A WGMD Local News Article
Hartly Woman Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop in Felton
A traffic stop in the area of Ludlow Lane by Felton Police led to the arrest of a Hartly woman on drug and weapons offenses. Police say a DSP K-9 gave a positive alert to drugs in the vehicle and a search turned up over 13 grams of suspected crystal meth and drug paraphernalia. Police…
Read MoreMDOT Paving Work Begins on Salisbury Bypass Monday
Resurfacing work will begin on southbound Route 13 â the Salisbury Bypass â in Wicomico County on Monday. Crews will work from 7am to 4pm between Route 12 to just north of Stockyard Road. Drivers should expect single-lane closures and flagging operations. Contractor Allan Myers of Fallston, MD will use arrow boards, cones, and flaggers…
Read MoreUPDATED: Trump Administration Files Friday to Vacate Approvals for US Wind Project Off Coast of Ocean City
UPDATED – 09/13/25 – Maryland First District Congressman Andy Harris applauds the Trump Administration for formal filing on Friday to vacate the Biden Administration’s approval of the US Wind Offshore project off the coast of Ocean City. Harris says the filing in the US District Court for the District of Maryland marks a major development…
Read MoreUPDATED: Woman Missing from Fenwick Island FOUND!
UPDATED – Fenwick Island officials say Kay Klein has been found. A huge thank you to the entire community for their work in helping to find Ms. Klein with a extra measure to the BBVFD and their volunteers, Dewey Beach, South Bethany, Bethany, Ocean City, Coast Guard, K-9 handlers, residents and the private drone operator…
Read MoreUPDATED: FOP Lodge 22 & City of Lewes Agree to Withdraw Union’s Formal Grievance
UPDATED – 09/12/25 – The City of Lewes and FOP Lodge 22 have agreed to withdraw formal grievance filed by the Union in early August. In a spirit of collaboration the Lewes Police Department, Mayor and Council have agreed to rescind three recent police officer appointments. The City Manager and Police Chief â in consultation…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested after Gas Station Burglary
Milford Police have arrested a Milford man after a burglary at the Shell Gas Station on South DuPont Boulevard. Police learned that on Friday, September 5th around 2:55am a suspect threw a rock through the glass door â then stole a large quantity of cigarettes and pre-roll products from the store. The investigation led police…
Read MoreDE DOJ Employee Arrested for DUI
An employee in the AG’s office was arrested Tuesday, September 9th for driving under the influence. Delaware State Police were called to St Georges Tech around 3pm for a crash in the school parking lot. The School Resource Officer was notified that a Tesla was traveling erratically in the wrong direction through the parking lot…
Read MoreConstruction on Thompson Island Living Shoreline Project Underway
DNREC and the Center for Inland Bays have begun construction on the Thompson Island Living Shoreline Project. This project includes about 400 wave attenuation devices designed to protect the island’s shoreline and enhance the surrounding aquatic environment. These will be placed from a barge and anchored in the shallow waters just offshore in an effort…
Read MoreDover Woman Sentenced to Prison in Hartly Child Abuse Case
A Dover woman has been sentenced in a Hartly child abuse case. On September 10th, 26-year-old Kayla Manuszak received a 32-year prison term, suspended after four years, followed by probation, after pleading guilty to four counts of Child Abuse Third Degree. The case stemmed from a 2024 investigation at Hartly Early Learning Academy, where video…
Read MoreDelaware Republicans to Host Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk
A Candlelight and Prayer Vigil will be held in honor of Charlie Kirk will be held this Sunday, September 14th at 5:30 p.m. at The Circle in Georgetown. The event is open to the public. All who wish to pay tribute are encouraged to attend.
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Seaford Man for DUI and Felony Gun Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 38-year-old Seaford man for felony gun offenses and DUI after a traffic stop in the area of South Old State Road and New Hope Road. Police say he was driving with a suspended registration and license. Police initiated the traffic stop at about 10:30 p.m. on September 9th. Troopers…
Read MoreDelaware Tourism Office Accepting TEAMS Program Applications to Fund Sporting Events
The Delaware Tourism Office has opened applications for the second round of its Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program. The initiative supports new and existing sporting events at all levels to boost tourism, drive economic impact, and attract regional and national attention to Delaware. In its first year, TEAMS awarded $500,000 to 24…
Read MoreDorchester County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted Sex Offender
The Dorchester County Sheriffâs Office, Sex Offender Registration Unit, is currently looking for State of Maryland Sex Offender, David Lamont Jones. Jones is a Tier III Sex Offender and is currently wanted on an active Dorchester County District Court Warrant for failing to register as a Sex Offender as required by law. Anyone with information…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested for Terroristic Threatening
Felton Police have arrested a 31-year-old Seaford man on a charge of terroristic threatening following a September 8th incident on East Main Street. Robert F Harding 5th turned himself in on September 10th. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on his own recognizance pending a future court date. A…
Read MoreDover Teen Arrested for Daytime Shots Fired Incident
Dover Police have arrested a 15-year-old from Dover following an incident in which shots were fired at a home yesterday morning. The investigation began at 10:10 a.m., when Dover Police responded to Trafalgar Drive. Multiple Officers responded and located the home that was shot on Trafalgar Drive, which they say was occupied at the time…
Read MoreSalisbury Prepares to Welcome Thousands of Cyclists for the 2025 Seagull Century
The City of Salisbury is preparing to welcome thousands of cyclists for the 2025 Seagull Century, which is a nationally acclaimed cycling event produced by Salisbury University, bringing thousands of riders from across the country to the Eastern Shore on Saturday, September 27th. Organized by Salisbury University, the ride has become a hallmark fall tradition,…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Announces Standing Order From DPH To Ensure Continued Access To COVID-19 Vaccines
 Governor Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Public Health have issued a standing order on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and are calling on the Board of Pharmacy to convene an emergency meeting to protect vaccine access. The standing order refers to recommendations from other relevant professional organizations to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine.…
Read MoreLt. Governor Miller Cuts Ribbon On New Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack And Forensic Sciences Division-Berlin
Marylandâs new 30,000-square-foot State Police Barrack âVâ and Forensic Sciences DivisionâBerlin is now open in Worcester County. According to the Maryland State Police, the facility, visible from U.S. Route 50, incorporates best practices in public safety design, addresses deficiencies of the former barrack and crime laboratory, and includes a 4,940-square-foot garage. The building will house…
Read MoreDelaware Treasurer Davis Holds Town Hall Meeting in Milford
Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis held a town hall meeting Tuesday evening at the Milford Senior Center to share updates on her office’s savings programs. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… More information can be found at treasurer.delaware.gov.
Read MoreState Highway Administration to Resurface US 13 (Salisbury Bypass) In Wicomico County Next Week
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin resurfacing a section of southbound US 13 (Salisbury Bypass) in Wicomico County on Monday, September 15th. The work is expected to be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Starting Monday, crews will begin working 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on southbound US 13, between MD…
Read MoreOffice Of State Planning To Host September Workshops On 2025 State Strategies Update
The Office of State Planning Coordination will host public workshops this month to review proposed updates to Delawareâs 2025 Strategies for State Policies and Spending document and maps. At each workshop, staff will give a brief presentation, explain how the maps and âinvestment levelâ areas were determined, and answer questions. The workshop schedule includes one…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Frankford Man for 7th Offense DUI
Delaware State Police have arrested a 64-year-old Frankford man for 7th offense felony DUI and other traffic offenses following a traffic stop in Ellendale. Police say that last night, September 9th around 9:00 p.m., troopers on patrol saw a silver GMC Yukon traveling eastbound on Milton-Ellendale Highway near Sharonâs Road, slow down, speed up, and…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Launches New Platform and Social Media Account
Governor Matt Meyer launched a new platform and social media account where Delawareans can connect directly with the Governor and stay up to date on the work of his administration. He has launched his official Substack, which is an online publishing platform that allows creators â including journalists, writers, and public officials â to share…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Integrate AI in Classrooms, Prepare American Students
In an effort to prepare K-12 students for a future shaped by artificial intelligence, the Recommending Artificial Intelligence Standards in Education (RAISE) Act has been introduced with the goal of supporting states in developing AI-focused academic standards. The legislation is intended to help teachers equip students with the skills they need for the modern workforce,…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury’s Intent to Cooperate with Wicomico County on 287(g) Program
The City of Salisbury and the Salisbury Police Department have announced their intent to cooperate with the efforts of the Wicomico County Sheriffâs office on the 287(g) Program, which assists in the removal of incarcerated individuals who are found not to have legal status in this country. Chief Dave Meienschein of the Salisbury Police Department said…
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