A WGMD Local News Article
VIDEO | Del. Invests ARPA Funds Into Children’s Services
Delaware plans to spend $16-million to renovate a facility on the New Castle County Campus of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families and to improve services. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act.The goal is to add more in-state crisis beds and to create a ‘state of the art,…
Read MoreUS Army Soldier From Del. Dies In Training Exercise Crash In Washington State
A soldier from Delaware has died in a single-vehicle crash during training exercises in Washington State.According to the 7th Infantry Division, U.S. Army PFC Joseph A. Marquez died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash Monday. Two other people were also hurt.Marquez, from Dover, was a member of 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team,…
Read MoreHarrington Man Arrested For Kidnapping
A Harrington man is charged with kidnapping and other crimes following an incident at a local business.According to Harrington Police, witnesses as well as security footage indicate that the man came in, started to talk with a woman, who fled to an office. The man followed her, grabbed her and carried her to a vehicle,…
Read MoreSeaford Tweaks Absentee Ballot Count From Apr. 16th Election
The results of the recent Seaford election have been amended, but the outcome is unchanged.Members of the Seaford Board of Elections said the absentee ballot count for the April 16th election was incorrect and posted on the certificate of election. The votes for each candidate on absentee ballots were counted as two individual votes in…
Read MoreMan Convicted For Sexual Abuse Of A Child
A Pittsville man has been convicted of sexual abuse of a minor and related offenses, following a two-day bench trial.According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 51-year-old Terry Lee Parks Junior was already a registered sex offender in September 2021, when he sexually assaulted a child. Prosecutors said he was responsible for supervision of…
Read MoreSussex County Council Returns from Break with Cheerleaders, Paramedics and Buffers and More
The Sussex County Council met for the first time in over 2 weeks and had a packed agenda – including an presentation from Executive Director, Patti Grimes of the Freeman Foundation. The Council also paid tribute to the Cape Henlopen Cheerleaders who won the 2022 State Championship held at Smyrna High School in March. EMS…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Addresses Addiction, Overdose Challenges
Wicomico County is staying vigilant in its efforts to address the opioid epidemic, as local overdose numbers rise.The local health department, the Opioid Intervention Team, elected officials and members of law enforcement and emergency services recently met for a strategy session. “Although we cannot be sure what has specifically contributed to the increase in overdoses…
Read MoreDelmar Honors Corporal Keith Heacook, One Year After His Murder
One year ago, Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook was viciously assaulted and clung to life for several days before he passed away April 28th, 2021. Delmar, Maryland Mayor Benjamin Jorden was not yet in office, but he remembers the initial shock of the crime, the way the community prayed – and how the community came…
Read MoreUpdate: Man Dead, No Officers Hurt After Gunfire Exchanged In Somerset Co.
Update: Maryland State Police Wednesday provided the name of the man who died in an armed confrontation with law enforcement in Somerset County Monday, as well as the names of three officers: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has identified the deceased individual and involved officers in the fatal police-involved…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Introduces New Text Notification System
Rehoboth Beach has developed a new text / email alert service for subscribers to be kept in the know about local weather-related cancellations or closures, watermain repairs or other developments that are out of the ordinary.The new Rehoboth Beach Beacon alert system replaces the CodeRED system. Subscribers to the CodeRED system must register with the…
Read MoreLive Poultry Exhibits & Competitions Canceled for 2022 Delaware State Fair
In an effort to curb the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Delaware Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the State Epidemiologist Office, has issued a directive for all live poultry competitions and exhibits at the 2022 Delaware State Fair to be canceled for the 2022 event. “With the United States continuing to have positive…
Read MoreFrankford Man Charged with Drug and Traffic Offenses
Delaware State Police patrolling in the Millsboro area Sunday afternoon spotted a motorcycle operated by 26 year old Devon McCray of Frankford stopped on the side of Cannon Road. Police saw there was no registration plate on the motorcycle but when the trooper tried to contact McCray – he tried to drive off – and…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Vehicle Theft
A Millsboro man has been arrested for theft of a motor vehicle and other offenses Saturday afternoon. Delaware State Police stopped a black Mercedes for speeding on Iron Branch Road in the area of Bunting Road near Dagsboro. After contacting the driver, 30 year old Arkeem Adkins, a strong odor of marijuana came from inside…
Read MoreEllendale Man Gets 15 Years In Prison For Drug Plea
An Ellendale man has been sentenced in Wicomico County to 15 years of incarceration for his guilty plea to two counts of distribution of cocaine. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 52-year-old Jaimey Showell sold cocaine to an undercover law enforcement officer on several occasions.Showell was stopped while traveling into Maryland from Delaware…
Read MoreNew Historical Marker Commemorates Rehoboth “Surf Safety Line”
A past safety feature that may have saved lives in Rehoboth Beach has been recognized with a new historical marker. The marker recognizes the surf safety lines that would help bathers get back to shore. “Back in the day,” women especially wore woolen swimsuits which became quite heavy when they were wet. Women’s swimsuits also…
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect Arrested For Millsboro Starbucks Robbery
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a recent robbery in Millsboro at Starbucks.According to police, Brandon Staats was taken into custody without incident Sunday.Staats was arraigned and released on $6,360 unsecured bond.Police say Staats stole money from Starbucks last week, and while he was driving away an employee was dragged in the parking…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Names Workforce Development Specialist
Worcester County has hired a new Workforce Development Specialist within Worcester County Economic Development.Nancy Schwendeman will oversee the county’s initiatives to educate and train people to meet the needs of current and future businesses and industries.Worcester County workforce development partnerships also involve Worcester Tech High School, local chambers of commerce, the Maryland Department of Commerce,…
Read MoreFive Points Transportation Study Working Group Meets Monday Night
The Five Points Transportation Study Working Group hosts a hybrid meeting tonight (Mon. Apr. 25th).The multi-phase study has been looking at a variety of ways to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety around the intersection of Routes One and Nine in the Lewes area.The working group is made up of elected officials, local residents and…
Read MoreUpdate: 1 Person Burned in Salisbury House Fire
Update: According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a juvenile suffered burn injuries in Saturday’s fire on Hanson Street. The juvenile was taken to Bayview Burn Center for treatment. Fire damage was estimated at $70,000 to the structure and $5,000 to its contents. The fire apparently started in a bedroom. Salisbury firefighters were called…
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge Inspections This Week – Expect Lane Closures
Drivers on Route 1 this week – watch for intermittent lane closures during the day on the Indian River Inlet Bridge – which is undergoing inspections this week. On Monday and Tuesday the southbound right lane will be closed to traffic between Inlet Road and Turn Point Road – however it will be open to…
Read MoreMilford School District Employee Charged in Dealing in Child Porn
A custodial employee of the Milford School District is now facing multiple charges for dealing in child pornography. District Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Dickerson says in a posting on the Milford School District website, that none of the victims are students. The Delaware Department of Justice says that the images on the employee’s personal device were…
Read MoreUPDATED: Mike Boyle Wins Ward 1 Seat in Milford
UPDATED – 4/24/22 – Incumbent Mike Boyle has been re-elected to the Ward 1 seat on the Milford City Council. He won 99 votes to Linda Bretzer’s 20 votes. Boyle will serve another 2 years of the city council and will be sworn into office Monday, May 2 along with Mayor Archie Campbell, and Council…
Read MoreOne Under Arrest, One At-Large After Dover Burglary
A Lewes man has been arrested on multiple charges for a burglary at an Ernest DiSabatino & Sons construction site on West Big Woods Road in Dover. Delaware State Police were called on Wednesday, April 20 and learned that two people broke a lock on the front gate and loaded a pickup with about $20,000…
Read More15th District Sen. Dave Lawson Files for Re-election
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Senator Dave Lawson (R – Marydel) officially filed for re-election to serve as the 15th Senate District senator at the Delaware Department of Elections office in Dover. “Over the course of my tenure as a state senator, I have stood for freedom, liberty, and the rights of Delawareans and US…
Read More“Defense Day” Saturday Brings History To Life At Fort Miles
An M18 tank destroyer will be on display Saturday at Fort Miles, and the surrender of a German submarine at the end of World War II will be re-enacted. Encampments, music and other attractions are all part of “Defense Day” at Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park. “A lot of Delawareans did serve in…
Read More