A WGMD Local News Article
41st District Representative Rich Collins will Not Run for Re-election in 2026
41st District Representative Rich Collins has announced that he will not run for re-election. Representative Collins made the announcement on Monday’s “Your Turn Delmarva” with MJ Powell on the Talk of Delmarva. He was first elected in 2014 to serve the 41st District, which includes the municipalities of Millsboro, Dagsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville, as well…
Read MoreBerlin Police Chief Announces Retirement
Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing has announced his retirement after over 30 years in service to the community of Berlin. Downing began with the Berlin PD in 1991 and was appointed Acting Chief in February of 2000 and appointed Chief on December 1, 2002. Downing was the first African American administrator and first African American…
Read MoreBlessings for Badges to Prepare and Deliver Thanksgiving Meals to Working First Responders on Thursday
There will be lots of activity at the Millsboro and Leipsic Fire Halls Wednesday night and Thursday morning as volunteers for Mountaire’s non-profit Blessings for Badges put together hot meals for every first responder that will be away from family at work on Thanksgiving. Food, funding and manpower has been donated by restaurants and service…
Read MoreDover Man Charged in Shooting Incident Sunday Morning in Dover
Dover Police were called to West Loockerman Street early Sunday morning for a shots fired complaint. Police were able to determine that 36 year old Anthony Simpson of Dover fired a handgun in front of a crowd and left in a vehicle. He was found in an apartment on South New Street and arrested without…
Read MoreAuction for DNREC Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tags Begins Tues, Nov 25
DNREC will kick off the 75th Anniversary celebration of Delaware State Parks in 2026 with the annual low-digit surf fishing plate auction – which begins on Tuesday at 9am at usgovbid.com. Get your bid in by Thursday, December 11th to support efforts to preserve the state’s natural and historic resources – and maintain popular recreational opportunities. There…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Approves 250th Anniversary Independence Day Fireworks Display
Ahead of the 250th Anniversary celebration – the City of Rehoboth Beach has approved an agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing for the July 5th fireworks show next summer. While past Independence Day fireworks in Rehoboth Beach have been by Zambelli – this coming summer’s will be extra special as it is the USA’s 250th Birthday.…
Read MoreOvernight Closure of Centre Road in Salisbury – November 24th & 25th
The City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development announces that a road closure is scheduled to occur on Centre Road in the area leading up to North Salisbury Blvd beginning Monday, November 24 and 25. This is scheduled to occur overnight from 10pm to 6am and will require the full road closure of Centre…
Read MoreMD AG Brown Wins Lawsuit Stopping Elimination of Four Federal Agencies
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island has granted a motion for summary judgement in a lawsuit brought by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general – including Delaware – to stop the elimination of four federal agencies by the Trump administration. An Executive Order by…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged with DUI After Coverdale Road Crash
Delaware State Police say a 51 year old Lincoln man was charged after a single vehicle crash Thursday night on Coverdale Road. Police were called just after 8pm where they found a pickup truck went off the west side of the roadway near Mill Park Drive, struck a guardrail and stopped in a ditch. The…
Read MoreAdvisory: Pending Handgun Purchases Not Completed Before Nov. 16 due to NICS delays require a Permit to Purchase
Delaware State Police – through the State Bureau of Identification – advise that handgun transactions not approved and completed before November 16th due to delays in the federally required National Instant Criminal Background Check System, must now be completed with a permit to purchase unless exempt under Delaware law. Why this is happening NICS is…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Christmas Tree Arrives
The City of Rehoboth Beach’s Christmas tree has arrived at the Bandstand and has been put in place for the holiday season. The tree was donated by the State of Delaware – from the grounds next to Tharros Village on Coastal Highway in Lewes. The tree was brought to the Bandstand on a flatbed truck…
Read MoreApplications Being Taken for DE Inspector General
Passage of Senate Bill 4 created the Office of the Inspector General in Delaware. Applications are now being taken for Delaware’s Inspector General. The goal of this office is to make sure state government operated with honesty, efficiency and accountability – and to strengthen public trust. The OIG will NOT replace or duplicate the work…
Read MoreDelaware Republican Party Launches Delaware Cornerstone Initiative
The Delaware Republican Party has launched the Delaware Cornerstone Initiative. This is a statewide undertaking committed to preparing the next generation of conservative leaders for service, stewardship and success. Young conservatives have been stepping forward with conviction and talent – and the Cornerstone Initiative exists to giver them the structure, training and support worthy of…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Launches Free Adult Vaccine Program to Expand Immunization Access for Uninsured and Underinsured Marylanders
Governor Wes Moore today announced a first-of-its kind adult vaccine program to expand access to immunizations for Maryland residents who are uninsured and underinsured. Administered by the Maryland Department of Health, the program will provide recommended vaccines for free to Marylanders aged 19 and older at local health departments across the state. The program, made…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Laurel Leads to Arrests for Drug and Weapon Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a man and a woman from Laurel– 57-year-old David Vasquez and 27-year-old Bethany Dean– for felony drug and weapon charges following a search warrant in Laurel. On November 18th, members of the Sussex County Drug Unit and the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force executed the search warrant at a residence…
Read MoreOcean City Fire Department Assists in Successful Search and Rescue of Missing Boater
The Ocean City Fire Department helped rescue a missing boater on November 19th after he was reported overdue south of the South Point boat ramp. Fire Boat 1, working with multiple agencies including Maryland Natural Resources Police, Maryland State Police Aviation, local fire companies, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Park Service, located the…
Read MoreFire Caused by Electrical Malfunction Displaces Two Residents, Kills Four Pets
Two residents of a home on Webster Street in Federalsburg, Dorchester County, are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire occurred yesterday afternoon, November 19th. Three dogs and one cat died in the fire. The blaze started in the kitchen and was caused by an electrical malfunction. The total loss is estimated…
Read MoreAAA: Nearly 218,000 Delawareans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Thanksgiving remains the busiest travel holiday of the year. This year, AAA expects nearly 218,000 Delawareans to be on the move—about a 1.7% increase from last year. Most travelers, roughly 92% or more than 199,000 Delawareans, will be hitting the road and driving to their holiday destinations, also up 1.7% over 2023. Air travel is…
Read MoreShots Fired at Residence in Greenwood; Delaware State Police Investigating
Delaware State Police are investigating an incident in which someone from a vehicle fired shots that struck a home on Staytonville Road in Greenwood. Two adults and a child were in the home at the time. No one was injured. Police were called and responded to the residence at about 8:10 a.m. yesterday–Wednesday, November 19th.…
Read MoreSt. John Properties to Develop New 24-Acre Mixed-Use Site in Salisbury
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has announced that St. John Properties, Inc. has acquired 24 acres along East Naylor Mill Road in Salisbury to develop Salisbury Exchange, a new mixed-use business community supporting local economic expansion. The site will include more than 220,000 square feet of flexible commercial space. According to the Office of the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Crash; Victim Identified
UPDATE: Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Henry Byler of Clayton, Delaware, as the man who died in the pedestrian crash on Tuesday in Clayton. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Previous Post: Delaware State Police are investigating a crash in which a pedestrian was killed…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs House Bill 255
Governor Matt Meyer has signed legislation, a bill the Delaware Senate has passed, that officials say would protect state revenues by “decoupling” Delaware’s tax code from two specific provisions of the federal Internal Revenue Code. House Bill 255 was introduced following the October meeting of the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC), during which it…
Read MoreReward of up to $5,000 Offered in Investigation of 2024 Bank Robbery in Ocean City, MD
The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is urging the public to come forward with any information that may assist in identifying the person responsible for a bank robbery that occurred on October 25th, 2024, in midtown Ocean City. At approximately 9:10 a.m. that day, police say the suspect entered the Truist Bank on Coastal Highway…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Georgetown Man for Guns, Drugs, and Explosive Devices
Delaware State Police have arrested a 61-year-old Georgetown man after pipe bombs, hoax devices, guns, and drugs were found following a domestic-related assault investigation. On November 10th at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to McColley’s Chapel Road in Georgetown for a domestic-related assault. When troopers arrived, they learned that David Godwin was in possession of…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Appointment of Michael “Mike” Farlow to Worcester County District Court
Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Farlow to the Worcester County District Court. Farlow currently serves as a prosecutor in the Office of the Worcester County State’s Attorney, a position he has held for the past seven years. Prior to joining the office full time, he was a solo practitioner in Ocean…
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