A WGMD Local News Article
UPDATED: 2nd Suspect Wanted in Murder of Laurel Man – In Custody
UPDATED 10-2 – 7pm – The second man wanted in connection with the murder of a 19 year old Laurel man has turned himself in to Delaware State Police. Police say 26 year old Jerry Reed of Georgetown turned himself in at Troop 5 on Tuesday – he is charged with 1st degree murder and…
Read MoreNational EAS Test – Wednesday at 2:20pm
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), partnering with the Federal Communication Commission, and WGMD, will conduct a national test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) with radio, TV, cable stations, and wireless carriers at 2:20PM EDT October 3, 2018. Cell phones that are turned on and near an active cell…
Read MoreUPDATED: Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Reopens after Crash
UPDATED – 10/2 – 1pm – On October 1, we experienced a single vehicle accident that occurred around 11:00 a.m. in the northbound lane of Thimble Tunnel. A tractor trailer hauling a piece of heavy equipment struck the tunnel ceiling and then the equipment fell into the roadway. No one was hurt in the accident.…
Read MoreMaryland’s Move Over Law Expands to Other Vehicles
Maryland’s expanded “Move Over Law” has gone into effect as of, Monday, October 1st, and expands to other vehicles. The law will now also apply to transportation, service and utility vehicles, as well as waste and recycling trucks, with yellow or amber flashing lights or signal devices. The law requires drivers approaching an emergency vehicle…
Read MoreDE Forest Service Looking for Wildfire Trainees
The Delaware Forest Service is looking for new recruits to increase its wildfire crews for the upcoming season. Interested recruits should be over 18 years old, physically fit, motivated, and willing to travel out-of-state for at least two weeks during the summer on fire assignments. No previous experience is needed, but recruits are required to…
Read MorePublic Meeting on Poplar Street Bridge Closure in Laurel on Tuesday
A public meeting on the Poplar Street Bridge closure to be held Tuesday, October 2nd at 5pm until 6:30pm, at the Laurel Public Library. Rep. Tim Dukes, Sen. Bryant Richardson, officials with the Town of Laurel will be on hand along with DelDOT officials. Laurel residents will hear about the progress that has been made…
Read MoreDewey Beach Collecting Items for Hurricane Battered North Carolina
Hurricane Florence brought catastrophic flooding across North Carolina, and many people and pets have lost some if not all their belongings because of the storm. The Town of Dewey Beach has reached out to non-profit organizations in North Carolina, and compiled a list of items that are still needed. Items are being collected at the…
Read MoreDogfish Dash This Morning in Milton
Runners are in Milton this morning – getting ready for the annual Dogfish Dash. The 8-K run starts and finishes at the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery – runners will make their way through Milton running on local roads. Drivers will need to be on the lookout for runners this morning. Registration will end at 8:30…
Read MoreGov Carney to Sign Cat Protection Bill Monday
On Monday, Governor John Carney will sign HB 235 into law – to protect free-roaming cats in Delaware. The signing will take place at 2pm at Faithful Friends in Wilmington.  The law states that free-roaming cats deserve the full protection of animal cruelty laws and that shelters have the full protection of the law to implement return-to-field programs.  The new…
Read MoreReplica of Air Force One Being Towed by Boat to National Harbor – Passing OC This Morning
If you’re just waking up and you’re looking at the sunrise in Ocean City – you might just see Air Force One – not in the sky – being towed by a tug. It’s a replica of the presidential plane – and it’s making its way to National Harbor in Maryland – just outside of…
Read MoreOcean City – Help Make-a-Wish Come True Saturday Morning!
On Saturday – you can help Make-a-Wish come true for 7 year old Jason – from Arlington, Virginia who is battling leukemia His wish is to have a pirate treasure hunt at the beach – and that happens tomorrow morning on the beach at Talbot Street in Ocean City. Jason has a map and will…
Read MoreDonation from Mountaire Farms to Repair Selbyville Roadway
Mountaire Farms is donating $210,000 towards the cost of improvements to Railroad Avenue in Selbyville. The roadway has been closed since March after a metal culvert developed rust issues in 2015 – but only temporary repairs were done at the time. It’s estimated that the cost to make the repairs is about $395,000 – the…
Read MoreDOC Graduates 227th CEIT Academy Class
Thirty-eight men and women graduated from the 227th Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) Academy of the Delaware Department of Correction today and have been assigned to facilities throughout the state. The 11-week long training program focuses on a professional development curriculum critical to developing the skills of correctional staff in achieving the mission of public safety…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged after Early AM Crash on Rt 24 west of Millsboro
A Millsboro man has been charged with vehicular assault after a crash early Friday morning. Delaware State Police were called to Route 24 and Godwin School Road just after 3am. Police say a BMW crossed the center line and struck an Altima head on. Police smelled alcohol coming from the driver of the BMW, 31…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at Magnolia Home
A Magnolia area home was struck by gunfire Wednesday morning. Delaware State Police were called to the Peach Tree Run home around 10am and met with a 77 year old man who told them he heard several loud bangs around 1am but it wasn’t until later in the morning that the victim found a bullet…
Read MoreUPDATED: Harrington Man Killed in Crash
UPDATED Wed, 8:15am – The Delaware State Police say the man who was killed in a crash during the early morning hours on Tuesday, September 25 on Whiteleysburg Road was 86-year-old Philip Caliendo of Harrington. The crash remains under investigation. =========================================== One person is dead after a crash near the intersection of Ingram Branch Road…
Read MoreTB Response at Georgetown Elementary School
The Division of Public Health (DPH) and Indian River School District announced today that approximately 50 individuals at Georgetown Elementary School in Sussex County may have been exposed to someone with active tuberculosis (TB). DPH is making contact with those individuals to offer free screenings, as well as treatment if needed. To protect medical privacy, no…
Read MoreMilton Police Night Out Tuesday
Milton Police will hold their Night Out on Tuesday from 5 to 7pm. Come out to the field beside the Fire Department and visit with your local First Responders and what they do to keep you and your loved ones safe. There will be a K9 demonstration beginning at 6pm. In case of rain, the…
Read MoreCrash West of Salisbury Leaves 17 Year Old Dead
One person is dead after crash west of Salisbury just after 1 Monday afternoon. Maryland State Police say a dump truck driven by a Delmar, Delaware man was northbound on Nanticoke Road near Centennial Drive. A 17 year old girl driving a Honda drove into the path of the truck and they collided head on.…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Deadly Motorcycle Crash near Lincoln
UPDATED 9-24-18 12:35pm – Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a motorcycle crash near Lincoln Saturday night as 28 year old Carlos Marin-Landa of Millsboro. ============================================ A motorcycle crash Saturday night on Cedar Creek Road near Lincoln has left a Millsboro man dead. Delaware State Police say the crash occurred just before…
Read MoreBethany First Responders Run this Morning – Drivers Watch for Lane Closures in Area
The Bethany First Responders Tri, Dua and Aquabike takes place this morning. Drivers should expect lane closures on Route 1 between Dewey Beach and South Bethany as the bikers will be riding to the north – over the Indian River Inlet Bridge and the runners will head to the south. The Triathlon and Aquabike are…
Read MoreIEP-Centered Workshops for IRSD Parents Available at Frankford Public Library
If you’re an Indian River School District parent trying to deal with the Individualized Education Plan – or I-E-P – process – and you’re overwhelmed – help is as close as the Frankford Public Library. The Parent Information Center is offering I-E-P-centered workshops at the Library in October – just as the kids are getting…
Read MoreDogs & Cats Displaced by Hurricane Florence Ready for Adoption in Georgetown
Over 200 animals from three North Carolina shelters that were impacted by Hurricane Florence have arrived at the Brandywine SPCA. Some of the dogs and cats have been transferred to their northern Delaware and Pennsylvania facilities and some have gone to other shelters. However there are over 100 adoptable cats and dogs at the BVSPCA…
Read MoreGovernor John Carney Announces Judicial Nominations
Governor John Carney has made several nominations for judicial appointments this week. He has nominated Sussex County Superior Court Judge Richard Stokes for appointment to the position of Resident Judge – he is currently the Acting Resident Judge. He also nominated attorney Craig Karsnitz for a seat on the Sussex County Superior Court. Two judicial…
Read MoreCoastal Cleanup is Saturday Morning in Delaware
Coastal Cleanup takes place Saturday morning on Delaware’s 97-mile eastern coastline. There are more than 45 sites statewide that include river and ocean shorelines, wetland and watershed areas. If you are a volunteer and have questions about your site – contact State Parks Statewide Zone Captain – Alison Romano, 302.900.1423 State Wildlife Areas Zone Captain…
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