election officials delayed all results by an hour. Twenty-three precincts have not yet reported. Wes Moore has been re-elected Governor of Maryland for a second term. And incumbent Brook Lieman re-elected as State Comptroller and incumbent Anthony Brown…
Read MoreDelaware General Election Brings a Few Changes to the General Assembly & Sussex County Council
With nearly all the districts reporting there will be a few changes in Delaware, but it was a night for incumbents. Looking at statewide races, Senator Chris Coons and Representative McBride will return to Washington. In State offices Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Auditor Lydia York return to Dover. The State Treasurer’s office was won…
Read MoreMatt James Elected Mayor in Ocean City Municipal Election
There will be a new man in charge in Ocean City. Matt James came off the City Council to run for mayor and bested long-time Mayor Rick Meehan. James won 1438 votes to 1136 for Meehan. On the City Council, incumbent Carol Proctor won the most votes with 1819 votes. The two open seats will…
Read MoreFederalsburg Voters Elect Bruce Hancock to the District 2 Seat
The polls closed in the Town of Federalsburg for the town’s municipal election at 7pm. Brandy James ran unopposed and will return to represent District 1. In the District 2 race challenger M. Bruce Hancock won 103 votes to 70 for incumbent Ian Ferguson. District 1 – Brandy R. James (I) – 49 Votes District…
Read MoreUPDATED: FBI Arrests Oklahoma City Man for Sending Letters with Suspicious White Powder to Delaware Election Commissioner’s Office & Senator Blunt Rochester
UPDATED – 11/03/26 – The suspect who sent hundreds of letters containing suspicious white powder to public officials and election offices around the country has been arrested. The FBI arrested Robin Patrick Martin of Oklahoma City, Monday after over 700 suspicious mailings sent in 2026 to the same sender – there were also letters sent…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Morning Crash
A Marydel, Maryland man is dead after a vehicle crash around 7am Tuesday in Goldsboro. Deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office were called to Union and Davis Roads – investigation shows that the driver of a Honda was southbound on Davis Road and failed to stop for a posted stop sign and was struck…
Read MoreIt’s Election Day!
2:30pm – Over 130,700 Delawareans have turned out to vote on this Election Day. According to their website, the Department of Elections has seen over 82,200 recorded check-ins in New Castle County, over 30,600 in Sussex County and over 17,800 in Kent County. Including the 9 days of early and absentee voting – by 2pm…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at Home in Georgetown Area
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident on Hunting Club Road in the Georgetown area Sunday night. Police were called just before 6pm and learned that unknown suspects fired multiple shots that struck an occupied home. There were no injuries reported. Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Coleman…
Read MoreHarbor of Refuge Lighthouse to Celebrate 100 Years of Service; Anniversary Cruise Postponed
Happy 100th birthday to the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse! The lighthouse was first put into service on November 15, 1926. It has been under restoration since the early 2000s but a 100th Anniversary Cruise has been postponed till June 27th of next year because of restrictions place on the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Charges Against Seaford Paraprofessional Arrested for Child Abuse
UPDATED – 11/02/26 – Additional charges have been filed against a 20 year old paraprofessional from West Seaford Elementary School who was initially arrested on October 23 on charges of child sexual abuse. Seaford Police say 20 year old Christopher Sarabia is charged with three additional counts of sexual abuse of a child by someone in…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Shooting near Ellendale Saturday Night; Victim Identified
UPDATED – 11/02/26 – Delaware State Police has identified 17 year old Love Cannon from Seaford as the victim of the homicide that occurred Saturday night in Ellendale. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this case. Detectives urge anyone who attended the party or has information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective…
Read MoreEarly Monday Fire Destroys Willards Home
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that destroyed a Willards home early Monday morning. Willards firefighters were called to Massey Crossing Road just after 12:30am after a passerby spotted the fire. Crews found a wood-framed, two story singe-family home on fire. It took firefighters nearly an hour to bring the blaze under…
Read MoreApplications Being Accepted for Inaugural Veterinary School Class at UMES
Applications for the inaugural Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School are now being accepted. The inaugural class will begin the three-year program in the summer of 2027. This is the first Maryland in-state veterinary school – and the first veterinary school at a public historically Black college…
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